Thank you for the many coats of many colors!

A very warm thank you to all the patrons who have brought coats for kids in to The 5th Avenue Theatre during the run of Joseph. We have donated over 150 coats to Treehouse Coats for Kids drive, supporting kids living in foster care.

You still have a few days to bring in your new or like new coats. Coat donors recieve a 2-for-1 ticket coupon for select performances of White Christmas!

About the program

COATS OF MANY COLORS

Join The 5th Avenue Theatre and Treehouse in our COATS FOR KIDS drive now through November 1st! All coat donations will be given to Treehouse for kids living in foster care. As a thank you, donors of new or like-new coats will receive a 2-for-1 ticket coupon for select performances of White Christmas. Whether its red oryellow or green or brown or scarlet or black or ochre or peach, your gift of a coat will add a "golden lining" to the lives of foster kids in the Seattle area.

*Bring coat donations to the Theatre when attending a performance or drop them by the box office during regular non-show box office hours. Worn-in coats will not be accepted, coats must be new or like-new condition. Coupon good for White Christmas performances December 1st, 2nd, 8th or 9th at 7:30pm. Coupons not valid with any other offer or on previously purchased tickets. Subject to availability.

Every Child Needs a Treehouse
For some, it’s a room with a teacher, a flute and some sheet music. For others, it’s a mountain cabin filled with new friends. A dugout with bats, balls and your very own glove. The school library and a kind, patient tutor. Or a store where the jackets are nice and warm and they don’t cost a thing. Treehouse was founded to provide just such a place for kids in foster care right here in King County.

No Tricks - It's a Technicolor Treat!

Announcing our Two-Day Sale for October 31st Performances for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!

Starting midnight Monday, October 26 through midnight Wednesday, October 28th, buy one Joseph ticket to a Halloween performance and get one FREE! (2:00 pm matinee and 8:00pm evening).

To take advantage of this two-day-only offer, use the promo code word TUESDAY. Tickets will be available online at 5thavenue.org, over the phone by calling 206-625-1900 (phones open at 9:30am), or in person at the box office (box office opens at noon). Excludes previously purchased tickets and Pearl Section.

Joseph, starring American Idol Finalist Anthony Fedorov, has enjoyed a host of great reviews. “Did I resist?” asks Seattle Weekly’s Kevin Phinney. “Of course. Did I succumb? Instantly.” Steve Clare over at Seattle Examiner says “This show is safe to take children, Christians, atheists and your grandma to. You really don't have an excuse not to see it, Seattle!” And Broadway World declares: “Now there are those that say this show is overdone and nothing really new or fresh can be done with it...To them (and to myself) I say, ‘Then you haven't seen the production at The 5th Avenue yet.’”

Mo Brady and his amazing costume changes!

blog entry written by Mo Brady (Zebulun, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat)

During HELLO, DOLLY!, I blogged about costume changes. Specifically, the "quick changes" from one costume to another, usually done with the help of dressers and a lot of velcro. While we have a number of quick changes in JOSEPH..., what has been more present in our minds are the changes in costumes throughout the tech and preview process.

The costumes we wear in JOSEPH... were originally used in a 1990s Goodspeed Opera House production. They were designed by Mark Thompson, who used the same costume design in the JOSEPH... movie (starring Donny Osmond).

This summer, these Goodspeed costumes were shipped to The 5th Avenue, and our AMAZING resident costume and wardrobe supervisor, Lynda Salsbury. She and her expert costume shop crew coordinated which 5th Avenue actors would wear each costume and tailored them for us. In addition, The 5th Avenue costume shop also purchased us new shoes and created new pieces when needed.

Although the costumes came virtually completed, there have been changes during the tech and preview process. During this time, the costume shop was constantly tweaking the design of the show. Sometimes are very small, and other times they greatly alter the look and feel of a scene.

One of my costumes to go through the biggest changes was my outfit for Go Go Go Joseph, the psychedelic Act I finale. In its original incarnation, the costume is almost exactly like it came from Goodspeed: a red tailored suit with capri pants. The design staff at the 5th Avenue had me wear a rainbow hat on top of my Potiphar wig. I also wore my POTIPHAR socks, and boots (which are actually my same shoes from HELLO, DOLLY!) Backstage, other actors told me I looked like a crazy Christmas elf.



