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2007/2008 Season

Being Alive

A NEW MUSICAL CELEBRATION
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Conceived and Directed by Billy Porter
Additional Text by William Shakespeare
October 24 - December 2, 2007

Being Alive is a groundbreaking musical fusion which blends four decades of Stephen Sondheim's inventive music and lyrics with the passion and style of jazz, blues, soul, R&B, hip-hop and gospel. Director/conceiver Billy Porter brings it all to vibrant life (with a little help from Shakespeare!) in this joyous celebration that features such songs as "Send in the Clowns," "Pretty Women," "Children Will Listen," and "Being Alive." A brilliant ensemble cast will take you on a glorious and unforgettable musical journey!

A major theatrical achievement! All in the cast are excellent!
–Broad Street Review

This musical appeals to a young audience, however it also transcends race, gender and age by teaching people to love the rhythm and soul of life. Being Alive incorporates all emotions of life – love, obsession, fear, passion, war, desire, heartache, hopelessness and longing – into a musical harmony that will give you the chills.
–Temple News

The cast is talented: lots of big voices, lots of energy!
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Outstanding cast! Magnificent lighting design!
–Philadelphia Weekly

An up-tempo, high-powered evening of entertainment!
–Courier Post

This show has a cast of 7 mighty voices – interpreting Sondheim's material – who are not to be missed!
–EDGE Philadelphia

For Sondheim fans, this is the closest one gets to musical heaven!
–Variety

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