Studs Terkel's
The Good War
A Musical Collage of World War II
adapted from Studs Terkel
By David H. Bell and Craig Carnelia
Directed & Choreographed by Bobby Cronin
featuring Sisters of Swing's Laura DeGiacomo and Steve Gagliastro
September 10—October 4, 2009
New England Premiere
Studs Terkel won the Pulitzer Prize by preserving the individual voices affected in ways big and small by World War II. Combined with nostalgic songs and popular dancing from the era, The Good War becomes an uplifting document of The Greatest Generation during their finest hour. Featuring classic songs such as "I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time," "Straighten Up and Fly Right," "Uncle Sam Blues," "I'll Be Seeing You," and "Moonlight Serenade."
Starring, in alphabetical order:
Jerry Bisantz
Jason Bowen
Laura DeGiacomo
Steve Gagliastro
Peter Haydu
Mark Linehan
Brendan McNab
Paul Shafer
Brad Simanski
Press
9.16.09 Review by Howie Green, EDGE Boston
9.15.09 "The Good War riveting in Stoneham" (review) by Sally Applegate, Stoneham Sun
9.14.09 Review by Terry Byrne, Boston Globe
9.10.09 "Stoneham's WWII musical plays up heroism" by Joel Brown, Boston Globe
9.09.09 "Songs that Helped Us through The Good War" by Arnold Koch, Stoneham Sun
8.28.09 Preview at BroadWayWorld.com
Our Oral History Project
When we announced our production of The Good War, we started hearing about local veterans of WWII who had stories of their own to share. We're no Studs Terkel, but we did our best to capture some of these tales. Please enjoy these personal anecdotes from our local members of The Greatest Generation!
Installment 1: Richard Foley
Installment 2: Ethel LaSalle
Installment 3: Dan Hogan
Installment 4: Laura Hogan
Installment 5: Frederick Solberg
Stoneham Theatre is not responsible for the content of these interviews or any opinions expressed therein.
Special Events
American Legion Night : Saturday September 26, 8:00pm
Stoneham Theatre is proud to collaborate with the American Legion to offer a special 2-for-1 discount to all active American Legion members, for this select performance ($48 for two premium seats or $44 for two standard seats). You must identify yourself as an American Legion member when purchasing tickets, and present identification when picking tickets up. This offer may not be combined with any other discounts. Subject to availability.
Pay What You Can: Thursday September 10th, 7:30pm
Everyone should have the opportunity to experience live theatre. In an effort to bring the excitement of live theatre to more of our community, Stoneham Theatre is proud to offer "Pay What You Can." One hour prior to the first Thursday performance of each mainstage production, tickets to that performance will be sold on a "Pay What You Can" basis. Just come to the theatre, bring correct change in cash, and tell us how many tickets you'd like (maximum of 6 per order and no groups, please). This offer may not be combined with any other offers. Subject to availability.