Announcing: World Premiere of “iGhost” Opens at Lyric Theatre on Saturday, May 20

THE LYRIC THEATRE ON LA BREA
PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF
iGHOST
BY DOUG HAVERTY AND ADRYAN RUSS

PERFORMANCES BEGIN MAY 13; OPENING SET FOR MAY 20

The Lyric Theatre on N. La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles concludes its 2011 season of musicals with the world premiere of iGhost, book by Doug Haverty, music by Adryan Russ, and lyrics by Russ and Haverty. Directed by Jules Aaron, performances begin on May 13, and opening night is set for Friday, May 20 at 8:00. The limited run will continue through June 18.

Spirits soar in this contemporary, musicalized spin on the Oscar Wilde classic The Canterville Ghost. In iGhost, a young artist unleashes bluetooth, wireless wizardry into a haunted castle with bombastic, humorous, and surprisingly romantic results. Creators Doug Haverty and Adryan Russ are also the writers of off-Broadway’s Inside Out.

The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Andrew Appel, Dorrie Braun, Erin Carter, Kayla Dillman, Zachary Ford, Courtney Freed, Matthew Frow, Rebecca Johnson, Tyler Milliron, Bonnie Snyder, R. Scott Thompson, Peter Welkin, and Paul Zegler. Set and lighting design are by J.C. Gafford, costume design is by Angela Eads, and sound design is by Marika Tjelios. Richard Berent serves as musical director, Allison Bibicoff is the choreographer, and the stage manager is Stephanie Boltjes. iGhost is part of the Fourth Annual Festival of New American Musicals.

The world premiere production of iGhost will play two preview performances on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, at 8pm. Opening night is set for Friday, May 20 at 8:00, and the run will continue through June 18 only. The running schedule is Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00, with added Sunday performances on June 5 and 12 at 7pm. There will be post-show talkbacks with the cast and creative team following both Sunday evening performances.

Tickets for iGhost are on sale now and may be purchased by visiting www.brownpapertickets.com/event/169940, www.Goldstar.com, www.lastagealliance.com, or by calling (626) 695-8283.

The Lyric Theatre is located at 520 N. La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles, 90036. Street parking is available. For more information on iGhost, the Lyric Theatre, and the season of musicals, visit www.LyricTheatreLA.com.

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04-28-11

Announcing: The Lyric Theatre on La Brea presents Premiere of Nunsensations!

THE LYRIC THEATRE ON LA BREA
PRESENTS THE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE
OF DAN GOGGIN’S NUNSENSATIONS!

OPENING SET FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11
FOR SIX WEEKS ONLY

The Lyric Theatre on N. La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles will kick off its 2011 season of musicals with the Los Angeles premiere of Nunsensations!, directed by Amy Rowell. Performances begin on Friday, February 4, opening night is set for Friday, February 11 at 8:00, and the limited run will continue through March 13.

With book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin, Nunsensations! – The Nunsense Vegas Revue takes place in the Pump Room Lounge of the Mystique Motor Lodge in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sisters have been told by a Hoboken parishioner that he will donate $10,000 to their school if the Sisters go to Las Vegas and perform in a friend’s showroom. Reverend Mother has serious doubts about appearing in “Sin City.” However, after convincing her that “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” the Sisters plan their program. This is the seventh Nunsense musical.

The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Becky Birdsong, Dorrie Braun, Doreen Calderon, Tracy McBurnett, and Bonnie Snyder. The set design is by Allan Jensen, the lighting design is by Irina Khodorkovsky, the costume design is by Leslie Guardado, and sound design is by Lucas Lilieholm. Dorrie Braun serves as music director, the choreographer is Josh Brodis, and the production stage manager is Stephaine Boltjes. Thomas Colby co-produces with the Lyric Theatre.

Nunsensations! will play two preview performances on Friday, February 4 and Saturday, February 5, at 8pm. Opening night is set for Friday, February 11 at 8:00, and the run will continue through March 13 only. The running schedule is Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00, with two additional Sunday performances on March 6 and 13, both at 7pm. Tickets for Nunsensations! are on sale now, and may be purchased by visiting www.brownpapertickets.com/event/144372, www.Goldstar.com or by calling (626) 695-8283.

The Lyric Theatre is located at 520 N. La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles, 90036. Street parking is available. For more information on Nunsensations!, the Lyric Theatre, and the season of musicals, visit www.LyricTheatreLA.com.

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