Short Description
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Book adapted from Voltaire by Hugh Wheeler
Lyrics by Richard Wilbur
Additional lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and John Latouche
Produced on Broadway by the Chelsea Theatre Center of Brooklyn in conjunction with Harold Prince and Ruth Mitchell
Broadway production conceived and directed by Harold Prince
Directed, Scenic Design and Puppet Design by James Ortiz
Choreographed by Ryan Cappleman
Leonard Bernstein’s operetta is a masterpiece for the ages. Based on Voltaire’s satire of innocence, optimism, and life’s unexpected lessons, Candide tells the story of two young innocents, their round-the-world romp and series of absurdly unfortunate events. Bridging the gap between musicals and opera, Candide holds a special place in Skylight history, produced twice at Skylight’s old space on Jefferson Street. This is its first time on the Cabot stage.
Recommended for ages 13+
Executive Producer Sponsons Jan Serr & John Shannon
Creative Team
Director…………………………………………….....................…… James Ortiz
Music Director……………………….....….............…….. Jeffrey Saver
Choreographer………………………..…........… Ryan Cappleman
Scenic and Puppet Designer…….….………. James Ortiz
Costume Designer………………..…….…...........…… Shima Orans
Lighting Designer…………..………......…........…… Maaz Ahmed
Sound Designer…………….……………………............. Chad Parsley
Cast
Candide………………………..…………...…..................……… Sam Simahk* Cunegonde..………………..………...…..........………. Susie Robinson
Old Woman…………………..…….......….........….………………. Sara Stern Pangloss………………………….……....................………. Andrew Varela* Maximillian……………….……….…………..............…… Doug Clemons Paquette………………….…..…..…...........……. Samantha Sostarich Cacambo………….……..………................………………. Shawn Holmes Martin…………………….....…….….......................…………....... Ben George Vanderdendur.………..……...........….……………… Nathan Marinan
Ensemble..................... Molly Wiley, Lydia Rose Eiche
*Appearing through an agreement between Skylight Music Theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
