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Forecast calls for 'Rain' in Fall River
Gene Kelly has passed away, but his classic film moment, tap-splashing his way through a downpour and "Singin' in the Rain" surely is immortal.
The Little Theatre of Fall River aims to recapture that magic as it presents "Singin' in the Rain," the classic MGM musical about Hollywood in the 1920s, to open its 63rd season. The show will be presented at 8 p.m. tonight through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Performances will be given in the Arts Center at Bristol Community College on Elsbree Street in Fall River.
"Singin' in the Rain" is an all-singing, all-dancing entertainment about Hollywood as silent pictures are giving way to the "talkies." This light-hearted spoof of depicts a frantic Hollywood as the introduction of sound changes all the movie-making rules. The show, following Monumental Studios' preparation for its romantic epic, "The Dueling Cavaliers," includes some of America's best-loved comedy routines, dance numbers and love ballads.
The stage musical is based on the MGM film which starred Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds. The screenplay and adaptation is by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, with songs by Nacio Brown and Arthur Freed.
The Little Theatre production is co-directed by Jeff Belanger and Janice MacDonald, with Michael Coury and Ms. MacDonald as choreographers. Jane Fiore Bigelow is musical director of the show.
"Singin' in the Rain" is the first Little Theatre show to mix film and live action, as well as a torrential storm onstage.
"It's an all-consuming thought," said director Belanger, who admits "Singin' in the Rain" is one of his favorite movie musicals. "It's the combination of the comedy and the dance" that makes the show so special.
Co-director MacDonald agrees that "Singin' in the Rain" evokes images of magic for people. "It's the way you want to remember Hollywood," she said.
Included in the cast of more than 55 are Michael Coury as Don Lockwood, Jaimie Raposa as Kathy Selden, John Dias as Cosmo Brown, and Dee Kullander as Lina Lamont. Supporting cast members include Bruce Kullander as R.F. Simpson and Jerry Goldberg as Roscoe Dexter.
Single tickets are $15 for "Singin' in the Rain." Discounts are available for students, seniors, and groups of 20 or more.
A three-show subscription is also available for $30.
For reservations and information, call the Little Theatre box office at (508) 675-1852.
Staff photo by Mike Valeri Starring in the Little Theatre of Fall River's production of "Singin' in the Rain," which opens tonight, are Michael Coury, Jaimie Raposa, and John Dias. |  |
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