LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE presents
the Sixth and Final Show in their 2016-2017 Season!
THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS
OF LEONARD PELKEY
Written and Performed by James Lecesne
Music by Duncan Sheik
Directed by Tony Speciale
“Bravo! Leaves you beaming with joy!” – New York Times
Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to announce the sixth and final show in the Laguna Playhouse 2016-2017 season, THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY, written and performed by James Lecesne with music by Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening) and directed by Tony Speciale.
“We are closing our season with one of the most moving and inspirational shows of the year,” comments Laguna Playhouse Executive Director Ellen Richard. Adds Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham “James Lecesne, founder of “The Trevor Project” is simply stunning in this extraordinary piece of theatre! This is by far the not-to-be-missed play of our season.”
THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY will begin previews on Wednesday, June 7; will open on Sunday, June 11 at 5:30pm and will run through Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
When a 14-year-old boy goes missing in a small New Jersey town his disappearance is illuminated by memories of his brilliant spirit. This one-man show, written and staring Academy-award winner James Lecesne, tells the story of a young boy who had touched the hearts of his community during his short by richly colorful life. Teens and adults alike will be inspired by this uplifting story about humanity and the dignity of life.
Due to the extreme generosity of Suzanne and James Mellor and THE MELLOR FUND, tickets for all theatergoers 21 and under will be admitted for free. ID REQUIRED.
ABOUT THE SCHEDULE AND PRICING
THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY will begin previews on Wednesday, June 7; will open on Sunday, June 11 at 5:30pm and will run through Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
Performances will be Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm; Thursdays and Saturdays at 2pm & 7:30pm; Sundays at 1pm.
Tickets range from $60 – $65 and can be purchased online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com or by calling (949) 497-ARTS (2787). Group discounts are available by calling 949-497-2787 ext. 229. Prices subject to change.
The box office is open Mondays – Saturdays: 12p.m. to 5 p.m. (open until showtime on performance days); Sundays: 11a.m. – 4p.m. For more information on all shows and programming visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com. For more information on all shows and programming visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com. LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is located at 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
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Founded in 1920, the historic Laguna Playhouse is one of the oldest continuously-operating not-for-profit theatres on the West Coast and is proud to be an active participant in the celebrated Laguna Beach arts community. From classic plays and musical comedies to the current off-Broadway smash, cutting edge and traditional music exhibitions, dance festivals and stand-up comedy performances, Laguna Playhouse brings the magical experience of the performing arts direct to over 80,000 patrons each season. A member of the League of Resident Theatres, Laguna Playhouse is also home to the annual Laguna Dance Festival, Laguna Beach Music Festival and Laguna Beach Concert Band. Laguna Playhouse educational programming, includes year-round classes, productions by and for children and teens (Youth Theatre) and is one of the few companies in the region that offer a curriculum-based professional theatre-touring program, TheatreReach, which aligns with the California State Standards for literature, history and performing arts curriculum.
Serving more than 80,000 patrons each season, Laguna Playhouse has been recognized in 2016 and 2015 as one of Orange County Register’s “Best of OC” in the category of Live Theatre. The Playhouse has featured many talented performers on stage, including Leslie Caron, Val Kilmer, Ed Asner, Hershey Felder, Donna McKechnie, Rita Rudner, violinist Joshua Bell, Lee Rocker, ballerina Misty Copeland, Harrison Ford, and Bette Davis.
Learn What’s Going On at www.lagunaplayhouse.com.
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