THESEASON CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY CONTRA COSTA MUSICAL THEATRE

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1 THESEASON CENTER ERTORY COMPANY CONTRA COSTA MUSICAL THEATRE

2 Welcome The Season It Shoulda Been You By Brian Hargrove and Barbara Anselmi A hilarious and heartwarming musical that is a culture clash for the ages By Peter Stone Michael Butler Center Artistic Director Antic. Bold. Cried. Daring. Elevated. Floored. Great. Hilarious. Intense. Joyous. Kleenex. Laughed. Mesmerizing. New. Opening. Premiere. Quality. Rollicking. Sexy. True. Unexpected. Villains. Wonder. exotic. Yes. Zounds! The A to Z of The most fascinating leaders in American history come to life in a musical about the birth of a nation! Ken Ludwig s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Sherlock Holmes is on the case! See how far from elementary the truth can be. A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens Still THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area. Women in Jeopardy! By Wendy MacLeod Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club in this fun and flirtatious new comedy. Sisters Matsumoto For CCMT: left to right Shannon Strain Demers, President Wendy Wilcox, Vice President Danny Boyle, General Manager and Artistic Advisor Please join us for the ideal election-year musical show, plus a blast-from-the-past that your entire family can enjoy together. By Philip Kan Gotanda Three sisters discover secrets, lost opportunities and new beginnings in this charming story of a bittersweet homecoming. Grease By Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey The soundtrack of a generation! By Kevin Del Aguila, Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker Two Great Theatre Companies, One Great Season! Full of sharp parody, sinfully spectacular dancing and irreverent humor. Mark Farrell, Lynda DiVito from s Tenderly

3 Musicals Kelly Britt, Noel Anthony and cast members from CCMT s The Music Man Center Season Sponsor Photo by Linda Carter I was blown away. Pat Craig, Bay Area News Group It Shoulda Been You Center September 2 October 8, 2016 BOOK & LYRICS BY Brian Hargrove MUSIC & CONCEPT BY Barbara Anselmi MUSIC DIRECTION BY CHOREOGRAPHY BY Marc Jacobs Brandon Adams Gia Solari This hilarious and heartwarming musical is a culture clash for the ages as two families from wildly different backgrounds come together to celebrate a wedding. Then the bride s ex-boyfriend arrives, bringing the wedding to a screeching halt and throwing both families into hysterical chaos. Plots are hatched, promises broken, secrets exposed it s enough to make the most experienced wedding planner throw up his hands and say Holy matrimony! 1776 CCMT October 7 November 5, 2016 BOOK BY Peter Stone MUSIC & LYRICS BY Sherman Edwards The most fascinating leaders in American history come to life in a musical about the birth of a nation! A revolution is brewing in the colonies! It s up to John Adams the outspoken delegate from Massachusetts Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia to convince a stubborn congress of British colonists to unite as American patriots, channel their freedom-loving spirit and turn the inevitable war with England into a Declaration of Independence! 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures determine to do the right thing for a fledgling nation. Funny, insightful and compelling Tony Award-winner for Best Musical. Grease CCMT March 31 April 30, 2017 BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS BY Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey The soundtrack of a generation! Sandy Dumbrowski, the new girl in town, and Danny Zuko, the school s coolest dude, have a secret summertime romance but when they get back to school, everything is different. The leader of the pack and his bobby-sox sweetheart must navigate the tricky high school social waters in an attempt to rekindle their romance. In one of Broadway s longest-running musicals, rip-roaring dance numbers and the soundtrack of a generation make this wonderful blast from the past a nostalgic must-see for grandparents, parents and younger fans who continue to enjoy the popular film and television versions. Center May 26 July 1, 2017 BOOK BY Kevin Del Aguila MUSIC & LYRICS BY Gary Adler & Michael Patrick Walker Full of sharp parody, sinfully spectacular dancing and irreverent humor, this spoof about a heavenly guy-group is adored by audiences and critics alike. With an extraordinary mix of side-splitting songs convincing enough to be played on MTV, uncontrollable laughs and lighthearted fun, this award-winning and totally original new musical is 90 minutes of pure delight. Suitable for all ages, the whole family will be laughing and singing along.

