Beth Leavel and Jessie Mueller Star In One-Night-Only Benefit Concert of THE RINK At Classic Stage Company
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Classic Stage Company will mount a one-night-only benefit concert of The Rink, featuring a book by Terrence McNally, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The concert will star Beth Leavel as Anna and Jessie Mueller as Angel, and take place on Sept. 15 ay 7 p.m. at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater.
The concert will be directed by Dave Solomon, music directed by Greg Jarrett, and choreographed by Shannon Lewis.
The Rink was originally produced on Broadway in 1984, starring Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli. Amongst the dilapidated remains of the roller skating rink she owns, Italian-American widow Anna — played by Leavel in this concert — considers her future. The return of her aimless and free-spirited daughter Angel — played by Mueller — spurs an emotional collision and a trip down memory lane. Featuring iconic songs including “Colored Lights” and “Chief Cook and Bottle Washer” by legendary songwriting duo John Kander and Fred Ebb and with a book by five-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally, The Rink is a searing and darkly funny musical about family, reconciliation, and what it takes to move on in life.
Ticket prices range from $100 to $500, and underwriting packages start at $1,000. For tickets and more information, visit here.
