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BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY

January 19 - 31, 2016
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

 


 

 

 BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY

January 19 - 31, 2015

 

WHO/WHAT:

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents The Bridges of Madison County 

DATES:

January 19 – 31, 2016

WHERE:

The Hobby Center for Performing Arts – Sarofim Hall (800 Bagby St., Houston, TX, 77002)

TICKETS:

$30 - $125, Online: tuts.com, Phone: 713.558.TUTS

ABOUT THE SHOW:

The Bridges of Madison County, one of the most romantic stories ever written, first captured the nation’s attention as a best-selling novel and is now an irresistible, two-time Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical. This stunning new production features gorgeous, soulful music by Tony Award®-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years) that the Daily News hails as “one of Broadway’s best scores in the last decade.”

With a book by Pulitzer Prize Winner Marsha Norman (The Secret Garden, The Color Purple) and direction by two-time Tony® winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific, The Light in the Piazza), The Bridges of Madison County is the unforgettable story of two people caught between decision and desire, as a chance encounter becomes a second chance at so much more.

2014 Tony Award® Winner for Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations - Jason Robert Brown; 2014 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music & Orchestrations - Jason Robert Brown.

TUTS’ 2015/16 season is generously sponsored by CHI St. Luke’s Health. For all shows, air transportation is provided by United Airlines, the official airline of TUTS. Media sponsors include ABC-13 and Houston Chronicle.  Season support is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through the Theater District Association, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

For more information about TUTS and their community initiatives, visit TUTS.com.

 

Tickets
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purchasing online or calling the TUTS Box Office at 713.558.TUTS (8887).

 

 

 

FULL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THE HOUSTON PREMIERE OF

 

Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky lead a company of 18
in the Tony Award®-winning musical

 

 

 

“The score by Jason Robert Brown is SUMPTUOUS!”
New York Times

“MAGIC! An evening you will cherish long after the show’s over!”
NPR

“The beating heart of the show is Brown’s score. It’s richly melodic and rhythmic — and one of Broadway’s best in the last decade!”
Daily News

“GORGEOUS, POWERFUL & RAPTUROUS!
‘BRIDGES’ is one of the few recent Broadway musicals to take up the challenges laid down by the great works of Rodgers and Hammerstein –
to tell important stories and somehow make them sing.”
New York Magazine

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has announced the full casting for the Houston premiere of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY starring Elizabeth Stanley (On the Town, Million Dollar Quartet) as Francesca and Andrew Samonsky (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, South Pacific) as Robert. Joining them are Cullen R. Titmas (The Last Ship, Avenue Q) as Bud, Mary Callanan (Mamma Mia!, Annie) as Marge, David Hess (Sweeney Todd, Annie Get Your Gun) as Charlie, Dave Thomas Brown (The Legend of Georgia McBride, Heathers) as Michael, Caitlin Houlahan (Parade at Lincoln Center) as Carolyn and Katie Klaus (The Bridges of Madison County Original Broadway Cast Member, Bonnie & Clyde) as Marian/Chiara/State Fair Singer. The ensemble comprises Cole Burden (Les Misérables), Caitlyn Caughell (Newsies), Brad Greer (I Am Harvey Milk at Lincoln Center), Lucy Horton (Cats), Amy Linden (Cheer Wars), Trista Moldovan (The Phantom of the Opera), Jessica Sheridan (Sister Act), Matt Stokes (Jesus Christ Superstar), Tom Treadwell (Annie) and Bryan Welnicki (Peter and the Starcatcher).

The critically acclaimed musical features one of Broadway’s most accomplished creative teams with music and lyrics by three-time Tony Award®-winning composer JASON ROBERT BROWN (Parade, The Last Five Years), book by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer MARSHA NORMAN (The Secret Garden, The Color Purple, ‘night, Mother) and direction by Tony Award®-winner BARTLETT SHER (South Pacific, The King & I, The Light in the Piazza), recreated by TYNE RAFAELI (Fiddler on the Roof, The King & I).

The team also includes scenic design by two-time Tony Award®-winner MICHAEL YEARGAN (The Light in the Piazza, South Pacific), costume design by six-time Tony Award®-winner CATHERINE ZUBER (The King and I, South Pacific, The Light in the Piazza), lighting design by two-time Tony Award®-winner DONALD HOLDER (South Pacific, The Lion King), sound design by JON WESTON (Les Misérables, The Color Purple), wig and hair design by DAVID BRIAN BROWN, arrangements and orchestrations by JASON ROBERT BROWN (Curious Incident, Sister Act), music supervision by TOM MURRAY (The Last Five Years, Parade), movement by DANNY MEFFORD (Fun Home, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) and casting by TELSEY + COMPANY/CESAR ROCHA, CSA.

