A cast of amazing musicians is involved in the upcoming Grand Marais Playhouse production Some Enchanted Evening, The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein. (L-R) Pianist Kay Costello, Cast: Diane Brostrom, Mark Abrahamson, Hilja Anderson, Kurt Anderson and Karina Roth.
If you’ve been around Grand Marais Playhouse Director Sue Hennessy in recent weeks, you might have heard her humming a Rodgers & Hammerstein tune. That’s because Hennessy and a number of very talented local musicians has been rehearsing for the upcoming Playhouse production Some Enchanted Evening, The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein.
The music is everywhere and enjoyed by all. Hennessy said, “We sing them in the shower, we dance to them in ballrooms, we hear them on the radio and in clubs and, yes, in elevators and supermarkets too.
“We still thrill to them on the live stage in their respective shows, and we teach them to our children.”
Hennessy is director of this stunning collection of compositions, which place five performers in a theatrical setting—first backstage, where the songs are sung as personal interplay, and then onstage.
“While offering the performers an opportunity to explore the songs within their own styles and sensibilities, it offers the audience a glorious parade of genuine hits,” said Hennessy.
The amazing musicians involved in Some Enchanted Evening are pianist Kay Costello and vocalists Diane Brostrom, Mark Abrahamson, Hilja Anderson, Kurt Anderson and Karina Roth. Musical direction by Shelby Anderson.
Some Enchanted Evening can be enjoyed at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts July 23 – 26 and Jul 30 – Aug. 2, Thursdays – Saturdays 7 PM; Sunday July 26 at 2 PM and Sunday August 2 at 3 PM.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Advance tickets are available online at www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com. Tickets are general admission seating. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and the box office window opens one hour before.
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