From Page to Stage
Writers’ Theatre and select North Shore libraries present the sixth annual From Page to Stage program.
This comprehensive series of special events, lectures, readings and film viewings are designed to enhance and enrich your experience of She Loves Me—a romantic musical adventure!
All events are FREE of charge and open to the public.
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NIGHT AND DAY: COMPARING SHE LOVES ME TO FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Date: September 14, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
847-256-5025 | wilmette.lib.il.us
Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock, lyricist and composer of She Loves Me, also collaborated on the classic musical, Fiddler on the Roof. Learn more about the differences and similarities between these two quintessential American musicals. -
SOUND OF THEIR MUSIC
Date: September 19, 2010
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Deerfield Public Library
920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
847-945-3311 | www.deerfieldlibrary.orgBeckie Menzie and Tom Michael showcase two highly successful songwriting partnerships by performing song from The Great American Songbook. This event will focus on Rodgers & Hart’s wit and urban sophistication and the unforgettable music penned by Rodgers & Hammerstein.
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LOVE CONQUERED DESPITE MISTAKEN IDENTITY: WHEN GREAT LOVE LETTERS IN LITERATURE DO NOT ALWAYS GO ASTRAY!
Date: September 19, 2010
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library
768 Oak Street, Winnetka
847-446-7220 | www.winnetkalibrary.orgProfessor Raymond Ciacci, Director of the Graham School of General Studies at the University of Chicago, showcases how mistaken identities are a common theme in literature. Resolved tensions, be they happy or sad, are at the heart of great literature and in the case of love letters, there is an added poignancy. Professor Ciacci asks why this resolution is so important and how great love letters and mistaken identities add to this increased tension and a desire for resolution.
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THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER
Date: September 22, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Avenue, Glencoe
847-835-5056 | glencoepubliclibrary.org
Watch The Shop Around the Corner, then join College of Lake County Professor Emeritus Robert Coscarelli, as he leads a discussion comparing and contrasting the film, to the stage musical, She Loves Me. -
SHE LOVES ME (OR DOES SHE?)
Date: September 30, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
847-272-6224 | www.northbrook.info/lib_index.phpDorothy Andries, theatre critic and movie music enthusiast explores the source material of She Loves Me, which has been made into three Hollywood films: The Shop Around the Corner, In the Good Old Summertime and You’ve Got Mail. She discusses the similarities and differences in each production, including the update which used e-mail as the anonymous friendly contact between the two battling characters and what the musical adds to these various retellings.
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LOVE IN THE AMERICAN MUSICAL
Date: October 5, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Highland Park Public Library
494 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park
847-432-0216 | www.hplibrary.orgLove and love stories are common themes in American musicals. Examine this theme and enjoy classic and favorite songs from great American musicals with a theater expert.
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KICK-OFF EVENT
Date: August 24, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Glencoe Public Library
847-835-5056 | www.glencoepubliclibrary.org
This event will take place at Writers’ Theatre, 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe.Join Writers’ Theatre Associate Artistic Director Stuart Carden, cast members Ross Lehman and Kevin Gudahl to discuss She Loves Me, the “perfect” musical. Gain more insight into the world of the play and get a sneak peek into Writers’ Theatre’s upcoming production.
Stay after the discussion to enjoy coffee and desserts to celebrate this annual literary event.
Stay after the discussion to enjoy coffee and desserts to celebrate this annual literary event.
