Aug 27, 2001 breaking through by fransico jimenez is a great book for all ages. Breaking through, with a book by kirsten guenther and the songs of cliff downs and katie kahanovitz, tries to explore the world of the. Rebeccas babies, as they are called, are now adults, and in four heartwarming novellas each person experiences a journey of discovery, the possibility of love, and the wonder of christmas. Music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitz. The latest new musical at the pasadena playhouse breaking through, book by kristen guenther and music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitz, offers an all too familiar musical story about artists navigating the murky waters of the music business. Nov 02, 2015 this worldpremiere musical by the songwriting team of cliff downs and katie kahanovitz casts a jaundiced eye on the music industry. I had a hard time breaking away and living in real world.
At age, she rarely saw her workaholic mother, who seemed only to care about her daughters swimteam p. Breaking through, the new musical by cliff downs, katie kahanovitz and kirsten guenther at the pasadena playhouse is a world premiere in name only. The pasadena playhouses 201516 season, which was announced by artistic director sheldon epps and executive director elizabeth doran april 2, will include the world premiere of a new musical. The productionwith book by kirsten guenther and music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitzfeatures broadway star alison luff and former american idol. Alison luff and matt magnusson in breaking through. Breaking through chronicles the authors teenage years. Kate and michael were meant to be right from the start but a tragic event changed everything and they went their separate ways. Kelly had me hooked from the first words all the way to the end. Sep 23, 2015 the pasadena playhouse has announced full casting for breaking through, a worldpremiere musical with book by kirsten guenther, and music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitz. This worldpremiere musical by the songwriting team of cliff downs and katie kahanovitz casts a jaundiced eye on the music industry. Become a member today and add your business to our directory. Breaking through features a score by emmy awardwinning songwriter and producer cliff downs the voice, american idol, and katie kahanovitz girls night out pop radio, with a book by kirsten guenther mrs.
The type of love that heals broken hearts and makes you feel whole. The pasadena playhouse presents breaking through, a world premiere musical, with book by kirsten guenther, and music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitz. Katie is an ordinary girl apart from one thing shes a witch and can do magic spells. Luevano the latest new musical at the pasadena playhouse breaking through, book by kristen guenther and music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitz, offers an all too familiar musical story about artists navigating the murky waters of the music business.
Kelly is the first book from the acceptance series. Breaking through falls into cliched musical traps at. The pasadena playhouse revealed its 201516 season on thursday with a lineup of shows featuring the kind of ethnic and cultural diversity that has become the companys hallmark. She is afraid of halloween in case her classmates tease her. Showworks, wolfe theatricals of a musical in two acts with book by kirsten. That may or may not be bad sometimes it works, sometimes it fails miserably.
Book by kirsten guenther music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitz directed by sheldon epps oct. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover katies. Nov 05, 2015 breaking through, with a book by kirsten guenther and the songs of cliff downs and katie kahanovitz, tries to explore the world of the popular music industry in this risky and treacherous. The book is equally disconnected with various issues of pacing, story. Francisco jiminez continues the moving tale of his early youth begun with a dozen autobiographical short stories in the circuit. Opening night on the red carpet of pasadena playhouses breaking through angela. Matt magnusson replaces constantine maroulis in the role of scorpio. Sep 23, 2015 directed by sheldon epps, with music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitz and a book by kirsten guenther, breaking through is set to make its world premiere at the pasadena playhouse. A new musical from a team that hasnt done musicals before. Breaking through program pages 1 24 text version fliphtml5. Mistress of evil tops the weekend, but falls short of expectations 20 october 2019 box office mojo.
Usc alum kirsten guenther is breaking through in musical. Breaking through is a musical about the music industry making its world premiere at the pasadena playhouse, now through nov. Harvey fiersteins casa valentina, new musical breaking through. From the death of environmentalism to the politics of possibility, first published in october 2007, is a book written by ted nordhaus and michael shellenberger, both longtime environmental strategists. Breaking through, a world premiere musical, features a book by kirsten guenther, and music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitz. Breaking through by francisco jimenez, francisco jimtnez. Onedimensional characters, selfconscious darkness and a story derived from every. Directed by sheldon epps, with music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitz and a book by kirsten guenther, breaking through is set to make its world premiere at the pasadena playhouse. In 1995, firsttime author tarbox was leading an uppermiddleclass life of quiet desperation. Forced to leave their home in california, the entire family travels all night for twenty hours by bus, arriving at the u. Worldpremiere musical breaking through announces full cast.
