*Lakeland Civic Theatre* *Presents the Local Premier of* *If/Then* Music by *Tom Kitt* Book and Lyrics by *Brian Yorkey* Directed by *Martin Friedman* Sets and Lights by *Trad A Burns* Musical Direction by *Matthew Dolan* *“The nine-piece orchestra under Matthew Dolan’s musical direction is superb."* Bob Ableman, the *Cleveland Jewish News* Costume Design by *Kelsey Tomlinson* Sound Designed by *Eric Simna * Choreography by *Kate Gibson * Production Stage Manager *Imani Robinson * *“ … (Sandra) Emerick is an exceptionally gifted performer with incredible vocal strength, range and tone. Her duets with the silver-throated and affable (Michael) Snider . . . . are show-stoppers. And she absolutely soars during the passionate “You Learn to Live Without” and “Always Starting Over,” which closes the show.” *Bob Ableman, the *Cleveland Jewish News* * “**She (Emerick) is supported well by Braelin Andrzejewski as her witty pal Kate, Delaney Hagy as Kate's lover Anne, and Michael Knobloch as the blossoming gay man Lucas.”* Christine Howey, *Scene Magazine* * “Friedman has been producing top quality theater for years at this venue on the campus of Lakeland College, utilizing the talents of top designers and fine area actors as well as students.”* Christine Howey, *Scene Magazine* *“The cast is universally strong. Sandra Emerick …. displays a powerful singing voice, does a nice job of singing meanings and creates a real person.” *Roy Berko, www.royberko.info *The Production: * This is the ninth collaboration between the dynamic lighting and set designer Trad A Burns and director Martin Friedman following the deeply satisfying and critically praised productions of “Sweeney Todd”, “Next to Normal”, “Violet”, “Light in the Piazza”, “Anyone Can Whistle”, "Bridges of Madison County", “Into the Woods” and “Death of a Salesman”. The play, by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning team of composer Tom Kitt and lyricist Brian Yorkey, explores the life of Elizabeth, a newly divorced woman who returns to New York City to start over. As she connects with old, and new friends, she discovers that they have quite different opinions on what directions she should take and how to redefine herself. Elizabeth has to decide if she will seek out new adventures or build her professional career in the city. The musical plays out not only her possibilities but encourages the audience to as the same questions. *Production Dates and Times**:* “If/Then” opens on Friday, January 31, and run through February 16, 2020. There will be a total of nine (9) shows; that is three (3) weeks of performances. *February 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 7:30 p. m. and February 9, and 16 at 2 p.m*. *Tickets**:* Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for $7 for all students. Call 440.525.7526 for production information and 440.525.7134 for ticket purchases. Visit lakelandcc.edu/arts to order tickets online. FREE PARKING. 7700 Clocktower Drive Kirtland, Ohio 44097