Man of La Mancha
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Man of La Mancha
September 27 - October 27, 2019
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES — Suggested age 16+
Approximate run time with intermission is 2 hours 20 minutes
Written by Dale Wasserman
Music by Mitch Leigh
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Directed and staged by Scott Thompson
Musical Director: Don LeMaster
Nominated for 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Composer & Lyricist, Best Director, Brest Scenic Designer, and Best Actor!
Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ seventeenth-century masterpiece Don Quixote, Man of La Mancha is one of the most successful musicals in Broadway history. Powerful, brutal, hilarious, and heartbreaking, Man of La Mancha celebrates the perseverance of a dying old man who refuses to relinquish his ideals or his passion. The celebrated score includes “The Impossible Dream,” “I, Don Quixote,” “Dulcinea,” “I Really Like Him,” “Little Bird,” and “To Each His Dulcinea.”
Show Times
Wednesdays at 7:30pm
Thursdays at 7:30pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 8pm
Cast & Creative
CAST
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/bethany-slomka-1-225x225.jpgBETHANY SLOMKAHousekeeperBethany is thrilled to be back at SDMT with this incredible show. Bethany was last seen on our stage as Sister Mary Patrick in SISTER ACT. Select Favorites: Tracy in HAIRSPRAY (SD Rep *Craig Noel Award Nomination, The Welk, SDMT), Mitzi in 33 1/3: HOUSE OF DREAMS (SD Rep), Sister Mary Patrick in SISTER ACT (Moonlight), HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (The Old Globe), DeeDee in SUDS (NVA), Narrator in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, RAGTIM, 9 TO 5 (SDMT), and Maureen in RENT (The Welk). “Thank you to Scott, Don, Jill, Gary, and Erin for this wonderful opportunity! Mom, Dad, A&C, C, and D — you are all my support system and I wouldn’t be where I am today without you all. Thank YOU for supporting live theater!”
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/bill-bland-225x225.jpgBILL BLANDInkeeper/GovernorBill is coming to SDMT after moving from Seattle, where he performed with Seattle Opera and Village Theater. He is a graduate of ENMU and TCU, with degrees in Theatre and Music. He has performed with Minnesota Opera, Lincoln Opera and Fort Worth Opera. He has traveled on three national tours, two international tours, and sung the national anthem for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He thanks Hoiman, MummyJo, and the Haggie, along with his wonderful sisters for getting him here.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/edgar-diaz-225x225.jpgEDGAR DIAZ-GUTIERREZJuanSDMT debut! Credits include: NATIVE GARDENS Reading (Amigos Del Rep); AVENUE Q (Coronado/OB Playhouse); EVITA (OnStage Playhouse); INTO THE WOODS (Patio Playhouse); LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Coronado Playhouse); VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE (Coronado Playhouse); ROPE (10th Avenue); REX RIVETTER: PRIVATE EYE (Downstairs Entertainment); AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN (OnStage Playhouse). Edgar holds a BA in Theatre from SDSU and studies with Karyn Overstreet. He is thankful to his friends and family, and especially to his loving mother, for support.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/evan-white-225x225.jpgEVAN WHITEPedro“Much love and gratitude to SDMT for another opportunity to play with you guys.” San Diego credits include: Sir Lancelot in SPAMALOT (Cygnet), SOUTH PACIFIC (SDMT), SUNSET BLVD, TITANIC: THE MUSICAL, PETER PAN (Moonlight Amphitheater), The MADERATI (USD/The Old Globe), THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (La Jolla Playhouse), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE LITTLE MERMAID, SHREK: THE MUSICAL, LES MISERABLES (Star Repertory). “Thank you parents and sister for your undying love and support. To my beautiful wife and babies, I love you more than you know. Thank you for inspiring me everyday.”
