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SAMPLE ARTICLES THE BROADWAY MUSICAL November 20 – December 27 Tony Nominated Hit Show is Based on the Novel by Louisa May Alcott and Directed by Chance Theater Managing Director Casey Long Music by James Howland × Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein - Book by Allan Knee Musical Direction by Mike Wilkins × Choreographed by Jessie McLean Fans of Chance productions of Anne of Green Gables will fall in love with Little Women: The Broadway Musical. The play follows the saga of the four March sisters and their beloved Marmee, who live at home in "Little Women is the second play in our series of family literature offerings that will be performed during the holidays," explains Chance Theater managing director Casey Long, who will also be directing the show. "Our audiences really enjoyed our staging of Anne of Green Gables for the past two years, and we're looking forward to offering another classic tale that will be perfect for the entire family." Louise May Alcott (1832-1888) originally wrote “Little Women” in two parts that were published in 1868 and1869. The complete book was published in 1880 and is loosely based on Alcott’s childhood in Performances Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm Saturday matinees at 3 pm Sundays at 2 pm & 7 pm (Nov. 22 at 5 pm) There are no performances on Nov. 26, Dec. 24 or Dec. 25 Ticket Prices Information Theatre Address ABOUT THE CHANCE THEATER Recently nominated for six Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Awards (including Best Season), and named “Outstanding Arts Organization” for the second time in five years by Arts Orange County, the Chance is proud to be one of the leading ensemble based theatre companies in Southern California. Voted “Best Theater Group” by MyFoxLA for two years in a row and “Best Small Theater” by Orange Coast Magazine, the Chance is a recipient of the 2007 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle’s (LADCC) Polly Warfield Award for Excellence. Founded in 1999, the Chance Theater’s mission has always been to intimately present personally meaningful, uniquely engaging stories that promote dialogue within our community and provide a visceral experience for theatergoers. As a constituent member of Theater Communications Group (TCG), Network of Ensemble Theaters (NET), and the Los Angeles Stage Alliance (LASA), the Chance continues to bring national attention to the Southern California and * * * KICKS OFF ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OCTOBER 17 Gala Evening at Terrace Theater features Maestro Enrique Arturo Diemecke conducting Beethoven's Ninth Symphony Concert opens with Aaron Copland's " narrated by Renowned Opera Star Marilyn Horne LONG BEACH, CA -October 1, 2009 – Get ready for a gala celebration as the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra launches its 75th Anniversary Season on October 17 at 8 pm with an extraordinary concert featuring celebratory brass ensemble music greeting concertgoers, festive decorations, birthday cake, champagne, memorabilia from LBSO's 75 year history, and landmark works from two illustrious composers. The concert showcases one of the most electrifying masterpieces in the classical music canon: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, "Choral." Also on the program is Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" narrated by renowned opera star Marilyn Horne. The concert is conducted by LBSO Music Director Enrique Arturo Diemecke. Featured in the performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 are soloists Susan Montgomery, Jennifer Wallace, Kevin St. Clair, and Ralph Cato, along with Southern California Master Chorale and Bob Cole Conservatory Chamber Choir (CSULB). The Long Beach Symphony Orchestra is proud to have Lexus as its 2009-2010 Classic Season sponsor. The concert sponsor is Wallboard Tool Co. All LBSO Classics Concerts take place at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center in the Terrace Theater, Tickets are $18 - $72. For more information, call 562-436-3203, or visit LBSO.org. BEETHOVEN COMES TO THE BEACH This concert, part of LBSO's 2009-2010 “Beethoven Comes to the Beach” season, is the first of six Classics Concerts in a season that features all nine Beethoven symphonies as well as other major classical works. "Beethoven created revolutionary classical music and launched a new era of symphonic composition, so it's fitting that we celebrate our 75th season by programming all nine Beethoven symphonies," says Diemecke. "And what better way to start the season than with one of the most famous and glorious musical works ever composed: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony." "I'm also pleased to welcome Miss Marilyn Horne, with whom I have been delighted to work many times and who has appeared many times with the Long Beach Symphony,” adds Diemecke. "With her help, we're getting our 75th season off to a stellar start." According to Roger Goulette, the President of the Long Beach Symphony Association, “Our 75th Season is one of the Orchestra’s most exciting and challenging. Very few orchestras attempt to perform the complete Beethoven symphony cycle in just one season, but the Long Beach Symphony is one of the most respected orchestras in the state and as such is ready to embark upon this season-long musical journey." CELEBRATING CULTURAL ASSETS "The Long Beach Symphony Orchestra is a huge asset to the culture and quality of life of the At the October 17 concert, the Long Beach Symphony Association will present Marilyn Horne, a Long Beach “favorite daughter,” with a special Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her distinguished career, her many performances over the years with LBSO, and her relationship with our community. After the concert, attendees are invited to join members of the Orchestra in a celebratory champagne toast (underwritten by Lexus) and birthday cake generously donated by SMG and SAVOR. Before and after the performance, attendees will be able to view memorabilia from the Long Beach Symphony’s 75 year-history. Established in 1935, the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra (LBSO) celebrates its 75th Anniversary during the 2009-2010 season. Each year LBSO draws loyal audiences from the greater metro area to its six Classics concerts in the Terrace Theater, four Symphony POPS! events in the Long Beach Arena and two Holiday POPS! Celebration concerts in the Terrace Theater. Through its comprehensive music-education programs—including professional ensembles in elementary and middle schools and widely acclaimed symphony concerts for young people—LBSO has historically reached as many as 50,000 students a year. The orchestra works with the # # #
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