Time to get ready, Marin. Broadway magic is back at Larkpur’s own iconic Lark Theater with the much-anticipated revue, The World Goes ’Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb.
After the roaring success of last year’s Side by Side by Sondheim, the Lark is once again offering theatergoers a chance to experience the glitz, glam and unforgettable tunes of some of Broadway’s most legendary composers.
“The World Goes ’Round is a labor of love with a wonderfully talented and enthusiastic cast and directors,” said Ellie Mednick, producing director of the show and executive director of the Lark Theater. “Rehearsals indicate another delightful show with both upbeat as well as more poignant numbers from the pen of two of the most lauded composing duos on Broadway…Kander and Ebb.
“What Frank Rich said in The New York Times about this show is the best way I can express it: ‘…an unexpected delight; a handsome, tasteful, snazzily staged outpouring of song and dance,’” Mednick continued.
The cast of The World Goes ’Round at the Lark Theater is star-studded, to say the least—seasoned performers, some of whom entertained audiences in last year’s local Broadway nod as well.
Leading the charge is Noel Anthony, an industry veteran with more than 80 productions under his belt. To add to the show’s constellation of talent is Dyan McBride, an actor, director and teacher with a list of accolades and awards to his name.
Then there’s Maureen McVerry, a Bay Area legend with decades of experience bringing magic to the stage. The cast also includes Ken Brill, whose musical expertise may thoroughly razzle and dazzle the audience. Last but far from least is Emma Roos, whose return to the Lark’s stage rounds out the cast with exceptional passion and experience. Who needs the night sky when the stars at the Lark shine this bright (am I right)?
“Each of our five professional actors in the show has a broad theater background and performs beautifully,” said Mednick. “The show is directed and choreographed by Carolyn Hutchinson, herself a dancer on Broadway for many years and now a very popular teacher of dance in San Francisco. The music director is Dave Dobrusky, who is also the lauded music director at San Francisco Playhouse—Dave makes our grand piano sound like a whole orchestra.”
The World Goes ’Round will play at the Lark Theater on select dates, starting with its opening night on March 29. After that first lift of the curtain, audiences can still catch the show on March 30 or on April 5, 6, 10, 13, 19 or 20. First-time theatergoers and drama fanatics alike may want to reserve a seat while seats last—after all, it’s not every day that Broadway hits happen right here in Marin. Tickets are on sale as of now, so consider this the official notice to not miss the chance to see a performance.
“I think our audience will be so happy to have a professional performance of musical theater back in Marin, especially one that is so upbeat and lively,” said Mednick. “At the moment, there are no professional theaters in Marin presenting musicals, which people just love.”
“It is a beautiful thing to see hundreds pouring into the Lark … it touches my heart how much they enjoy musicals,” Mednick concluded. “I am so proud of our cast, our crew and our staff, and can’t wait to hear the sound of an audience having such a good time.”
To learn more or purchase tickets to see ‘The World Goes ’Round,’ visit the Lark Theatre website at larktheater.net.
