NEW HOLIDAY MUSICAL EVENT, LIGHT IT UP!,

PREMIERES AT CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE

World premiere holiday musical at CPH illuminates the power of love, kindness, connection, and community in Northeast Ohio.

Light It Up!

by Jason Michael Webb and Lelund Durond Thompson

Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square

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Cleveland Play House presents the world premiere of Light It Up!, a family-friendly musical extravaganza written and composed by Jason Michael Webb and Lelund Durond Thompson. Directed and choreographed by Christopher Windom, the production running now through December 22, 2021 in the Allen Theatre and features Florrie Bagel, Kristina Gabriela, Matt Gittins, Brennyn Lark, Terica Marie, Gustavo Márquez, Benjamin H. Moore, Christopher B. Portley, Helen Marla White, and Mariama Whyte. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.clevelandplayhouse.com.

Light It Up! was developed with support of the Roe Green Fund for New American Plays.

Light It Up! is sponsored by The Kulas Foundation.

Tickets to Light It Up! range from $15 to $95. Tickets can be purchased by calling 216.241.6000 or by visiting www.clevelandplayhouse.com.

PERFORMANCES

Now thru December 22, 2021 | Allen Theatre

* Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday evening performances at 7:30 PM ET

* Saturday and Sunday matinee performances at 2:30 PM ET

* Tuesday evening performances at 7:00 PM ET

This production runs 90 minutes without an intermission.

ASL-interpreted and open-captioned performances available on select dates. Virtual streaming accessibility is also available. For the full schedule of performance and further details on accessibility, please visit: www.clevelandplayhouse.com.

THE CAST

FLORRIE BAGEL* as Ginger Snap/Mrs. Claus/Community Player

KRISTINA GABRIELA as Candie Canemaker/Lost Love/Community Player

MATT GITTINS* as St. Nicholas Elf/Community Player

BRENNYN LARK* as Mariah Rudolph/Clara/Community Player

TERICA MARIE* as Holly Daye

GUSTAVO MÁRQUEZ as Juniper Green/Community Player

BENJAMIN H. MOORE* as Oliver Winters V/Scrooge/Community Player

CHRISTOPHER B. PORTLEY as The Nutcracker/Community Player

HELEN MARLA WHITE* as Orna Mint/Community Player

MARIAMA WHYTE* as Marsha Strivers/Community Player

GRACE HUNT as understudy for Holly, Mariah, Clara, Ginger, Mrs. Claus

THE CREATIVE TEAM

Book & Lyrics: JASON MICHAEL WEBB and LELUND DUROND THOMPSON

Composer: JASON MICHAEL WEBB

Directed & Choreographed: CHRISTOPHER WINDOM

Scenic Designer: LEX LIANG

Costume Designer: JEN CAPRIO

Lighting Designer: ADAM HONORÉ

Sound Designer: BROKEN CHORD

Wig Designer: ROXANNE De LUNA

Music Director: KEITH WILLIAMS

Associate Director/Choreographer: NATALIE LOMONTE

Stage Manager: JOHN GODBOUT*

Assistant Stage Managers: KYRA BUTTON*, VANESSA C. HART*

Production Dramaturg: RACHEL LERNER-LEY

* Indicates member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

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