Emily Neves as the American stewardess Gloria in the Alley Theatre’s production of Boeing-Boeing. Boeing-Boeing runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage June 4 – June 27, 2010. For more information visit www.alleytheatre.org. Photo by Jann Whaley.
THE ALLEY THEATRE
www.alleytheatre.org
Gregory Boyd, Artistic Director
Dean R. Gladden, Managing Director
PRESENTS
BOEING - BOEING
by Marc Camoletti
Directed by Lisa Spirling
Originally directed and Production overseen by Matthew Warchus
June 4th through
27th, 2010
Hubbard Stage
Emily Neves as the American stewardess Gloria in the Alley
Theatre’s production of Boeing-Boeing.
Boeing-Boeing runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage June 4 – June 27,
2010. For more information visit
www.alleytheatre.org. Photo by Jann Whaley.
Non-Stop Comedy Boeing-Boeing Takes Off June 4, 2010 on
The Alley Theatre’s Hubbard Stage
HOUSTON, TX – Boeing-Boeing, the high-flying, Tony award-winning comedy that had Broadway and West End audiences airborne with laughter, is taking off on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage, June 4 – June 27, 2010. Marc Camoletti’s comedy, translated by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans is the final production of the Alley Theatre’s 2009-2010 season.
Boeing-Boeing is called “the funniest play to hit Broadway in ages” (Wall Street Journal), “pure pleasure and unconditional bliss” (New York Times), “Irresistible & Inexhaustible” (Variety), “Mile High Hilarity” (Daily News), and “Sexy Supersonic Fun” (Time Out NY). Bernard, a successful American architect living in a posh Paris apartment, has been deftly juggling three fiancées who are all flight attendants. It’s easy, with good timing and a bit of assistance from his reluctant housekeeper who plays romantic air-traffic controller. But, this supersonic lifestyle hits turbulence when his old college friend visits and each of his three fiancées change their flight schedule. Fasten your seat belt for a roaring ride that will take you up, up and away. Recommended for adults and children ages twelve and older.
The production is overseen and
originally directed by Matthew Warchus, nominated for the 2008 Tony Award for
Best Director for Broadway’s Boeing-Boeing, the same year that
Boeing-Boeing won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. Performances
begin Friday, June 4, 2010, opens officially Wednesday,
June 9th and runs through Sunday, June 27,
2010 on the Hubbard Stage.
Jeffrey Bean as Robert, Bernard's old school friend in the Alley
Theatre’s production of Boeing-Boeing.
Boeing-Boeing runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage June 4 – June 27,
2010. For more information visit
www.alleytheatre.org. Photo by Jann Whaley.
BIOGRAHPY FOR MATTHEW WARCHUS
Matthew Warchus graduated from Bristol University with
a First Class honours degree in Music and Drama. He immediately began a very
busy career as a director, which has to date encompassed over 50 major
productions (30 award-winning), including five operas and one feature film. He
has directed award-winning productions for all the major British companies
(including a debut with the Royal Shakespeare Company as the youngest director
ever on the Stratford main stage) as well as five Broadway plays and one
Broadway musical. He was Associate Director at the new West Yorkshire Playhouse
for the first three years of his career and is currently an Associate Director
of The Old Vic Theatre. He is the original director of the phenomenally
successful play, Art. In the West End: Much Ado About Nothing
(Most Promising Newcomer Award) with Mark Rylance and Janet McTeer, The
Unexpected Man with Michael Gambon and Eileen Atkins (five Olivier
nominations), Life x 3 (Evening Standard and Olivier Award
nominations), the new musical Our House (Olivier Award for Best Musical
2003), Endgame (Olivier nomination) with Michael Gambon and Lee Evans,
The Lord of the Rings (Olivier nomination) at Drury Lane, a new version
of the 1960s French hit Boeing-Boeing (Olivier nomination) with Mark
Rylance, Speed-the-Plow at the Old Vic with Kevin Spacey and Jeff
Goldblum, God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza (Olivier Award, Comedy) with
Ralph Fiennes, Janet McTeer, Ken Stott and Tamsin Grieg, and The Norman
Conquests at the Old Vic. For the Donmar Warehouse, the English premiere of
The Life of Stuff, and True West with Mark Rylance. For
Chichester Festival Theatre: I Am Shakespeare by Mark Rylance. For the
National Theatre: Volpone with Michael Gambon and Simon Russell Beale
(Evening Standard Director Award), Life x 3 (three Olivier nominations)
with Harriet Walter, Mark Rylance and Imelda Staunton, and Buried Child
with M. Emmett Walsh and Lauren Ambrose. On Broadway: The Tony Award-winning
productions of Art (winner Tony Award, Play, Tony Award nomination,
Director) and True West with Philip Seymour Hoffmann and John C. Reilly
(Tony Award nomination, Director), Life x 3 with Helen Hunt and John
Turturro, the Roundabout production of Steven Sondheim’s Follies, and
most recently God of Carnage (Tony Award, Play, and Tony Award,
Director) and The Norman Conquests (Tony Award, Revival). Off Broadway:
The Unexpected Man at The Promenade with Eileen Atkins and Alan Bates
(Drama Desk, Director nomination). His operas, for Opera North, English National
Opera, Welsh National Opera, Royal Opera House and Tel Aviv Opera include:
Trolius and Cressida, The Rake’s Progress,
Falstaff (still in the repertoire after many revivals), and an acclaimed
Cosi fan tutte. He directed, co-wrote and co-produced the feature film
adaptation of Sam Shepard’s play Simpatico, starring Albert Finney,
Catherine Keener, Jeff Bridges, Nick Nolte and Sharon Stone.
