Flat Rock Playhouse presents the world’s longest running musical in the history of musicals, The Fantasticks, from April 17 – May 11 at The Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown.
Part of its “Season of Laughter and Love” presented by The Cliffs, the Playhouse is pleased to offer this installment of love, with music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics by Tom Jones, loosely based on the play “The Romancers” by Edmond Rostand.
The Fantasticks opened in 1960 at The Sullivan Street Theatre in New York City and has the distinction of being the longest running musical in the world. This musical tells the story of two neighboring fathers who trick their children, Luisa and Matt, into falling in love by pretending to feud. The fathers hire traveling actors to stage a mock abduction, so that Matt can heroically seem to save Luisa, ending the supposed feud. When the children discover the deception, they reject the arranged love match and separate. Each then gains disillusioning experiences of the real world, seen in parallel fantasy sequences. They return to each other bruised, but enlightened and they renew their vows with more maturity.
This production of The Fantasticks will be performed completely in the round with elaborate riggings and “old time theatre tricks” that play to the strength of the musical. Cirque style staging and props, along with “vintage meets futuristic” costumes will deliver magical moments throughout each performance.
What: The Fantasticks
When: April 17 - May 11; Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm; matinees Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. There will be no performance on Easter Sunday.
Who: Date night!
Where: Playhouse Downtown, 125 S. Main Street, Hendersonville
Cost: $40
How: Call 828-693-0731 or online atwww.flatrockplayhouse.org
Here’s what to do if you would like to be entered for a chance to win 2 tickets for the performance of your choice.
- Be a subscriber to Asheville Macaroni Kid.
- Email me at sandym@macaronikid.com with the words The Fantasticks in the subject line.
- Drawing will take place on Friday, April 18, at 9pm. Winner will be notified by email Respond by Monday, April 21, at 9pm to claim tickets. If you do not respond by date given another name will be randomly chosen.
- Winner will be chosen by random.org
