The Old Globe Presents World Premiere of In Your Arms
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Old Globe Theatre leads off its 2015-16 season with the new dance-theater musical In Your Arms.
The show comprises 10 dance vignettes covering a range of emotions. Some are funny and some are sad, but they are all united under the theme of love. Taking place in various places and at various times, the shows are created by an unprecedented number of America’s preeminent writers for the stage. Ranging from duets to large ensemble numbers, the vignettes present a variety of styles such as classical ballet, swing, tap, tango, rock ‘n’ roll, Charleston, modern, and jazz. Each wordless story, performed by 22 dancers, exhibits yearning and romance, and contributes to an evening of movement and music.
Conceived by Christopher Gatelli and Jennifer Manocherian, the show has original music by Tony Award winner Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Tony and Emmy winner Lynn Ahrens. The dance cast includes Marija Juliette Abney, Stephen Bienskie, Henry Byalikov, Claire Camp, George Chakiris, Spencer Clark, Jeremy Davis, Jenn Harris, Glenda Sol Koeraus, Jess LeProtto, Donna McKechnie, Adesola Osakalumi, Karine Plantadit, Hayley Podschun, Jonathan Sharp, Ryan Steele, Brendon Stimson, Alex Michael Stoll, Samantha Sturm, Oscar Valero, Erica Wong, and Lyrica Woodruff.
"In Your Arms is one of the most romantic shows I’ve ever come across, and I am happy to bring it to San Diego audiences," said artistic director Barry Edelstein. "Stephen Flaherty’s lush and beguiling score weaves together a series of imaginative stories by an unprecedented gathering of writers to express the many moods and varieties of love. And wizardly director-choreographer Christopher Gattelli stages this material with a special magic: the potent and exuberant language of dance. Executing his vision is an astonishing company of celebrated performers whose credits dazzle as brightly as their talents. I’m thrilled to open our new season with such a fresh, original, and moving show."
The creative team includes Derek McLane (set design), Jess Goldstein (costume design), Donald Holder (lighting design), Peter Hylenski (sound design), Olivia Sebesky (projection design), Michael Starobin (orchestrator), Steven Malone (music director), and Michael Domue (stage manager).
Performances will run through October 25.
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