Following its critically-acclaimed production of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, directed by Ken Page and their thrilling production of JEKYLL & HYDE, directed by Nick DeGruccio, Cabrillo Music Theatre will end this historic season with a “splash” by presenting SINGIN’IN THE RAIN! Based on the classic M.G.M. movie, with choreography by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN comes to life on the Kavli Theatre stage. Theatre veteran Larry Raben will direct, and David Engel will choreograph the show, as well as star as “Don Lockwood,” the role made famous by Gene Kelly. Accomplished actor and Emmy-winning writer Randy Rogel will play the Donald O’Connor role of Cosmo Brown. The role of Kathy Selden will be played by Shanon Mari Mills, and Melissa Fahn - direct from the Los Angeles cast of WICKED - will portray Lina Lamont. Alby Potts will serve as Musical Director and Conductor. The show features songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed, with screenplay adaptation by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN will open on Friday, July 25, 2008 and run through Sunday, August 3, for Cabrillo Music Theatre in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN takes a humorous look at the “birth of the talkies,” when the silent era of motion pictures came to an end, and movies began to talk. And sing. And dance. Woven into the show are some of the most memorable musical moments ever captured on film, and the stage production brings all of them to life: “Good Morning,” “Make ‘Em Laugh,” “You Are My Lucky Star,” “You Were Meant For Me,” and the title tune are just a few of the musical showstoppers. In addition, Cabrillo Music Theatre’s new production will feature the “Broadway Melody Ballet,” the classic dance made famous in the movie by Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly, but rarely performed onstage!
“SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, our summer sensation, is perfect entertainment for the entire family,” says Carole W. Nussbaum, Cabrillo Music Theatre’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Cabrillo’s production puts on stage everything you love about the movie . . . including the rain!”
David Engel returns to the Kavli stage in the role of “Don Lockwood,” the role he played in Cabrillo Music Theatre’s 1999 production. Since then, David has played the role across the country to great acclaim. In addition, the multiple Ovation-Award winner has established himself as one of Southern California musical theatre’s premiere leading men. Randy Rogel, who has played Cosmo Brown in productions across the country, will bring the role to life in the Cabrillo Music Theatre’s production.
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN is the perfect family show, and is suitable for all audiences.
For ticket and theatre information, call (805) 449-ARTS (2787).
