From PERRYSBURG MUSICAL THEATRE
Perrysburg Musical Theatre’s winter production of “The Bridges of Madison County” is the second show in the 10thAnniversary Season for the company. “The Bridges of Madison County” will be presented Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. at Owen’s Community College Center for Performing and Fine Arts.
An acclaimed musical based on the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller, the stage adaptation, “The Bridges of Madison County” was developed by the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning creative team of Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade, Songs for a New World) and Marsha Norman. A sweeping romance about the roads we travel, the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross, this 2014 Tony Award-winner for Best Score and Orchestrations captures the lyrical expanse of America’s heartland and the yearning entangled in the eternal question” “What if…?” Forbidden love, self-discovery, and lust abound in this production of “Bridges.”
The music is the highlight of the show as it draws you into the deceptively simple story of Robert, played by Jordan Benavente, and Francesca, played by Chelsie Cree. Jason Robert Brown’s score does not disappoint with his gorgeous arrangements with a range of operatic to bluegrass sounds that will surely excite any audience. “Jordan and Chelsie are the perfect duo to take on such a complicated story and vocal arrangements. Chelsie’s soaring yet angelic, operatic vocals mixed with Jordan’s velvet and tender voice lend well to this score” says PMT’s Artistic Director, Julie Bermudez.
Among this standout duo, PMT will not disappoint with the talent of supporting leads and the ensemble. “PMT prides itself with our musical talent and strong ensembles. This show is a perfect example of it. Logan Maccariella is a musical gift as musical director and conductor.” Bermudez states.
New to PMT, but not to directing is Samantha Henry. “Sam’s vision for this show is simple, yet she researches and really dives into motivation for each character. She spends a lot of time asking the cast questions about their characters and choices they make throughout the story, making it their own self-discovery. She has been a great addition to the PMT family!” Bermudez says.
Tickets are available online at www.perrysburgmusicaltheatre.org for $15 (best available) and at the box office 1 hour prior to each show. Patrons can pick up their tickets and purchase tickets Jan. 18th at St. Timothy’s Church from 10-2pm (you pick seats). If interested in becoming a patron, please email perrysburgmusicaltheatre@gmail.com.
