Brigadoon 101: Through the Mist |
Ages 18+Join Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman for an enchanting four-week journey into one of Broadway’s great treasures, the latest production in Pasadena Playhouse’s American Musical Project. Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon may seem like a relic of a bygone era, but beneath its old-fashioned exterior beats the heart of a timeless masterpiece. In this class, we’ll explore why Lerner and Loewe’s 1947 musical about a magical Scottish village deserves its place among the great American musicals and discover how Pasadena Playhouse’s new production breathes fresh life into this classic while honoring everything that made it extraordinary. Whether you’re a musical theater devotee or simply curious, this course will bring together musical theater lovers to transform the way you see Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon forever.
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Danny Feldman
Danny Feldman joined Pasadena Playhouse as Producing Artistic Director in 2016, following his run as Executive Director at Labyrinth Theater in New York City. Under his leadership, the Playhouse has undergone a remarkable transformation, culminating in the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award. Feldman has staged numerous acclaimed productions, including Sunday in the Park with George, Little Shop of Horrors, La Cage aux Folles, and most recently, Topdog/Underdog and Eureka Day.
He is deeply committed to making theater accessible to all, expanding education programs for children and adults through initiatives such as Acting for Non-Actors, Playhouse Singers, Musical Theater Boot Camp, and productions for young audiences like Pasek and Paulʼs Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: The Musical. Through his vision and leadership, Feldman has revitalized the Playhouse, reinforcing its role as both a cultural and community hub and solidifying its status as the State Theater of California.
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