Opening Friday, July 26th and running through August 11th, award-winning musical "Bridges of Madison County," set in 1964 in Iowa and Italy, is based on the celebrated novel and film. Detailing the romance between a dashing photographer and an unhappy Iowa farm wife, its “blissfully beautiful score…stays with you after the last lovely notes fade.” (New York Daily News)
Directed by Steve Scott with music direction by Andrew Flasch and set design by Michael Lasswell, "Bridges of Madison County," features Max DeTogne as Robert and Kristianna Dilworth as Francesca. Dunes Summer Theatre’s production promises to be a highlight of the season with a cast of 10 singers and an eight-piece orchestra.
“I’ve been in love with this show for a number of years now, and I’m thrilled to be able to bring it to Dunes’ audiences,” says Scott. “It’s by now a romantic icon in our culture and is one the most ambitious productions that the Dunes has done in years. I think our patrons are going to love it as much as I do, and we have a dream cast to bring it to life.”
Showtimes are 7 p.m. CST (8 p.m. EST) Fridays and Saturdays; and 2 p.m. CST (3 p.m. EST) on Sundays. Bar and concessions open one hour prior to curtain. All shows take place at Dunes Summer Theatre at 288 Shady Oak Dr, Michigan City, Ind. Tickets ($35 each, $25 four or more) can be purchased at dunesARTS.org
Preview night, Thursday, July 25, is $15, there will be an opening night reception on Friday, July 26 at 9:30 p.m. CST (10:30 p.m. EST) to meet the cast, director and production team ($20 entry or free for ticket season holders and donors over $150). Meals prepared by Cook Street Café will also be available for purchase 48 hours before curtain. Menu and purchase options available online.
ABOUT DUNES ARTS SUMMER THEATRE
The Dunes Arts Foundation, which operates Dunes Arts Summer Theatre and Education Programs, was incorporated in the State of Indiana in 1951 and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Nestled within the woodsy dunes of Michiana Shores, Dunes Summer Theatre is located at about a half mile from the Indiana Dunes and the Lake Michigan shore at 288 Shady Oak Dr, Michigan City, Ind. As northwest Indiana’s longest-running summer theater program, Dunes Summer Theatre has provided professional theater productions for more than seven decades. This one-of-a-kind experience is a highlight of Harbor Country’s cultural fabric, promoting community spirit and embracing inclusivity, diversity and accessibility in all areas of operations. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit dunesARTS.org or call (219) 879-7509. Follow along on social media @dunesartsfoundation.