During tech week, Mary Jones, the Hair and Make-up Designer, gave the entire company new wigs for this number. Now, we all have neon colored hair, in all shapes and sizes. Additionally, I was given a pair of neon green socks to go with the boots.

The final touch was a new pair of green platform shoes. These 3-inch heels were added the day before opening. The first time I got to practice with them was in front of 2,000 audience members. Dancing in these new shoes certainly changes how I can dance in the song, but they're a pretty spectacular addition to the look of the scene.



The look for my brother, Zebulun, also changed throughout the tech process. The first afternoon I dressed a brother, I had a long dark wig, a moustache, and pointy sideburns.

When I came that evening, the facial hair had been cut altogether, as you can see in this photograph of Dane Stokinger (Reuben) and me. I was also given a new, lighter wig.



Eventually, Mary settled on a smaller piece of facial hair, which is what I have worn in all the previews and performances.

Every show morphs on its journey towards opening night. Not only the costumes, but the staging, orchestrations, and every other aspect of the production can change. Although these changes take a lot of time and energy, each edit can help the audience to understand and enjoy the show even more.

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A Proposal!

Last night, after the MegaMix ending at the Opening Night of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, a young woman named Rachel got the surprise of her life!

Her boyfriend, Arthur, had reached out to The 5th Avenue Theatre with a very special request.

In front of the entire audience, Arthur was brought on stage to give a little speech about how much The 5th Avenue Theatre meant to him. He spoke of how much his girlfriend, Rachel, loved the theatre and that every time they came to a performance together, they grew closer as a couple.

And then....Arthur proposed!!
Rachel, surprised and delighted, ran up onto the stage and said YES with a kiss - the whole audience applauded, charmed by this couple's love of this theatre.

They were invited to the private cast party after the show and were instant celebrities to everyone at the event.

Congratulations Arthur and Rachel from all of us at The 5th Avenue Theatre!

Making the MegaMix

When passing by our musical director's office, we usually hear the sounds of a familiar broadway tune playing on the speakers or perhaps a song from an upcoming pre-Broadway premier. In weeks past, however, it's felt a little like stepping into the twilight zone when walking by, when noticing that it's hip-hop and reggae music bumping out of the stereo system.

For the past few weeks, Ian Eisendrath (Resident Musical Director/Music Coordinator) and Albert Evans (Artistic Associate) and have been collaborating with local musicians for the Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat MEGAMIX!

The MegaMix is an energetic mini-retelling of the entire Joseph production at the end of the show and can range from 7 to 20 minutes, depending on production. The interesting
aspect of this piece is that that no music can be found for the MegaMix, which gives our Music
department a creative challenge.

Eisendrath writes “Our goal was to update the MegaMix so that it sounds like something current, fresh and hip that you would hear in a club in downtown Seattle. We hired Dave Pascal, a local musician who is fluent in all styles of contemporary/pop music and DJ Million,a local deejay and drummer who is active in the Seattle hip-hop club scene.”

Evans and Eisendrath created new vocal arrangements, DJ Million created the basic beat patterns and transitions, and Pascal created the instrumental tracks and produced the
recording of the MegaMix in his home studio.

Seen the show? Let us know what you think of the MegaMix!

A little story from backstage...

One of the little girls in the children’s ensemble twisted her ankle during a rehearsal. She sat off stage while rehearsal for the MegaMix continued. Anthony Fedorov happened to also be sitting back stage and cheered up the young actress. She was doubly thrilled, being one of his biggest fans, when he offered to carry her to the dressing room!

Who says chivalry is dead? Way to go Anthony!

Joseph, Anthony Fedorov & Hotel Max SCAVENGER HUNT PART 2!

Earlier this month, many of you participated in our first scavenger hunt through our blog, Facebook and Twitter pages with to find American Idol Finalist and star of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Anthony Fedorov!

Those of you following along found him at the Post Alley Gum Wall. Here's a photo of Anthony with some of the contestants who came out to enter to win our VIP Package!



Here's a second chance to meet Anthony and win a VIP prize package which includes two tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and a night's stay at the hip and artistic Hotel Max!

On Wednesday, October 14th at 5:15pm, Anthony will be at a new "secret Seattle landmark" to give one lucky winner the prize package. All contestants who show up will walk away with a free ticket to Joseph (value $78-$83) - one lucky winner will win the grand prize!

We'll be posting clues of where he will be through Twitter, Facebook and here on our Backstage Blog for you to follow along all week.

