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Regional News See Who's Starring in World Premiere of The Story Goes On: The Songs of Maltby and Shire

Richard Maltby, Jr. will direct the production at New Hampshire's Weathervane.

Becca Ayers and Robert H. Fowler

Weathervane Theatre will present the world premiere of the musical revue The Story Goes On: The Songs of Maltby and Shire—celebrating the work of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire—July 20–27 in New Hampshire.

Featuring songs from the Broadway musicals Big and Baby as well as the hit revues Closer Than Ever and Starting Here, Starting Now, the company will feature Becca Ayers (1776, My Fair Lady), Robert H. Fowler (The Producers, Beauty and the Beast), Julia Bogdanoff, Jorge Donoso, Shinnerrie Jackson, Marisa Kirby, Ira Kramer, and Ethan Paulini with additional casting to be announced.

Tony winner Maltby, Jr. will direct.

"The opportunity to collaborate with a literal legend, I am so thrilled that Richard will do what he does best and create a brand-new revue with our company and for our patrons,” said Weathervane Producing Artistic Director Paulini in a statement. “Richard and David’s work is a rich and thrilling part of the musical theatre canon, and being able to bring this to our stage will be an undeniable moment in Weathervane’s story."

The upcoming revue will also have choreography by Valerie C. Wright, music direction and supervision by Deniz Cordell, lighting design by Scout Hough, sound design by Alexander Pikiben, set and costume design by Rien Schlecht, and properties designed by Billy Smith. Egypt Dixon and Reed Davis will stage manage the production.

Visit WeathervaneNH.org.

 
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