[NEohioPAL]Beck Center for the Arts is proud to announce our 75th Theater Season

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

August 22, 2006

For more information contact (216) 521-2540

Yvette A. Hanzel, extension 225

Scott Spence, extension 239

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The Beck Center for the Arts

is proud to announce our

75th Theater Season

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            Lakewood, Ohio - Our consistently excellent and eclectic
professional theater productions at the Beck Center, have won us the
respect and affection of our community. Cleveland Scene Magazine has
named us Cleveland's Best Theater Company on two occasions. The Plain
Dealer called our production of A Raisin in the Sun "one of the
highlights of Cleveland's 2004-05 theater season."=20

            Year after year, our patrons enjoy professionally produced
Broadway hits and Tony award winning plays. Affordable prices, easy
access to parking and a relaxed atmosphere make our shows the perfect
choice for a romantic date or an outing for the entire family. Disney's
Beauty and the Beast, The Full Monty and The Diary of Anne Frank, were
just some of the Broadway smashes that appeared on our Main Stage this
past season.  The ever-popular Beauty and the Beast will make a comeback
this holiday season.

            The Studio Theater caters to the tastes of our more
adventurous theatergoers. This intimate venue features a vibrant mix of
comedies, musicals and shows making their Cleveland premiere.  Recent
Studio Theater offerings include such critically acclaimed dramas as
Lillian Hellman's The Children's Hour and George Bernard Shaw's Mrs.
Warren's Profession.

            For over 75 years, the Beck Center for the Arts has been
dedicated to providing our community with an accessible, high quality
arts center focusing on theater, gallery exhibitions and comprehensive
arts education. We create an audience for tomorrow's art by offering a
wide variety of programs and activities that stimulate creativity and
enrich the lives of Northeast Ohioans. We invite you to look behind the
scenes and become acquainted with our highly anticipated 75th season.

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Porgy and Bess=20

Mackey Main Stage

September 15 - October 8, 2006

Music by George Gershwin

Libretto By Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward

Directed by Scott Spence

Musically Directed by Stuart Raleigh

An American Folk Opera - Take a trip to Charleston, South Carolina and
experience the dynamic blend of vocal and orchestral music alongside the
drama that is Catfish Row.

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Hamlet                                 =20

Studio Theater

September 29 - October 22, 2006

By William Shakespeare

Directed by David Hansen

Featuring Sarah Morton as Hamlet

Director Hansen takes his inspiration from Danish actress Asta Nielsen's
1920 silent film where Hamlet is actually a female posing as the prince.

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Greater Tuna                      =20

Studio Theater

November 17 - December 17, 2006

By Joe Sears, Jaston Williams and Ed Howard

Directed by Scott Spence

Beck begins a holiday season of revivals featuring the cast from the hit
Beck version of the denizens of wacky Tuna, Texas.

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Beauty and the Beast=20

Mackey Main Stage

December 1 - December 31, 2006

Musical by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Linda Woolverton

Directed by Fred Sternfeld

Beck continues its holiday revivals with many returning members of last
years smash hit!

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Mackey Main Stage

February 2 - February 25, 2007

By Peter Shaffer

Directed by William Roudebush

Roudebush recreates his concept that won Philadelphia's 2002 Barrymore
Award for Best Production.

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Song and Dance

Mackey Main Stage

March 16 - April 8, 2007

Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Maltby

Co-Directed by Scott Spence and Hernando Cortez

Beck Center and Verb Ballets team together once again for this Cleveland
Premiere musical featuring Tracee Patterson and the amazing dancers of
Verb Ballets.

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Passion

Studio Theater

April 6 - May 6, 2007

Musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine

Directed by Victoria Bussert

Another Cleveland Premiere of a legendary musical, helmed by the
nationally acclaimed Bussert, Artistic Director of Cain Park and
Associate Artistic Director of Great Lakes Theatre Festival.

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Frozen=20

Studio Theater=20

June 1 - June 24, 2007

By Byrony Lavery

Directed by Sarah May

This piercing drama, which received four Tony Award nominations in 2004,
revolves around a British serial killer who kidnaps and kills a
10-year-old girl. This amazing work examines the various psychologies of
the girl's mother, as well as the killer himself and the scientist who
analyzes why a person would do such a thing.

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Jekyll and Hyde=20

Mackey Main Stage

July 13 - August 12, 2007

Musical by Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse

Directed by Scott Spence

The gothic musical based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson probes
the duality of man, exploring both the evil and good in grand guignol
fashion. Featuring Dan Folino as the scientist with an alter ego.

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Theater subscriptions and coupon books for the 2006-2007 season are now
available. For more information, contact the Beck Center Box Office at
216/521-2540 or visit us online at www.beckcenter.org
<http://www.beckcenter.org/> . Individual ticket prices are $26 for
adults, $23 for seniors and $15 for students (22 and under with I.D.).
Group discounts are available for parties of 12 or more. Rush tickets
for students (22 and under with I.D.) are offered for $10 each on
Sundays only, 30 minutes prior to curtain, based on availability.
Convenient on-site parking available. The Beck Center for the Arts is
located just 10 minutes west of downtown Cleveland at 17801 Detroit
Avenue in Lakewood.

