[NoHo Arts District, CA] – Come celebrate the holidays with the Group Rep with the musical comedy “PROMISES, PROMISES” December 9- January 15, 2023.
“PROMISES, PROMISES” is based on the 1960 film “The Apartment” written by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond, with book by Neil Simon, music by Burt Bacharach, and lyrics by Hal David.
The story concerns a junior executive at an insurance company who seeks to climb the corporate ladder by allowing his apartment to be used by his married superiors for trysts. Most of the play takes place at Christmas time and trouble starts at the annual office Christmas party. It originally opened on Broadway in 1968 and was revived in 2010. Includes the hits: “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again,” “Promises, Promises,” “I Say A Little Prayer for You,” “A House Is Not a Home,” and more!
PROMISES, PROMISES is directed by Brent Beerman, with musical direction by Kathi Chaplar, choreography by Paul Reid and Hisato Masuyama, and produced by Lloyd Pedersen for the Group Rep.
Major awards include:
Winner! Two 1969 Tony Awards, for Best Actor and Best Featured Actress
Winner! Two 1969 Theatre World Awards
Winner! Three 1969 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Music
Winner! 2010 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress
Winner! 2010 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress
What critics have said about the musical:
“Yes, of course, yes!… One of the wittiest books a musical has possessed in years…the music is modern pop and delightful.” – Clive Barnes, The New York Times
“Buoyant…Set in 1962 Manhattan, the show is pleasingly retro without being a kitsch comic book.” – New York Magazine
“Promises, Promises is a candy-flavored ride that more than delivers on its title.” – New York Post
“Neil Simon’s book is endlessly funny, while Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s pop score, which uses background vocals in most songs, is catchy and tuneful.” – – – On Off Broadway
The Cast
The cast features the talents of Diane Linder (Mrs. Eichelberger), Ray Mainenti (Mr. Dobitch), Hisato Masuyama* (Mr. Kirkeby), Stan Mazin (Dr. Dreyfus), Kevin Michael Moran* (Mr. Sheldrake), Giane Morris (Ginger/Secretary Vocal Ensemble), Andrew Nava (Karl Kubelik/Secretary Vocal Ensemble), Wendy Otto(Mrs. Sheldrake), Lloyd Pedersen* (Dr. Dreyfus), Alec Reusch (Chuck), Cris Reyes (Miss Olsen/Secretary Vocal Ensemble), Rob Schaumann (Mr. Vanderhof), Jackie Shearn (Marge MacDougall/Secretary Vocal Ensemble), Danica Waitley (Fran Kubelik), and Renaud Gordon Warrick (Secretary Vocal Ensemble/Bartender/Victor).
The Production Team
The Production Team includes Brent Beerman (Director), Kathi Chaplar (Musical Director), Lloyd Pedersen (Producer), Paul Reid (Choreographer) and Hisato Masuyama (Choreographer), Mareli Mitchel-Shields (Set Designer), Michael Mullen (Costume Designer), Robbie Myles (Lighting Designer), Alyssa Rae (Assistant Director), Melissa Kaye Botempt (Properties), Stage Manager (John Ledley), and Jay Asher (Music Contractor).
For tickets, low-priced season subscriptions and health/safety protocols visit www.thegrouprep.com.
Free street parking. Wheelchair accessible. AC/heat.
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