You can still follow along with us on twitter if you don't have an account. Simply visit our page for up to date notices. Hotel Max will also be tweeting via their twitter site!

Where will Anthony end up? You'll have to stay with us to find out!

Twitter hashtag for the scavenger hunt is #goseattle

Past/Current Clues - be sure to read them carefully!
Clue #1: Monday, 10/12 10:45am: Get immersed in "A Pharaoh's Story" or two.
Clue #2: Monday 10/12 5:03pm The New Yorker called this place "important" and "exhilarating"
Clue #3: Tuesday 11:28am Green Lights make you go
Clue #4 Wed 11:01am Some might call this a "cool house"
Clue #5 Wed 11:23am "Children of Israel" and children of Seattle enjoy this spot
Clue #6 Wed 1:55pm Paul named this section after his mom, Faye.



Anthony Fedorov is on twitter, too! Follow him here.

Learn more about the hip, stylish Hotel Max here!

Facebook & Twitter offer!

Facebook Fans and Twitter followers!

Use code word DREAMS when buying tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for any Tuesday - Friday evening performance and recieve $25 off each ticket!

This sale ends at midnight on Friday October 9th, so get out your calendars, call your friends and visit www.5thavenue.org to buy before the offer is gone!

Online only at www.5thavenue.org - use code word DREAMS when logging in.
Valid for Tuesday - Friday performances only, not valid on pearl or side balcony seating.

"We are still waiting, still hesitating..."

blog entry by Heather Apellanes (Ensemble, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat)

It's been a little over three weeks (and only a little over two for the women) since rehearsals started for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and it feels like ages have gone by with the amount of things we've learned and accomplished.

Two dozen colors, over 75 crazy costume pieces, 20 cow heads, and 52 children later, we are at tech week for Joseph - and it's only just begun. For me, this show has been a great experience, not knowing much about the show going into it, and entering the world of The 5th Avenue Theatre after four years of being gone for too long since their May 2005 production of Miss Saigon. It's been an honor working with this amazing and talented cast, and I am very grateful to be a part of this project.

The songs will be unforgettable, the children's voices will be beautiful, the incredibly silly costumes will be endearing, and the story gives way to themes and lessons we all come across through life. Dream. Pick a dream, any dream. And never focus on how something won't work, or else...it just won't work. Despite how "kooky" the numbers have felt, I am pretty touched when I think deeper about the meaning of each one, and the story of Joseph. I see him as a guy who followed The Four Agreements (if any of you have ever read that book) to rise to the top of every situation he was in: Don't take anything personally, always be impeccable with your word, don't make assumptions, and always do your best.

With that said, here are just a few moments captured behind the scenes as we put this show together for you. Enjoy.

Seattle Stars Fly Through the Air with the Greatest of Ease!

blog entry by Taryn Darr (Ensemble, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat)

Several of the Joseph cast members had the incredible opportunity to take a flying trapeze class with SANCA, the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts, located in Georgetown, September 19th.

This lucky chance was provided by Kristina Wicke, Company Manager for The 5th Avenue Theatre. The role of company manager keeps Wicke busy and bustling about the theatre, tending to the needs of the local and out-of-town cast members. (We are especially happy to see her on Thursdays, when she hands out paychecks.)

Wicke, the circus girl at heart, has been President of the Board at SANCA for 4 years. The non-profit organization is “dedicated to improving the mental and physical health of children of all ages by engaging them in the joyous creativity of acrobatics and circus arts.” What does her involvement with SANCA bring to Wicke?

“Sheer joy!” she said.

We would soon come to agree with her completely that day.

After checking in and signing the appropriate “If You Die Here It’s Not Our Fault” waivers, we headed over to the big tent for a warm up and overview of what our first flight 23 feet in the air would look like.

We were fitted with safety harnesses and taught the basic mechanics of take-off. The most important thing we gathered from this was to listen to our instructors and do what they say! A running order was then assigned and we were good to go.

Most of us were anxiously waiting our turn - me included. Trying to distract myself from what I was about to do by taking pictures, I snapped this one of Dane Stokinger, right after someone offered him a stick of gum and he quipped, "Will the gum make me less nervous?"

Castmate Shanna Palmer was up first for the two-handed take-off straight swing—grabbing the bar with both hands and then hanging straight with toes pointed. (Palmer had visited SANCA once before and later in the day we enjoyed watching her do an impressive upside-down split, as well as a few exciting attempts at a mid-air catch with one of the professional instructors.)

