WHAT: “Sweet Charity”
WHO: Book by Neil Simon, Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Dorothy Fields. Based on an original screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tullilo Pinelli, & Ennio Plaiano. Directed by Neil Dale, Musical Direction by Martin Green, with Choreography by Janet Renslow for the Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater.
WHERE: Candlelight Pavilion, 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711. Parking is available surrounding the theater.
WHEN: April 4th-May 5th. Thursday-Saturday evenings at 6pm. Sunday evenings at 5pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 11am.
PRICING: $53-$68. $25 for children 12 and under. Ticket price includes meal, show and sales tax. Appetizers, desserts, beverages and waiter’s gratuity are additional within the theater.
RESERVATIONS: (909)626-1254 ext. 1
ONLINE RESERVATIONS: www.candlelightpavilion.com

‘Spend a Little Time’ with Sweet Charity at the Candlelight Pavilion

CLAREMONT, CA— Meet Charity Hope Valentine, the girl who wanted to be loved! While working at the seedy Fandango ballroom, Charity finds it difficult to find the man of her dreams, but being the eternal optimist, she stays sweet and hopeful that someday her ideal man will materialize. With book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields and Bob Fosse-inspired dances, this groovy 1960’s musical from Broadway’s golden age is not to be missed! Familiar songs include “Big Spender,” “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This,” “I’m a Brass Band,” “Baby, Dream Your Dream,” and “Rhythm of Life.”

Sweet Charity is a romantic comedy based on the life of “Charity Hope Valentine,” a loveable lady who wears her heart on her sleeve and has had her fair share of heartaches. All she wants out of life is to be loved. ‘Sweet Charity’ opened on Broadway in 1966, and it is filled with some of the greatest musical theatre songs of its time. The original show was directed and choreographed by the world famous Bob Fosse, and in 1969 he took the show from stage to screen, with Shirley MacLaine playing the role of Charity.

The talented cast includes Tracy Cox Pedretti (Charity), Tiffany Reid (Helene), Eli Menendez (Nickie), Angela Calderon (Carmen), Marie Gutierrez (Rosie), Regina Laughlin (Suzanne), Deborah Fauerbach (Ponytail Dancer/Frenchie), Renee Rand (Betsy), Jeni Baker (Elaine), Robert Hoyt (Herman), Kayla Ann Bullock (Ursula March), with John LaLonde as (Vittorio Vidal) for the opening weekend April 4-April 7, Bobby Collins (Oscar Lindquist), Michael Wordly (Daddy Brubeck), Orlando Montes (Assistant to Brubeck), Bryan Overmyer (Manfred/Assistant to Brubeck), Justin Segura (Ensemble/Dance Captain), with Ensemble members Ryan Chlanda, Nicholas Gutierrez, Josh Pecjak, and Cesare G. Quintero. The cast is brought together by the team that brought you Miss Saigon in 2012, Neil Dale (Director) and Janet Renslow (Choreographer) along with Martin Green (Musical Director).

Sweet Charity opens April 4th at the Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater. Tickets are available by calling (909) 626-1254, ext 1. Regular ticket prices range from $53-$68 which includes both dinner and show. The Candlelight Pavilion is proud to announce its flexible payment plans to all Season ticket holders; save 10% on season tickets when you book as few as four shows. For more information regarding the 2013 season line-up and ticketing, please visit us online at www.thecpdt.com.