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2012-2013 SEASON
L I V E T H E D R E A M
A N N I V E R S A R Y
T H
This is a year of celebration and exploration for Rochester, paying tribute to tradition even as we welcome contemporary writers to our stages. We are offering a wide array of memorable settings, stories and characters – all with the intent of creating the best professional theatre experience you can find in Western New York. That is our anniversary promise to you.
Your upcoming season has Pulitzer and Tony-Award winners and recent hits. It includes dramas, comedies and a musical among its honored classics and modern delights. It takes real people and puts them in fictional stories. It takes fictional characters and makes them seem real. It does what only live theatre can do: touch your heart, stimulate your mind and renew your spirit.
This year you have the opportunity to subscribe to our Spring Series in the Fielding Nextstage. You can select your night as usual and guarantee your seat to see the latest in American Theatre.
Thank you for your continued patronage. See you at the theatre!
Mark Cuddy Artistic Director
Tom Parrish Executive Director
2012-2013 WILSON MAINSTAGE SEASON SPONSOR
ANNIVERSARY SEASONYOUR 40TH
OC Photographs by Ken Huth
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The BEST SEATS in the house – get your seats before tickets go on sale to the general public.
The LARGEST DISCOUNT off single ticket prices – up to 60% off.
ULTIMATE ATTENDANCE FLEXIBILITY10-show and 6-show Subscribers enjoy unlimited ticket exchange privileges.
EXTRA SAVINGS on additional ticket purchases.
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS and PRIORITY BOOKING to special, hit productions like A Christmas Carol, Avenue Q and The Tribute to Sir Elton John and Billy Joel before tickets go on sale to the general public.
VIRTUAL VALET EMAIL REMINDERS of your upcoming performance.
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Fun and fireworks between families
A screwball comedy that pits the eccentric Sycamore family – prone to spontaneous eruptions of music, dance, poetry and fireworks – against the buttoned-up bigwigs of Wall Street and the IRS. When Alice Sycamore agrees to marry the son of ultra-conservative parents, will true love win out? A Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway classic the whole family will enjoy!
Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss HartDirected by Mark Cuddy
September 11 - October 7, 2012IN THE WILSON MAINSTAGE
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C.S. LEWIS MEETS FREUD
Just weeks before his death, legendary psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud invites young writer C. S. Lewis to his London study. On the eve of England’s entry into World War II, the two brilliant men have a battle of the minds over God, love, sex, music and the meaning of life. This deeply touching, intellectually thrilling play laced with humor and insight was last season’s Off-Broadway smash.
Written by Mark St. GermainDirected by Skip Greer
October 16 - November 11, 2012IN THE WILSON MAINSTAGE
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one family faces the music
Featuring an electrifying contemporary score of more than 30 songs, this groundbreaking, Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is an emotional powerhouse. Captivating and ultimately hopeful, Next to Normal aims right for the heart with its story of a suburban family coming to terms with its past and bravely facing its future. The New York Times raves “It is much more than a feel-good musical; it is a feel-everything musical.”
Music by Tom KittBook and Lyrics by Brian YorkeyDirected by Scott Schwartz
A co-production with the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, Atlanta
January 8 - February 10, 2013IN THE WILSON MAINSTAGE
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Never judge a bookby its movie...
Ana is passionate about two things in life – order and Book Club, which she hosts at her home each week. When a documentary filmmaker’s camera injects a new energy into the club meetings and a new member invades, Ana’s world goes topsy-turvy. A delightful comedy about life, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.
Written by Karen ZacariasDirected by Sean Daniels
February 19 - March 24, 2013IN THE WILSON MAINSTAGE
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APRIL, 1865 -THE HEALING BEGINS
At the conclusion of the Civil War, a Jewish Confederate soldier returns to his family’s abandoned plantation in Virginia. Abandoned, that is, except for two of the family’s former slaves: both raised in Judaism. Against the backdrop of a changing America, the three men negotiate their new relationship, honor their shared faith and celebrate newfound freedom during Passover.