Based on the best-selling novel by ROBERT JAMES WALLER, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY tells the story of Iowa housewife Francesca Johnson and her life-changing, four-day whirlwind romance with traveling photographer Robert Kincaid. It’s an unforgettable story of two people caught between decision and desire, as a chance encounter becomes a second chance at so much more.

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, now available on Ghostlight Records, was released on April 15, 2014 and debuted as the #1 Cast Recording on the Billboard charts. For more information or to purchase the Cast Recording, please visit www.sh-k-boom.com/bridgesofmadisoncounty.

 

 

 

 

BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY national tour officially opened at the Des Moines Civic Center on Tuesday, December 1st before traveling to more than 15 cities in its first season.

For more information, please visit www.BridgesMusical.com

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CAST BIOS

ELIZABETH STANLEY (Francesca) was last seen as the man-crazed anthropologist, Claire De Loone in the Broadway revival of On the Town (Drama Desk Nomination). Other roles originated on Broadway: Dyanne in Million Dollar Quartet, Allison in Cry-Baby, and April in the Tony Award-winning revival of Company. First National Tour: Kira in Xanadu. Off-Broadway: Gussie in the New York City Center, Encores! production of Merrily We Roll Along (PS Classics cast album) and The Nurse in Hello, Again (Transport Theatre Group, Drama League Award - Best Ensemble). TV: “The Affair,” “Black Box,” “Made in Jersey,” “Fringe,” “The Chappelle Show,” and “PBS Great Performances - Company.” Favorite regional roles: Regionally she has performed with Sundance Theatre Festival, Sacramento Music Circus, Pittsburgh CLO, Barrington Stage Co., Philadelphia Theatre Co., Rep. of St. Louis, O’Neill, La Jolla Playhouse, Pioneer Theatre Co., Cincinnati Playhouse. Ms. Stanley has been a soloist with numerous orchestras and also is celebrated for her cabaret acts. Graduate of Indiana University. www.elizabethstanley.net LIGHT!

ANDREW SAMONSKY (Robert) recently played Captain Phoebus in the American premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Paper Mill and La Jolla Playhouse. Broadway: The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Neville), Scandalous (Kenneth Ormisten, original cast recording) and South Pacific (Lt. Cable, including the “Live From Lincoln Center” PBS broadcast). Off-Broadway: Queen of the Mist as Frank Russell (Drama Desk Award nomination, original cast recording) and Encores! productions of Fiorello! and Merrily We Roll Along. Original productions of Somewhere in Time (Richard, Portland Center Stage), Tales of the City (Beauchamp, ACT), Little Miss Sunshine (La Jolla Playhouse, Joshua) and Disney’s On the Record (Original Cast Recording). He’s a soloist with symphonies across the country. TV/Film: “Elementary,” “Guiding Light,” The Ceiling Fan, Lyric Suite.

CULLEN R. TITMAS (Bud). Willie Nelson says it best- “on the road again..” Broadway/Natl’ Tour: STING’s The Last Ship, Billy Elliot (Tony), Avenue Q (Nicky/Trekkie) Off-Broadway: Avenue Q (Nicky/Trekkie). Disney: Finding Nemo, the Musical (original Marlin). NYC/Regional favorites: WAITRESS by Sara Bareilles at The American Repertory Theatre, John and Jen, AIDA (Radames), Footloose (Ren), Forever Plaid (Sparky), and the title role in Floyd Collins. TV: “Person of Interest” Film: I’ve seen SO many good movies. Thanks to all at Telsey and Co., and to my dudes at CGF.

MARY CALLANAN (Marge) comes to Bridges from playing Rosie in the closing company of Mamma Mia! Broadway, as well as Vegas/National Tour. Broadway : Annie. Tours: Sound of Music, big, Damn Yankees. Favorite regional roles: Rose in Gypsy, Mme. Thenardier in Les Miserables, Hattie in Follies, Rev. Hightower in Batboy, Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd and Mama Morton in Chicago. Cabaret work in NY, Boston, Provincetown, and yes, cruise ships. www.marycallanan.com

DAVID HESS (Charlie). Broadway: Sweeney Todd (Sweeney/Judge Turpin standby), Annie Get Your Gun (Frank Butler/Buffalo Bill standby). First National Tours: Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Ragtime (Admiral Peary, Whitman). Carnegie Hall/Royal Albert Hall: Kristina (Daniel). Lincoln Center: Dessa Rose (Bertie). Regional theater: Shenandoah (Charlie; Jefferson Award), Jane Eyre (Rochester; San Francisco Bay Area Critics and Goodman Choice Awards), Guys and Dolls (Sky; Marlowe Award), Grand Hotel (Baron; Barrymore nominee), Sweet Charity (Vittorio; Iden Payne nominee), October Sky (John Hickam; World Premiere), The 39 Steps (Directed; Hannay). Film: “New York Crossing,” “Tennessee Nights.” TV: “The Americans,” “Elementary,” “The Good Wife,” “Royal Pains.” Toured South Africa and Europe for Travel Channel’s “Fantasy Rails for Millionaires” with his beautiful actress wife Joan Hess. www.DavidHess.info

