Presented by Ford's Theatre
In sweltering 1950s Texas, headstrong and eternally single Lizzie Curry dreams of a romantic life with someone who is her equal. When a charming stranger named Starbuck swaggers into town, he vows to end the region’s drought and awakens Lizzie to the promise she holds within.
Ford’s Theatre presents this classic American musical about cowboys, confidence and courtship, based on The Rainmaker and featuring a lively score from the creators of The Fantasticks.
Cast and Creative
110 in the Shade . Based on the play by N. Richard Nash . Lyrics by Tom Jones . Music by Harvey Schmidt . Directed and Choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge . Cast: Tracy Lynn Olivera, Kevin McAllister, Ben Crawford, Christopher Bloch, Stephen Gregory Smith, Gregory Maheu, Chris Sizemore, Alex Alferov, Maria Egler, Jade Jones, Happy McPartin, Ines Nassara, Bridget Riley, Stephawn Stephens and Michael Yeshion .
Scenic Designer: Michael Schweikardt .Costume Design: Wade Laboissonniere . Sound Designer: David Budries . Lighting Designer: Matthew Richards . Hair and Make-Up Design: Anne Nesmith . Music Director Jay Crowder . Stage Manager: Craig A. Horness.
Recommended for ages 12 and older.