(R-L) James Black as Bernard, an American architect who lives in
Paris with Italian stewardess Gabriella (Girlfriend No. 2) played by Elizabeth
Bunch in the Alley Theatre’s production of Boeing-Boeing.
Boeing-Boeing runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage June 4 –
June 27, 2010. For more information visit
www.alleytheatre.org. Photo by Jann Whaley.
Lisa Spirling directs Alley Theatre Artists Jeffrey Bean as Robert, James Black as Bernard, Elizabeth Bunch as Gabriella, Josie de Guzman as Berthe, Emily Neves as Gloria and Melissa Pritchett as Gretchen.
Melissa Pritchett as the German stewardess Gretchen in the
Alley Theatre’s production of Boeing-Boeing.
Boeing-Boeing runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage June 4 –
June 27, 2010. For more information visit
www.alleytheatre.org. Photo by Jann Whaley.
The design team for Boeing-Boeing includes Scenic and Costume Design by Rob Howell (Alley Debut, Tony Nomination for Best Costume Design for Broadway’s Boeing-Boeing) Lighting Design by Michael Lincoln (Alley’s A Streetcar Named Desire, Hydriotaphia, Proof), Original Sound Design by Simon Baker (Alley Debut, Tony Nomination for Best Sound Design for Broadway’s Boeing-Boeing), Original Music by Claire van Kampen (Alley Debut, West End’s Boeing-Boeing), Dialect, Voice and Text Coach by Pamela Prather (Alley’s The Gershwins’ An American in Paris, Othello, The Lieutenant of Inishmore), and Dramaturg Robert Shimko (Alley’s Othello, Mauritius).
(L-R) Josie de Guzman as Berthe the French housekeeper and Melissa
Pritchett as "my liebchen" Gretchen, the German stewardess (Girlfriend No. 3) in
the Alley Theatre’s production of Boeing-Boeing.
Boeing-Boeing runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage June 4 –
June 27, 2010. For more information visit
www.alleytheatre.org. Photo by Jann Whaley.
Boeing-Boeing is generously sponsored by supporting sponsors JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Thompson & Knight LLP. The Alley Theatre is supported by the 2009-2010 season sponsor Continental Airlines, the official airline of the Alley Theatre.
Melissa Pritchett as the German stewardess Gretchen in the
Alley Theatre’s production of Boeing-Boeing.
Boeing-Boeing runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage June 4 –
June 27, 2010. For more information visit
www.alleytheatre.org. Photo by Jann Whaley.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets to Boeing-Boeing start at
$21. All tickets to Boeing-Boeing are available for purchase
at www.alleytheatre.org, at the Alley
Theatre Box Office, 615 Texas Avenue, or by calling
713.220.5700. Groups of 10 or
more can receive special concierge services and select discounts by calling
713.315.3346. The added
convenience of reservations by phone or Internet is available for a nominal fee.
Tickets purchased in person at the Alley Theatre Box Office have a $1 building
restoration fee.
(L-R) James Black as Bernard, an American architect who lives in
Paris with German stewardess Gretchen played by Melissa Pritchett in the Alley
Theatre’s production of Boeing-Boeing.
Boeing-Boeing runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage June 4 –
June 27, 2010. For more information visit
www.alleytheatre.org. Photo by Jann Whaley.