Watching the first few cast members have a go at it, I was getting excited for my turn. Aside from the part about being 23 feet in the air, I had a feeling I would love this. My nervousness wasn’t a factor until I saw Dan C. Levine, who was right before me on the roster.

Yeah…okay, NOW I was nervous.

(Levine made it through that first swing, just so you know. One more video of Levine I’ll share below. We were all so proud of him and what he accomplished that day!)

Finally, I was up. I hooked the carabiner to my safety harness and began the climb up the ladder, which for me turned out to be the scariest part. At the top, the instructors re-hooked me to more safety ropes, chalk was applied to my hands and the bar was brought up to grab hold. One thing is for sure, I did NOT expect for the bar to be SO heavy—a great deal of strength is necessary in your hands and fingers.

“Ready!” calls out the instructor.
(Bend your knees, bend your knees, bend your knees)
“HUP!”
(Wheeeeee!)

My first flight was such a rush! I yelped out loud and I’ll never forget it. Falling into that net is just as fun as it looks, too. There’s really no way to explain just how exhilarating flying on a trapeze is, but luckily Wicke captured this moment on video right after my first flight, which pretty much sums it up.

Everyone did a fantastic job that first round. Some flew with truly the greatest of ease. Others overcame some huge fears. Mo Brady made a good point that the challenges we faced were not what we expected. Like holding on! People who are already performers and dancers are fun to watch on trapeze. Marc de la Cruz and choreographer Jayme McDaniel, for example, had perfectly pointed toes and looked like naturals!

Observers are not allowed to cheer until the flyer is in the net, so as not to distract them from listening to those important commands being shouted out.

However quiet it was during one’s flight, there was such a wonderful sense of support in that tent. With every drop into the net, the eruption of applause rang out.

The sense of accomplishment in just those first 30 or so minutes was astonishing. We did it! Before heading back up for a second time, we met in the warm-up area to learn our upcoming second trick.

“And now, you will be doing a one-handed take-off, knee-hang with a back flip.”

(Hm? I’m sorry, WHAT did she just say?!?!)

The look on cast members’ faces was priceless. Apparently, this is the second thing that EVERYONE learns, even the little kids. And so, following our instruction on this next ridiculous stunt, we were ready to head up again.

We have some very tall men in the Joseph cast that faced some different challenges on this one. Stokinger, a wee 6’3”, said “There was something about being okay relinquishing control to the woman holding your harness. You really had to trust her. Granted, this woman was also about the size of my thigh.”

Troy Wageman, who is 6’4”, was also amazing to watch getting those fabulous long legs up over the bar! It was nothing short of comical to watch this tiny female instructor on the other end of Wageman and Stokinger’s safety rope being lifted off the ground a bit each time they took off.

My second flight was by far the most unexpected fun I’ve ever had. As it turns out, the trick sounded much worse than actually doing it. What a blast!

As promised, here is Levine’s second stunt. He told me the other day he doesn’t remember much of it, and that watching this video brings the butterflies back to his stomach. Way to go, Daniel!

The two hours went by so quickly. What an amazing energy booster for us all. No pun intended but I was high for the rest of the evening. Thanks again to SANCA and Kristina Wicke. Now, just a thought, do you think we could convince our director to incorporate a trapeze act into the show? No??

Anthony Fedorov Scavenger Hunt!

"Go Go Go Joseph!"

American Idol finalist and star of our upcoming production, Anthony Fedorov, is thrilled to be in Seattle, exploring all the things this city has to offer. The 5th Avenue Theatre is combining his curiosity of the city with a fun way to get involved and win!

Here's your chance to meet Anthony and win a VIP prize package which includes two tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and a night's stay at the hip and artistic Hotel Max!

On Friday, October 2nd, Anthony will be at a secret Seattle landmark to give the first person to find him this prize package!

We'll be posting clues of where he will be through Twitter, Facebook and here on our Backstage Blog for you to follow along all week.

You can still follow along with us on twitter if you don't have an account. Simply visit our page for up to date notices. Hotel Max will also be tweeting via their twitter site here.

Where will Anthony end up? You'll have to stay with us to find out!


Anthony Fedorov is on twitter, too! Follow him here.