4 Plays Tracy Hazas, Lynda DiVito, Michael Butler and Lizzie O Hara from s Mirandolina All four of the Season plays will be produced by Center ertory Company I wouldn t hesitate to say it is one of the best theatrical productions I have seen Ken Ludwig s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Michael Butler Women in Jeopardy! BY Wendy MacLeod From the classic thriller by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Get your deerstalker cap on the play s afoot! Comedic genius Ken Ludwig transforms Arthur Conan Doyle s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are on the case. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than 40 characters. Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be. A Christmas Carol Cynthia Caywood and Richard L. James Still THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area. Michael Butler Divorcees Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz s new dentist boyfriend. He s not just a weirdo he may be a serial killer! After all, his hygienist just disappeared. Trading their wine glasses for spy glasses, imaginations run wild as the ladies try to discover the truth and save their friend in a hilarious off-road adventure. Modern, lively and loads of fun. The Boston Globe. Sisters Matsumoto March 31 April 29, 2017 December 8 18, 2016 Charles Dickens Jan Miller, Joint Forces Journal January 27 February 25, 2017 ADAPTED BY this year! This is a must-see show! October 21 November 19, 2016 BY Center Season Sponsor BY Scott Denison Brimming with music and dance, love and laughter, spectacular special effects and scary ghosts, it s no wonder the critics have called it THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area. Join the thousands who make this theatrical event a part of their annual holiday traditions. Philip Kan Gotanda Mina Morita Stockton, California The war is over and American optimism is returning. Also returning are the three Matsumoto sisters Rose, Grace and Chiz to their family home to begin their lives again after internment in Arkansas. Successful, prosperous and part of the community before the war, taking up life where they left off proves more complicated than they thought. Balancing comedy, romance and suspense, this tender and truly heartwarming play tells an important story of what it means to be American.

5 Thank you to our sponsors! Center Season Sponsor Lesher Center for the Arts Getting to the Lesher Center for the Arts When attending a production at the Lesher Center for the Arts, you will find convenient parking in the Lesher Center Garage, adjacent to the LCA. NOTE: Event parking is cash only Daytime Events: $3 / Evening Events: $5. BART is two and a half blocks from the LCA. Questions For more information regarding subscriptions and additional tickets, please call the Ticket Office at, open from noon 6pm, Tuesday Sunday, or visit one of our Ticket Outlets: Lesher Center Ticket Office 1601 Civic Drive Walnut Creek Season Partner Walnut Creek Library 1644 North Broadway Walnut Creek For more information visit us at Group Sales Foundation Sponsor Groups of 10 or more receive a significant discount off regularly-priced tickets. Call the Group Sales Office at to talk with a Group Sales agent. (Subject to availability.) First Look Opportunity Center ertory Company is proud to continue its First Look program thanking US Military personnel, US Veterans and active college students with $15 tickets to any opening night or preview performance of a Center show. All two-year and four-year college students, faculty and staff with a school ID or any active military or veterans with appropriate ID can purchase a $15 ticket to any Center opening night or preview performance. (Subject to availability.) Listening systems for hearing-impaired patrons available in all theatres. Wheelchair access in all theatres. Subscriber Benefits Ice Cream! All proceeds benefit the Young Theatre Workshop. 8, 7 and 6 SHOW Package subscribers receive FREE ice cream at all performances. Additional Benefits s s s s s s Keep your premium seats year after year Special ticket exchange privileges, with quick will-call pick-up NEW! Convenient & easy exchange request options now available online Lost ticket coverage (prior to your performance, with photo ID) Discount on additional single tickets (for performances in your selected package) NEW! Additional discounted tickets available online, when signed into your account Young Theatre Workshop Michael Ray Wisely, Tyler Hennessy and the cast of s A Christmas Carol Center s summer intensive training program. Taught by working theatre professionals. Actor training in a variety of techniques and skills. Master classes. Performance workshops in both musical and classical theatre. New works writing workshop. Six weeks that can change a young person s life. Visit or call for more info. It s awesome!