LITERACY ADVANCE OF HOUSTON $10 TIX
Saturday, June 5, 2:30 PM
The Alley Theatre continues its efforts to make the theatre affordable to
patrons. Partnering with other social non-profit organizations, the Alley seeks
to generate in-kind donations and reward patrons with $10 Tix for the matinee
performance. The $10 Tix are available in person, the day of the performance
only and are limited to two tickets per person. Purchase in person at the box
office (615 Texas Ave.) on the day of the performance only. Cash or check only.
Limited availability. Bring donations of new children's books (Infant -
Elementary age).
Josie de Guzman as Berthe the French housekeeper in the
Alley Theatre’s production of Boeing-Boeing.
Boeing-Boeing runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage June 4 –
June 27, 2010. For more information visit
www.alleytheatre.org. Photo by Jann Whaley.
CAPTIONED AND AUDIO DESCRIBED
PERFORMANCE
Saturday, June 5, 2:30 PM
The Alley Theatre is pleased to offer open captioning and audio description for
many of our productions throughout the season. To ensure that your seats will
accommodate your needs, please call the box office
713.220.5700
when ordering tickets to this performance. Discounted
tickets are available for groups of ten or more. Call
713.315.3346
for more information.
Jeffrey Bean as Robert, Bernard's old school friend kissing
Bernard's American stewardess girlfriend Gloria played by Emily Neves in the
Alley Theatre’s production of Boeing-Boeing.
Boeing-Boeing runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage June 4 –
June 27, 2010. For more information visit
www.alleytheatre.org. Photo by Jann Whaley.
CLUB 615
Thursday, June 10, 6:15 – 7:15 PM
Starting at 6:15 PM at 615 Texas in the Alley Theatre, Club 615 is a new
pre-curtain mixer for young professionals. Enjoy a fabulous pre-performance
reception with music, socializing, complimentary cocktails and appetizers, and
specially priced theatre tickets. A-section seats are $35 and B-section seats
are $25. This pre-curtain event is free with your ticket to the Thursday, June
10, 7:30 PM performance of Boeing-Boeing, but must be purchased
for the performance using the promo code: Club615.
(L-R) James Black as Bernard, an American architect who lives in
Paris with hot-tempered Italian stewardess Gabriella (Girlfriend No. 3) played
by Elizabeth Bunch and Robert played by Jeffrey Bean in the Alley Theatre’s production
of Boeing-Boeing. Boeing-Boeing
runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage June 4 – June 27, 2010. For more
information visit www.alleytheatre.org.
Photo by Jann Whaley.
ACTOUT
Thursday, June 17, 6:00 – 7:15 PM
Houston's premiere theatre group for gay and lesbian theatre fans and their
friends celebrate the Alley Theatre’s production of Boeing-Boeing.
To find out more visit
www.alleytheatre.org. For tickets call
713.220.5700
and mention "ActOUT." Participants must have a ticket to the
performance in order to attend this pre-show event.
"Are you staggered by my astonishing technique?" asks crazy
American stewardess Gloria (Girlfriend No. 1) played by Emily Neves. "Yes!
Your classic New York technique, it made bells ringing in my head!" answers
Robert, Bernard's old school friend played by Jeffrey Bean in the Alley
Theatre’s production of Boeing-Boeing.
Boeing-Boeing runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage June 4 –
June 27, 2010. For more information visit
www.alleytheatre.org. Photo by Jann Whaley.
TALKBACK
Tuesday, June 15, 7:30 PM
Members of the cast return to the stage following the performance to take
questions from the audience. TalkBacks are led by a member of the Alley Artistic
Staff.
PAGES & STAGES
Tuesday, June 15, 6:30 – 7:15 PM
Alley Theatre is pleased to partner with the Houston Public Library for this new
pre-curtain event. The perfect evening for the book worm in every theatre buff,
this event combines the imagination of the written word with the excitement of
live theatre. Patrons read a book that has been specially selected to complement
each Hubbard Stage production, then enjoy a pre-curtain discussion group and
then attend the performance. For Boeing-Boeing, the selected reading is
Company by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. Light refreshments will be
served. After the performance, readers can stay for an additional Talk Back led
by Alley artistic staff. This pre-curtain event is free with your ticket to the
Tuesday, June 15, 7:30 PM performance of Boeing-Boeing.
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Jeffrey Bean as Robert, Bernard's old school friend with
Bernard's American stewardess girlfriend Gloria played by Emily Neves in the
Alley Theatre’s production of Boeing-Boeing.
Boeing-Boeing runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage June 4 –
June 27, 2010. For more information visit
www.alleytheatre.org. Photo by Jann Whaley.