DATES:
June 10 – July 11
SHOWTIMES:
Tues/Wed at 7pm; Thurs-Sat at 8pm; Sun at 5pm; Wed/Fri matinees at 2pm. Additional matinee Saturday, July 11 at 2pm.
VENUE:
Boyd-Quinson Mainstage
WHERE:
Boyd-Quinson Mainstage
30 Union Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
TICKETS:
Tickets start at $25; Low Priced Previews: June 10-12 are $15 & $20.
Book by Dale Wasserman
Music by Mitch Leigh
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music Direction by Darren R. Cohen
Choreography by Greg Graham
Directed by Julianne Boyd
Starring BSC Associate Artist Jeff McCarthy (All My Sons, Sweeney Todd), Felicia Boswell and Tom Alan Robbins
One of the world’s most popular musicals, Man of La Mancha, the “Impossible Dream” musical, is based on Cervantes’ masterpiece Don Quixote, and tells of the adventures of a delusional Spanish knight who sallies forth on a quest to restore chivalry to the world, and to claim his lady love. Winner of 5 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Man of La Mancha is sponsored by Cynthia and Randolph Nelson and is sponsored in part by Bonnie and Terry Burman and The Feigenbaum Foundation.
“gorgeous…gloriously stunning…Broadway-caliber” ~Talkin’ Broadway
“Superlative…captivating…stirring… The ever-excellent Jeff McCarthy is compelling as Cervantes and Don Quixote” ~Albany Times Union
“…as vital and up-to-the-minute a piece of theater as you will see all summer” ~The Rogovoy Report
“McCarthy’s performance is one of the most exciting musical theatre performances I’ve seen in a long time.” His ‘Impossible Dream’ “is hauntingly moving, and a first class showstopper.” ~Westfield News
“Both intimate and spectacular…a thrilling piece of theatre…a must see for any serious theatre-goer” ~Berkshire On Stage
“…director Julianne Boyd has assembled a smart, resourceful and accomplished cast, beginning with McCarthy, for whom this dual leading role of Cervantes/Quixote seems tailor-made.” ~The Berkshire Eagle
“Great musical theatre…Jeff McCarthy was magnificent…Felicia Boswell who played Dulcinea was outstanding…Tom Alan Robbins as Sancho Panza, Don Quixote’s manservant, was excellent” ~The Berkshire Record
“Outstanding…this is truly a summer theater treat” ~ WAMC Northeast Public Radio
“…dream production…McCarthy is perfectly cast… It’s no secret that [he] can sing, and he does her with superb aplomb, capturing the richness of the score and the earnestness of the emotion” ~Hartford/Springfield Examiner
“…a magical tour de force…Barrington Stage Company has magnificently resuscitated and reanimated Man of La Mancha. It’s such an emotionally rich and intensely satisfying production that you leave the theater thinking that Man of La Mancha may be one of the most underrated musicals of all time.” ~Rural Intelligence
“A marvelously robust revival…If you revel in witty lyrics and soaring melodies as I do, you will love this Man of La Mancha. ~Arts Fuse
“McCarthy…dazzles the audience with a superb display of his acting prowess and vocal range…a fantastic production” ~Berkshire Family Focus
CAST
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Cervantes/Don Quixote – Jeff McCarthy
Aldonza/Dulcinea – Felicia Boswell
Antonia – Rosalie Burke
Housekeeper – Meg Bussert
Governor/Innkeeper – Ed Dixon
Padre/Capt of Inq/Prisoner – Todd Horman
Fermina – Lexi Janz
Ens/Muleteer – Parker Krug
Dr. Carrasco – Sean MacLaughlin
Ens/Muleteer – Louie Napoleone
Ens/Muleteer – Waldemar Quinones-Villanueva
Pedro/Ens – Chris Ramirez
Ens/Muleteer – Lyonel Reneau
Sancho Panza – Tom Alan Robbins
Ens/Barber/Muleteer – Jonathan Spivey
Ens/Muleteer – Joseph Torello
CREATIVE TEAM
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Director – Julianne Boyd
Choreographer – Greg Graham
Music Director – Darren R. Cohen
Scenic Designer – James Kronzer
Costume Designer – Olivera Gajic
Lighting Designer – Chris Lee
Sound Designer – Ed Chapman
Assoc. Music Director – Jordan Jones-Reese
Production Stage Manager – Renee Lutz
Assistant Stage Manager – Heather Klein
Fight Choreographer – Ryan Winkles
Casting – Pat McCorkle, CSA
