Moonlight Amphitheatre 40th Anniversary Season Brochure

Broadway’s Best Under the Stars

2020 SPONSORS

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Thank you to our sponsors for partnering with the Moonlight Cultural Foundation and the City of Vista in presenting this year’s line-up of entertainment at the Moonlight Amphitheatre.

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WELCOME TO THE MOONLIGHT! Dear Friends, There is so much to celebrate in this, our 40th Anniversary Season. Our summer schedule expands to five Broadway musicals under the stars. Three of our shows are San Diego Regional Premieres, while Something Rotten! is a San Diego Premiere production. These premieres soon follow their Broadway Steven Glaudini and productions and we are pleased to be the Colleen Kollar Smith first regional theatre to bring them to you along with one of our most requested revivals, Ragtime.

But we’re not stopping there. In December, we return to the historic AVO Playhouse for the holiday production of Miracle on 34th Street – A Live Musical Radio Play. This San Diego-bred musical has its North County premiere and it’s sure to brighten the holidays.

You don’t have wait until summer to visit the Moonlight! Our spring line-up for Moonlight Presents starts with an event for the entire family, The Greatest Showman Sing-Along followed by the return of Classic Albums Live. Also returning is Craig A. Meyer who last brought his Elton John tribute Remember When Rock Was Young to the Moonlight in 2016. This time he’ll be joined by Gregory Scott to pay tribute to both Elton John and Billy Joel.

We invite you to celebrate our 40th Anniversary at The Moonlight Cultural Foundation’s Ruby Ball on April 25, and the Totally 80s 40th Birthday Bash on July 3. The Foundation’s Moonlight Youth Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz this October directed by Broadway’s Geno Carr.

Join our Moonlight Family by becoming a subscriber to the 2020 Summer Season. When you subscribe to all five shows, you’ll be saving up to 25% off over single ticket prices. That is like getting one show free. Subscribers also receive added benefits like a priority sales week for single-tickets to all Moonlight events and complimentary exchanges.

See page nine for subscription options.

The Moonlight is proud to be your year-round entertainment destination with Broadway musicals, live concerts, movie nights, cabaret, and special events.

Join us in celebrating 40 years of magic at The Moonlight.

Sincerely,

Steven Glaudini Colleen Kollar Smith Producing Artistic Director Managing Director and Producer, Moonlight Presents

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WELCOME TO THE MOONLIGHT

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MAY 13 – 30 Gates: 6:30 pm | Show: 8 pm

Romance is in the air and youthful optimism reigns in the San Diego Regional Premiere production of An American in Paris. The soaring melodies of George Gershwin are highlighted with gravity-defying dance in a musical about a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl, and an indomitable European city each yearning for a new start following World War II. Hoping to start a new life, veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly liberated Paris as the place to make a name for himself as a painter. Jerry’s life becomes complicated when he meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her own secret and realizes he is not her only suitor. An American in Paris features music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas. Winner of four Tony Awards and inspired by the Academy Award-winning film, this exquisite musical features treasured Gershwin songs including I Got Rhythm, Liza, ‘S Wonderful, But Not for Me, and Stairway to Paradise.

“An American in Paris weds music and movement, song and story with such exhilarating brio that you may find your own feet fidgeting under your seat before it’s over, and your heart alight with a longing to be swept up in the dance.” – New York Times Music and Lyrics by GEORGE GERSHWIN and IRA GERSHWIN Book by CRAIG LUCAS Directed and Choreographed by DJ GRAY Co-Music Director and Conductor RANDI ELLEN RUDOLPH Co-Music Director ELAN McMAHAN

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JUNE 10 – 27 Gates: 6:30 pm | Show: 8 pm Welcome to the Renaissance, where the Black Plague has ceded power to the Puritans, farthingales and codpieces are the latest fashion trend, and the biggest celebrity in England is a playwright named William Shakespeare.

Moonlight presents the San Diego Premiere of Something Rotten!, the hilarious new Broadway smash that tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two playwrights stuck in the shadow of that rock star playwright Shakespeare. When a soothsayer foretells the next big thing in theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, the Bottom brothers set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, Something Rotten! is an uproarious dose of pure Broadway fun and an irresistible ode to musicals, those dazzling creations that entertain, inspire, and remind us that everything’s better with an exclamation point!

“Something Rotten! delivers on fluffy, fizzy, frolicsome fun.”

