Civic Light Opera Company to Present FANTASTICKS in Toronto
Sunday, August 24, 2008; Posted: 10:08 AM - by Mark Andrew Lawrence
Since its opening night in 1960, The Fantasticks played for 42 continuous years in New York and has spawned literally thousands of productions across the world from Australia to Zimbabwe.
Featuring the hit songs "Try to Remember," "Soon It's Gonna Rain" and "They Were You," this show has won acclaim the world over! Hilarious and charming, it is musical comedy, musical romance, vaudeville and parable all rolled into one delightful theatrical package!
The Civic Light Opera Company is pleased to announce this landmark musical with music by Harvey Schmidt,and the bool and lyrics by Tom Jones as the opening production of its 30th anniversary season.
The Civic Light Opera Company's talented cast of performers features Joe Cascone, Ashley Gibson, Roger Larios, David Haines, Larry Gibbs, Larry Westlake, Jack Ly, and Andrew Byrne.
The Fantasticks runs from September 3 to 20 at Fairview Library Theatre.
PERFORMANCES: Sept. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 (Thurs/Fri/Sat) at 8 p.m; Sept. 10, 17 (Wed) at 7 p.m. (Sept. 3 is sold out); Sept. 7 and 14 (Sun), 20 (Sat) at 2 p.m.
VENUE: Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive, North York
TICKETS: $25 weekend, $20 midweek (Wed/Thurs), Service charge of $2.50 per ticket applies to phone orders, Group rates available for evening performances
BOX OFFICE: (416) 755-1717 or online at www.CivicLightOperaCompany.com
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Mark Andrew Lawrence began his broadcasting career as music director for St. Catharines radio station CHRE. After six years there and eight years at classical station CFMX, he created FRONT ROW CENTRE to supply theatre reviews and articles to magazines, newspapers, and broadcasters across the greater Toronto area. Mark Andrew Lawrence maintains an extensive collection of over 3,500 Broadway show recordings in all formats (78 RPM singles, 45 RPM album, 10 & 12-inch Lps, and Compact discs) dating back to the early years of the 20th century.
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