Music by: Mitch Leigh
Book by: Dale Wasserman
Lyrics by: Joe Darion

June 24 – July 16
(previews June 22 & 23)

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This musical masterpiece, which brought us the enormously popular hit “The Impossible Dream,” is a musical within a play in which Miguel de Cervantes has been imprisoned by the Spanish Inquisition. Seeking to save his uncompleted novel from confiscation, he dramatically pleads his case by reenacting the story of Don Quixote of La Mancha: the passionate and poignant tale of a noble knight who lives in a world of madness and cannot see that chivalry has died. To fulfill his mission, he must convince his loving niece, her doctor fiancé, the local priest, and the lovely Dulcinea, that his holy quest is a mission of salvation to find compassion -
not for himself, but for everyone.

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Directed by: Amiee Turner

 

Musical Direction by: Aaron McAllister

 

Choreographed by: Leslie Unger 

Set Design by: Mark Halpin

 

Lighting Design by: Paul Toben**

Sound Design by: Ryan P. McGinty

 

Costume Design by: Jeff Shearer

**denotes member of United Scenic Artists

Production Stage Manager:
Caroline Listul*

*Denotes member of Actors' Equity Association

  

BRUCE WINANT (Miguel de Cervantes/Don Quixote/Alonso Quijana) is thrilled to be making his Theatre By the Sea debut direct from the hit Broadway production La Cage Aux Folles. Other Broadway credits include Chicago (Amos), The Phantom of the Opera (Firmin), Fiddler on the Roof (Mordcha), Ragtime (Tateh), Miss Saigon (Shultz) and My Favorite Year, as well as three companies of Les Miserables. On TV, Bruce recently appeared on “Law and Order: SVU,”“Blue Bloods,” “Boardwalk Empire,” as well as past episodes of “The West Wing,” “Crossing Jordan,” “Law and Order,” “thirtysomething,” and was a regular on the short lived NBC series,“First Years.” Love to Kristin, Arden and Jayce.

Christine Rowan (Aldonza/Prisoner) NYC credits: Joe’s Pub, NYMF, Interborough Repertory Theatre, Broadway Benefit at Westside Theatre, The Duplex, Don’t Tell Mama. Regional: Denver Center Theatre, Sierra Repertory Theatre, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Cumberland County Playhouse, Barter Theatre, Sacramento Music Circus, Blumenthal Center, Seaside Music Theatre, Lucas Theatre, Ryman Auditorium, National Tour, and now TBTS! Favorite roles: Essie (You Can’t Take It With You), Philia (Forum), Charity Valentine (Sweet Charity), Prudie Cupp (Pump Boys and Dinettes), Annie Oakley (Annie Get Your Gun), Adelaide (Guys and Dolls). NYU grad and a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

ROBERT ANTHONY JONES (Sancho) is thrilled to be making his TBTS debut! NY credits: The 101 Dalmatians Musical (Original Cast, National Tour/Broadway Series, Jerry Zaks, dir.), The Prince and the Pauper (Original Off-Broadway Cast), Dorian Gray (York Theatre). Regional: The Producers (West Virginia Public Theatre), Chicago (Riverside Theatre). Cast Recordings/DVD: The Prince and the Pauper (OOBC–Jay Records/iTunes), Drew’s Famous Magical Jukebox (Children’s TV series — Turn Up The Music, Inc.) www.robertanthonyjones.com

 

Brian Bailey (José/Prisoner) is overjoyed to be back at Theatre By The Sea! This is his seventh production at TBTS including: The Producers (Carmen Ghia), Peter Pan, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, George M!, Evita, and A Funny Thing...Forum. National Tours: CATS (Mungojerrie), The Wizard of Oz. Regional: A Chorus Line (North Shore). TV: “Boardwalk Empire.” Much love and thanks to Amiee and Joel!

Diana Blanda (Maria/Housekeeper/Prisoner) is thrilled to be at Theatre By The Sea! Favorite roles include Anna (King & I), Mamma Rose (Gypsy) Miss Hannigan (Annie), Sr. Mary Amnesia (Nunsense), and a one-woman show, I Got Merman. She studied at The American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, Character Pros in Hollywood, and The Singer’s Forum in NYC. Thank you family and friends.

EMILY BROCKWAY (Prisoner) is currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Coastal Carolina University. Previous credits include Brigadoon (Cortland Repertory Theatre), Guys and Dolls, Hamlet (New Harmony Theatre), Proof (Atlantic Stage), Bigfoot and Other Lost Souls a new musical, The Music Man, Hedda Gabler, The Will Rogers Follies, Dancing at Lughnasa. Thanks to all at TBTS for a spectacular opportunity and a summer to never forget!

Chris Caron (Pedro/Prisoner) is happy to be spending his first summer at Theatre By The Sea! Regional: Brigadoon (FCLO), Cinderella (Cabrillo Music Theater), Henry V (Quintessence Theater). National Tours: Romeo and Juliet, A Garfield Christmas, Footloose. New York: Agamemnon (La Mamma), 10 Speed Revolution (Young Mirror Rep), and Scouts Honor (NYC Fringe). Chris dedicates this and every performance to the memory of his dad!

