Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Cabrillo Music Theater presents the first show of its 2007-2008 season: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, featuring music by Johnny Mercer, lyrics by Gene DePaul, additional songs by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn, and a book by Lawrence Kasha and David Landay. Musical direction is by Steven Applegate, with choreography by John Charron. Lewis Wilkenfeld directs.

Based on the classic MGM musical set in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, through dazzling dance and sparkling song, it tells the story of a husband who surprises his newlywed bride with the presence of his six uncouth brothers, each searching for a wife of his own. This tale of inevitable romance features comedy, beautiful music, and spectacular dance.

Al Kasha, who owns a pair of Best Song Oscars for his film work, will take an active role in the Cabrillo Music Theatre production. The score features such classic songs as “Goin’ Courtin’,” “Bless Your Beautiful Hide” and “The Sobbin’ Women.” The “Challenge Dance,” an iconic moment in musical film history, is a stage showstopper.