– Los Angeles Times “Something Rotten! is Broadway’s new big, fat hit. Yep, this is a blockbuster.”

– New York Post Book, Music, and Lyrics by KAREY KIRKPATRICK and JOHN O’FARRELL Directed by JAMIE TORCELLINI Choreographed by COLLEEN KOLLAR SMITH Music Director and Conductor LYNDON PUGEDA

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JULY 15 – AUGUST 1 Gates: 6:30 pm | Show: 8 pm

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn and refreshed in this San Diego Regional Premiere of the new Broadway musical of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. The 2013 production marked the first time the classic tale, born in 1957 as a TV movie starring Julie Andrews, was produced on Broadway where it ran for two years. Douglas Carter Beane’s revamped book introduces new characters and surprising twists giving today’s audiences a fresh look at the tale while keeping in the elements that generations of fans of the show remember: the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball, and others. Lush orchestrations accompany the familiar songs of the original, In My Own Little Corner, Ten Minutes Ago, The Prince is Giving a Ball, among others and adds new ones from the R&H catalog.

No matter one’s age, when the slipper fits, the heart will soar.

“Cinderella sparkles! Clever rewrite and lavish production should wow fairytale fans.” – Variety “Cinderella casts a new spell on Broadway.” – USA Today Music by RICHARD RODGERS Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II New Book by DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE Original Book by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Directed by STEVEN GLAUDINI Choreographed by KARL WARDEN Music Director and Conductor RANDI ELLEN RUDOLPH

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AUGUST 12 – 29 Gates: 6:30 pm | Show: 8 pm The 2020 season heralds the revival of one of Moonlight’s most requested and popular shows: Ragtime. After 18 years, Moonlight Stage Productions presents the sweeping musical portrait of early-twentieth-century America telling the story of three families in the pursuit of the American Dream. At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing and anything is possible.

The musical focuses on an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician at New York’s turn-of-the-century.

All three are united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Their compelling stories are set to one of theatre’s richest Tony Award-winning scores by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. A truly unique and powerful portrait of America, Ragtime is sure to inspire audiences with its story, pageantry, and hope that bursts onto the stage like no other musical.

“Explosive and thrilling! Theater-shaking intensity…a vibrant production.

Ragtime is nothing short of a masterpiece.” – Bloomberg News “A triumph for the stage!” – Time Magazine Book by TERRENCE McNALLY Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS Director and Musical Staging JAMES VÁSQUEZ Music Director and Conductor ELAN McMAHAN

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SEPTEMBER 9 – 26 Gates: 6 pm | Show: 7:30 pm

With a score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein, Moonlight closes its season with the San Diego Regional Premiere of Kinky Boots. Capturing six Tony Awards in 2013 and winning every major Best Musical Award that season, Kinky Boots is inspired by true events. The show takes audiences from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in England’s Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos. The smash hit scored 13 Tony Award nominations, winning six including Best Musical and Best Score (Cyndi Lauper’s first Broadway score and the first woman to win solo in that category). After more than 2,000 performances in New York, the show has endeared itself as one of Broadway’s huge-hearted hits.

“The theatre vibrates like a dance party! Cyndi Lauper knows how to spread joy!

Her score has driving energy and an uplifting spirit.” – Variety “It’s why the word fabulous was invented! Big broadway in the best way! A splashy, bouncy, smart show with a heart, beltable songs and hilarious numbers.” – Philadelphia Inquirer Music and Lyrics by CYNDI LAUPER Book by HARVEY FIERSTEIN Directed by LARRY RABEN Choreographed by PEGGY HICKEY Music Director and Conductor LYNDON PUGEDA

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TICKET INFORMATION MOONLIGHT STAGE PRODUCTIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE FEBRUARY 24 AT NOON.

Save up to 25% off over single ticket prices when you purchase a subscription to all five shows of the summer. You will have the same seat location for all five shows and can renew them year after year.

Enjoy other perks such as complimentary ticket exchanges if a conflict arises in your schedule, the ability to purchase single tickets ahead of the general public, and discounts on single tickets. Call 760.724.2110 to purchase by phone, or online at moonlightstage.com.