DAVE THOMAS BROWN (Michael) is a North Carolina-bred Sagittarius. He starred as Casey in the NYC premiere of The Legend of Georgia McBride at MCC and as JD in Heathers: The Musical. Melchior in Spring Awakening (Cygnet Theatre), At Liberty Hall (Premiere Stages), Shakespeare’s R&J (Cygnet Theatre). Proud graduate of UNCSA. Online @davethomasbrown.

CAITLIN HOULAHAN (Carolyn). A Cleveland, OH native, she is so happy to be with the Bridges family! NYC: Parade in Concert (Lincoln Center, Iola Stover) Regional: Spelling Bee (Bucks Co/Olive), Theory of Relativity (Goodspeed/Julie), Carrie (Beck Center/Carrie, Cleveland Critics Circle Award) TV/film: Peter Pan Live! (Jane). Edu: Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music grad. Special thanks to SMS. All her love to Ry, Bellatrix, and the Houla-fam who get her through everything. XOXO Insta: @caithoula

KATIE KLAUS (Marian/Chiara/State Fair Singer). Broadway: The Bridges of Madison County (State Fair Singer, Marian/Chiara u/s), Bonnie and Clyde (Blanche u/s), A Catered Affair (Alice, Jane Hurley u/s), Inherit the Wind (Gospel Quartet), The Times They Are A-Changin’ (Cleo s/b) NYC: Follies at City Center Encores! (Young Sally). Regional: Queen Mother (Goodspeed), Band Geeks! (Goodspeed/Human Race Theater). Film/TV: Boardwalk Empire, Commentary. CCM grad, proud AEA member, many thanks to CGF, Telsey + Co., cast, creative team, loving family, supportive friends, and wonderful husband Jeff.

COLE BURDEN (Ensemble; u/s Robert). The 25th Anniversary Les Miserables (Papermill/Tour), Applause (City Center Encores!), Bonnie And Clyde (NYMF), Murder Ballad (Studio Theatre), The Secret Garden (Capital Rep), Himself and Nora (American Theatre Group), A Christmas Carol (Arvada Center), Legally Blonde (Marriott Lincolnshire), Grey Gardens (Philadelphia Theatre Company), Evita (Mason Street Warehouse), The War Dept, Red Eye Of Love (Eugene O’Neill Center). Film/TV: “Beautiful Creatures,” “The Rainbow Bridge Motel,” “As The World Turns,” “30 Rock.”

CAITLYN CAUGHELL (Ensemble; u/s Carolyn, u/s Marian / Chiara / State Fair Singer) is thrilled to be part of the ‘Bridges’ story! Seen in the original cast of Newsies on Broadway (understudied and performed the roles of Katherine and Medda Larkin). Favorite performances: Orlando Shakespeare (Broadway World Orlando Award, Eponine), Sacramento Music Circus, Kennedy Center, Hangar Theater, TriArts Sharon Playhouse, The York Theater. Studied vocal performance at NYU Steinhardt. Grateful for the opportunity to give back to arts education in her hometown of Bartlesville, OK through cmtonstage.com. Wouldn’t be here without the support of family & friends, TGC, and Rickey. www.caitlyncaughell.com

BRAD GREER (Ensemble, Paolo; u/s Robert, u/s Michael). Off-Broadway/NY: The Orion Experience, I Am Harvey Milk (Lincoln Center). Regional: Les Misérables (Marius), Legally Blonde (Emmett), Grease (Johnny Casino, u/s Danny), Joseph...Dreamcoat (Simeon). Brad is also a proud member of The Broadway Boys, Broadway Inspirational Voices, and AEA. BFA Musical Theatre, University of the Arts.

LUCY HORTON (Swing, Dance Captain; u/s Francesca) is thrilled to be joining the Bridges family! National Tour: Cats (Jellylorum). Favorite regional credits: Mary Poppins (Winifred Banks), Cats (Jelllorum, u/s Grizabella), Annie (Grace), Guys and Dolls (Sarah), Boys from Syracuse (Adriana), Into the Woods (Florinda). Thanks to Judy Boals, Inc! Love and thanks to Mum, Dad and Jo. Ruti loves Teb! www.LucyHorton.com

AMY LINDEN (Ensemble; u/s Carolyn, u/s Marian / Chiara / State Fair Singer). Select NYC theatre/regional: Cheer Wars (dir. Hunter Foster), Show Choir! The Musical (NYMF), Rory O’Malley’s Pub Crawl (MD Stephen Oremus), 54 Below, Lincoln Center, Ars Nova, NAMT, Weston Playhouse, the Armory Theatre. Thank you to family, Telsey & Co. and Whole Artist Management, with dedication to Leslie Varnick (the world’s greatest vocal coach) and Josh (the world’s greatest husband). Indiana University Jacobs School of Music graduate. Cleveland, OH native. Tweets/’Grams @amyazing84 www.amy-linden.com.

