LOVE AND OTHER FABLES
A WORLD PREMIERE
Music by JOHN McMAHON
Lyrics by JAY JEFFRIES
Book by JOHN McMAHON & JAY JEFFRIES
Director: JAY BINDER
Choreographer: PARKER ESSE
Music Director: ED GOLDSCHNEIDER

The 2019 season will open with the World Premiere of a brand new romantic screwball musical comedy, Love and Other Fables. Set on the Greek island of Samos in 600 B. C., Love and Other Fables follows the early life of Aesop, the not-yet-famous slave, as he creates the “fable,” persistently woos the headstrong girl of his dreams, enters into a battle of wits with the King of Egypt and changes the course of history. Written by John McMahon and Jay Jeffries, the original concert version garnered a review from The Chicago Sun-Times, which said “[Love and Other Fables] shows every sign of becoming a surprise hot property. The three songs sampled certainly win my prize for the most astonishing, whip-smart lyrics, with one rapid-fire rhyming line after another perfectly attuned to its properly pronounced syllables.” The production at Theatre By The Sea will be the first fully-staged production of the musical, as it continues its journey to Broadway.

RUNNING TIME:
Approximately 2 hrs 30 min (includes intermission)
CONTENT ADVISORY:
Contains adult humor, may not be suitable for young audiences.

GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION

• Children under 4 are NOT allowed at any of the four subscription musicals, this includes babies and toddlers that can be held.
• Everyone must have a ticket to enter the theatre, sit in a seat, and be able to sit quietly through the entire performance.
• Not all programming is appropriate for all ages. All musicals have a content advisory and a full synopsis on their individual pages on the website. Please feel free to contact the Box Office with any question regarding the content of the show. Although opinions on appropriate viewing may differ, we will do our best to answer your questions regarding language, violence, and adult situations.
• TICKET FEES
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SYNOPSIS

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PRODUCTION PHOTOS
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Blake Hammond (King Croesus), Brian Sears (Aesop), Peter Saide (Philocalus) and the cast of the World Premiere of LOVE AND OTHER FABLES playing at Theatre By The Sea thru June 16, 2019. Photos by Steven Richard Photography.

Peter Saide (Philocalus), David Groccia (Hieronymous) Brian Sears (Aesop), Brad Bellamy (Xanthus) and the cast of the World Premiere of LOVE AND OTHER FABLES playing at Theatre By The Sea thru June 16, 2019. Photos by Steven Richard Photography.

Landree Fleming (Lycaena) and Brian Sears (Aesop) in the World Premiere of LOVE AND OTHER FABLES playing at Theatre By The Sea thru June 16, 2019. Photos by Steven Richard Photography.

Aimee Doherty (Delphinia) and Peter Saide (Philocalus) in the World Premiere of LOVE AND OTHER FABLES playing at Theatre By The Sea thru June 16, 2019. Photos by Steven Richard Photography.

Aimee Doherty (Delphinia), Brian Sears (Aesop), and the cast of the World Premiere of LOVE AND OTHER FABLES playing at Theatre By The Sea thru June 16, 2019. Photos by Steven Richard Photography.

Peter Saide (Philocalus), Blake Hammond (King Croesus), and Aimee Doherty (Delphinia) in the World Premiere of LOVE AND OTHER FABLES playing at Theatre By The Sea thru June 16, 2019. Photos by Steven Richard Photography.

Landree Fleming as Lycaena in the World Premiere of LOVE AND OTHER FABLES playing at Theatre By The Sea thru June 16, 2019. Photos by Steven Richard Photography.

Blake Hammond (King Croesus) and the cast of the World Premiere of LOVE AND OTHER FABLES playing at Theatre By The Sea thru June 16, 2019. Photos by Steven Richard Photography.

Brad Bellamy (Xanthus), Brian Sears (Aesop), and Alison Nusbaum (Catastrophe) in the World Premiere of LOVE AND OTHER FABLES playing at Theatre By The Sea thru June 16, 2019. Photos by Steven Richard Photography.

Brian Sears (Aesop) and Aimee Doherty (Delphinia) in the World Premiere of LOVE AND OTHER FABLES playing at Theatre By The Sea thru June 16, 2019. Photos by Steven Richard Photography.

Alison Nusbaum (Catastrophe) with Landree Fleming (Lycaena) and Brian Sears (Aesop) in the World Premiere of LOVE AND OTHER FABLES playing at Theatre By The Sea thru June 16, 2019. Photos by Steven Richard Photography.

Brian Sears (Aesop) and Landree Fleming (Lycaena) in the World Premiere of LOVE AND OTHER FABLES playing at Theatre By The Sea thru June 16, 2019. Photos by Steven Richard Photography.