SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical
World-Premiere Musical
November 7 - December 24, 2017 EXTENDED AGAIN! Mandell Weiss Theatre
Book by Colman Domingo, Robert Cary and Des McAnuff Directed by Des McAnuff
Musical Supervision by Ron Melrose Choreography by Sergio Trujillo
This vibrant, world-premiere musical charts the incomparable life of Donna Summer — the undisputed Queen of Disco. Playhouse Director Emeritus Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Who’s Tommy) directs this musical extravaganza, featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits and electric dance in a tribute to the voice of a generation.
Production Sponsors:
Michael & Melissa Bartell   Brian & Silvija Devine
Photo credit: The cast of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, photo by Kevin Berne.
Cast & Creators
- Creators
- Cast
- Design
- Des McAnuffDirector, Book
- Robert CaryBook
- Colman DomingoBook
- Ron MelroseMusic Supervisor
- Sergio TrujilloChoreographer
Ariana Debose
Disco Donna
Kimberly Dodson
Dara/Amanda
Anissa Felix
Adult Mary Ellen
Drew Foster
Brian/Detective/Fight Captain
Aaron Krohn
Neil Bogart/Gunther
LaChanze
Diva Donna
Storm Lever
Duckling Donna/Mimi
Wonu Ogunfowora
Mary Ellen/Brooklyn
Rebecca Riker
Bob/Helmuth
Christina Acosta Robinson
Adult Dara
Ken Robinson
Andrew Gaines
Andra Caston
Swing
Aurelia Michael
Swing
- Robert BrillScenic Designer
- Paul TazewellCostume Designer
- Howell BinkleyLighting Designer
- Gareth OwenSound Designer
- Sean NieuwenhuisProjections Designer
- Victoria TheodoreMusic Director/Conductor
- Bill Brendle & Ron MelroseOrchestrations
- Ron MelroseArrangements
- Charles G. LaPointeWig Designer
- Steve RankinFight Director
- Eva BarnesDialect Coach
- Tara Rubin CastingCasting
- Shirley FishmanDramaturg
- Andrew NealStage Manager
- Lucy KennedyFirst Assistant Stage Manager
- Samantha PreissAssistant Stage Manager
Gallery
FOODIE FRIDAYS – Food Trucks
SONIC SATURDAYS – Live Music (Evening)
THIRSTY THURSDAYS: $5 beer
MATINEE MIMOSAS on Saturdays and Sundays: $8 mimosas
Venue Info
Mandell Weiss Theatre
The Mandell Weiss Theatre is a 492-seat proscenium arch theatre, with two front rows of removable seats allowing for a greater stage length. The theatre also maintains an upstairs wooden deck for parties, receptions and outdoor gatherings, and a small outdoor amphitheatre for pre-show entertainment.
Mandell Weiss Theatre
