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DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS BRINGS THE BOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR OF BOMBAY DREAMS TO THE MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARKJUNE 6-18, 2006
“We are delighted to present this spectacular new production of the sizzling song and dance sensation,” says Michael Jenkins, President and Managing Director of Dallas Summer Musicals. “The effervescent musical about India’s Bollywood, the world’s largest and most popular film industry, is sure to entertain and delight our audiences, including those who are new to the epic musical productions, and people who are familiar with the genre.” Bombay Dreams features a lush score, glittering costumes, and exotic dance numbers. The story of a handsome young boy from the slums of Bombay who dreams of fame and romance, the musical journey is an exploration of the importance of cultural heritage, the price of success, the bonds of friendship and the power of true love. Time Magazine declares the show “Something gorgeously new” and The New York Times calls it a “Feel-good fantasy!” Bombay Dreams features music by A. R. Rahman, lyrics by Don Black, book by Meera Syal and Thomas Meehan, and was based on an idea by Shekhar Kapur and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show premiered in London’s West End in 2002 and followed with a Broadway run in 2004. The current national tour of Bombay Dreams is co-produced by Atlanta’s Theater of the Stars with members of the Independent Presenters Network. (IPN) The talented principal cast for Bombay Dreams is as follows: SACHIN BHATT (Akaash) is thrilled to be making his American touring debut in Bombay Dreams. He has appeared in Joey McKneely's Asian/European tour of West Side Story (Chino) and Matt Lenz's production of Aida at the Gateway Playhouse. Sandra Allen (Rani) made her Broadway debut in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard. Theatergoers will recognize her as Linda Low from the Broadway revival of Flower Drum Song, for which she was a Los Angeles Ovation Award Nominee. Sandra’s Television credits include Boy Meets World, The Young and the Restless, Malcolm in the Middle, Lost in Oz (Pilot WB), and Newton (Pilot UPN). RESHMA SHETTY (Priya) Her past roles include Maria (West Side Story), Musetta (La Boheme), Anne (A Little Night Music), and Zerlina (Don Giovanni). She has been a soloist with the Washington Symphony Orchestra, Lexington Philharmonic and has been a winner at the annual National Opera Association Competition. Deep Katdare (Vikram) has starred in such films as Hiding Divya, American Desi, Green Card Fever, Indian Cowboy, Vasarma’s Lovers and The Cookout. Television: CSI: Miami, Law & Order: Trial by Jury, Over There, and New York Undercover. On Broadway Deep played Vikram in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of Bombay Dreams. Other theatre credits include The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre and Off-Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club, Homebody/Kabul (Trinity Rep), Romeo & Juliet and Measure for Measure (NJ Shakespeare Festival), and Cry of Desire (Lincoln Center.) He will be seen this summer starring opposite Bollywood film star Gulshan Grover in the independent feature film Blind Ambition. Aneesh Sheth (Sweetie) His previous credits include King Tut in The Mystery of King Tut (Theatreworks USA), Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance (Brooklyn Family Theatre), Brother Levi in Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat (Premier Theatre), Lamar in Godspell (Millennium Productions), Soloist at Veteran's War Dedication with Marvin Hamlisch (PNC Bank Arts Center). CHRISTINE TOY JOHNSON (Kitty DaSouza) Broadway, National Tour and Off-Broadway credits include the revivals of The Music Man (“Ethel Toffelmier”) Grease (“Patty”), Flower Drum Song (“Rita Liang”), Merrily We Roll Along (cast album), Pacific Overtures, and FalsettoLand as well as original productions of Genesis (NYSF), Balancing Act (cast album) and the National Tour of CATS. Television credits include “Lisa West” on One Life To Live (2000 and 2001), Crossing Jordan, Grounded For Life, Law And Order: SVU, and As The World Turns. SURESH JOHN (Madan) His theater credits include Me and My Girl, Into the Woods, Merrily We Roll Along, Guys and Dolls, Anne of Green Gables, Hooded Fang (Dora Award Winner), Jacob Two-Two and the Broadway production of Bombay Dreams. The creative staff for the national tour of Bombay Dreams includes Director Baayork