Melancholy Play with Theatre Elision
Ruthie is THRILLED to be doing her second show with Theatre Elision. She will be playing Joan in Melancholy Play rom March 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 pm and March 4 at 2:30 pm at the Crane Theatre in Minneapolis. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
“Melancholy Play: A Chamber Musical” is playwright Sarah Ruhl's first musical based on her 2002 play of the same title. It tells the story of Tilly, whose melancholy is of such exquisite quality that it causes every stranger she meets to fall in love with her. One day, inexplicably, Tilly becomes happy, and wreaks havoc on the lives of her paramours. Tilly’s hairdresser becomes so melancholy that she turns into an almond and it’s up to Tilly to get her back. The show's music by Todd Almond is magical, with singers accompanied by strings and piano. This is the Twin Cities premiere of this lovely show, which was first produced in New York City in 2012. If you have never seen one of Ruhl's plays, it is time to correct that. She is a two-time Pulitizer prize finalist, a Tony Award nominee, and a MacArthur "genius" grant awardee. If you are already a fan, this is a rare opportunity to see her only (but hopefully not last) musical as she makes the case for the "defense of melancholy".
Melancholy Play
Book and Lyrics by Sarah Ruhl
Music by Todd Almond
Four shows only - March 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 pm
March 4 at 2:30 pm
The Crane Theater, 2303 Kennedy St. NE (#120) in Minneapolis
