Revisit the best of Rogers and Hammerstein during ‘Some Enchanted Evening’
Fans of Rogers and Hammerstein musicals like 鈥淪outh Pacific,鈥� 鈥淥klahoma!鈥� and 鈥淭he Sound of Music鈥� have a few more opportunities to see a show featuring some of the duo蘑菇视频 best musical numbers.
鈥淪ome Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein,鈥� will be presented at Carey Performing Arts Center on the campus of St. Vincent College in Latrobe. The performance will conclude the 53rd season of St. Vincent Summer Theatre.
Performances started earlier this week, but continue today through Sunday. There are shows Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., in addition to matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
A revue of some of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II蘑菇视频 most popular songs, the show title is a nod to the song 鈥淪ome Enchanted Evening鈥� from the musical 鈥淪outh Pacific.鈥� Songs from 鈥淥klahoma!,鈥� 鈥淭he Sound of Music,鈥� 鈥淐arousel,鈥� 鈥淭he King and I鈥� and 鈥淐inderella鈥� are also featured.
鈥�(The performance) will feature some of the most memorable music from some of the most iconic musicals ever written,鈥� said Greggory Brandt, assistant professor of theater at SVC and producing artistic director for the summer theatre program. 鈥淚f you love any of their 11 musicals from 鈥極klahoma鈥� to 鈥楾he Sound of Music,鈥� you will surely enjoy this production.鈥�
The show stars Shane Tapley, Ryan Sammonds, Abby Middleton, Josey Miller and Sarah Chelli.
Brandt directed all three productions for the SVST program this year, including 鈥淭he Andrews Brothers鈥� and 鈥淢oon Over Buffalo.鈥�
Complimentary transportation will be provided from the parking areas to the Performing Arts Center. Handicapped parking closer to the theater is also available.
The Cabaret, the post-show reception outside on the Carey Center patio, also returns this summer. There will be a charge of $5 per person, which will include hotdogs, popcorn and drinks.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.showtix4u.com/event-details/74383.