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/eve-jack-1-225x225.jpgEVE JACKMariaEve is ecstatic to return to the stage for her second show with SDMT this year! Some of her favorite regional theatre credits are: SISTER ACT, SOUTH PACIFIC, THE KING & I, RENT, Marcy in THE 2TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Other favorite theatre credits include The Witch in INTO THE WOODS, Crystal in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Marta in COMPANY, and Luisa in THE FANTASTICKS. Eve is blessed for this SDMT opportunity to share her passion with her friends and family and most especially with her loving, funny, and super supportive “hubby-bun,” Stephen.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/francesca-sola-225x225.jpgFRANCESCA SOLAAntoniaFrancesca is thrilled to be making her SDMT debut! She most recently appeared as Mrs. Darling/Jane in PETER PAN at the Candlelight Pavilion. Previous roles include Eponine in LES MISÉRABLES (Regional Tour), Cinderella in INTO THE WOODS, Cunegonde in CANDIDE, Dorothy in THE WIZARD OF OZ, and Hodel in THE FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Francesca originally hails from San Diego and performed as a chorister in the San Diego Opera for five years. As a soloist, she has performed concerts internationally from the U.K. to Milan, Italy. Francesca has released a CD called “Run Free” featuring the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. www.FrancescaOfficial.com
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/gerardo-flores-225x225.jpegGERARDO FLORES TONELLAAnselmoGerado is so happy and grateful to be back at SDMT for this beautiful show! Recent credits include Pablo in SISTER ACT (SDMT, Moonlight Stage), Vittorio Vidal in SWEET CHARITY (Welk Resorts Theatre) and Austin Bennet in I LOVE YOU BECAUSE (OB Playhouse). He is also currently a performer at the Legoland California Resort. Apart from performing, he has worked as an Assistant Director for The Old Globe and San Diego Opera, and has directed youth and community theatre in San Diego & Tijuana. He holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts & Performance Studies from the University of San Diego.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/hanz-enyeart-225x225.jpgHANZ ENYEARTBarber/Muleteer/DancerHanz is very excited to return to SDMT after appearing in WEST SIDE STORY and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Other favorite credits include ESCAPT TO MARGARITAVILLE; UP HERE; THE GRIFT (La Jolla Playhouse); Eddie in MAMMA MIA (Sierra Repertory Theatre, Moonlight Amphitheatre); L.A. in GYPSY (Cygnet Theatre); Matthew in ALTAR BOYZ (Diversionary Theatre); Bobby in CABARET (Welk Resort Theatre); Tango Dancer in EVITA (San Diego Repertory Theatre). Thank you to Scott, Don, Jill, Erin, and Gary! For Wilson.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/joseph-grienenberger-225x225.jpgJOSEPH GRIENENBERGERPadreSDMT debut! Cygnet: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. Moonlight: Eight productions including MY FAIR LADY, SHE LOVES ME, SWEENEY TODD, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, and TITANIC: THE MUSICAL. Lyric Opera San Diego: 40+ productions (Resident Artist), including A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, THE MERRY WINDOW, THE MIKADO, and every other existing G&S work. Lambs Players: THE FANTASTICKS. San Diego Opera: 120+ productions in their renowned chorus. Scripps Ranch Theatre: SHE LOVES ME. Also: Comedic concerts; classical concerts [countless Messiahs]; and music production work at the Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, Moonlight, SD Rep, Lyric Opera SD, and North Coast Rep.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/liliana-rodriguez-225x225.jpgLILIANA RODRIGUEZFerminaLiliana is so excited to be returning to SDMT. She is currently attending Coronado School of the Arts studying Musical Theatre. Liliana was born and raised in Chicago and recently moved to San Diego. Past credits include ALL SHOOK UP (SDMT), Velma in CHICAGO, Pepper in ANNIE, Shprinzte IN FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, HAIRSPRAY, I TOO SING AMERICA, and 1968: REVOLUTION REMASTERED. When Liliana is not on stage she is modeling for Quinceanera Magazine or at school. She would like to thank CoSA, Maywood Fine Arts, her friends and most importantly her family for always supporting her!