6 & Select Order... YOUR Season CENTER / CCMT SEASON SELECTION 1 SELECT A SEASON SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE: 8 SHOW Package* 7 SHOW Package* It Shoulda Been You It Shoulda Been You 1776 CCMT 1776 CCMT Baskerville Baskerville A Christmas Carol Women in Jeopardy! Women in Jeopardy! Sisters Matsumoto Sisters Matsumoto Grease CCMT Grease CCMT 6 SHOW Package* It Shoulda Been You Baskerville A Christmas Carol Women in Jeopardy! Sisters Matsumoto CENTER / CCMT SEASON TICKET ORDER FORM 1 SELECT A SEASON SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE: q 8 SHOW Package q 7 SHOW Package q 6 SHOW Package q 5 SHOW Package q 4 SHOW Musical Package 2 SELECT A PERFORMANCE DAY & TIME: q OPENING NIGHTS.DINNER & SHOW * q SATURDAY.MATINEES q OPENING NIGHTS q WED/THURSDAY TUE & FRI EVENINGS ** EVENINGS.q SATURDAY EVENINGS q FRI EVE q SAT EVE q SUN MAT q SUNDAY MATINEES q PREVIEW SERIES (Available with 6 SHOW and 5 SHOW ALL- Packages ONLY) SELECT: * With minimum donation. Contact LCA for more information. ** Opening Night & Friday Evening Packages include best available seating. q FRIDAY EVENINGS CURRENT Subscribers Renewal DEADLINE: May 16, SHOW Package It Shoulda Been You Baskerville Women in Jeopardy! Sisters Matsumoto 4 SHOW Musical Package It Shoulda Been You 1776 CCMT Grease CCMT 3 CALCULATE TICKET PRICES: $ each = $ + $7.00 handling fee = Total calculated ticket prices = Please also feel welcome to include notes or narrative about your seating needs and preferences with your subscription order or renewal. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. 2 SELECT A PERFORMANCE DAY AND TIME: 4 WE NEED YOUR HELP: OPENING NIGHTS ** Tuesday Evenings / CCMT Friday Evenings 8 SHOW Package* $272 7 SHOW Package* $238 6 SHOW Package* $206 5 SHOW Package $172 4 SHOW Musical Pkg. $154 No amount is too small... No amount is too large... (Your gift is tax deductible. A contribution of $100 or more includes a special behind-the-scenes tour.) YES! I want to support Center with an additional gift of CENTER PREVIEW PERFORMANCES N/A N/A $204 $172 N/A YES! I want to support CCMT with an additional gift of WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY EVENINGS FRIDAY EVENINGS ** $264 $299 $233 $264 $212 $240 $177 $205 $150 $162 TOTAL (Ticket Prices + Contributions) $ SATURDAY MATINEES $299 $268 $225 $195 $166 SATURDAY EVENINGS $316 $283 $240 $208 $176 5 YOUR INFORMATION: q I am a CURRENT subscriber q I am a NEW subscriber SUNDAY MATINEES $316 $283 $240 $208 $176 NAME * 8, 7, & 6 SHOW Packages include FREE ice cream. ** Opening Night & Friday Evening Packages include best available seating. ADDRESS CITY ZIP DAY PHONE EVENING PHONE ADDRESS 6 RETURN THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: SEASON TICKETS, 1601 CIVIC DRIVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA q MY CHECK IS ENCLOSED (PAYABLE TO: LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS) PLEASE CHARGE MY q q q Exp. Date ACCT NUMBER CVV/Security Code SIGNATURE Seat assignments are made according to the date your order is received, after all CURRENT subscriber renewal orders have been filled. Sharon Rietkerk from s Born Yesterday Questions? Call us at:

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