Gilbert loves Anne of Green Gables and So Will You!
Anne & Gilbert : The Musical - National Arts Centre Theatre December 1 - 19
NAC english theatre production
Anne & Gilbert: The Musical
Music by Bob Johnston and Nancy White
Book by Jeff Hochhauser
Lyrics by Nancy White, Bob Johnston and Jeff Hochhauser
Based on the Novels “Anne of Avonlea” and “Anne of the Island” by L.M. Montgomery
Directed by Martha Irving
Choregraphy by Brittany Banks
featuring the2015/16 Ensemble and guest artists
December 1 - 19, 2015
November 17, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “A marvel...the joy of the experience makes this one a winner.” – Toronto Star
Gilbert loves Anne of Green Gables – and so will you!
Just in time for the holidays, NAC English Theatre presents Lucy Maud Montgomery’s continuing story of Anne Shirley in this fun and heartwarming musical for the whole family.
Based on the second and third novels of Montgomery’s beloved series, the story is set in the village of Avonlea and at Redmond College in Halifax. Anne is now an ambitious young woman about to begin her first teaching job. Romantic complications abound when childhood sweetheart Gilbert Blythe proposes marriage – but he's not her only suitor. Can Anne find true happiness?
Featuring over 20 artists on stage, the play brings together members of the 2015/16 NAC Ensemble with artists who have previously been featured in the Prince Edward Island production, including Ellen Denny and Alex Furber, who have both previously portrayed the roles of Anne and Gilbert respectively. The musical also welcomes twelve local child actors from across the Ottawa region to round out the cast.
East Coast Music Award-winning songs and classic, well-loved characters make this sophisticated made-in-Canada musical perfect for our national stage this holiday season.
You’ll be Island Through and Through!
“For anyone who loves the books this production will bring them to life.” – North Country Public Radio
Featuring NAC Ensemble members Bruce Dow, Amanda LeBlanc, Paula-Jean Prudat and Alison Woolridge, along with guest artists Robin Craig, Ellen Denny, Simon Derome, Charles Douglas, Alex Furber, Celia Koughan, Brieonna Locche, Mike St. Amant, David Whiteley and local child actors Sam Ashe Arnold, Petra Ginther, Jake Hamilton, Auden Larratt, McKenna Mellon, Kelty O’Brien, Maureen O’Brien, Ry Prior, Clara Silcoff, Charlotte Van Barr, Kelsey Warren and Mikayla Wills.
Creative Team includes Director Martha Irving; Choreographer Brittany Banks; Music Director Lisa St. Clair; Set Designer John C. Dinning; Costume Designer Roger Schultz; Lighting Designer Leigh Ann Vardy; Sound Designer Don Ellis; Stage Manager Beth Bruck; Assistant Stage Manager Loreen Gibson; and Apprentice Stage Manager Katherine Dermott.
Joining the company are musicians Sarah Ross on violin and Beth Sturdevant on cello.
Anne & Gilbert
December 1 - 19
NAC Theatre
Pay-What-You-Can:
Tuesday, December 1
Previews:
Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3
Opens:
Friday, December 4
Anne & Gilbert Points of View:
Saturday, December 5 at 12:45 p.m. in the NAC Salon
Experience this English Theatre production through an encounter with two special guests, each offering their own unique perspective on the piece.
Talkbacks:
Wednesdays, December 9 and 16 and Thursdays, December 10 and 17.
Stay in your seats for a post-show question-and-answer session with members of the Ensemble.
Performance Schedule:
Tuesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 2 pm
(no performances on Sundays or Mondays.)
Tickets:
From $32 to $89
Tickets are available:
- Online on the NAC’s website: www.nac-cna.ca
- In person at the NAC Box Office
- At all Ticketmaster outlets**
- By telephone 1-888-991-2787**
**A service charge applies on all purchases made through Ticketmaster.
Groups of 10 or more contact grp@nac-cna.ca or visit www.nac-cna.ca
Find out more about the NAC English Theatre on Facebook and YouTube. To discover some fascinating facts about Anne & Gilbert visit nac-cna.ca/englishtheatre.
Anne & Gilbert is sponsored by Trinity Development Group.
Anne & Gilbert is part of the NAC’s Share the Spirit program presented by Sun Life Financial– Share the Spirit enables deserving children and their families as well as other vulnerable populations in the National Capital Region to enjoy the performing arts free of charge at the NAC. Visit nac-cna.ca/share
Embassy Hotel & Suites is proud to be the Official Hotel Partner for the National Arts Centre English Theatre.
Ottawa Citizen is a Proud Partner for the Theatre Series.
Anne of Green Gables, Anne Shirley, Gilbert Blythe, Anne and Gilbert, characters, titles and other indicia of Anne are trademarks and/or Canadian official marks of the Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority Inc. L.M. Montgomery is a trademark of Heirs of L.M. Montgomery Inc. Trademarks are used under license.
Anne and Gilbert, a musical by Nancy White, Bob Johnston and Jeff Hochhauser, is based on the novels Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery and is produced with the permission of Ruth Macdonald and David Macdonald, trustees.
Anne & Gilbert was originally produced by Campbell Webster and David Malahoff.
Anne & Gilbert is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, INC.
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