South Coast Symphony presents The Fantasticks May 16, 2008

South Coast Symphony
presents
A Staged Concert Version of
THE FANTASTICKS
By Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt
Directed by John Huntington
Music Director and Conductor Barry Silverman
Friday, MAY 16, 2008 8:00 pm

Laguna Hills, California: Orange County’s unstuffy SOUTH COAST SYMPHONY, presents a one night only staged concert version of the world’s longest running musical THE FANTASTICKS on May 16th at 8:00pm at Lake Hills Church. A classic coming-of-age story, THE FANTASTICKS features two meddling, matchmaking fathers who scheme to get their children together. THE FANTASTICKS originally opened at the Sullivan Street Playhouse on May 3, 1960 and played 17,162 performances before closing on January 13, 2002. THE FANTASTICKS is one of the most produced musicals in the world with Book and Lyrics by Tom Jones and Music by Harvey Schmidt. John Huntington of Mission Viejo directs the stage production while also taking on the role of the Narrator, El Gallo. Joining him on stage will be John Petersen of Aliso Viejo and Ted Leib of Tustin as Bellomy and Hucklebee, the meddling fathers; Megan Starr-Levitt of San Clemente and Aaron Phillips of Glendale as the young lovers Luisa and Matt; Jack Ritschel of Anaheim as Henry, the Old Actor, and Rigo De Oliva of Long Beach as Mortimer, Henry’s accomplice; with Karen Rymar of Aliso Viejo and Peggy O’Neill of Mission Viejo rounding out the cast as the Mutes. Tickets are available by calling the Symphony’s Box Office number at (714) 731-8079 or by visiting their website at www.southcoastsymphony.org.

Maestro Barry Silverman, the driving force behind the South Coast Symphony since 1996, continues to provide South Orange County with an accessible, professional, and affordable symphonic musical experiences as he conducts this full symphony orchestra. While building an outstanding career as both a musician and conductor, Maestro Silverman has spent the last thirty-five years producing educational outreach programs for young audiences. Under his direction and vision, the South Coast Symphony created the Young Stars of the Future competition and concert, and the Symphony's educational outreach programs, “Koncerts for Kids.” Mr. Silverman is a Music Specialist for the Capistrano Unified School District and has lectured and taught at universities here and abroad.
Lake Hills Church is a beautiful venue, both visually and acoustically, with over 1000 reserved plush seats with lots of leg room. Excellent viewing from anywhere in the house with 850 seats downstairs and 160 seats located in the balcony. The natural acoustics provide outstanding symphonic sound, coupled with the beauty of the venue and the lighted lake in the background. There is ample free parking on site.
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TICKETS:
Purchase tickets with your favorite credit card by phone at (714) 731-8079
or online at www.southcoastsymphony.org
General Admission..............$28.00
Students & Seniors………….$25.00
The McBeth Family Plan (One Student age 8-15 with One Parent) only $25

SOUTH COAST SYMPHONY
Friday Evening Concerts at
Lake Hills Church
23331 Moulton Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

(714) 731-8079
www.southcoastsymphony.org

Official Website: http://www.southcoastsymphony.org