Preview of 'Titanic' at Westchester Broadway Theatre

Westchester Broadway Theatre Proudly presents

TITANIC

Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston
Book by Peter Stone

Directed by Don Stephenson

Choreographed by Liza Gennaro

Musical Direction by Ian Weinberger

January 16, 2014 - February 23, 2014

Original Titanic Broadway cast member Drew McVety will again set sail in the Tony Award-winning musical, which begins performances at WBT on January 16.  The production, which is a new intimate adaptation of Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s lushly scored musical about the doomed ocean liner, will run through February 23rd.

Original cast member Don Stephenson, who portrayed Charles Clarke in the 1997 Broadway production of Titanic, directs the new staging that uses a cast of 20, new orchestrations, and projections to tell the epic story. Choreography is by Liza Gennaro (Once Upon a Mattress, The Most Happy Fella). Ian Weinberger serves as musical director and conductor.

Drew McVety will play Henry Etches,  Kate Walbye plays Ida Strauss, with Adam Heller as  J. Bruce Ismay, Donna English  as Alice Beane, Philip Hoffman as Edgar Beane, William Parry as Captain Smith and Tony Award nominee Tom Hewitt (Rocky Horror Show, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Thomas Andrews.

Completing the cast are Will Boyajian, Jonathan Brody, Sarah Charles, Xander Chauncey, Ben Estus, Jeremy Ellison Gladstone, Elizabeth Hake, John Langley, Benjamin McHugh, Patricia Noonan, Christian Palmer, Noah Plomgren, Celeste Rose, and David Studwell.

Set design by Patrick Rizzotti, The special projections are by Howard Werner, Sound design by Jon Hatton and Mark Zuckerman, Lighting design by Andrew Gmoser, Derek Lockwood is the costume designer and Gerard Kelly is the wig designer. Victor Lukas is the Production Stage Manager and Lisa Tiso is the Producer.

The musical has a Tony-winning score by Yeston (Grand Hotel, Nine) and a Tony-winning book by the late Stone (The Will Rogers Follies, 1776). Titanic won 1997 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical (Peter Stone), Best Orchestrations (JonathanTunick), Best Score (MauryYeston) and Best Scenic Design (Stewart Laing).

As the original ad campaign for Titanic mused, the ship of dreams set sail from Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912, and in the spring of 1997, she finally arrived in New York.  The massive production, with a large ensemble cast that included Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Brian d'Arcy James and Martin Moran. The musical opened to strong critical notices at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.  In July of 2011, The Hangar Theatre in Ithaca, NY, presented this new version directed by Don Stephenson, to critical acclaim. In August of 2013, The European premiere of the brilliantly scaled down chamber version, Directed by Thom Southerland, opened at London’s 240 seat Southwark Playhouse, to rave reviews.

WBT is proud to be presenting Titanic. Because of the intimacy our space, it’s easier to relate to the personal experiences of the passengers and crew. The bigger issues that have always been part of the interesting back story (upper class hubris, working class dreams, bravery, selflessness, love and cowardice) are presented at hand, rather than at arms length in service to the spectacle.  The new orchestrations sound amazing. The story is fresh, lively, deep and stirring.  

For authenticity, the chef will be including several Dishes which were served on the Titanic as part of the menu for the run of this show!

Don Stephenson (Director) starred as Leo Bloom in the Tony Award winning Broadway production of The Producers. Also on Broadway he created the role of Renfield in Dracula and the role of Charles Clarke in Titanic. Other Broadway credits include Parade, By Jeeves, Wonderful Town, Private Lives, Rock of Ages, and Pardon My English. Off Broadway:  Sid Davis in Take Me Along at Irish Rep, Anatoly in Chess, and Zach in The Tavern at Equity Library Theatre.  As a director, he has directed critically acclaimed productions of The 39 Steps, Titanic, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Oleanna and The Great Unknown.

Tom Hewitt (Thomas Andrews) He began his career off-Broadway in plays like Jeffrey, Beau Jest, Richard III and Othello, but Tom Hewitt earned Tony and Drama Desk nominations for his role Frank’n’Furter in The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway. Other Broadway credits include Billy Flynn in Chicago, along with The Lion King, Dracula the Musical, The Boys From Syracuse, School For Scandal, The Sisters Rosensweig and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Philip Hoffman (Edgar Beane) Broadway: Baby, Into The Woods , Falsettos, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Ring Round The Moon, Fiddler on the Roof, A Catered Affair, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever. Off-Broadway: All In The Timing, Falsettoland, Isn’t It Romantic, One Two Three Four Five (by Larry Gelbart & Maury Yesten), Rags (AJT Revival), The Tale Of The Allergist’s Wife, The Tin Pan Alley Rag, Yiddle With A Fiddle.

Ticket Prices Dinner & Show range between $54.00 and $80.00 PLUS TAX depending on the performances chosen. Beverage Service & Gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances. Also check the website for on-going Special Offers! More news at: www.BroadwayTheatre.com

Show Times: Wednesday, Thursday Matinees: Lunch: 11:30 am & Show 1 pm. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday Evenings: Dinner: 6:30 pm & Show: 8 pm.

Sunday Matinees: Lunch: 12 pm & Show: 1:30 pm

Sunday Evenings: Dinner: 5:30 pm & Show: 7 pm.

Reservations: Call (914)-592-2222. Also at: www.BroadwayTheatre.com

Group Reservations: Discounts for Groups of 20 or more: Call 592-2225

Luxury Boxes: Call 592-8730. For private parties of 6 to 22 , Enjoy dining and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors, d’oeuvres, private powder room, and Luxury Box reserved parking. Additional cost call for details.