DEAR FRIENDS,
We’ve just completed the record-breaking and critically acclaimed run of ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN. During this production, and throughout our 2012-13 Season, I have found myself amazed by the creative, ebullient energy that our audiences have brought to our theatre. Clearly, The Pasadena Playhouse is the Best Place to Be! Everyone, especially our subscribers, has greeted our shows with such fresh enthusiasm that I find it astounding that we’ll be celebrating our centennial in a few short years. And as we launch our season finale – the World Premiere of SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE – THE MUSICAL – I know that our greatest triumphs still lie ahead.
I invite you to join us as a Subscriber for our 2013-14 Season. In addition to enjoying our diverse theatrical programming, you’ll gain access to the best of all we have to offer: free ticket exchanges, special pre-sales to add-on productions, restaurant and parking benefits, and concierge treatment from our Subscriptions Services Team. As a Subscriber, your unique and vital presence in our Playhouse family is assured.
From the song-and-dance spectacle SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE to the astounding true story of film pioneer Buster Keaton in STONEFACE, our 2013-14 Season will take you on a splendid, spellbinding journey across a theatrical landscape. You’ll enjoy a World Premiere drama, another masterpiece by Sir Noël Coward, and a special Artistic Director’s Choice in Summer 2014. Don’t miss a second of the excitement; subscribe today, and take your place alongside us as the magic unfolds.
See you at OUR theatre,
Sheldon Epps
Sheldon Epps
Artistic Director
Show Descriptions
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The Pasadena Playhouse 2013-2014 season* features:
SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE
September 17 – October 13, 2013
Words and Music by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Directed by Jeffrey Polk
Smokey Joe's Cafe is the hottest joint in town! This Tony Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning tribute to legendary songwriters Leiber and Stoller is a dazzling, song-and-dance celebration of 39 of rock ‘n’ roll's greatest hits from “Stand by Me” and “Fools Fall in Love” to “Jailhouse Rock,” “Spanish Harlem” and “Yakety Yak.” The New York Times claims, “Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller are the Rodgers and Hammerstein of rock ‘n’ roll!” The New York Daily News calls Smokey Joe’s Cafe “wildly infectious” and Time Magazine says, “it sails and soars!” Smokey Joe’s Cafe is being presented this season in honor of Playhouse supporter and Board member, Mike Stoller and his wife, Corky Hale Stoller.
STONEFACE
November 5 – December 1, 2013
By Vanessa Claire Stewart
Directed by Jaime Robledo
Starring French Stewart
Chronicled through the lens of his own silent films, Stoneface recreates some of Buster Keaton’s most memorable gags live on stage, capturing the legend of a bygone era and telling the tale of the redemption of one of Hollywood’s greatest performers. Following a successful engagement at Sacred Fools Theatre Company this past summer, Stoneface, was designated a Los Angeles Times “Critic’s Choice” and French Stewart’s performance hailed as “…quite simply, a revelation.” LA Weekly said “GO! …one of the best new works of the city’s theatrical season.”
World Premiere Drama
ABOVE THE FOLD
January 28 – February 23, 2014
By Bernie Weinraub
Directed by Steve Robman
Jane, an African-American New York reporter, flies to a Southern university where three white fraternity boys have been accused of raping a young African-American woman. Taking place amidst the shift from print to digital journalism, Above the Fold asks tough questions about the exploitation of tragedy, the cost of success and the dangers that come when ambition collides with truth.
A SONG AT TWILIGHT
March 18 – April 13, 2014
By Noël Coward
Directed by Art Manke
An elderly writer hesitantly accepts a visit from his former mistress, leading to a confrontation of past secrets, forbidden affections and surprising confessions. Following this season’s smash-hit production of Noël Coward’s comedy, Fallen Angels, Art Manke returns to The Playhouse to direct Coward’s rarely produced and final play of his illustrious career.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CHOICE
May 27 – June 22, 2014
Directed by Sheldon Epps
The “Surprise Production” for the current 2012-2013 season brought to The Playhouse the wildly successful, smash-hit One Night With Janis Joplin. This season, Artistic Director Sheldon Epps will be selecting and also directing the season’s final production. Titles under consideration are Gypsy, My Fair Lady and an August Wilson play.
PANTO AT THE PLAYHOUSE - Special Add-On
ALADDIN AND HIS WINTER WISH**
A Lythgoe Family Production
December 11 - 29, 2013
Panto at The Playhouse returns this holiday season for more interactive family fun with Lythgoe Family Productions' Aladdin and His Winter Wish.Join Aladdin and his magic Genie on a swinging, singing, soaring adventure to win the Princesses' love!Featuring pop songs from One Direction to timeless Sam Cooke classics, Aladdin and His Winter Wish is a show the whole family can enjoy. If you loved A Snow White Christmas last holiday season, you won't want to miss this brand new musical premiering this December at The Playhouse!
*Subscriptions for the 2013-2014 season will be available for purchase in April. All renewing subscribers will receive priority access to their current seat locations and new subscribers will receive the best available seats within requested sections.
**Tickets for the holiday engagement of ALADDIN will be available as a special add-on to a season subscription.
Subscriber Benefits
2012-2013 SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION & BENEFITS
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DISCOUNT TICKETS
As a subscriber you can exchange your tickets, or purchase additional tickets with your exclusive 20% discount before they go on sale to the public.
