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' '“W J __ _ Charlotte Opera con tinues Super Season TB *« with ite second offer ing of the four production season, “Man of La ' Mancha” no. November 14 and 16 in Ovens Audi , torium at 8-p:m. Based on Miguel de Cervantes’ immortal novel "Don Quixote,’’ this Mitch LcighDalc Washerman mu , si cal tells the story of the ' eccentric and idealistic | wckdd-be knight who finds nobility ill his {Qusions and setF&it to right the wrongs of the work). Originally 3 preaentedfcttbefnl] of imC “Man of La Mancha” re fceived every major the j atrical award, of the 196& % « Broadway season. One l of America’s most beloved, musicals, “La Mancha” continues to attract . standing-room only audi 1 ences as it is performed not only in thfc UJS. but in Europe, Israel, Medico and ^ japan. Headlining the -stellar cast for COA’s production is renowned baritone John > Reardon, .star of Broad way and the Metropolitan Opera. In axkfition to star ring in the musical, Mr. Reardon arill ah|»4be di recting the staging of the production. His interprets tionof the dual role of Don Quixote-Cervantes has been critically acclaimed as “the consummate Quixote portrayal.’’ The fiery Aadonza will be sung by dramatic mezzo^ soprano Jaijis Eckhart A featured performer with the New York Cfty Opera since 1981 mMIss Eckhart is aninten&fa*)fe>a]»tin the 1985 Luciano Pavarot ti-Opera Comany of Philadelphia competition. John David Gruett joins the cast of “La Mancha” in the tenor role of Don Quixote’s faithful servant _____< . * , 8» Sancho Panza. Mr. Graett has received critical ac claim for Ms many skill fully drawn and beautifully sung characterizations both in opera and musical comedy. Retaining to Charlotte Opera -., is William McDonald, as The Padre. Mr. McDonald is a favorite of audiences throughout the Southeast; well remembered far Ms beau tiful tenor voice and acting skills as Nemorino In' COA’s'production of "Hie Elixir of Love’’ and as the Regiment." Ted Farlow has* been connected with many pro duction^ ’Man of La Mancha” as a performer, stage < director and cho He brings Ma to CO A in the Barber and as eho* reograpber, adding greater dimension to the scope of - the musical. . Powerful sets designed by CQA Technical Direc tor Joseph F. Bogdan and dramatic costuming by the talented designer duo of Ronald Leamon-Henry Lewis give “Man of La Mancfaat- Bid 'heightened impact of musical theatre at its best. Together with a support ing- cast of outstanding American talent, this pro duction will be toured by The North Carolina Opera with a full orchestra under the baton of Houston-based Conductor Charles Rosekrans. Mr. Rosekrans is Music Director-Conduc tor of Charlotte and North Carolina Operas. North Carolina Opera, touring associate ofr Charlotte Opera, was X founded in 1978 with the purpose of bribing fully staged opera-musical the atre productions to com munities throughout the Southeast. The 1365.North Carolina Open! Tour of "Man of La Mancha’* in cludes performances in Nortfr -Carolina, Sooth . Carolina, Georgia, sippi, Alabama, Ke and Florida from . __1 ; 25 - November 11, and' again November 18 -S3. Whh a score that in cludes “The Impossible a. . . ' IS wn »* -v Tuesday, November ». at L ___ P«»«: Phone: *>■&*, ■ v , 39Z4M5 v . i.r . Group Photography ■A ' mU Restoration Ctvtc and Social Functions Wrddiag Invitotion* by Stylart „ , l . J*m» G. Peeler - - PMogrmrier Fast, Efficient Service... Far First Quality Photography ' •/:?*. ■ - -- $2 Discount off the regular $17.76 yearly subscription rate lor The Charlotte Post All persons 60 and oye? are eligible for this special rate. / Send check or money order for $15.76 along with this coupon. < 1*1.EASE I’HINTi \ VUE_' ' All! >K ESS-' ■ - _. I ,ITV---— state- • Z"’--IMI^IE PIIONE ( >- : t • • Send Subscription Form To: ; THE CHARLOTTE POST I CIRCULATION DEPT. P. O. BOX 30144 I CHARLOTTE. N.C. 28230 '
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