Sep 30, 2015 breaking through features a score by emmy awardwinning songwriter and producer cliff downs the voice, american idol, and katie kahanovitz girls night out pop radio, with a book by. Kirsten guenthers book also misses several opportunities for drama. View katie kahanovitzs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Wewalkedtheunpavedstreetsalongthefence,lookingfora. Breaking through, with a book by kirsten guenther and the songs of cliff downs and katie kahanovitz, tries to explore the world of the popular music industry in this risky and treacherous. Composers cliff downs and katie kahanovitz both came from the music industry. Firsttime composerlyricist katie kahanovitz got her break at age 18, when she signed a record deal and toured as opening act for headliners like the jonas brothers. The new musical at the pasadena playhouse about pop music ambition, breaking through, never breaks out. I went through the whole book with a lovehate feeling for mike. We have seen so many versions of this tale that the only things that take us by surprise are when characters behave in ways that dont make any sense. She says, what we end up with is something that i never couldve created on my own.
One night four lives entered the world by the hands of an amish midwife in north star, pennsylvania. Katie kahanovitz licensed real estate agent compass. Nov 05, 2015 the new musical at the pasadena playhouse about pop music ambition, breaking through, never breaks out. Sneak peek of breaking through with composerlyricist katie kahanovitz duration. Breaking through features a score by emmy awardwinning songwriter and producer cliff downs the voice, american idol, and katie kahanovitz girls night out pop radio, with a book by. The productionwith book by kirsten guenther and music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitzfeatures broadway star.
Breaking through had already had two other book writers when she came to it, so she strove to maintain their contributions while inevitably finding new ideas flourishing as she worked with the production team. Behind the hits \ breaking through \ explores the pitfalls of pop music stardom and the price artists pay by phil gallo lr kirsten guenther, katie kahanovitz, cliff downs. Kacee clanton wants you to come see breaking through at the pasadena playhouse. I loved watching the love grow between daniel and kate. The production is choreographed by tyce diorio and directed by sheldon epps. Onedimensional characters, selfconscious darkness and a. Breaking through, a world premiere musical, features a book by. Full cast announced for new musical breaking through. Pasadena, ca september 22, 2015 the pasadena playhouse artistic director sheldon epps announced today full casting for breaking through, a world premiere musical, with book by kirsten guenther, and music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitz. Katie is an ordinary girl who goes to school, does her lessons, and plays just like anybody else. Cast announced for breaking through a world premiere musical.
The production is choreographed by tyce diorio, directed by sheldon epps and begins rehearsals this week. Businesses around pasadena and throughout california are raving about pasadena chamber of commerce. This worldpremiere musical by the songwriting team of cliff downs and katie kahanovitz. Hbos watchmen is poised to be a giant hit, but that doesnt mean season 2 is coming.
Im not new to this author and boy was this book yet another fine example of what d. She embarks on a compelling journey to find her way back to her. Katie kahanovitz theatre credits, news, bio and photos. Matt magnusson joins the cast of breaking through houston. Oct 14, 2015 adapted from the book by kirsten guenther, with music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitz, breaking through is a story told through the eyes of a young, talented singersongwriter, as she tries to navigate the treacherous sharkfilled waters of the music business.
The latest new musical at the pasadena playhouse breaking through. Her favorite food is chocolate, and she believes in eating dessert every single day. Guenther, and music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitz. The production is choreographed by tyce diorio and. Breaking through premieres at the playhouse pasadena now. The new musical breaking through with book by kirsten guenther, and music and lyrics by cliff downs and katie kahanovitz, will have an industry presentation today, november 5 at carroll studios in. Breaking through features a score by emmy awardwinning songwriter and producer cliff downs the voice, american idol, and katie kahanovitz girls night out pop radio, with a book by kirsten. Not unlike dreamgirls in spirit, however breaking through takes a more personal look at charlie jane played wonderfully by alison luff, a talented singersongwriter, as she tries to navigate the perilous starmaking machine known as the music business. Full cast announced for new musical breaking through starring. Harvey fiersteins casa valentina, new musical breaking. Katie has been featured on the today show, cnn, fox, dr. Tt heater has long been fascinated with revealing the innerworkings of the music business.
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