TRISTA MOLDOVAN (Ensemble; u/s Francesca, u/s Marge) starred on Broadway as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera where she had the honor of playing the role in the celebrated 10,000th performance. National Tour: Christine in The Phantom of the Opera (Denver Ovation Nomination, LA and San Francisco engagements), Betty Haynes in Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Regional: Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Arkansas Rep; Abigail in 1776, Pittburgh Public; Sophia Grey in the World Premiere of SENSE AND Sensibility, Denver Center; Simeone's Gift with Julie Andrews, Bay Street Theatre. Headliner: Omaha Symphony. TV: "Celebrity Ghost Stories", "Guiding Light", "All My Children". Baldwin-Wallace alum. Proud Actor's Equity member.

JESSICA SHERIDAN (Ensemble; u/s Marge). NYC credits include a staged concert of Showboat with the New York Philharmonic (to be seen on PBS), Sister Act, Follies, Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular, and Side by Side by Sondheim. National Tours include Sister Act, The Producers, Beauty and the Beast, Footloose, How to Succeed … and Les Miserables. Recent regional shows include Elf, Oliver!, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Guys and Doll, et al. Films: Liza Live, The Producers (2005). She has toured the United States and Europe performing with the incomparable Liza Minnelli. Jessica is an Ovation Award and an LA Weekly Award nominee.

MATT STOKES (Ensemble; u/s Bud, u/s Charlie) is thrilled to be a part of this beautiful production. Credits include the 2012 Broadway revival of Jesus Christ Superstar and the national tours of Evita and South Pacific. See more at StokesCreative.com. A BIG thanks to Mom, Dad, Josh, Jon, Kate, Charlie Mae, Ruby Lou, NENA and my beautiful wife, Keri!

TOM TREADWELL (Ensemble; u/s Bud, u/s Charlie). Broadway: Annie. National Tours: Ragtime, Cats, Company. Regional: 1776 and Annie at Paper Mill Playhouse, Limpicka at Yale Repertory Theatre, Annie at Theatre Under The Stars, Ragtime at Portland Center Stage, Starcrossed: The Trial of Galileo at Goodspeed-at-Chester, Of Thee I Sing at Bard SummerScape Festival, Paint Your Wagon at Sacramento Music Circus, and No Sex Please, We’re British at Northern Stage. Film/TV: Beijing, New York, “The Knick”(Thomas Edison), “30 Rock,” “Law and Order: SVU,” “The Bronx Is Burning,” “Guiding Light,” “Onion Sports Dome.”

BRYAN WELNICKI (Swing; u/s Michael) is thrilled to be a part of the Bridges family! Nat'l Tour: Peter and the Starcatcher (Boy), The Addams Family (Lucas Beineke). Regional credits include Sweeney Todd (Tobias Ragg), and The Addams Family (Lucas Beineke). Other credits: Into the Wild (Alexander Supertramp), Pryor Rendering (Dewar). Bryan is a graduate of NYU Steinhardt under Michael Ricciardone. Proud client of The Roster Agency. Love to Mom & Dad, Matt & Mike, their beautiful families, and my five fearsome and radical nephews. www.bryanwelnicki.com.

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The Bridges Of Madison County

New bridges of forbidden love are crossed in TUTS’ presentation of The Bridges of Madison County playing January 19 – 31, 2016. With a soaring score and heart touching story, The Bridges Of Madison County delivers an entirely fresh perspective on the brief but passionate affair between Francesca, a lonely Italian housewife, and Robert, a rootless photographer. Fans of the best-selling novel will fall in love all over again with the sweeping romance about the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross.

 

The Bridges Of Harris County Photo Contest

As photography is a key component in The Bridges of Madison County, TUTS is currently conducting "The Bridges of Harris County" photo contest! Simply take a picture of what you consider to be the best view in Houston and upload it to our online site. It could be intriguing artwork, it could be a sunset over the bayou – get creative! The winning photo will be nominated for inclusion in the official Visit Houston 2017-18 brochure, along with four (4) tickets to The Bridges of Madison County!  Get your tickets to The Bridges of Madison County by purchasing online or calling the TUTS Box Office at 713.558.TUTS (8887).