In Rehearsal - "The Fantasticks"

My pal Stephen Vance sent along some information about the next show ARTS will be presenting, which holds the distinction of being the longest-running show in American history!

Here are the details:

ARTS is proud to present The Fantasticks

THE FANTASTICKS
Book and Lyrics
Tom Jones
Music by
Harvey Schmidt

"Since its opening in May, 1960, at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in New York, and its subsequent revival at the Snapple Theatre Center, The Fantasticks has become the longest running production of any kind in the history of American theatre."

The show will be presented in the ARTS Ballroom August 12 at 8 p.m., August 13 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and August 14 at 8 p.m.

The Cast:

El Gallo - Mike Murdock
Luisa - Tasha Blankenship
Matt - Owen Reynolds
Bellomy (Her Father) - Bil Neal
Hucklebee (His Father) - Mark Near
Henry - Dylan Clark
Mortimer - Erik Woods
Mute - Kristin Caviani