Children of Eden May 6, 2010

Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce their production of the Stephen Schwartz musical Children of Eden, choreography by Christine O’Grady, musical direction by Lilli Wosk, and directed by Tom Wojtunik. Children of Eden will play a 3-week limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102. Entrance on 30th Road.) Performances begin Thursday, May 6 and continue through Saturday, May 22. Opening Night is Saturday, May 8 (8 p.m.).

Press are cordially invited to attend Thursday, May 6, Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8. (Unofficial press dates will be accommodated, upon request.)

Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and John Caird's (Les Miserables) Children of Eden is an inspirational musical about forgiveness. Loosely based on the story of Genesis, this frank, heartfelt, and often humorous examination of the timeless conflict between parents and children has been presented across the world since its London premiere in 1991. At the Astoria Performing Arts Center the act of telling this grand and epic story will be accomplished with a sense of theatrical wonder, creativity and innovation that will capture the imagination of audiences of all ages.

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Book by John Caird, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, based on an idea by Charles Lisbany. Starring Stacie Bono*, Charissa Bertels*, Phillip Deyesso*, Stephen Gelpi*, Jonathan Gregg*, Kyle Hines, Zekari Jackson, Terrence Oliver, Shad Olsen*, Allyson Pace, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Rachel Rhodes-Devey, Kelly Scanlon*, Alan Shaw*, Joseph Spieldenner*, Mfoniso Udofia*, Erin Michelle Washington*, James Zannelli*. *Performing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association. AEA approved showcase. Choreography by Christine O’Grady, musical direction by Lilli Wosk, directed by Tom Wojtunik.

The production features set design by IT Award recipient for outstanding set design for APAC’s Ragtime, Michael P. Kramer, costume/puppet design by Hunter Kaczorowski, and lighting design Dan Jobbins. Kate Foretek is the sound designer, Nicole Gaignat is the props designer, Rebecca Lewis-Whitson is the assistant director and Michelle McDaniel is the stage manager.

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Children of Eden plays the following regular schedule through Saturday, May 22:
Thursdays at 8 p.m.
Fridays at 8 p.m.
Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Tickets are $18, available online at www.apacny.org or by calling 866-811-4111. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Theatre Box Office, 30 minutes prior to the performance.

Directions to the theatre: Take the N or W Subway to 30th Avenue. Walk down 30th Ave. to Crescent St. (Mount Sinai Hospital is on the corner.) Walk one block South to 30th Road.

Running Time: 150 minutes

Website: www.apacny.org

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