Dreamlight Theatre Company in association with Third Coast Creative, announces the world-premiere of a new musical by Scott Burkell & Paul Loesel- The Extraordinary Ordinary
Directed by Chip Klose
Previews Begin Monday, November 29, 2010
Opening Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Final Performance, Saturday December 18, 2010
The Clurman Theatre
Theatre Row
410 W. 42nd Street
Tickets on sale now at
www.DreamlightTheatre.org
Dreamlight Theatre Company in association with Third Coast Creative proudly announces the world-premiere of the new musical The Extraordinary Ordinary written by Scott Burkell (book and lyrics) and Paul Loesel (music). This limited engagement begins previews at The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd Street) Monday, November 29, 2010 with an opening night of Wednesday, December 1, 2010 through December 18, 2010.
The Extraordinary Ordinary follows a group of friends as they face the challenges of life in Manhattan and reveals how one life-altering event forces each of them to discover the extraordinary beauty in the most ordinary of days.
Scott Burkell and Paul Loesel's songs have been performed at Carnegie Hall ("Michael Feinstein: Now and Then" Series), Lincoln Center ("American Songbook Series"), Joe's Pub, Birdland, Symphony Space, The Kennedy Center, and the Chicago Humanities Festival. Their songs have been premiered by: Kristin Chenoweth, Rebecca Luker, Marin Mazzie, Jason Danieley, Stephanie J. Block, Susan Egan, and Liz Callaway. Recordings of their work appear on Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley's OPPOSITE YOU, Stephanie J. Block's THIS PLACE I KNOW, and Rebecca Luker's GREENWICH TIME. Their musical, SIX OF ONE, received a Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Grant, an ASCAP workshop, a CAP21 workshop, and a production in the 2007 Philly Fringe Festival. Musical Revues include LOVE SONGS AND OTHER CRAP (MAC Award nomination) and SORTA LOVE SONGS (Birdland and upcoming recording). Their musical, ELLA MINNOW PEA received a production at the University of Michigan. Paul Loesel is the most recent recipient of the Burton Lane Award. www.ScottandPaul.com
Dreamlight Theatre Company, under the direction of Chip Klose (Artistic Director) and Dean A. Carpenter (Executive Producer), is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a home for Musical Theatre. Through readings, workshops, concerts, and full productions, they strive to provide a place where artists and audiences alike will find an unparalleled dedication to artistry and storytelling, www.DreamlightTheatre.org
Third Coast Creative is a Houston based production company established to pursue uniquely talented stage and film artists and support them in creating and producing new works. The goal is to achieve critical artistic acclaim as well as commercial success. Third Coast Creative, seeks out talented writers, musicians, performers and directors across the country and provides them with the opportunity to showcase their work. They embrace collaboration among artists and producers to create awe-inspiring art onstage and onscreen.
