Hubert), Sunday in the Park with George (Frieda). Rittenhouse), Follies (Sally), A Little Night Music (Countess Charlotte), Mikado (Katisha), Nuncrackers (Sr. Leigh Barrett* (Women #2/Mrs.Shingle u/s) – Lyric Stage: The Last Five Years (directorial debut), Souvenir (Florence), Gypsy (Rose), Company (JoAnne), Sondheim on Sondheim, City of Angels (Donna/Oolie), Grey Gardens (Little Edie/Big Edie), Nicholas Nickelby (Gruden/Peg), Big River (Miss Watson/Sally Phelps), Animal Crackers (Mrs. #DIANA ROSS LYRIC OPERA HOUSE CODE#“I can’t wait for Boston audiences to see this show! It’s fast-paced, funny, and clever which I think is exactly what people could use right now and the Lyric Stage space is large enough for audiences to feel safe but intimate enough that they don’t feel like they are in a different zip code watching the show.” says Aimee Doherty (Sibella Hallward) Getting the opportunity to explore this show with all the artists involved is an honor and privilege.” I’m very much looking forward to sharing this crafty musical with the Lyric Stage audience. Sir Alec’s performance had a great impact on this fledgling theater student. I have always been interested in the story since I first saw Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) with the incomparable Alec Guinness playing all eight members of the D’Ysquith family. In that way, this production is emblematic of the continuity that Lyric Stage has had for nearly 50 years, bringing together old friends with new discoveries.”ĭirector Spiro Veloudos says, “Music Director Matthew Stern and I started talking about A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and to both of us, the highly theatrical plot, characters, and the wonderful score were among the reasons we wanted to bring this show to life. I am gratified that through all the tumult of the past two years, we have not allowed this gem of a musical to fall aside as it captures so much of the wit and zest that Spiro has brought to the Lyric Stage, even dating back to his time as a freelance director under our founders, Ron and Polly. Says Artistic Director, Courtney O’Connor, “When Spiro announced his retirement in 2019, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder was to represent the final show of his tenure as Producing Artistic Director. Scenic Design is by Shelley Barish, Costume Design by Elisabetta Polito**, Lighting Design by Franklin Meissner Jr.**, Sound Design by Andrew Duncan Will, and Projection Design by Johnathan Carr. Laurence*, Phil Tayler, and Jared Troilo*. Casey*, Aimee Doherty*, Jennifer Ellis*, Kate Klika, Lori L’Italien, Todd McNeel, Jr., Karen Murphy*,Robert St. Press Performance is Sunday, April 17 at 3pm.įeaturing a cast of Boston stage favorites and newcomers to the Lyric Stage including Leigh Barrett*, Teresa Winner Blume, Neil A. Performances begin Friday, April 15 and run through Sunday, May 22. Casey* brings to life all eight members of the D’Ysquith family including a pious clergyman, a pompous bodybuilder, an aging actress, and a misguided philanthropist. With a few tricks up his sleeve, he plots to speed up the line of succession all the while juggling the affections of two beautiful women, dodging suspicions and relying on fortunate twists of fate. Directed by Lyric Stage Producing Artistic Director Emeritus, Spiro Veloudos with Musical Direction by Matthew Stern with Choreography by Larry Sousa°, this Tony Award®-winning musical brilliantly and hilariously tells the story of wrongfully getting what is rightfully yours.Ĭharming and ambitious, Monty Navarro is in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family. Freedman triumphantly finds its way to the Lyric Stage Company of Boston after originally scheduled to open on May 15, 2020. A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder with Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak and Book and Lyrics by Robert L.
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