2007 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Hit
a Hit at Philly Fringe 2008!
Once upon a time in Manhattan,
there lived a hopeful girl,
a shy guy who loved Chinese Food
...and a terribly
piano.This fast-paced show has it all: romance, light comedy, city glamour, and a soaring, magnificent, original score that has been compared to music by Gershwin, Bernstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Staged with clever multimedia and performed by the original cast, this less than one-hour performance is the perfect "date show" for anyone who is or has ever been in love -- or who pines for love.
Whom should indecisive Richard choose? Who really loves him? Sarah, who promises to spice up his life -- or Elsie, the grand piano whose love inspires his music? The sexy, quirky plot makes it a fun show to share with friends, whether you're looking for love or not. Most everyone leaves "happy and humming." And even snarky cynics get a run for their money.
Will you root for the girl...
or for Elsie the
piano?And listen up, opera-goers and musicians ...And Piano Make Three is for you too. It's the hit romantic comedy that's also real opera. This vocally demanding new work delivers the highest professional standard of coloratura soprano singing and superb piano musicianship too. Live and unplugged with no place to hide.
No, we're not just banging our own piano: ...And Piano Make Three has garnered some serious cred so far --
- A smash hit and Critics' choice at the
Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2007.
- 2008 finalist for the USA's Richard Rodgers
Award.
PERFORMED BY THE ORIGINAL PROFESSIONAL CAST:
New York City opera singer Patrice Boyd gives a tour de force coloratura soprano performance as Sarah, the hopeful girl with a moonstruck chance to win Richard's heart.
Award-winning opera composer Philip Seward not only plays his brilliant piano score but also sings the role of Richard, the shy, talented, but indecisive New York City composer.
Of course, Elsie, the
piano, plays herself.If you can only see one show during the 2008 Live Arts / Philly Fringe Festival season, this should be it. But why not see other shows -- all those dark, weird or wonderful offerings for every taste and point of view -- and then meet up with others at ...And Piano Make Three, just for fun? The Philly Fringe offers discounts for multiple ticket purchases!
Show Times:
* Sunday, August 31 at 3 pm.
* Sunday, August 31 at 7 pm
* Monday, September 1 at 3 pm (Labor Day!)
* Friday, September 5 at 9 pm
* Saturday, September 6 at 3pm
Important: Online tickets must be purchased at least 24 hours the performance. You can still purchase advance tickets by phone or in person.
Philly Fringe box office tel: 215.413.1318
Theater:
The Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA
Get Directions to this theater.
TICKETS: $20. Seating is limited. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment. Buy tickets to others shows too and get a discount.
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SEE WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING AROUND US:
Make a date. There's lots to do.
The Painted Bride Arts Center is in a happening Olde City neighborhood with lots of great little restaurants, sophisticated offbeat shops, art galleries, and pubs nearby to explore. (It even impresses us New Yorkers and we don't admit that often.) Other Live Arts and Philly Fringe events are nearby too, as is the Philly Fringe Box office: you can hop from show to show easily!
Check out ...And Piano Make Three's convenient matinee and evening performance times: you can do it all. Go for it.
What! Despite the fact that everyone else is
going to be there,YOU are the one who's going to miss
...And Piano Make Three while we're in
Philadelphia?
Needless to say, Elsie does not like the idea, but she might
forgive you -- as long as you're not running off with that
blonde singer.
So take heart: we have performance runs in Indiana, Mississippi,
Ohio, Toronto, New York City and the United Kingdom already on
our slate for 2009. When we're ready to reveal the details of
these and other performances, you'll find them here.
Whenever, wherever, you must see this show!