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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
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style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
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521-2540<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Yvette A. Hanzel, extension =
225<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Scott Spence, extension =
239<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></fon=
t></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><b><font =
size=3D4
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>The <st1:place
w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Beck</st1:PlaceName> =
<st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
for the Arts<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><b><font =
size=3D4
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>is proud
to announce our<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><b><font =
size=3D4
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>75<sup>th</sup>
Theater Season</span></font></b><b><font size=3D4><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;
background:white;font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

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    <st1:City
w:st=3D"on">Lakewood</st1:City>, <st1:State =
w:st=3D"on">Ohio</st1:State>
– Our consistently excellent and eclectic professional theater
productions at the <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName =
w:st=3D"on">Beck</st1:PlaceName>
 <st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, have won =
us the
respect and affection of our community. Cleveland Scene Magazine has =
named us
Cleveland’s Best Theater Company on two occasions. The Plain =
Dealer
called our production of A Raisin =
in the Sun
“one of the highlights of <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City =
w:st=3D"on">Cleveland</st1:City></st1:place>’s
2004-05 theater season.” <o:p></o:p>

&nbsp=
; Year
after year, our patrons enjoy professionally produced Broadway hits and =
Tony
award winning plays. Affordable prices, easy access to parking and a =
relaxed
atmosphere make our shows the perfect choice for a romantic date or an =
outing
for the entire family. Disney’s Beauty
and the Beast, The Full =
Monty
and The Diary of Anne =
Frank, were
just some of the Broadway smashes that appeared on our Main Stage this =
past season. 
The ever-popular Beauty and the =
Beast will
make a comeback this holiday season.<o:p></o:p>

&nbsp=
; The
Studio Theater caters to the tastes of our more adventurous =
theatergoers. This
intimate venue features a vibrant mix of comedies, musicals and shows =
making
their <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City =
w:st=3D"on">Cleveland</st1:City></st1:place>
premiere.  Recent Studio Theater offerings include such critically
acclaimed dramas as Lillian Hellman’s The
Children’s Hour and George Bernard Shaw’s =
Mrs. Warren’s =
Profession.<o:p></o:p>