SECTION

WED/THURS/SUN NIGHTS

FRI/SAT NIGHTS

Orchestra

$205

$224

Reserved

$168

$186

Fringe

$141

$160

Reserved Lawn

$119

$138

SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 16 AT NOON. SECTION

WED/THURS/SUN NIGHTS

FRI/SAT NIGHTS

Orchestra

$54

$59

Reserved

$44

$49

Fringe

$37

$42

Reserved Lawn

$31

$36

$29

$34

$17

$22

General Admission $10 Lawn (Seniors 60+ /

$15

Reserved Lawn

(Children 12 and under)

General Admission Lawn

Students / Children)

Discounts available on single tickets for seniors 60+, students, military, and groups.

Gates open for all musicals 90 minutes before show time.

Enjoy a pre-show dining experience at our onsite restaurant Luna Café. Or, bring your own picnic supper to enjoy in the Amphitheatre. Visit moonlightstage.com for more information.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Phone: 760.724.2110 In Person: VisTix, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista (Weekdays, Noon to 5:00 pm) Online: moonlightstage.com

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TICKET INFORMATION

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Gates: 6 pm | Show: 7:30 pm

All tickets: $12 (includes goodie bag to use during the movie and at home) Belt along with Hugh Jackman and fly higher than Zendaya with the hit film about PT Barnum and his journey to a dream. You’ll feel like a kid again as you reach for a million dreams under the Moonlight.

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THE PIANO MEN: A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN AND BILLY JOEL SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Gates: 6 pm | Show: 7:30 pm Orchestra: $42 | Reserved: $32 | Fringe: $22 Reserved Lawn: $26 | General Lawn: $15 Two pianos, one unforgettable night. Broadway veteran Craig A. Meyer (last seen at the Moonlight in 2016 with his Elton John tribute Remember When Rock was Young) and Gregory Scott bring these amazing Piano Men to life in an unbelievable concert featuring the legendary songs of Billy Joel and Elton John accompanied by the explosive Rocket Band. Hits include: Piano Man, Crocodile Rock, Just the Way You Are, Rocket Man, You May Be Right, Movin’ Out and more!

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MOONLIGHT PRESENTS

LED ZEPPELIN I

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 | 7:30 PM

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL CHRONICLE VOLUME 1 SATURDAY, APRIL 18 | 7:30 PM All tickets: $25 Remember the thrill of listening to an entire rock album on vinyl?

When you dropped the needle of the stereo and your speakers boomed with the sounds of Led Zeppelin and Creedence Clearwater Revival? Relive those times when Classic Albums Live, comprised of the nation’s finest touring musicians, re-creates these albums live, note-for-note, cut-by-cut. Classic Albums Live is an authentic rock experience. The first half of each concert features the album performed live followed by the second half when a selection of the artists’ greatest hits are performed to perfection.

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A LIVE MUSICAL RADIO PLAY Adapted from the 1947 Lux Radio Broadcast

By LANCE ARTHUR SMITH Original Songs and Arrangements by JON LORENZ

DECEMBER 2 – 23

Tickets: $35 - $45 | Tickets on sale: July 1st Discounts for students and seniors Moonlight returns to the AVO Playhouse in historic downtown Vista with this new musical! Traditional holiday tunes and new songs brighten this re-creation of a 1940s era radio broadcast complete with live Foley effects. Bring the entire family for what is sure to be a highlight of your holiday season.

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Moonlight’s 40 th Anniversary

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2020 Moonlight Amphitheatre | Vista, CA

Honoring Stanley D. Cohen 2020 Moonlight Ovation Award

GALA Chair Kathy Brombacher Emeritus Producing Artistic Director

Celebrate 40 Years of Broadway’s Best Under the Stars as the Moonlight is transformed for our Ruby Ball Fundraising Gala! Featuring an elegant dining experience, one-of-a-kind auction items and other surprises including performances from our 2020 40th Anniversary Productions and the exciting announcement of our 2021 Season. This beautiful occasion raises vital funds in support of the Moonlight and is one of North County San Diego’s most anticipated social events. Tickets $250 per person, tables available. Please call 760.630.7650 or visit www.MoonlightFoundation.com/Gala for more information.

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MOONLIGHT CULTURAL FOUNDATION

PRESENTS

OCTOBER 9 - 17 | 7:30 PM Directed by Broadway’s GENO CARR!

MOONLIGHT AMPHITHEATRE Tickets: $18 - $26

Moonlight Youth Theatre presents the Broadway musical version of this great family classic. You won’t want to miss this opulent musical featuring scenery and costumes from the Madison Square Garden production! Based on the classic 1939 MGM movie, The Wizard of Oz will sweep audiences off their feet. Come along for the adventure as Dorothy and her little dog Toto are transported Over the Rainbow into the magical land of Oz. Along the way they encounter the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow on the Yellow Brick Road as they search for the great and powerful Wizard.

