barksdale theatre brochure 09-10

Signature Season

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Boleros for the Disenchanted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6The Grapes of Wrath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Is He Dead? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10The Sound of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Special eventS presented at the gottwald playhouse at richmond’s centerStage

Black Nativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Crowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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Join us for Barksdale’s 2009 – 2010 Signature Season.

Scott Wichmann in This Wonderful Life, photo by Jay Paul

The excitement, the display, the sounds, colors and lights... nothing in the world compares to live theatre! – Pat Vastano and Dennis Lieberman,

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September 18 – October 25, 2009 at Willow Lawn

Boleros For the DisenchantedBy José RiveraProduced in association with the Latin Ballet of Virginia The inaugural production of our 3-year Hispanic Theatre Project

Playwright José Rivera, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of The Motorcycle Diaries, revisits his native Puerto Rico in an explorationof love and marriage that reverberates with the passion of Latin love songs. Romance and humor collide when young Flora discovers her fiancé has been cheating on her. Ignoring both her mother’s advice that a spell could make him faithful and her father’s proposal to have him killed, she changes course and falls for another man. The couple moves across the world to Alabama and begins a 38-year journey of adventure, disillusion and sacrifice that will forge the deeper love that grows long after the rush of romance has gone. Presented in English with Spanish supertitles. Please notify the box office if you would like to be seating with viewing access to the supertitles.

SubScriber TickeTS From $20 – $28.50

Single TickeTS $39

groupS of 15 or more $33 Call 282-9440.

EVENINGS at 8pm Thursday– Saturday – Sept. 18 – Oct. 24

Select Wednesdays – Sept. 23, Oct. 7, 21

MATINEES at 2pm Sundays – Sept. 20 – Oct. 25

Select Wednesdays – Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 21

Select Saturdays – Sept. 19, 26

www.barkSdalerichmond.org • 804.282.26203

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November 20, 2009 – January 17, 2010 at Willow Lawn

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Music and Lyrics by William FinnBook by Rachel SheinkinConceived by Rebecca FeldmanAdditional Material by Jay Reiss

This tuneful, offbeat Tony Award-winning musical is a bonafide Broadway

crowd pleaser that’s chock-full of overachievers’ angst, bizarre and

multi-syllabic words, romance and cliff hanging suspense! The tension is

palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is

in the air as six deliciously geeky, philologically industrious young students

from across the county take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest

events of their lives - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.


Single TickeTS $40


EVENINGS at 8pm Wednesday– Saturday – Nov. 20 – January 16

except – Nov. 26, Dec. 2, 15, 16, 24, 25, Jan. 1, 13

MATINEES at 2pm Sundays – Nov. 22- Jan. 17

Select Wednesdays – Dec. 2, 9, 23

Select Saturdays – Nov. 21, 28, Jan. 16


Poster design and illustration: Robert Meganck, Communication Design, Inc.

February 12 – March 21, 2010at Willow Lawn

The Grapes of WrathBy Frank GalatiAdapted from the novel by John SteinbeckCo-produced with TheatreVCUPart of the Acts of Faith Festival

Winner of the Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle Award, the story of the Joad family and their flight from the dust bowl of Oklahoma is familiar to all. Desperately proud, but reduced to poverty by the loss of their farm and the Great Depression, the Joads pile their few possessions on a battered old truck and head west for California, hoping to find work and a better life. The play stays true to Steinbeck’s novel and remains a soaring and deeply moving affirmation of the indomitability of the human spirit, and of the essential goodness and strength that—then as now—reside in the hearts and minds of the “common man” throughout the world.


Single TickeTS $39


EVENINGS at 8pm Thursday– Saturday – Feb. 12 – March 20

Select Wednesdays – Feb. 17, March 3, 17

MATINEES at 2pm Sundays – Feb. 14 – March 21

Select Wednesdays – Feb. 24, March 3, 17


Poster design and illustration: Robert Meganck, Communication Design, Inc.

