Robert Cuccioli starred as Don Quixote in MAN OF LA MANCHA November 29 – December 16, 2007
The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) in White Plains, NY 10601
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Written by Dale Wasserman
Music by Mitch Leigh
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Original Production Staged by Albert Marre
Originally Produced by Albert W. Selden and Hal James
Directed by Luke Yankee
Choreographed by Devanand Janki
MAN OF LA MANCHA is one of the great theatre successes
of our time. This is a brand new production of the remarkable
musical, based on Miguel de Cervantes' classic tale "Don
Quixote." Using the theatrical conceit of a play within a play
to tell through story and song the incredible adventures and
poignant story of everyone’s favorite Knight Errant. Don Quixote’s impossible
dream becomes our own as he tilts at windmills in his journey to right all
wrongs and win the hand of his fair Dulcinea. This breathtaking musical
adventure is sure to capture the hearts of our audience.
MAN OF LA MANCHA originally played for 2,328 performances. It is the winner of five 1966 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical,
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