The Wild Party (The Musical)

A Jazz Tinged Morality Tale about Passion, Lust & Consequences

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Directed by Mary Bennett

Musical Direction by Bill Quinby  Choreography by La Ronda Etheridge

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

MARCH 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31
APRIL 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 2012 @ 8 PM   Matinee March 18 @ 2 PM

Reno, NV.  Brüka Theatre presents The Wild Party, a jazz tinged musical based on the boozy, violent, narrative poem about a 1920s party written in 1928 by Joseph Moncure March.  The Wild Party, with parallels to our world today – our politics, our social issues and our culture is a rowdy, decadent musical that tells the story of Queenie and Burrs, a vaudeville couple whose relationship is marked by vicious behavior and recklessness, mirroring the times in which they live. They decide to throw a party to end all parties, inviting an assortment of people living on the edge for one wild evening in their Manhattan apartment. As the party plays out, relationships are forged and torn apart, and it ultimately becomes the greatest night they'll ever regret. The Wild Party is a musical morality tale about the consequences of actions in an age of unreason.  Sexual situations & language.  Suggested for mature audiences only.  (Ages 17 and over).

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Update on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 11:45AM by Mary Bennett

Tickets still available for closing weekend!  Call 775.323.3221 or buy online.

It Can't Happen Here!

Brüka Theatre presents a play reading at the top of the 2011-2012 season on Monday night, October 24, 2011 at 7 PM.  Brüka joins theatres across the USA to read “It Can’t Happen Here,” celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Federal Theatre Project and its historical production of Sinclair Lewis' and John C. Moffitt's powerful drama. Readings in theaters, art centers and living rooms across the country will follow the spirit of the original production, which opened in 22 theaters in 18 US cities on October 27, 1936 and was seen by more than 316,000 people.

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The 39 Steps

BRÜKA THEATRE ANNOUNCES – THE FIRST SHOW OF THE 19TH SEASON

The 39 Steps, an absurdly gleeful theatrical riff on Alfred Hitchcock movies, opens Brüka’s 19th Season of live theatre. Adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Bob Barsanti, The 39 Steps is based on the classic movie by the same name. Four actors play many roles in this hilarious adaptation that recently enjoyed successful New York and San Francisco runs. This Nevada premiere of The 39 Steps opens October 14 and plays through November 12, 2011 enjoying a post show opening night champagne reception. The shows run Thursdays through Saturdays with evening shows at 8:00 pm with one Wednesday night show during the run. The Sunday matinee on November 6 is followed by a talkback with the company and audience. The doors open a half an hour before curtain time.

Adapted by Patrick Barlow and Directed by Bob Barsanti
October 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28
November 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2011
Matinee November 6 @ 2 PM - followed by a talk-back with the company

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