&nbsp=
;       For
over 75 years, the <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName =
w:st=3D"on">Beck</st1:PlaceName>
 <st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for the =
Arts has
been dedicated to providing our community with an accessible, high =
quality arts
center focusing on theater, gallery exhibitions and comprehensive arts =
education.
We create an audience for tomorrow’s art by offering a wide =
variety of
programs and activities that stimulate creativity and enrich the lives =
of <st1:place
w:st=3D"on">Northeast Ohioans</st1:place>. We invite you to look behind =
the
scenes and become acquainted with our highly anticipated 75th =
season.<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><em><b><i><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></fon=
t></i></b></em></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><em><b><i><font size=3D4 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Porgy and =
Bess</span></font></i></b></em><b><font
size=3D4><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'> <o:p></o:p></span></fon=
t></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Mackey Main =
Stage<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></strong></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>September 15<sup> </sup>- =
October 8,
2006<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Music by <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on">George</st1:PersonName> =
Gershwin<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Libretto By Ira Gershwin and DuBose =
Heyward<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Directed by <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on">Scott =
Spence</st1:PersonName><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Musically Directed by Stuart =
Raleigh<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 color=3Dblack face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>An American Folk Opera - Take a =
trip to <st1:place
w:st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">Charleston</st1:City>, <st1:State =
w:st=3D"on">South
  Carolina</st1:State></st1:place> and experience the dynamic blend of =
vocal
and orchestral music alongside the drama that is Catfish =
Row.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><em><b><i><font size=3D4 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Hamlet</span></font></i></b><=
/em><strong><b><font
size=3D4 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:normal'>    &nb=
sp;           &nbs=
p;           &nbsp=
;    
<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></strong></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Studio =
Theater</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>September 29<sup> </sup>- =
October 22,
2006<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>By William Shakespeare<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Directed by David Hansen<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Featuring <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on"><st1:PersonName =
w:st=3D"on">Sarah M</st1:PersonName>orton</st1:PersonName>
as Hamlet<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Director Hansen takes his inspiration from Danish actress Asta =
Nielsen's
1920 silent film where Hamlet is actually a female posing as the =
prince.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><em><b><i><font size=3D4 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Greater =
Tuna</span></font></i></b></em><strong><b><font
size=3D4 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:normal'>    &nb=
sp;           &nbs=
p;     
<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></strong></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Studio =
Theater</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>November 17<sup> </sup>- =
December 17,
2006<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>By Joe Sears, Jaston Williams and Ed =
Howard<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Directed by <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on">Scott =
Spence</st1:PersonName><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Beck begins a holiday season of revivals featuring the cast from =
the
hit Beck version of the denizens of wacky Tuna, <st1:place =
w:st=3D"on"><st1:State
 w:st=3D"on">Texas</st1:State></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><em><b><i><font size=3D4 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Beauty and the =
Beast</span></font></i></b></em><strong><b><font
size=3D4 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:normal'> <o:p></o:p></span></f=
ont></b></strong></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Mackey Main =
Stage</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>December 1 - December 31, =
2006<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Musical by Alan Menken, <st1:PersonName =
w:st=3D"on">Howard</st1:PersonName>
Ashman, and <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on">Linda</st1:PersonName> =
Woolverton<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Directed by Fred Sternfeld<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Beck continues its holiday revivals with many returning members =
of last
years smash hit!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><em><b><i><font size=3D4 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Equus</span></font></i></b></=
em><strong><b><font
size=3D4 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:normal'>  <o:p></o:p></sp=
an></font></b></strong></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Mackey Main =
Stage</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>February 2<sup> </sup>- =
February 25,
2007<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>By Peter Shaffer<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Directed by William Roudebush<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Roudebush recreates his concept that won <st1:place =
w:st=3D"on"><st1:City
 w:st=3D"on">Philadelphia</st1:City></st1:place>'s 2002 Barrymore Award =
for Best
Production.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><em><b><i><font size=3D4 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Song and =
Dance</span></font></i></b></em><strong><b><font
size=3D4 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></font></=
b></strong></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Mackey Main =
Stage</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>March 16<sup> </sup>- April =
8, 2007<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard =
Maltby<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Co-Directed by <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on">Scott =
Spence</st1:PersonName>
and <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on">Hernando =
Cortez</st1:PersonName><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName =
w:st=3D"on"><font size=3D3
  face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Beck</span></font></st1:PlaceName>
 <st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and Verb =
Ballets
team together once again for this Cleveland Premiere musical featuring =
<st1:PersonName
w:st=3D"on">Tracee Patterson</st1:PersonName> and the amazing dancers of =
Verb
Ballets.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> <em><i><font face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-style:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></font></i></em></span></fo=
nt></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><em><b><i><font size=3D4 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Passion<o:p></o:p></span></fo=
nt></i></b></em></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Studio =
Theater</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>April 6<sup> </sup>- May 6, =
2007</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Musical by Stephen Sondheim and James =
Lapine<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Directed by Victoria Bussert<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Another Cleveland Premiere of a legendary musical, helmed by the
nationally acclaimed Bussert, Artistic Director of Cain Park =
and
Associate Artistic Director of Great Lakes =
Theatre Festival.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><em><b><i><font size=3D4 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Frozen</span></font></i></b><=
/em><strong><b><font
size=3D4 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:normal'>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></strong></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Studio =
Theater</span></font></b></strong> <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>June 1<sup> </sup>- June 24, =
2007<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>By Byrony Lavery<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Directed by <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on">Sarah =
M</st1:PersonName>ay<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

This piercing drama, which received four Tony Award nominations =
in
2004, revolves around a British serial killer who kidnaps and kills a
10-year-old girl. This amazing work examines the various psychologies of =
the
girl’s mother, as well as the killer himself and the scientist who
analyzes why a person would do such a =
thing.<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><em><b><i><font size=3D4 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Jekyll and =
Hyde</span></font></i></b></em><strong><b><font
size=3D4 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></strong></=
p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Mackey Main =
Stage</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>July 13<sup> </sup>- August =
12, 2007<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Musical by Frank Wildhorn and Leslie =
Bricusse<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Directed by <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on">Scott =
Spence</st1:PersonName><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

The gothic musical based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson =
probes
the duality of man, exploring both the evil and good in grand guignol =
fashion.
Featuring Dan Folino as the scientist with an alter =
ego.<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-indent:.5in;line-height:200%'><font =
size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;line-height:200%'>Theater
subscriptions and coupon books for the 2006-2007 season are now
available.  For more information, contact the Beck Center Box =
Office at
216/521-2540 or visit us online at <a =
href=3D"http://www.beckcenter.org/">www.beckcenter.org</a>. 
Individual ticket prices are $26 for adults, $23 for seniors and $15 for
students (22 and under with I.D.).  Group discounts are available =
for
parties of 12 or more.  Rush tickets for students (22 and under =
with I.D.)
are offered for $10 each on Sundays only, 30 minutes prior to curtain, =
based on
availability.  Convenient on-site parking available.  The =
<st1:PlaceName
w:st=3D"on">Beck</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType =
w:st=3D"on">Center</st1:PlaceType>
for the Arts is located just 10 minutes west of downtown <st1:City =
w:st=3D"on">Cleveland</st1:City>
at <st1:Street w:st=3D"on"><st1:address w:st=3D"on">17801 Detroit =
Avenue</st1:address></st1:Street>
in <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City =
w:st=3D"on">Lakewood</st1:City></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>=

<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center;text-indent:.5in;
line-height:200%'><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
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style=3D'font-size:
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