The Fantasticks At WPAC March 13
“Try To Remember” a time when this romantic charmer wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the longest-running production of any kind in the world, and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. And it’s coming to the Warsaw Performing Arts Center for a performance at 7 p.m. on March 13, 2014.
The Fantasticks is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time. It’s a moving tale of young lovers who become disillusioned, only to discover a more mature, meaningful love is punctuated by a bountiful series of catchy, memorable songs, many of which have become standards.
Through the creative genius of Director Carl Beck and Costume Designer Georgiann Regan comes a steampunk-inspired adaptation of this classic musical which promises to provide an unparalleled experience, whether you are revisiting this show, or seeing it for the first time.
Of the steampunk concept, Beck said, “It’s not an intrusive concept. It seems like the allegoric-quality can blend with the fantasy, giving it a quasi-period feel and making for a stronger statement than [The Fantasticks] usually gets.” He added that the story is not being re-written or changed in any way. Outside of the costumes, set and props, this show is, in its entirety, the original.
“It’s classical simplicity. It’s not a contemporary character tale. It’s about a boy who is overly in love with a girl. [Their] father’s are trying to keep them together by pulling them apart,” Beck said. “Steampunk seems to lend itself to this story by finding beauty among the broken pieces.”
Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. For tickets call (574) 371-5040 or email [email protected]. For more information, see http://www.fantasticksontour.com.