Signature Season Subscription Renewal 09-10

Announcing Barksdale’s 2009-2010 Season! Boleros for the Disenchanted

By José Rivera Co-produced with the Latin Ballet of Virginia September 18 – October 25, 2009

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Music and lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin November 20, 2009 – January 17, 2010

The Grapes of Wrath

By Frank Galati; Adapted from the novel by John Steinbeck Part of the Acts of Faith Festival Co-produced with Theatre VCU February 12 – March 21, 2010

Is He Dead?

By Mark Twain Adapted by David Ives April 16 – May 23

The Sound of Music

Music by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse Co-produced with Theatre IV Presented at the Empire Theatre June 4 – July 3

Thank you! Barksdale Theatre is proud to be Central Virginia’s leading professional theatre and to have the largest and most vibrant subscriber base in Richmond. With your support as a season subscriber we continue to thrive. This year we’ve planned an ambitious season of musicals, dramas and comidies. And through partnerships with some of Richmond’s leading arts organizations we are able to present you the higest quality professional theatre at affordable prices.

Join us again for a season that’s sure to dazzle!

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Renew your current subscription today, and keep the same series and seats. Or, choose a new series, and lock in the best seats. Choose either a Signature or Super Saver subscription. Renew by July 21, 2008 to keep your current seats or to have priority seating in any new series you choose.

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Create your own subscription! Your Passport Subscription contains 10 coupons - each good for 1 seat to any of our Signature Season productions, or any Barksdale production at Hanover Tavern. Use them in any combination and create your own package. Passport Subscriptions - $320 (Includes 10 coupons to use for 10 seats to any Barksdale show.)

Subscriber option This Summer - Back by Popular Demand! Driving Miss Daisy By Alfred Uhry

June 26 - August 2, 2009 at Willow Lawn

Tickets just $20 for subscribers - Add to your subscription today!

About the Shows Boleros for the Disenchanted

By José Rivera Playwright José Rivera, the Academy Award nominated screenwriter of The Motorcycle Diaries, revisits his native Puerto Rico in an exploration of love and marriage that reverberates with the passion of Latin love songs. Romance and humor collide in this play with dance that critics call “Magical! An enchanting production that sizzles with passion. José Rivera has penned a heartfelt ode to true love.” — Metro (Boston)

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Music and lyrics by William Finn; Book by Rachel Sheinkin This tuneful, offbeat Tony Award-winning musical is a bonafide crowd pleaser that’s chock-full of overachievers’ angst, bizarre and multi-syllabic words, romance and cliff hanging suspense! The heady scent of competition is in the air as six deliciously geeky, philologically industrious young students take part in one of the greatest events of their lives - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. “Can you spell i-r-r-e-s-i-s-t-i-b-l-e? A riotously funny and entirely adorable new musical” - New York Times

The Grapes of Wrath

By Frank Galati; Adapted from the novel by John Steinbeck Winner of the Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle Award, the story of the Joad family and their flight from the dust bowl of Oklahoma is familiar to all. The play stays true to Steinbeck’s novel and remains a soaring and deeply moving affirmation of the indomitability of the human spirit, and of the essential goodness and strength which—then as now—resides in the hearts and minds of the “common man,” throughout the world. “A thrilling theatrical achievement that gets its power from the still sharp relevance of its human message…” —NY Post

Is He Dead?

By Mark Twain Straight from Broadway, this recently discovered comedy by America’s master satirist, Mark Twain, combines humorous mistaken identity with Twain’s unique point-of-view on the absurdity of the human condition. As a riotous scheme unfolds, Twain poses daring questions about fame, greed and the value of art, while poking his signature, mischievous fun at everyone involved. “This glittering production is just plain hilarious.!” The Journal News

The Sound of Music

Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse This timeless classic features such musical favorites as “My Favorite Things,” “Do, Re, Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” and, of course “The Sound of Music.” “Reminds us that there is still joy to be found in the simplest things. The hills truly are alive. Just the ticket for these difficult times.” -Q107

Subscriber option Driving Miss Daisy By Alfred Uhry

This warm-hearted comedy tells the story of the surprising friendship that grows between the tenacious Daisy Werthan, an independent Jewish widow, and Hoke, the soft-spoken black chaffeur hired by her son after she crashes another car. At first, stubbornness and cultural prejudices cause much friction, but Daisy, Hoke and her son, Boolie, grow over the span of 25 years, during the tidal waves of change in the American South.

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