Marry Me a Little is a musical featuring songs by acclaimed songwriter Stephen Sondheim. It was conceived and developed by Craig Lucas and Norman René, directed by Kari Hayter, and the musical direction is by Diane King Vann.
Two strangers, played by Katy Tang and Nick Tubbs, live in the same building, although they’ve never met before. However, both spend their time fantasizing about pretty much the same things: Life and love. This is a story about love and loneliness that can go straight to our hearts as most of us can relate to these characters, with their hopes, dreams, and that universal pursue of love and meaning to our existence.
Soprano Katy Tang is a graduate of the Herb Alpert School of Music, UCLA and further training at the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris, Alfred Cortot, a conservatoire in France. Her voice delivers an elegant texture to Sondheim’s lyrics that keeps the audience longing for more. Singing Marry Me a Little from the beautifully staged balcony in a dim light and her shadow on the wall was a sublime moment that added some delicate romanticism to this musical.
Nick Tubbs is an experienced actor who was a production singer onboard Princess Cruises and has experience playing a variety of characters in different stage productions. His voice has the vibe of a classic crooner with a modern twist. His vocal dynamics are a great match to Sondheim’s pieces to portray the playfulness and romance of this hopeful although lonely character.
The musical direction is by Diane King Vann, a masterful pianist with extensive training in both classical piano and musical theatre. The musical is directed by Kari Hayter, a director based in Southern California. She has been nominated for the LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award and for the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award.
Details:
Marry Me a Little
playing at the International City Theatre
330 East Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Performance through Feb 27, 2022
Thursday – Saturdays at 8 PM
Sundays at 2 PM
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