Written by Matthew LopezDirected by Tim Ocel
A co-production with Indiana Repertory Theatre
April 2 - April 28, 2013IN THE WILSON MAINSTAGE
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LIVE THE DREAM
A quartet of mismatched lovers and a band of bumbling rustics cross paths with the feuding fairy king and queen in a magical moonlit forest on a midsummer night. Weaving three stories of love, magic and perception, Shakespeare’s most popular comedy has been an audience favorite for centuries. An enchanting celebration of love, innocence and imagination for the entire family!
Written by William ShakespeareDirected by Mark Cuddy and Skip Greer
May 8 - June 2, 2013IN THE WILSON MAINSTAGE
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SPRING IN THE FIELDING
A tour-de-force exploration of one teaching artist’s attempt to engage a class of underachieving students in a tough Bronx high school. Actress Reenah L. Golden transforms into the teachers, students, parents, administrators, janitors and security guards who inhabit our schools and shape the future of America. An exuberant and devastatingly funny show about the collaborative power of the arts – and the influence one dynamic, determined teacher can have in altering the lives of her students – forever.
Written by Nilaja SunPerformed by Reenah L. Golden
A repressive all-male Catholic boarding school bans Romeo and Juliet in favor of Latin conjugations and the Ten Commandments. Four students unearth a secret copy and steal into the night to recite the prohibited tale of adolescent passion. While it begins as a lark, the story gradually draws the boys into a discovery of universal truth that parallels their own coming-of-age. A riveting drama within a drama that transcends the boundaries between play and player.
Adapted and Directed by Joe Calarco
R&JSHAKESPEARE S‘
March - May 2013
Bob traces the highly unusual life of Bob, born on Valentine’s Day in the bathroom of a White Castle Restaurant. The ensuing rags-to-riches-to-fame-to-fall-to-legacy-to-the love of living life tale follows Bob on the funny, poignant and epic pursuit of his dream. A dream of greatness. The greatness of Bob.
Written by Peter Sinn NachtriebDirected by Sean DanielsAn Aurora Theatre Production
A hilarious and harrowing tale that wittily examines America’s most mysterious technology icon and cuts to the bone of some of the most captivating topics in American culture. This razor-sharp monologue of pride, beauty, lust and industrial design follows the trail of technology all the way to China and back and how one man’s obsession changed the world.
Written by Mike Daisey
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nextstageTHE FIELDING
BOB
STEVE J BS
All 4 shows for $89/person4-SHOW PACKAGE
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By Charles Dickens Adapted by Mark Cuddy | Music and Lyrics by Gregg Coffin
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November 23 - December 23, 2012IN THE WILSON MAINSTAGE
The sparkling classic returns, full of magic, music and holiday tradition!
SUBSCRIBERS CAN BOOK NOWGet your tickets early, and at a generous discount!
PACKAGES FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE AND BUDGET
Section Prime A
Section A
Section B
MAINSTAGE SEATING CHART
From $222 - Save up to 60%Less than $23 per ticket, keep the same great seats at the best prices for all ten Subscription productions. With unlimited free exchanges, this flexible package allows you to easily move to a different performance if life gets in the way.
BEST VALUE | BEST SEATS | FLEXIBLE
10-SHOW PACKAGE
From $144 - Save up to 50%6-show seated Subscription. Great seats and unlimited free exchanges.
6-SHOW PACKAGE
$89/personOnly $22.25 per ticket for a 4-Show seated Subscription to the Spring in the Fielding Nextstage Series.
4-SHOW NEXTSTAGE PACKAGE
From $177Mix and match with six ticket vouchers you can use in any combination for the best available seats for performances in your series in the Wilson Mainstage and/or the Fielding Nextstage. Seats can be reserved beginning August 1st. Includes one free exchange.