Lee, Musical Director Kevin Farrell, Choreographer Lisa Stevens, and Scenic Designer Kenneth Foy. World renowned composer A. R. RAHMAN has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. He attended Trinity College of Music at Oxford University with a degree in Western Classical Music. He has composed the musical score for more than 75 movies including the 2002 Oscar nominated Best Foreign Language Film, Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India. He is currently writing the score for the The Lord of the Rings musical, opening in Toronto in 2006. Single tickets for Bombay Dreams are on sale now, priced from $11-$69, at The Box Office, 542 Preston Royal Shopping Center, or any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 214-631-ARTS (2787). For groups of 20 or more, please call 214-426-GROUP. All performances will take place at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday the first week, with matinees at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and continuing the second week with 8 p.m. performances Tuesday through Saturday, with matinees at 2 p.m. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There will be no evening performance Sunday, June 18. The Dallas Summer Musicals 2006 season continues with the following shows. Les Miserables, June 21-July 2, 2006.* The legendary musical produced by Cameron Mackintosh with music and book by Claude Michel Schonberg and lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, adapted from the French version conceived and written by Alain Boublil, turned 20 in October. Yet audiences never seem to tire of this timeless tale of Jean Valjean, who spent 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread but becomes a leading citizen, adopting the orphaned Cozette while attempting to evade recapture by his nemesis, Inspector Javert. The musical is still playing on Broadway and has been seen by over 53 million people in 38 countries and 21 languages across the world. *Since Les Miserables opens on a Wednesday night, first Tuesday subscribers’ tickets will be moved to Sunday, July 2, at 8 p.m. Mamma Mia!, July 4-16, 2006. Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus used the music of 1970s pop stars ABBA to create this delightful musical that has been seen by over 20 million people and is still playing on Broadway and touring the world. It’s a simple story of a mother, a daughter, and three possible dads, with a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise on the eve of the daughter’s wedding, when, without her mother’s knowledge, she invites the three men most likely to have been her father to the festivities. The storytelling magic of ABBA’s music propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Brooklyn, The Musical, direct from Broadway, July 25-August 6, 2006. This extraordinary new musical was written by Mark Schoenfeld and Barri McPherson, and tells the heartwarming story of a young woman who is searching for the father she never knew in the town she was named for, Brooklyn. Peter Santillo, Associated Press, said, “Strong audience-rousing songs and an outstanding cast…power a diverse score packed with raw funk, hard rock and sizzling gospel numbers.” Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, October 3-22, 2006. This hilarious parody of Hollywood opened on Broadway in March, 2005, and has been selling out nightly since. With a book by Jeffrey Lane and David Yazbek’s music and lyrics, the Tony-award winning hit musical has been favorably compared to The Producers. Dallas audiences will be among the first in the country to see the national touring production of this exciting new show. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will also be the 2006 State Fair of Texas musical. Season sponsors for Dallas Summer Musicals are The Dallas Morning News, WFAA TV Channel 8, and American Airlines. Bombay Dreams is sponsored by Comerica. For more information about Dallas Summer Musicals, call 214-421-5678, or visit the Dallas Summer Musicals website at www.dallassummermusicals.org Edited by Madelyn Miller, the Travellady IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT INDIAGREAT GUIDEBOOKS BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU GO INDIA THE BEAUTIFUL INDIA CITY OF DJINNS DISTANT MUSIC For Matrimonial Purposes GET A TASTE OF INDIA AT HOME WHERE TO STAY |
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Summer Musicals brings Bombay Dreams, a dazzling spectacle set amid India’s
bustling film industry, to the Music Hall at Fair Park from June 6-18, 2006 as
part of 66th season.