The Music Theatre of Madison presents "john & jen" - July 17 & 20, 2008.
Music Theatre of Madison presents the heartwarming "john & jen" on Thursday, July 17, 2008 with hors d'ouerves (6 PM) & performance at 7 PM, and July 20, 2008, with brunch (11 AM) & performance at 1 PM at West Side Club, 437 Cty. Hwy. M, Madison, Wisconsin.


    /Wisconsin News Articles/ - Madison, WI, July 14, 2008 - Music Theatre of Madison, Madison's professional theatre showcasing contemporary, lesser known musicals, will present the heartwarming john&jen, July 10, 13, 17 and 20, 2008. The intimate musical, performed with only two actors, will be performed at the lounge at the West Side Club, 437 Cty. Hwy. M in Madison. The show is sponsored by Van Wagner & Wood (Madison Wisconsin Attorneys), Sigma One Group (marketing for lawyers) & Door Creek Orchard.

The perfromance will take place in a cabaret/dinner theatre style setting. Ticket prices for Thursday performances are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors 60 and up, and $18 for students. These prices include show, hors d'ouerves selection, taxes and fees. On Thursday evenings doors will open at 6:00pm for hors d'ouerves, with the performance beginning at 7:00pm. Ticket prices for Sunday performances are $30 for adults, $28 for seniors 60 and up, and $26 for students. These prices include show, full sit down brunch, taxes and fees. Brunch will be served from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Sundays, with performance beginning at 1:30pm. A cash bar will be available at all performances.

"john & jen" is the work of lyricist Tom Greenwald and composer Andrew Lippa. Lippa's other work includes the popular off-Broadway version of The Wild Party and new songs for the Broadway revival of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. Spanning 1952-1992, the piece tells the story of a woman named Jen and the two Johns of her life: her younger brother and her son (both played by the same actor). Through the years Jen and her brother grow from young confidantes into adults with very different views. These contradictory views result in a falling out when John joins the navy. After John is tragically killed in Vietnam, Jen gives birth to a son, who she also names John, and goes to touching and often humorous lengths to resurrect her late brother's memory.

"I have a special place in my heart for simplistic musicals," says the theatre's artistic
director, Meghan Randolph. "The space at the West Side Club is without a doubt the smallest I will ever have worked in, in any capacity," Randolph continues. "The playing space is minimal, but for this show it is ideal. The audience will be able to zero right in on the action." The most exciting thing about this piece, Randolph says, is its wide accessibility. "Because the characters go from young children to adults, through four different decades in history, there are elements of the story that everyone will understand. Audiences of varying ages will be able to relate to sibling rivalry, the trials of being a parent, conflicting political views, overbearing parents, and the loss of loved ones. There are so many elements that will appeal to so many people. "

Tickets & reservations for john & jen are available by calling 608-237-2524. Tickets will be available at the door.

For information and menus, visit www.musictheatreofmadison.com.
CONTACT: Meghan Randolph
608-237-2524
mtmadisoninfo@yahoo.com

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