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/max-gidaley-225x225.jpgMAX GIDALEYPaco/DancerMax is beyond grateful and delighted to be dancing and singing at the Horton Grand Theatre with this cast of MAN OF LA MANCHA! He loves working with SDMT ever since tapping away in IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS. Most Recently seen as Carmen Ghia in THE PRODUCERS at Moonlight Amphitheater, other regional credits include ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, THE TRAGEDY OF CARMEN, HELLO DOLLY, CATS, PAGEANT, and GYPSY. Television: THE DEUCE, YOUNGER, SUCCESSION, VIDA, PITCH, BLUE BLOODS, and LAW & ORDER SVU. BFA in Musical Theatre from AMDA. "Sincere adoration and all the love from my dear family, friends, production, and cast!"
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/michael-thomas-visgar-225x225.jpgMICHAEL THOMAS-VISGARDr. CarrascoMichael is a Los Angeles based actor & director. Selected credits include Willie Conklin in RAGTIME (Pasadena Playhouse); PARADE (3D theatricals); MAN OF LA MANCHA (McCoy Rigby), 1776 (Moonlight, Staged Reading), FROZEN: LIVE AT THE HYPERION (Disney), Jean Valjean in THENARDIER'S INN - A LES MISÉRABLES CABARET; Bottom in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (Merely Players Shakespeare Co.) and the Scotland National Tour of WHY DO YOU STAND THERE IN THE RAIN? Michael would like to thank the entire creative team as well as his mother and Alison for their constant support. For more information about Michael, please visit michaelthomasvisgar.com.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/robert-j.-townsend-225x225.jpgROBERT J. TOWNSEND*Don QuixoteRobert is so happy to play on the SDMT stage once again, right after his SDMT directorial debut for ALL SHOOK UP. His performing credits range from Broadway, National Tours, and many regional theaters throughout the US and San Diego. Robert's Broadway and National Tour credits include MAMMA MIA, JERSEY BOYS, RADIO CITY, CAMELOT, and GREASE. His SDMT stage credits include: SOUTH PACIFIC (Emilie Debeque, Craig Noel Nomination), LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Georges, Craig Noel Best Actor Award), 42ND STREET (Julian Marsh), NEXT TO NORMAL (Dan Goodman), THE STORY OF MY LIFE (Thomas Weaver, Craig Noel Nomination), and GUYS & DOLLS (Sky Masterson). Robert is proud to be the director for the Westview Theatre Company, where he is able to guide some of San Diego's upcoming young talents of tomorrow in developing their performing and technical skills. As always, his favorite production to date is his beautiful family and amazing and amusing kiddo Chase!
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/timothy-cabal-225x225.jpgTIMOTHY L. CABALTenorioTimothy is grateful to be a playing Tenorio in his SDMT debut! Past credits include Pedro in MAN OF LA MANCHA (Oceanside Theatre Company, MISS BENNETT: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY (New Village Arts), IN THE HEIGHTS (Patio Playhouse), and BAREFOOT IN THE PARK (Paul, OTC). Also, see him make his Moxie Theatre debut as “A” in Red Bike, January 2020. He’s an avid hiker, a LORD OF THE RINGS fanatic, and a portrait artist. Tim thanks his friends and family for all of their love and support. Doctrine and Covenants 18:20. Instagram: @timcabal / @tlcsketching.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/jeffrey-landmancc-225x225.jpgJEFFREY LANDMAN*SanchoJeffrey Landman has starred on Broadway in LES MISÉRABLES and FALSETTOS (also national tour). Regional: SWEET CHARITY; MAN OF LA MANCHA; DISNEY'S FROZEN; A CLASS ACT; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN; JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT; FORUM; [TITLE OF THE SHOW]; KISS ME, KATE; CAN-CAN; A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD. Film/TV: HALLOWEEN 5, HALLOWEEN: 25 YEARS OF TERROR, HOME ALONE 2, LIFE WITH MIKEY, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS, GULLA GULLA ISLAND, SNL. Jeffrey has sung with such artists as: David Foster, NoFX, Gloria Estefan, Maureen McGovern, Little Richard, and Michael Jackson. Jeffrey holds a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, and has been a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association for over 30 years. “Love to the family. And one for Mahler.”