Twitter hashtag for the scavenger hunt is #goseattle

Past/Current Clues:
Clue #1 Tuesday 1:55pm: This is a place of many colors
Clue #2 Tuesday 3:50pm: Many people helped to make this "work of art"
Clue # 3 Wednesday 2:12pm: Clue #3: # of Joseph's brothers - time "Joseph" will be at secret spot = urban legend # connected to secret spot!
Clue # 4 Thursday 11:50am: Anthony will be at the secret spot tomorrow at 4pm. This should help you with clue #3!
Clue #5 Thursday 1:22pm: Laughter can be heard around the corner
Clue #6 Thursday 4:40pm: Stick with us! Less than 24 hours to go!
Clue #7 Friday 10:05am A few ghosts might be attached to this place, since the Market Ghost Tour makes this part of their journey!
Clue #8 Haven't figured out where the secret spot is yet? Chew on it awhile!! :)

Actor Troy Wageman - "This is why I do what I do!"

Blog entry author: Troy Wageman (Levi, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat)

Well, here we are, right smack in the middle of rehearsals for Joseph. It has been such a great experience so far. One thing I think the audience is really going to enjoy is the energy and excitement that our cast is going to be throwing to the audience every night.

One element I always look forward to is watching the audiences' reaction to productions. In this show, we have over 50 children on stage so we get the reactions a bit earlier! Rehearsing with them has been a joy. So often, actors get completely into the groove of the job and work that we forget that we are bringing a story to life. This week, with the children in rehearsal, it was very exciting to watch their faces as we were telling the story. They are so in the moment that it is actually very refreshing to have them around us. When they all sing together? Forget about it! I looked around the room at the adult cast and many (myself included) had tears welling in their eyes. What a joy to be reminded of the very special career we have.

A father of one of the children was telling me that his son doesn't want to take dance classes cause that is "lame". Well, after watching one of our dance rehearsals for the "hoe-down," he ran back to his dad and said "Dad! These guys are dancing and it's amazing....they are serious athletes!! I wanna do that, take me to dance class tomorrow!" How cool, right? THIS is why I do what I do!

Mariner's Anthem Singer and 5th Avenue Ticket Rate!

Athletics vs. Mariners
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 7:10 p.m.

Gather your friends and family members and take advantage of a special discounted Seattle Mariners ticket offer for Wednesday, September 30! Be sure to arrive early: American Idol finalist and star of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Anthony Fedorov will be singing the National Anthem!

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE: Monday, September 28 at 5:00 p.m.

Game Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 7:10 p.m.

Pricing:
• $11 View Reserved (normally $20)
• $25 Field Level Seating (normally $40)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

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The 5th’s 2009-2010 Season: A Full-Color Palette of Comedy, Drama, and Gorgeous Music!

The 5th’s 2009-2010 Season: A Full-Color Palette of Comedy, Drama, and Gorgeous Music!

Seattle’s premiere home of musical theater celebrates its 29th Season with an exciting mix of the contemporary and the classic

SEATTLE – The 5th Avenue has announced the seven productions that make up their 2009–2010 Season, which include the company’s trademark mix of world premieres, the hottest shows direct from Broadway, and classics from the Golden Age of musicals featuring Seattle’s favorite performers and artists.

The season opens with the exciting World Premiere musical Catch Me If You Can, based on the acclaimed Steven Spielberg film and the incredible true story that inspired it, and featuring a blockbuster creative team that includes many of the amazing talents who gave us Hairspray. With music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Terrence McNally, this brand new musical follows the unlikely adventures of a young man who creates an astonishing array of identities—airline pilot, doctor, lawyer—none of which he has any qualifications for! Directed by Jack O’Brien with choreography by Jerry Mitchell, this new musical is certain to be the theatrical event of the year. And once again Seattle will see it first!

Next up is the first ever 5th Avenue Theatre production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s contemporary classic Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. With music that runs the gamut from Pop to Country to Calypso to Rock & Roll, the musical re-tells the Biblical tale of Joseph, his many brothers, and that spectacular coat, in a vibrant and sometimes hilarious new way that gives new life to a perennial family favorite.

Then just in time for the holidays returns one of our most popular and beloved productions ever, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. The story of two ex-soldiers who pursue a pair of lovely ladies right to the lodge that their ex-commanding officer is running is a song-and-dance extravaganza featuring dazzling sets, gorgeous costumes and a timeless hit parade of toe-tapping Irving Berlin tunes including “Blue Skies,” “Sisters, “Count Your Blessings” and, of course, the immortal title song. This show played to large and enthusiastic audiences here in its premiere in Seattle back in 2006, and had a similar reception on Broadway this past winter. Now it returns in a brand-new production with all of your old favorites still intact.