TICKET EXCHANGE
Your 2012-13 tickets can be exchanged* for each respective show starting on the dates below:
ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, Jan 2, 2013
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE - THE MUSICAL, February 12, 2013
*Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on purchasing tickets or exchanging, continue to check our Subscriber Benefits Page.
Subscribers may exchange their tickets once per production at no charge. If exchanging into a more expensive performance or seat, an upgrade cost beginning at $10 may apply.
If you must exchange a second time within the same production, a $10 per ticket exchange fee will apply. Please request your exchange as soon as possible before seats sell out or before similarly priced performances pass.
Preview Series subscribers should try to exchange for the first week of a production to avoid upgrade fees. When exchanging you will be offered the best seats available.
Exchanges are not allowed between productions. Tickets must be exchanged before your performance date passes.
Performance dates and times are available at our website
www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org.
HOW TO EXCHANGE TICKETS:
Mail or In person at 39 South El Molino, Pasadena, CA 91101
Fax: 626.204.7399 Phone: 626.356.7529
E-mail: BoxOffice@PasadenaPlayhouse.org
We suggest you use the included exchange form to exchange your tickets. Only one copy is provided, additional copies can be downloaded here.
When exchanging your tickets by fax or by e-mail, please include an image of your torn tickets, that ensures us the tickets have been destroyed and will not be used. Please note the performance date, time and seats into which you would like to exchange. You will receive a confirmation of your exchange within 24 hours. If you do not, assume that your tickets were not exchanged and contact the Box Office. Tickets exchanges will not be mailed out, but will be held at Will Call.
When exchanging your tickets in person at the theatre, you must bring your original tickets and turn them in at the time of exchange. If your original tickets are not surrendered at the time of the exchange, we are unable to provide you with your new tickets.
MISSED YOUR PERFORMANCE?
The Pasadena Playhouse offers missed performance assurance if your original performance has already passed. Past-date tickets must be exchanged in person at the Box Office on the day of the desired performance and are subject to availability. We encourage that you mark your calendar for all your performance dates and try to exchange before the performance.
If you’re unable to make your performance, and you’re unable to exchange your ticket to another date, you may return your tickets as an in kind donation.
FLEX PASS SUBSCRIPTIONS
FLEX Pass subscribers may begin to redeem their passes for tickets usually two months before the first performance date. Please check with the Subscriptions Department or Box Office for exact dates. Use the included form to redeem your FLEX passes if you wish to do so via mail, fax or e-mail. This subscription expires August 1, 2013 and is only valid for our regular season productions.
UPDATES
For ongoing news and updates on when you can exchange your tickets, and an online version of this handbook, please continue to visit our Subscriber Benefits page (www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org/SubscriptonBenefits). From there you can download additional exchange forms, keep updated on performance dates and times, as well as more info on additional benefits with our neighbors.
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
Phone Hours: 12-5 pm Mon, 12-6 pm Tues thru Sun
Window Hours: 12-5 pm Mon, 12-Performance Time Tues-Sun
E-Mail: BoxOffice@PasadenaPlayhouse.org or
Subscriptions@PasadenaPlayhouse.org
Box Office Phone: 626.356.PLAY (7529)
Fax: 626.356.6142 Lost and Found: 626.356.7529
Emergency Line: 626.204.7387 (during performance time only)
A FEW TIPS FOR YOUR VISIT!
Late Seating: We try to begin performances promptly at the time listed on your tickets. Please arrive at the theatre at least 30 minutes prior to performance time to ensure the best possible experience at the theatre.
Latecomers will only be seated if and when there is an appropriate pause in the action on stage. Please note that once the curtain time passes, your seats are forfeit and you will be seated in the best available seats in the rear of the auditorium.
Handicapped Access: We are happy to accommodate all special seating requests that we can. Please call the Box Office at 626.356.7529 to make arrangements.
Assisted Listening Devices: A limited number of assisted listening devices are available for the main stage only on a first-come, first-served basis, free of charge. Ask an usher upon entering the theatre for assistance.
Parking: There are several well-lit, competitively-priced parking lots surrounding the theatre. There is also free street parking available for Sunday performances and weekdays after 6pm. Please read all signs before parking. The Pasadena Playhouse does not manage parking around the facility and is not responsible for citations, lost or stolen vehicles, or items left
in vehicles.
Production Effects: Herbal cigarettes, theatrical fog, strobe lights, gunshots and other effects may be used. Please consult an usher prior to seating if you may be sensitive to these effects. Alternative seating locations or other accommodations can be made. Please contact the Box Office via phone or email if you have questions or concerns regarding any production effects.
Cell Phones and Wireless Devices: All cell phones and wireless devices for either phone calls, texting or internet use must be shut off before you enter the theater and may not be turned on and used during the performance. Please be mindful of the actors on stage and your neighbors in the audience.
Concessions: You can skip that long line at intermission by preordering your drinks before the show! Stop by our concessions bar and you can purchase wine, champagne, soda, snacks and more before you enter the theatre. You can take all drinks with you into the theatre as long as they have a lid. Food is not permitted in the theatre.
Miscellaneous Tips: Please unwrap all gum and cough drop wrappers before you enter the theatre. The theatre is air-conditioned and heated for your comfort, please dress appropriately. By law, there is no smoking allowed in the theatre or on the courtyard at any time.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Pasadena Playhouse is committed to providing a quality experience for you and your guests. If you are dissatisfied, for any reason during your visit, please notify the House Manager or Hospitality Manager and we will do our utmost to resolve your request and make your visit at The Playhouse an enjoyable one.
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