The magic of this musical is sure to cast its spell on the entire family with such classic songs as Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, If I Only Had a Brain, and We’re Off to See the Wizard. If you’ve shared the story of Wicked with the family, now experience what happens when Dorothy drops in! Rated G.

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CAMP A - JULY 6 - 10 CAMP B - JULY 13 - 17

GUAJOME PARK ACADEMY 2000 NORTH SANTA FE AVENUE, VISTA

CHOOSE YOUR WEEK!

Award-winning Moonlight Youth Theatre brings you two (2) available weeks of fun, immersive instruction in singing, dancing, acting and more. You can also join us for both weeks at a *discounted rate! Camp format is the same for both weeks with some changes to performance material for the Camp Showcase.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Camp ages 7-18 years old • Camp hours - 9 am to 3 pm daily CAMP FEE for each camp: $225 if registered and paid by June 22 $275 for walk-up registrations • *$50 discount for two week registration

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

• 5 Camp Instructional Days • Camp T-Shirt • Discount code for tickets to MYT’s Fall production of The Wizard of Oz at Moonlight Amphitheatre

CAMP EXHIBITION SHOWCASE

CAMP A - July 9 at 6:00 pm • CAMP B - July 16 at 6:00 pm Showcase tickets are $10 each • Kids under 6 are FREE

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Mike Bradford, Director of Arts Education 760.622.5123 • mike@moonlightfoundation.com To register, visit moonlightfoundation.com

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LEAVE YOUR MARK ON THE MOONLIGHT! Do you love the Moonlight? Celebrate our 40th Anniversary by naming a seat in the beautiful Moonlight Amphitheatre for you, a loved one, a business, or to commemorate a special date! A beautiful plaque will mark your seat and will remain until 2030! Seat donations are 100% tax-deductible and funds go to support the work you see on stage at the Moonlight.

THE GREAT LAWN

Monthly Payment Plans Available

PRIME ORCHESTRA

$1,000

PRIME RESERVED

$800

OUTER RESERVED

STAGE

$1,500

OUTER ORCHESTRA

$500

PRIME RESERVED LAWN

$350

OUTER RESERVED LAWN

$250

For more information come see us at the Kiosk, call the Foundation at 760.630.7650 or visit www.MoonlightFoundation.com/seats.

Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to accommodate your request; however, if your first preference is not available, the Foundation will work with you to find a comparable option.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Become a donor and get closer to the magic!

All levels are listed in Moonlight’s show programs and are the first to hear about happenings at the Moonlight.

TOPAZ ($100-$249)

Name in Moonlight Summer Program, Certificate for two (2) reserved seats for a summer production ($68 value)

EMERALD ($250 - $499)

Name in Moonlight Summer Program, Certificate for four (4) reserved seats for a summer production ($144 value)

SAPPHIRE ($500 - $1,499)

Name in Moonlight Summer Program, Certificate for four (4) reserved seats for a summer production ($144 value), Invitation to VIP Patron Events

RUBY ($1,500 - $2,499)

Name in Moonlight Summer Program, Certificate for four (4) reserved seats for a summer production ($144 value), Invitation to VIP Patron Events, One (1) VIP Summer Season Parking Pass

DIAMOND ($2,500 - $4,999)

Name in Moonlight Summer Program, Certificate for six (6) reserved seats for a summer production ($216 value), Invitation to VIP Patron Events, One (1) VIP Summer Season Parking Pass, Two (2) seats at Summer Season Opening Night Dinner ($70 value), Summer Season Swag Bag ($30 value)

PEARL ($5,000+)

Name in Moonlight Summer Program, Certificate for eight (8) reserved seats for a summer production ($288 value), Invitation to VIP Patron Events, Two (2) VIP Summer Season Parking Passes, Two (2) seats at Summer Season Opening Night Dinner ($70 value), VIP Backstage Tour for up to four (4), Summer Season Swag Bag ($30 value)

For more information contact the Moonlight Cultural Foundation 760.630.7650 | moonlightfoundation.com

Become a corporate sponsor at The Moonlight and shine a spotlight on your local business to over 80,000 patrons each season!

Sponsorships start at just $1,500!

For more information visit www.MoonlightFoundation.com or please contact the Moonlight Cultural Foundation at 760.630.7650 or Justin@MoonlightFoundation.com.

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