April 16 – May 23, 2010at Willow Lawn

Is He Dead?By Mark TwainAdapted by David Ives

Straight from Broadway, this recently discovered comedy by America’s

master satirist, Mark Twain, combines humorous mistaken identity with

Twain’s unique point-of-view on the absurdity of the human condition.

A desperate young painter attempts to increase the value of this work

by faking his own death and returning as a long-lost sister to gain the

spoils of his own “legacy.” As the riotous scheme unfolds, Twain poses

daring questions about fame, greed and the value of art, while poking his

signature, mischievous fun at everyone involved.


Single TickeTS $39


EVENINGS at 8pm Thursday– Saturday – April 16 – May 22

Select Wednesdays – April 21, May 5, 19

MATINEES at 2pm Sundays– April 18 – May 23

Select Wednesdays – April 28, May 5, May 19


June 4 – July 3, 2010at the Empire Theatre

The Sound of MusicMusic by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIBook by Howard Lindsay and Russel CrouseCo-produced with Theatre IV

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she’s dispatched to serve as governess for the children of a widowed naval captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern captain, but when Austria is invaded by the Nazis, they demand the captain’s immediate service in their navy, and the family must plan their escape. This timeless classic features such musical favorites as “My Favorite Things,” “Do, Re, Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain”and, of course, “The Sound of Music.”

SubScriber TickeTS From $20 – $30

Single TickeTS $39


EVENINGS at 8pm Thursday– Sunday – June 4 – July 2

Select Wednesdays – June 9, 23, 30

MATINEES at 2pm Sundays – June 6 – July 3

Select Wednesdays – June 16, 23, 30

Select Saturdays – June 5, 12


Crowns by Regina Taylor; Adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry

May 7 - 30, 2010 at the Gottwald Playhouse at Richmond’s CenterStageJune 4 - 27, 2010 at Willow LawnThe return of “hattitude” - one of the best selling shows in Barksdale’s history is back! Crowns explores the lives of the “hat queens,” six women in the South whose stories of love, loss, identity and sisterhood are woven into the hats that crown their heads and the songs that speak their truth. Co-produced by African American Repertory Theatre. Tickets $40 Add to your subscription for just $20 per ticket!

Group of 15 or more call 282-9440. Special discounts for groups of 50 or more.

MATINEES at 2pm Saturday – May 15, 22, 29

MATINEES at 4pm Sunday – May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27

EVENINGS at 7pm Sunday – May 9, 16, 23, 30

EVENINGS at 8pm Wednesday – May 12, 19, 26

Thursday – May 13, 20, 27, June 10, 17, 24

friday – May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25

Saturday – May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26

Left – Shilimar Hickman Jones and Tanya Tatum. Photo by Jay PaulRight – Desiree Roots Centeio, Photo by Robyn O’Neill13 14

Black Nativity a musical play by Langston Hughes

December 4 – 20 at the Gottwald Playhouse at Richmond’s CenterStageDecember 26 – January 3 at the Empire Theatre A soulful, gospel version of Langston Hughes’ muscial play, Black Nativity tells the universal story of our search for salvation and “peace on earth.” A joyous company of singers, actors, dancers and musicians deliver thispowerful message of joy and hope. Co-produced by African American Repertory Theatre.

MATINEES at 2pm Saturday – December 12, 19, 26

MATINEES at 4pm each Sunday

EVENINGS at 7pm Sunday – December 6, 13, 20, 27

EVENINGS at 8pm Wednesday – December 9, 16, 30

Thursday – December 10, 17

friday – December 4, 11, 18

Saturday – December 5, 12, 19, 26, Jan. 2

Photo courtesy of BlackNativity.org

Tickets $40 Add to your subscription for just $20 per ticket!

Group of 15 or more call 282-9440. Special discounts for groups of 50 or more.

