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Philip Kan Gotanda, Scott Schwartz, et al. Set for San Jose Rep’s 2010-2011 Season

Scott Schwartz
Scott Schwartz

San Jose Repertory Theatre has announced selections for its 30th Anniversary season, which will begin with the West Coast premiere of Frank Higgins’ Black Pearl Sings (September 2-26), directed by the theater’s artistic director, Rick Lombardo.

The season will also include the West Coast premiere of Robert Clyman’s Secret Order (October 14-November 7); the regional premiere of Lynnette Barkley and Christopher McGovern’s new musical about Ginger Rogers, Backwards in High Heels, directed by Scott Schwartz (November 24-December 19); Ken Ruta and James Carpenter in Ronald Harwood’s The Dresser, directed by Lombardo; and the world premiere of Philip Kan Gotanda’s Love in American Times (May 12-June 5). There will also be one additional show, to be announced, which will open in March.

For more information, visit www.SJRep.com.