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The Sondheim Masterpiece

OCT proudly presents

A Little Night Music

Directed by Nathan H. Bell

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by Hugh Wheeler

Friday, October 14 @ 7:30p

Saturday, October 15 @ 7:30p

Sunday, October 16 @ 2:00p

Allegany-Limestone Central

School Auditorium

Allegany, NY    (map it!)

THE CAST

Fredrik EgermanRodney Stebbins, Scio

Anne Egerman*Erin Arsenault, Allegany

Henrik EgermanJacob Carll, Olean

Petra*Talia Herdman, Belmont

Desiree ArmfeldtTammy Crawford, Olean

Fredrika ArmfeldtLeighAnn Shaffer, Portville

Madame ArmfeldtKathy Malick, Hinsdale

Count Carl-Magnus MalcolmEric Van Druff, Olean

Charlotte MalcolmArdyth VanScoy, Limestone

FridNathan Malick, Olean

Liebeslieders Singers

Shaughn Bryant, Hinsdale

Steve Riley, Cuba

Patricia Howden, Olean

Elizabeth Tkacik, Portville

Karen Layman-Woolston, Olean

Tanaka Van Druff, Olean

Brent Neely, Andover

*Marcia Wymer, Allegany

*Alexandra Rich, Olean

Maids

Bridgette Martin, Olean

*Colleen McClure, Salamanca

* New to Olean Community Theatre

The Production Staff

Minna Badanes    Producer

Nathan H. Bell    Director

Ken Roberts       Tech Director

Eric Van Druff    Vocal Director

Laurie Donner       Choreographer

Ruth Fuller       Orchestra Director

Monica Kellogg   Costumer

About the show...   

One of Broadway’s most respected masterpieces, the romantic and achingly beautiful A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC deals with the universal subject of love, in all its wondrous, humorous and ironic permutations.

In turn-of-the-century Sweden, middle-aged Fredrik Egerman brings his 18-year-old bride Anne to a play starring his former mistress, Desirée Armfeldt. Soon, Fredrik and Desirée resume their romance, incurring the wrath of her current lover, a pompous Count. The situation culminates in a weekend at a country estate, with Fredrik, Anne, Desirée and the Count in attendance, as well as Fredrik’s son (who is hopelessly in love with Anne), Desirée’s illegitimate daughter, the Count’s manic-depressive wife and the Egerman’s lusty maid. And there, under the summer night, things are set to right.

Sophisticated, literate and stylish, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC is also disarmingly warm, funny, charming and very human. Its well-constructed book is one of the best ever written, featuring a strong ensemble cast of vivid, memorable characters that span all age groups. The lilting Ravel-inspired score in three-quarter time includes Sondheim’s popular song, the haunting “Send in the Clowns.”

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WINNER OF 5 TONY AWARDS!

Best Musical

Best Music and Lyrics (Stephen Sondheim)

Best Book  (Hugh Wheeler)

Best Actress  (Glynis Johns)

Best Supporting Actress   (Patricia Elliott)