FLEX TICKET PACKAGE
$129Contains one voucher for each of the six Wilson Mainstage productions. Similar to theatre “rush” tickets, you call the box office the day of your desired performance and get the best available seats in Section A or B at the time of your call. Seating is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.
TODAY PASS
Buy now! Prices increase after July 31, 2012
All plays, artists, schedules and prices are subject to change. Prices through July 31, 2012
SELECT YOUR PACKAGE(S) A-E
10-Show Package (Mainstage + Nextstage)Select Nextstage performance day in section C and complete sections 2, 3 and 4
SEATING REQUESTS AND REQUIREMENTS
6-Show Mainstage Package
Wheelchair seating required (Section A Orchestra)
Prefer Balcony Seats (Section A only)
Other
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ON REVERSE43
Now complete sections 2, 3 and 4
A
Now complete sections 3 and 4
REGULAR SENIOR
Now complete sections 3 and 4
Now complete sections 3 and 4
Choose your performance day.
Tue. 7pm Wed. 7pm Thur. 7pm
Fri. 7:30pm Sun. 3pmSat. 3pm Sat. 8pm
Wheelchair accessible seating required
4-Show Nextstage Package
$129 / person
Flex Preview Series $207.00 $177.00
Flex Off-Peak Series $228.00 $195.00
Flex Peak Series $255.00 $216.00
Buy now! Prices increase after July 31, 2012
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Flex Ticket Package (6 tickets)
Today Pass (6 tickets)
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PAYMENT INFORMATION ON REVERSE
Tue. 7:30pm
Sat. 2pm
Thur. 7:30pm
Sun. 7pm
Fri. 8pm
* Low-priced introductory package for new Subscribers
SEAT
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CTI
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P $298.50 $268.50 $220.50 $190.50
A $237.00 $237.00 $159.00 $159.00
B $237.00 $222.00 $159.00 $144.00
10-SHOWSENIOR
6-SHOWSENIOR
10-SHOWREGULAR
6-SHOWREGULAR
See the show before everyone elseFIRST WEEK PREVIEW SERIES:
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Tue. 6pm Tue. 7:30pm Wed. 7:30pm
Thur. 7:30pm Sun. 7pm
SEAT
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CTI
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P $321.00 $288.00 $243.00 $210.00
A $298.50 $268.50 $220.50 $190.50
B $273.00 $246.00 $195.00 $168.00
10-SHOWSENIOR
6-SHOWSENIOR
10-SHOWREGULAR
6-SHOWREGULAR
OFF PEAK SERIES:Weeknights and Sunday evenings
Fri. 8pm
Sat. 8:30pm
Sat. (Opening Night) 8pm
Sat. 4pm Sun. 2pm
SEAT
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CTI
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P $349.50 $310.50 $271.50 $232.50
A $336.00 $300.00 $258.00 $222.00
B $297.00 $267.00 $219.00 $189.00
10-SHOWSENIOR
6-SHOWSENIOR
10-SHOWREGULAR
6-SHOWREGULAR
PEAK SERIES:Weekends and Weekend Matinees
Choose a performance series and performance day, then choose your seating section/price.
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Tax-Deductible Donation $ (a)100
4 Please calculate your order total:PAYMENT & CONTACT INFO
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(c)$ = @ 6-Show Package(s) #
(d)$ = 4-Show Nextstage # 89@
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(e)$ = @ Flex Ticket Package(s) #
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LIVE THE DREAM!
2012-2013 SUBSCRIPTION SEASON
IN THE FIELDING NEXTSTAGESPRING SEASON, MARCH - MAY 2013
SHAKESPEARE’S R&J
NO CHILD
THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS
BOB
IN THE WILSON MAINSTAGESEPTEMBER 2012 - JUNE 2013
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU
FREUD’S LAST SESSION
NEXT TO NORMAL
THE BOOK CLUB PLAY
THE WHIPPING MAN
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
2012-2013 Wilson Mainstage Season Sponsor:
2012-2013 Co-Producers
include:
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Dawn and Jacques Lipson
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