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J*COMPANY
OPENS SEASON OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN MUSICALS WITH BELOVED SOUTH
PACIFIC
60th
Anniversary Production
 LA
JOLLA, CA – The award-winning J*Company Youth Theatre, a program of the San
Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center,
JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, is pleased to announce its production of Rodgers and
Hammerstein’s immortal favorite, SOUTH
PACIFIC, which premiered on Broadway 60 years ago.
The production will run October
15-25, 2009, at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre.
It all starts “Some Enchanted
Evening” on an island paradise during World War II, where two parallel love
stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war.
The natural beauty of the islands, the hijinks of the sailors, the danger
of war, and the strength of true love are joined by a sensational Rodgers and
Hammerstein score featuring such hits as “Bali Ha’i,” “Younger Than
Springtime,” and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair.”
Based on James Michener’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Tales
of the South Pacific, the musical was nominated for ten Tony Awards and won
all of them, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Libretto and all four
awards for acting. J*Company will
produce a gorgeous 60th Anniversary production for the entire family.
“This is the first of our
year-long tribute to the brilliance of Rodgers and Hammerstein and the Golden
Age of American Musical Theatre,” said J*Company Artistic Director Joey
Landwehr. “SOUTH
PACIFIC holds a very special place in my heart as my very first union
production at the age of 19. It
starred Victoria Mallory and the late, great Howard Keel. I remember loving the music and performing for 15,000 people
every night.”
“The greatest impression was
made on me, however, by the important story SOUTH
PACIFIC told about tolerance and acceptance,” said Landwehr.
“In this time when the subject of love and marriage is at the forefront
of political debate perhaps it is important to look back at the problems of the
past to understand our present and, more importantly, our future.”
Landwehr is directing SOUTH
PACIFIC. He has worked extensively as an actor and director in New
York City, both on and off Broadway, as well as in national tours and regional
theatre. He has studied under
such instructors as Betty Buckley, Marcel Marceau, Francis Sternhagen, F. Murray
Abraham, Twyla Tharpe, and has had the privilege of working with great
performers such as Phyllis Diller, Sam Harris, Joel Grey, Kaye Ballard, Michael
Feinstein and Howard Keel. Landwehr
is a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the American Federation of
Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) and Actors’ Equity Association (AEA).
Landwehr was honored in 2006 by San Diego
Metropolitan Magazine as one of the 40 San Diego residents under the age of
40 who are making significant contributions to the community. Landwehr most recently directed Pocahontas, Into the Woods, and
Fireflies for J*Company.
Heading the cast of SOUTH
PACIFIC are:
Ensign Nellie Forbush
Danielle Smotrich
17
High Tech High International
Emile De Becque
Darien Sepulveda
16
High Tech High International
Seabee Luther Billis
Robbie Friedman
18
Rancho Penasquitos resident,
high school
graduate
Bloody Mary
Satya Chavez
16
Academy of our Lady of Peace
Lieutenant Joe Cable
Daniel Myers
15
High Tech High International
Liat
Danielle Levin
15
San Diego School of Creative & Performing Arts
Production Dates
and Times:
Thursday, October 15,
7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 16,
10:00 a.m. (School Show)
Saturday, October 17,
8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 18,
1:00 & 4:30 p.m.
Friday, October 23,
10:00 a.m. (School Show)
Saturday, October 24,
8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 25,
1:00 & 4:30 p.m.
SOUTH PACIFIC Movie
Musical Sing-A-Long
Join J*Company for a magical movie
experience and bring the entire family! Watch SOUTH
PACIFIC (the movie) on the big screen at the David & Dorothea Garfield
Theatre, as you sing-a-long, clap-a-long and following the bouncing ball to
lyrics.
Dress up as your favorite character
from SOUTH PACIFIC and sing along with
the film. A prize will be awarded
for best costume. General admission price is $8/JCC Members and $10/Non-members,
with half off for season subscribers. First
50 ticket buyers receive a special goodie bag on that night!
The SOUTH
PACIFIC Movie Musical Sing-A-Long will be held on Thursday,
October 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
General Information
Tickets for SOUTH PACIFIC are $13 for children and $17 for adults and are
available online at www.sdcjc.org/jcompany
or by calling the JCC Box Office at 858-362-1348.
The David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre is located at the Lawrence
Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS at 4126 Executive Drive, La
Jolla.
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