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/stephen-jack-225x225.jpgStephen JackJoseStephen is stoked to make his SDMT debut with this amazing cast and crew! Favorite regional credits include Company in RENT, Joseph in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, David in COMPANY, Jimmy in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Brad in ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, Cinderella's Prince in INTO THE WOODS, and Tom Sawyer in BIG RIVER. Stephen enjoys horror movies, long walks on the beach, and singing with his lovely wife Eve.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/heidi-meyer-225x225.jpgHeidi MeyerAldonzaHeidi Meyer returns to SDMT in her first role on stage in over a decade. A graduate of Northwestern University, she made her Broadway debut at the age of 22, understudying the role of Ellen in MISS SAIGON. She later worked regionally (Martha in 1776, dir. Terry Mann; Lucy in YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN; and Peter in PETER PAN) as well as internationally (MAGIC OF MUSICALS, Athens) and for Disney and Celebrity Cruise lines as principal vocalist. “Thanks to SDMT for producing musical theater year-round in San Diego! Love to Michael. Believe.”
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/brian-doig-225x225.jpgBrian DoigCaptain of the Inquisition/MuleteerBrian just can't express how excited he is to be returning to the stage. Notable performances from my past include the role of Jesus in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Berger/Woof in HAIR, Archibald in SECRET GARDEN, and Jinx in FOREVER PLAID. Brian would like to thank SDMT for affording him the opportunity to be a part of this production, Don LeMaster for his guidance, his daughters Madison and Schuyler for inspiring him, and of course his incredible wife Pamela for her encouragement and support. This performance is dedicated to the late Dr. Raymond Carver.
CREATIVE
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/01/don-le-master-2018_04_07-225x225.jpgDon Le MasterSDMT Musical DirectorA native of San Diego, Don has been a working musician in the world of theatre for 30 years. He has been the resident musical director for SDMT since its inception. He has musically directed and conducted many shows: A CHRISTMAS CAROL; I LOVE YOU YOU'RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE; CABARET (San Diego Rep); AMERICAN RHYTHM; BOOMERS (Lamb’s Players); SUPERSTAR; ONCE ON THIS ISLAND; RAGTIME; 1776 (Ovation nomination, Performance Riverside), and many others at Moonlight, Cygnet, Starlight, South Bay Cities, North Coast Rep, and McCoy Rigby. The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle has honored Don with the Outstanding Musical Direction Craig Noel Award for SDMT’s RAGTIME, THE FULL MONTY, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Don performs at Martini’s Above Fourth with his band “Keep It on the DL” and at the Imperial House. ”Without music, life would be a mistake.”
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/scott-thompson-headshot-225x225.jpgDirectorScott Thompson is an award winning director, choreographer, writer, and producer. He has directed and choreographed over 100 professional musicals and has been working in theatre for 30 years. Favorites include GYPSY, THE MUSIC MAN, SWEET CHARITY, DAMES AT SEA, SUGAR, ON THE TOWN, OKLAHOMA, ANYTHING GOES, CARNIVAL, PETER PAN, BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and 42ND ST. He has worked with a “who’s/who” of today’s Broadway stars both in full musical productions and in concerts from Los Angeles to New York’s Town Hall and Lincoln Center. He has won five Connecticut Critics Circle Awards, two San Francisco Critics Awards, and the Los Angeles Ovation Award for “Direction & Choreography.” His work has been seen on HBO television and world wide via his work for Princess Cruise Lines. He is co-author and Director/Choreographer of the Broadway Bound New Musical ONE FOR MY BABY and thrilled to be here in San Diego for his SDMT debut.
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