Write a commentThe Oswego Music Hall continues the Guest Curator Series — which enables new programs proposed and curated by community members, representing demographics and artistic genre not typical in Music Hall programming.
Oswego Opera Theater presents two amazing performances of the musical COMPANY at the Oswego Music Hall. The music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth; originally produced and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince with orchestration by Jonathan Tunick. The local performance will feature Molly Conroy; Julia Ebner; Adam Paul Fine; Marcus Herndon; Jennifer LaMonica; Gina Mazzoli; Mary Musial; Marshall Pokrentowski; Alesha Reeder; Jane Schuessler; Joe Schuessler; Nadia Simone; Ben Spierman; and Matthew Youngblood. Daniel Williams (Music Director); Benjamin Spierman (Stage Director); Klark Elliona Johnson (Assistant Director); Elise Steele (Stage Manager); and Eric Lamp (Costume Advisor).
The show, curated by the Oswego Opera Theatre is scheduled for Friday, November 7 at 7:30 pm (doors open at 7) and Sunday, November 8 at 3 pm (doors open at 2:30) at the Oswego Music Hall (inside the McCrobie Civic Center at 41 Lake St.). Tickets are $25 - $30 (students with school ID and under 12 are $10) are on sale now at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/, or at the rivers end Bookstore, 19 W. Bridge St., Oswego, although you may be able to get tickets at the door if it is not sold out. The community is encouraged to buy tickets early to ensure a seat. Tickets at the door and refreshments are purchased with cash or check only.
The Oswego Opera Theater has produced fully-staged musical productions annually since 1978, involving hundreds of local musicians, technicians, designers, costumers, and lighting engineers. Further information is at oswegooperatheater.com.
The wheelchair accessible venue is located in the McCrobie Civic Center, on 41 Lake Street in Oswego. It is adjacent to Breitbeck Park and overlooks Lake Ontario and the Oswego Harbor. The atmosphere is intimate with candle-lit tables surrounding a small stage. Light refreshments will be available at reasonable prices.
Oswego Music Hall is a family-friendly, non-profit organization that has been run entirely by volunteers since its inception in 1977. Volunteers can earn admission to shows through various tasks — from event support to making popcorn. Students can also earn credit for community service. To volunteer, email Volunteer Coordinator Michael Moss at [email protected].
Find more information online at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/, on Facebook, or email [email protected].
COMPANY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also provided by MTI. www.mtishows.com
This project is made possible through the CNY Arts Grants for Regional Arts and Cultural Engagement regrant program thanks to a New York State Senate Initiative supported by the NYS Legislature, the Office of the Governor and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts.
This is a presentation of The Ontario Center for the Performing Arts Guest Curator program. The Oswego Music Hall and musical guests are made possible in part with funding by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the governor and New York Legislature. Other major supporters are the City of Oswego and Shineman Foundation.
