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CASTING COMPLETE FOR CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK’S COMPANY (CINCINNATI) – The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has finalized casting for its upcoming production of Company by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. The John Doyle-helmed production, in which the actors also serve as the show’s orchestra of musicians, premieres March 14 and continues through April 14 in the Playhouse’s Robert S. Marx Theatre. Joining previously announced cast member Raúl Esparza, who will portray Robert in the production, are: Keith Buterbaugh playing Harry; Matt Castle as Peter; Robert Cunningham as Paul; Angel Desai portraying Marta; Kelly Jeanne Grant in the role of Kathy; Kristin Huffman playing Sarah; Amy Justman as Susan; Heather Laws portraying Amy; Leenya Rideout in the role of Jenny; Fred Rose as David; Bruce Sabath playing Larry; Elizabeth Stanley as April and Tony Award nominee Barbara Walsh (Broadway’s Falsettos, Blood Brothers and Big) as Joanne. In addition to Mr. Doyle, the creative team includes Mary-Mitchell Campbell (Music Supervisor/Orchestrator), David Gallo (Set Designer), Ann Hould-Ward (Costume Designer) and Thomas C. Hase (Lighting Designer). The first stage manager is Suann Pollock and the second stage manager is Bruce E. Coyle. Company is a revolutionary, unconventional look at love and commitment in a complex modern world. The show is a remarkably honest, clever and sophisticated portrayal of five married couples as seen through the eyes of their mutual friend Bobby, a bachelor weighing the pros and cons of wedded life. The original Broadway production, which opened at New York’s Alvin Theatre in 1970, was honored with the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for best musical as well as six Tony Awards, including those for music and lyrics (Stephen Sondheim’s first), book, scenic design, director and best musical. The show is sponsored by United Medical Resources, Inc. and Performance Lexus/Lexus RiverCenter. Tickets for Company are on sale now. Regular prices range from $39.50 to $52.50 depending on day and seat location. Tickets are $36.50 for the preview performances on Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15. The official opening night is Thursday, March 16. For tickets or more information, call the Playhouse box office at 513/421-3888 or toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana at 800/582-3208. Call 513/345-2248 for TDD accessibility. For single tickets purchased by telephone through the Playhouse box office there is a $3 convenience fee per call. Tickets also can be purchased on the Playhouse web site at www.cincyplay.com. The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is in its 46th season as one of the nation’s leading professional regional theatres. Last year, the Playhouse was honored with the 2004 Regional Theatre Tony Award ®. One of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry, it honors a nonprofit professional regional theatre company that has displayed a continuous level of artistic achievement contributing to the growth of theatre nationally. Artists fly to and from Cincinnati on Delta Connection Comair, the Playhouse’s official airline. The Playhouse is supported, in part, by the generosity of the tens of thousands of individuals and businesses that give to the Fine Arts Fund. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the City of Cincinnati. ### |