Man of La ManchaBy Dale WassermanMusic by Mitch LeighLyrics by Joe DarionMarch 23-27, 2022The classic musical returns to JLT for the first time in over 40 years! Inspired by Cervantes 17th century masterpiece Don Quixote, this powerful, brutal, hilarious and heartbreaking musical celebrates the perseverance of an old man who refuses to relinquish his ideals and passions. The celebrated score includes “The Impossible Dream”, “Dulcinea”, “I Really Like Him” and “Little Bird.”
Joplin Little Theatre is pleased to announce the next production – Man of La Mancha written by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh, and lyrics by Joe Darion. The production is co-directed by Marilyn Bouldin and Chet Fritz. As with the best of allegorical tales, the oppressive mood of the fight against evil is heightened by the occasional comic, and at times dramatic attempts of the hero to right all the wrongs of the world. Though his efforts seem puny and pathetic at times, there is no doubt that his intent is pure as he continues his self-imposed crusade.
Inspiring and thought-provoking, the story is both entertaining and moving and will warm the heart of anyone whose spirits were ever raised by the prospect of a victory by the underdog against all odds.
This musical delight contains one of the most moving moments in musical theatre as Don Quixote relates his personal credo in “The Impossible Dream.”
The cast is as follows:
Karl Wendt as Don Quixote/Cervantes
Jeff Phillips as Sancho Panza
Logan Carnes as Captain of the Inquisition
Michaela West as Aldonza/Dulcinea
Jonathan Dresner as The Innkeeper/Governor
Jakob Butler as The Duke
Corin Staggs as Dr. Carrasco/Knight of the Mirrors
JJ Ramos as Padre Perez
Anne Marie Wright as Antonia
Briana Blair as The Housekeeper
Logan Carnes as The Barber
Jarrett Little as Anselmo
Elijah Brown as Paco
Chet Fritz as a Muleteer
Makenna Coble as ensemble
Richard Roberts as The Guitarist
For more information, call the Joplin Little Theatre office at 417-623-03638 during office hours – Monday through Thursday – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Performance dates and times:
Wednesday, March 23 – Saturday, March 26, 2022 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 27, 2022 – 2:30 pm
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adult – $18.00
Senior Citizen/Student – $15.00
Children 12 and under – $8.00
Individual tickets can be purchased by dropping by the theatre, calling the JLT Office at 417-623-3638 or online at www.joplinlittletheatre.org
Joplin Little Theatre is located at 3009 W. First Street – Joplin MO 64801
Office hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