Nathan Chang (Horse/Soldier/Guard/Prisoner) recently made his Theatre By The Sea debut as Chip in …Spelling Bee. A North Carolina native, his recent appearances include Peter Pan (Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse), The Music Man (Reagle Music Theatre), A Funny Thing Happened… Forum (Woodland Theatre), Urinetown, Seussical the Musical, Esperanza Rising, and The Actor. A proud graduate of Emerson College. www.nathan-chang.com

Jean-Pierre Ferragamo (Cantor/Anselmo/Prisoner) is delighted to return to TBTS. Regional: The Full Monty (Dave), Hairspray (Edna), Forum (Pseudolus), How to Succeed… (Mr.Tackaberry), Forbidden Broadway (Man 2), The Producers (Mr. Marks/Franz), Brigadoon (Charlie). Off Off Broadway: Wonderland Festival and Fringe Festival. Attended Mannes College of Music and is a graduate of AADA. Thanks to everyone at OSTC for this wonderful opportunity.

Derek Johnson (Paco/Prisoner) recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. This is his first season with Theatre By The Sea and he is very grateful to be part of the intern program. Credits include Footloose (Bickle, Ren u/s), Floyd Collins (Reporter 2), CATS (Mungojerrie), Titanic (Hitchens, Latimer). Thanking Him every day for his gifts and the most incredible family a guy could ask for.

ANNA KIMMELL (Antonia/Prisoner) is pleased to return to RI after her 2009 internship, where you might have seen her flying as Wendy in Peter Pan. Favorite credits include The Wizard of OZ (National Tour), Bonnie in Bonnie and Clyde (ART Station), Cinderella in Cinderella (Atlanta Lyric Theatre), Rosemary in How to Succeed (Show Palace), Kitty in Nuptials (Flat Rock Playhouse), and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (Lake Dillon Theatre). Oh the places you’ll go…

 

AMANDA KOURI (Fermina/Prisoner) is thrilled to be at Theatre By The Sea for a second summer. She grew up seeing shows at the theatre and is excited to finally be on stage here. Amanda is a senior Musical Theatre major at Western Carolina University. Some favorite roles include Bianca in Kiss Me Kate and Cathy Hiat in The Last Five Years. She is thankful for the opportunity to do what she loves every day. Thanks to my loving family who support everything I do.

Kenneth Linsley (Captain of the Inquisition/Muleteer) is thrilled to return to Theatre By The Sea, where he was last seen as Juan Peron in Evita. Favorite credits include Brunch: The Musical (Bre-mont) Off-Broadway, Treasure Island (Dr. Livesey) Off-Broadway, Camelot (Sir Dinadin) STONC, Ragtime (Father) Pocono Playhouse, The Hot Mikado (Pooh Bah) Bucks County Playhouse, Annie Get Your Gun (Frank Butler) Washington–Crossing OAT. A big “Thanks!” to family and friends!

KIMBERLY LOWE (Prisoner) is honored to make her Theatre By The Sea debut in Man of La Mancha. She is a native of Seale, Alabama and a recent graduate from the University of Alabama. Previous credits include Hair (Abe Lincoln/Tribe), Grease (Rizzo), Screwtape (Judy), A Streetcar Named Desire (Eunice Hubble), and Moby Dick (Dagoo). She thanks God for this opportunity.

Royce McIntosh (Duke/Dr. Carrasco) has sung many roles in shows across the United States and performed as a soloist in ensembles around the world. Some favorite roles include The Count (The Marriage of Figaro), Fredrick Egerman (A Little Night Music), and Scrooge (A Christmas Carol Musical). Royce lived, performed, and taught voice in Montana for seven years. He is excited to be part of this production at Theatre By The Sea!

Evan Price (Barber/Prisoner/Muleteer) is super excited to return to the Theatre By The Sea stage! His roles at the theatre include Ambrose Kemper in Hello, Dolly! and Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors. A native of West Virginia, he received a BFA in music theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory. Previous roles include Mr. Black in The Wild Party, Stanford White in Ragtime, Larry in Closer and Leonardo in Lorca’s Blood Wedding.

JP SARRO (Governor/Innkeeper) is an Emerson College graduate and New England native who is making his Theatre By The Sea debut this summer! Regional: Tales From Hollywood by Christopher Hampton (Critics Pick: L.A. Times and Backstage West), The Odd Couple (Oscar Madison), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Urinetown, Secret Garden, Born Tired (Official Selection: Eugene O’Neill Festival). Love to Nicole, Mom and Dad!

Antonio Tillman (Horse/Soldier/Guard/Prisoner) is a Theater Performance major at Virginia Commonwealth University and a graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts. Previous credits: Seaweed in Hairspray (Riverside Theater), Angel in RENT (Firehouse Theater), for which he received the Richmond Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor. Antonio thanks his grandmother for showing him more love than he thought possible.

ADDIE TOMLINSON (Moorish Dancer/Prisoner) is making her TBTS debut! Favorite regional: the Latin couple and bungee aerialist in Swing!, Kelli O’Hara’s Dream Laurey in Oklahoma!, Sarah in Seven Brides… and dance captain for Disney’s H.S. Musical. Most recently seen as Patsy in Crazy for You, and as Ariel in Disney Tokyo’s Under the Sea. BFA: OCU. Love and thanks to TBTS and her incredible family and friends!

ALAN WAGER (Padre) is originally from California, but has been in New York for the past 15 years, where he stood-by for three roles in the Broadway company of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, after returning from the national tour, which included playing Lumiere at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC. He’s also toured in Camelot starring Michael York. Much love to Robert. Shmegratulations!