Stephanie D’Abruzzo, Kerry Conte, Josh Grisetti Set for York’s Fall 2001 Musicals in Mufti

Preliminary casting has been announced for York Theatre Company’s Fall 2011 Musicals in Mufti Concert Series.

As previously announced, Karen Carpenter will direct The Housewives Cantata (October 21-23), which will feature Kerry Conte. With music by Mira J. Spektor with lyrics by June Siegel, the cabaret-style revue follows the stories of three women… one of whom takes a tremendous journey to become the first female President of the United States. The performances will have musical direction by Bob Goldstone.

Stephanie D’Abruzzo and Josh Grisetti will appear in the York’s Mufti offering of Tomfoolery (October 28-30). The show features the words and music of Tom Lehrer, and is adapted by Cameron Mackintosh and Robin Ray, with musical arrangements by Chris Walker and Robert Fisher. This revue of the satirical songwriter’s works includes such tunes as The Old Dope Peddler,” “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park,” and “The Vatican Rag.” Pamela Hunt will direct the performances, which will have musical direction by Michael Rice.

Further casting to be announced within the coming weeks.

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