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Show exchangeS You can exchange tickets for another date OR for an entirely different show! Exchanges just need to be made 24 hours or more in advance of your scheduled date and time. Tickets must be at the Box Office in order to process an exchange. If mailing, send tickets to: 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 301E, Richmond, VA 23230. (An upgrade fee will apply if you are exchanging from a Super Saver to Premium performance date, or from a play to a musical.)

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www.barkSdalerichmond.org • 804.282.2620Zak Resnick and Maggie Marlin in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Photo by Aaron Sutten

Great performances and Broadway caliber talent without having to go to New York City! – Julie Loving, Barksdale subscriber

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Limited seating available on Wednesdays at 2pm or 8pm, Thursdays

at 8pm and Saturdays at 2pm. Limited to the following seats: West section, row E, seats 12 -19 & East section, row E, seats 12 -19. Use the chart on page 21 (Super Saver series only) to choose your series. INCLUDES one ticket for each show in the Signature Season.

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SubScriptionS Wednesdays at 2pm or 8pm, Thursdays at 8pm and Saturdays at 2pm. Lock in the best seats today and get the best prices. They will be yours to renew for as long as you wish. Use the chart on page 21 to choose your series. INCLUDES one ticket for each show in the Signature Season.

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premium SubScriptionS Save $52 per perSon! Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Lock in the best seats today and get the best prices. They will be yours to renew for as long as you wish. Use the chart on page 21 to choose your series. INCLUDES one ticket for each show in the Signature Season.

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Flex SubScriptionS Save $7 - $8 per TickeT! Purchase 5 or more Flex Coupons and create your own subscription. Choose any show in Barksdale’s Signature Season or Hanover Tavern season. You don’t have to choose dates now, just call when you are ready to select your shows and dates. All coupons must be used within one year from purchase date.

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I leave each performance anxiously awaiting the next! – Julie Loving, Barksdale Subscriber

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How to subscribe.Barksdale Theatre is a wondrous surprise! – Jim & Rosemary Prosser, Barksdale Patrons

1. chooSe a SubScription Select the subscription that works for you.

2a. premium, Super Saver or value SubScriptionS Use the chart on page 21 to select your series. Don’t worry about being locked in to dates. Should you need to exchange your tickets, subscribers are entitled to free unlimited exchanges up to 24 hours prior to a scheduled performance.

2b. Flex SubScription There is no need to choose a series, just let us know the number of coupons you would like to purchase.

3. contact uS Call us at 282-2620 and subscribe by phone, or indicate your choices on the form on page 22 and mail to us at

Barksdale Theatre Subscription Office1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 301ERichmond, VA 23230

Or subscribe online at: www.BarksdaleRichmond.orgA fee of $7.50 per subscription is added by Tickets.com.

4. QueStionS Call us at 282-2620 or visit www.BarksdaleRichmond.org.Groups of 15 or more call 282-9440.

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Sat. 8pm Sept. 19 Nov. 21 Feb. 13 April 17 June 5

Sun. 2pm Sept. 20 Nov. 22 Feb. 14 April 18 June 6

Fri. 8pm Sept. 25 Nov. 27 Feb. 19 April 23 June 11


Sun. 2pm Sept. 27 Nov. 29 Feb. 21 April 25 June 13

Fri. 8pm Oct. 2 Dec. 4 Feb. 26 April 30 June 18

Sat. 8pm Oct. 3 Dec. 5 Feb. 27 May 1 June 19

Sun. 2pm Oct. 4 Dec. 6 Feb. 28 May 2 June 20

Fri. 8pm Oct. 9 Dec. 11 Mar. 5 May 7 June 25

Sat. 8pm Oct. 10 Dec. 12 Mar. 6 May 8 June 26

Sun. 2pm Oct. 11 Dec. 13 Mar. 7 May 9 June 27

Fri. 8pm Oct. 16 Dec. 18 Mar. 12 May 14 July 2

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Thurs. 8pm Oct. 1 Dec. 3 Feb. 25 April 29 June 17

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