NewsPhoto Call: Onward to Glory! Anthony Warlow and Amber Iman Rehearse Shakespeare Theatre Company's Man of La ManchaAustralian leading man Anthony Warlow, who made his Broadway debut in the recent revival of Annie, steps into another classic musical as Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. Performances began March 17 at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C.
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Matthew Blank
March 19, 2015
In addition to Warlow, the cast features Amber Iman (Soul Doctor) as Aldonza and Nehal Joshi (Les Misérables) as Sancho. Helen Hayes Award winner Alan Paul directs the production that runs through April 26. It officially opens March 23.
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Onward to Glory! Anthony Warlow and Amber Iman Rehearse Shakespeare Theatre Company's Man of La Mancha
Based on the Miguel de Cervantes novel, Man of La Mancha features music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion and book by Dale Wasserman. The popular musical following the lofty escapades of Don Quixote and his pal Sancho includes the songs "Dulcinea," "The Impossible Dream," "What Does He Want of Me," "I'm Only Thinking of Him" and "To Each His Dulcinea."
According to STC, "A story of hope and idealism rises from the darkness and despair of a prison cell in Man of La Mancha, carried aloft by some of the most familiar and moving songs of the American theatre. As Miguel de Cervantes presents his tale of knight errant Don Quixote, his journey comes alive in a play-within-the-play, featuring loyal friends, troubled maidens, giant monsters and brave knights. Don Quixote’s quest—filled with humor and poignancy in equal measure—dares everyone to dream 'The Impossible Dream.'"
The Fred Ebb Award recognizes excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a songwriter or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success.