Preview of Upcoming Season at TriArts Sharon Playhouse

TriArts Sharon Playhouse Announces 2013 Season and Creative Teams

Please note that some changes have been made to the line up.

TriArts Sharon Playhouse (Sharon, CT) is pleased to announce the 2013 Season.  The area premiere of Spamalot runs June 26 – July 7 and will be directed and choreographed by Jennifer Werner (The Book of Mormon).  Music Direction is by Eric Kang (TriArts’ The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas).

Artistic Director John Simpkins directs They’re Playing Our Song July 19-28.  MK Lawson (TriArts’ Rent) choreographs with Music Direction by Caleb Hoyer.

Sharon Playhouse is proud to open a new “Stage 2” performance space in 2013 – and the inagural production is the John Patrick Shanley drama Doubt.  Kate Galvin (Walnut Street Theatre) directs the run July 11-14.

Also on Stage 2 is Next Thing You Know, a new musical by recent Jonathan Larson winners Joshua Salzman and Ryan Cunningham.  Developed with John Simpkins (who directs the production), the show has had readings and workshop productions at NYU Steinhardt, CAP 21, and a recently released album.  The show, which the NY Times says is “Rent for this generation,” runs August 8-11.  Joshua Zecher-Ross is Music Director.

The summer classic, Damn Yankees, closes the season and runs August 14 - 25.  Simpkins directs, with choreography by MK Lawson and Music Direction by Eric Kang.

Rounding out the season is The Way You Wear Your Hat – a concert celebrating the life and music of George Gershwin (June 7-9), a youth production of the Broadway musical 13 (August 2-4), a summer youth theatre program and special events/ concerts throughout the season.

Area actors Carey Cannata (Les Miserable and Over the Tavern) and Katie Stango (who appeared with her father Chuck in Richter's Bye Bye Birdie) will appear in this musical. Mr. Cannata will play the role of Brett and Miss Stango will be playing Patrice.

The Playhouse also continues its unique partnership with NYU Steinhardt, enabling college students from Universities around the country to earn college credit for their participation in the 2013 Collegiate Company. Casting and titles of musicals for the 2013 New Works Series (readings and workshops) will be announced at a later date.

Additional artists in 2013 are resident designers Erik Diaz (Scenic), Chris Dallos (Lighting), Michelle Humphrey (Costumes), and Brad Berridge (Sound).  Alice Bemand is Executive Director, John Simpkins Artistic Director. For more information about the theatre and season, please visit www.triarts.net or call (860) 364-SHOW (7469).

TriArts Sharon Playhouse is theatre by and for everyone. It is a "teaching theatre" (like a "teaching hospital") designed to further the growth of artists, both onstage and offstage. Novice actors of all ages are trained and mentored, experienced actors find opportunities to enhance their careers and emerging writers showcase their work. It is a professional theatre -- producing quality musicals with Broadway caliber talent. It is a place where musical theatre is celebrated and tomorrow's generation of actors and audiences is born.