SCR'S 2008-2009 SEASON

The Word is Out
SCR’s new season is filled with stunning classics, intriguing premieres and contemporary hits that illuminate our world. We’re bringing out the blockbusters to light up our stages.

Join us on the Segerstrom, the Argyros – or for even more thrills, become a super subscriber to both stages and be here for every exhilarating moment!

Segerstrom Stage
Delight in five exciting productions — plus A Christmas Carol — in the beautifully renovated and technologically perfect 507-seat theatre, where no seat is more than 13 rows from the action. If you want the best of the best: stunning classics, modern masterpieces and blockbusters from New York and London, the Segerstrom is your stage.

AN ITALIAN STRAW HAT: A Vaudeville An Exhilarating Muscial Delight book and lyrics by John Strand music by Dennis McCarthy directed by Stefan Novinski September 5 - October 5, 2008         THE HEIRESS An Engrossing Psychological Drama by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz directed by Martin Benson October 17 - November 16, 2008         A CHRISTMAS CAROL* 29th Annual Production by Charles Dickens Adapted by Jerry Patch directed by John-David Keller November 29 - December 27, 2008 *not part of the subscription package         NOISES OFF A Delirious, Delicious Farce by Michael Frayn directed by Warner Shook February 6 - March 8, 2009         A World Premiere A world premiere from one of America's hottest playwrights will be a highlight of the 12th Annual Pacific Playwrights Festival April 3 - May 3, 2009         COLLECTED STORIES A Modern Masterpiece by Donald Margulies directed by Martin Benson May 15 - June 14, 2009

Julianne Argyros Stage
If you enjoy adventurous new work on the cutting edge, contemporary hits and intriguing premieres, the Argyros is your stage. In the 336-seat theatre, designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli and inspired by Broadway’s jewel box theatres, you’ll delight in four thrilling productions, plus the holiday show La Posada Mágica (The Magical Journey).

DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE A Runaway Hit Comedy by Sarah Ruhl directed by Bart DeLorenzo September 21 - October 12, 2008         LA POSADA MAGICA The Magical Journey* 15th Annual Production written and directed by Octavio Solis music by Marcos Loya December 11 - 23, 2008 *not part of the subscription package         YOU, NERO A Hilarious Romp Back by Amy Freed directed by Sharon Ott January 4 - 25, 2009         GOLDFISH A Life Affirming Comedy by John Kolvenbach directed by Loretta Greco March 15 - April 5, 2009         EMILIE — La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life at the Petit Théâtre at Cirey Tonight A Captivating Love Story by Lauren Gunderson directed by Kate Whoriskey April 19 - May 10, 2009

Theatre for Young Audiences
Kids of every age—along with their parents and grandparents—will experience the same great theatre that SCR audiences have long enjoyed. This is family theatre at its best, three plays based on popular children's books brought to life—for the young and young at heart—by America’s leading directors, most talented professional actors and top designers.

TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING based on the book by Judy Blume adapted for the stage by Bruce Mason directed by Jessica Kubzansky November 7 - 23, 2008         A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD music by Robert Reale book and lyrics by Willie Reale based on the books by Arnold Lobel directed by Nick DeGruccio February 13 - March 1, 2009         THE BRAND NEW KID A musical based on the children's book The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric music by Michael Friedman book by Melanie Marnich lyrics by Michael Friedman and Melanie Marnich directed by Shelley Butler May 29 - June 14, 2009