If you’ve still got any winter blues left over, than prepare to banish them with the national tour of one of the most acclaimed revivals in Broadway history, the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, directed by Intiman Theatre’s Artistic Director Bartlett Sher. This production was awarded seven 2008 Tonys (including Best Revival and Best Director) and has been playing to sold-out audiences in New York since March of last year, and now Seattle audiences get their first glance at a show of which New York Times critic Ben Brantley said “I know we’re not supposed to expect perfection in this imperfect world, but I’m darned if I can find one serious flaw in this production.” With an extraordinary score including “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Bali Ha'i,” “There Is Nothin' Like A Dame,” and “A Wonderful Guy,” South Pacific is also a deeply felt drama. Its portrayal of American soldiers living in a beautiful but alien paradise is as relevant today as when it first thrilled audiences in 1949.

Next up we “think pink” with the Seattle premiere of Legally Blonde The Musical, a high-energy rush of sheer adrenaline and excitement. Inspired by the hilarious movie, this recent Broadway hit follows the trail from sorority house to hallowed halls of justice blazed by Elle Woods, one of the brightest and blondest heroines ever to grace a musical comedy. With its dazzling production, kinetic dancing and pop infused score, this is a great show for the entire family.

This year the 5th celebrates an American master with not one but two great works by Leonard Bernstein. First up, and the centerpiece of a city-wide Bernstein Festival (which includes events by the Seattle Symphony and many other leading performing arts groups and organizations), is his first remarkable musical On the Town. With book and lyrics by the great Broadway and Hollywood writing team of Betty Comden and Adolph Green (Singin’ In The Rain), this show follows the adventures of three sailors on leave in New York City as they cram a lifetime of romance and excitement into just one day. With such classic songs as “New York, New York!,” “I Can Cook, Too” and “Some Other Time,” this production will be directed by the 5th’s Associate Artistic Director Bill Berry with choreography by Patti Colombo (7 Brides For 7 Brothers), featuring Seattle’s Spectrum Dance Theatre.

Part sophisticated operetta, part Monty Python comedy, Bernstein’s Candide follows the comic adventures of a hopelessly optimistic young man as he seeks his true love on a wild journey around this “best of all possible worlds.” Adapted from Voltaire’s wickedly satirical novel, this landmark musical features a sharp and clever book by Hugh Wheeler (Sweeney Todd) and John Caird (Les Miserables), as well as droll lyrics by an amazing sextet of literary talent -- Stephen Sondheim, Richard Wilber, John Latouche, Lillian Hellman, Dorothy Parker and Bernstein himself! The show’s celebrated score includes the famous “Overture,” “Glitter And Be Gay” and the stunning “Make Our Garden Grow.” The 5th’s Artistic Director David Armstrong helms this great though little-seen classic.

Catch Me If You Can
July 23 – August 14, 2009 (World Premiere)
Cast and Creative Team
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman
Based on the Paramount Pictures film and the autobiography by Frank Abagnale Jr. and Stan Redding

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
October 13 – November 1, 2009 (5th Avenue Theatre Production)

Cast and Creative Team
Music By Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics By Tim Rice
Directed and Choreographed by James Rocco

White Christmas
December 1 – December 20, 2009 (5th Avenue Theatre Production)

Cast and Creative Team
Music and Lyrics By Irving Berlin
Book By Paul Blake & David Ives

South Pacific
January 29 – February 18, 2010 (Tour)

Cast and Creative Team
Music By Richard Rodgers
Lyrics By Oscar Hammerstein II
Book By Joshua Logan & Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Bartlett Sher

Legally Blonde
February 23 – March 14, 2010 (Tour)

Cast and Creative Team
Music and Lyrics By Laurence O’Keefe & Nell Benjamin
Book By Heather Hach

On The Town
April 13 – May 2, 2010 (5th Avenue Theatre Production)

Cast and Creative Team
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Book and Lyrics By Betty Comden & Adolph Green
Based on an Idea By Jerome Robbins
Directed by Bill Berry

Candide
May 25 – June 13, 2010 (5th Avenue Theatre Production)

Cast and Creative Team
Music By Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics By Richard Wilbur
Additional Lyrics By Lillian Hellman, Dorothy Parker, John Latouche, Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein
Directed by David Armstrong