“A Little Night Music”: Performance Network Professional Season.
Every Thurs.-Sun., Nov. 15-Dec. 30. Phil Simmons directs this sophisticated Tony Award-winning 1973 musical comedy, adapted from Ingmar Bergman’s romantic Smiles of a Summer Night. The story concerns 3 mismatched couples, each of whom finally ends up with the right partner as they discover their true desires during a weekend together in the country. Stephen Sondheim’s memorable and enchanting waltz-filled score includes “Send In the Clowns,” “A Weekend in the Country,” “Later,” and other favorites. Stars Naz Edwards, John Seibert, and Scott Crownover. The Dec. 9 performance is preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a “Cultural Conversation” ($10; reservations suggested) hosted by Performance Network artistic director Carla Milarch with the director, designers, and cast.
7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Dec. 1, 15, & 29), Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. Preview tickets: whatever you can afford to pay (Nov.15), $22 & $24 (Nov. 16, 18, & 22), and $30 & $32 (Nov. 17). Nov. 23 opening night tickets: $39 & $41 includes reception. After Nov. 23: $27 & $29 (Thurs.), $32 & $34 (Fri. & Sun.), $25 & $27 (Sat. matinee), $39 & $41 (Sat. eve.). $3 discount for seniors age 60 & over. Tickets available in advance at performancenetwork.org & by phone, and at the door. $10 student discount in advance, half-price student tickets at the door only. For reservations, call 663-0681; to charge by phone, call 663-0696. [map]
