1776: A Musical Play Book by Peter Stone. Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM: October 25 (includes Opening Night reception), October 26, November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2002. Sunday Matinees at 2:30 PM: November 3 and 10, 2002. The Saturday, October 26 performance has been designated "American Hero Night." On that evening, we invite military personnel and local firemen and policemen to attend the show; the cast will present them with a special salute immediately following the performance. RCP will offer a minimum of 60 complimentary tickets to our local American heroes. The Sunday, November 3 performance will be sign interpreted for the deaf and hearing impaired. Single ticket prices: $17 (Saturdays), $15 (adults, Fridays and Sundays), $12 (senior citizens and students, Fridays and Sundays). A sparkling, vivid re-creation of the momentous days of the Second Continental Congress -- the nation is ready to declare independence, if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin (along with 20 other Congressmen) come alive with witty dialogue, beautiful music, and amazing predictions of what is in store for our young nation. Winner of 5 Tony Awards! Directed by Sue Pinkman. Musical direction by Jonathan Bender. Produced by Eileen Mullee. (Cast are listed in archives.) Read Michael Toscano's review for the Washington Post. Reservation information and directions to the Reston Community Center CenterStage theatre are available. Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Read an interview with Peter Stone published by Stages for Learning, to promote the production of Titanic. A book of vocal selections from 1776: A Musical Play is available for online purchase, in association with Amazon.com. See our online bookstore page for more details.   Present Laughter By Noel Coward. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM: January 24 (includes Opening Night reception), January 25, 31, February 1, 7, and 8, 2003. Sunday Matinee at 2:30 PM: February 2, 2003. The Saturday, February 1 performance will be sign interpreted for the deaf and hearing impaired. Single ticket prices: $15 (Saturdays), $13 (adults, Fridays and Sundays), $11 (senior citizens and students, Fridays and Sundays). The master Noel Coward brings his English bite and audacious satire to our stage in the character of Gary Essendine, a popular and pampered actor. Chaos and hilarity reign when a stage-struck starlet plays musical bedrooms; meanwhile, Gary has to sidestep the complications and confusion when his wife (estranged) and partners discover his misinterpreted situation. Directed by Adam Konowe. Produced by Lee Ann Hoffman. (Cast are listed in archives.) Read Michael Toscano's review for the Washington Post. Reservation information and directions to the Reston Community Center CenterStage theatre are available. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Join the Noel Coward Society! The text of Present Laughter is available for online purchase, in association with Amazon.com. See our online bookstore page for more details.   Funny Girl Music by Jule Styne. Lyrics by Bob Merrill. Book by Isobel Lennart. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM: March 7 (includes Opening Night reception), March 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29, 2003. Sunday Matinees at 2:30 PM: March 16 and 23, 2003. The Sunday, March 16 performance will be sign interpreted for the deaf and hearing impaired. Single ticket prices: $17 (Saturdays), $15 (adults, Fridays and Sundays), $12 (senior citizens and students, Fridays and Sundays). The story of Fanny Brice, one of the most celebrated comediennes of her time. Born in New York City, famous in burlesque and vaudeville from the age of 13, Fanny finally hit the Ziegfield Follies. She never looked back, laughing through her troubles with her handsome con-man husband, Nicky Arnstein. Hear some of the most endearing music of the Broadway theater: People, Don't Rain on My Parade, I'm the Greatest Star, and more. Directed by Martha Lynch. Produced by Kaiti Parish and Donna Ainger. (Cast are listed in archives.) Reservation information and directions to the Reston Community Center CenterStage theatre are available. Presented by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc. Jule Styne was honored by the Kennedy Center in 1990. More information about Fanny Brice, including a photo of her as Baby Snooks, is available. A book of vocal selections from Funny Girl is available for online purchase, in association with Amazon.com. See our online bookstore page for more details.   Proposals By Neil Simon. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM: May 2 (includes Opening Night reception), May 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17, 2003. Sunday Matinee at 2:30 PM: May 11, 2003. The Sunday, May 11 performance will be sign interpreted for the deaf and hearing impaired. (Please note new date.) Single ticket prices: $15 (Saturdays), $13 (adults, Fridays and Sundays), $11 (senior citizens and students, Fridays and Sundays). Remember the family summer home in the Poconos? Neil Simon's tribute to a simpler time is a heartwarming valentine to summer memories in the 1950s, as nine befuddled souls try to sort out life and their romantic inclinations -- all neatly packaged with Simon's "twinkle," wistful nostalgia, and amazing sense of humor. Directed by Eleanore Tapscott. Produced by Robin Dorsey. (Press release.) (Cast are listed in archives). Read Michael Toscano's review for the Washington Post. Reservation information and directions to the Reston Community Center CenterStage theatre are available. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Visit the Unofficial Neil Simon Homepage, or read a background article about Proposals from the Washington Post. The text of Proposals is available for online purchase, in association with Amazon.com. See our online bookstore page for more details.   Sign interpretation services for all shows are provided by Sign Language Associates. Gala Opening Nights! There is always a reception for our audience, cast, and crew after the opening night performance of each production. As a season ticket holder, you are cordially invited to attend these receptions, even if your tickets are for another performance. Send comments about this site to webmaster@restonplayers.org (no ticket orders, please). This page was last updated on Wednesday 2 July 2003. ©2003 Reston Community Players. All rights reserved.

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