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Black Melon Theater presents
Joe Bernard's Hannah
The Black Melon Theater is proud to present Hannah, the latest musical by acclaimed composer Joe Bernard. Set in Europe in 1915, Hannah tells the heartbreaking story of a young woman whose husband leaves to fight in the war. The musical features an all-star cast that includes Latonia Nolte, Tobias Zubarev, Florian Patina, and Rebekah Breton, who plays Hannah herself.
In addition to the acting, you'll be sure to love the music in this production. Ranging from slow and moving to upbeat and exciting throughout the play, you'll constantly be wondering what will happen next!
We will be holding performances of the play throughout all of December and January. Tickets will surely sell quickly for this performance, so be sure to buy them soon! Ticket prices are: VIP Box $233, Mezzanine $216, Orchestra $188, and Balcony $103.
Visit our theater to buy your seats for opening night and the performances that follow. You can also check out www.blackmelontheater.com to look at photographs and read biographies of our remarkable cast.
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Opening Night Notice to Theatergoers
Saturday, December 1, 8 P.M
If you are a regular theatergoer, you are already aware that entering the theater after the performance has begun can disrupt both the artists performing and your fellow audience members. As this is a sold-out performance, it is our standard policy that latecomers to the theater cannot be seated until the first half of the play has ended before intermission. At this time, all ticketholders can purchase refreshments before returning to their seats. Latecomers can be seated during this interval to watch the second half of the play.
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A Review of Joe Bernard's Hannab
Shay Brooke, Entertainment Editor
As a Joe Bernard fan, I was extremely excited to see his newest production on December 1. However, I am disappointed to report that the musical did not quite meet my expectations. In my opinion, Bernard tries to reflect too much by telling Hannah's story at the same time as the play also follows her husband in the war. It feels like two different plays in one and it was hard to follow.
In spite of the plot failings, however, the production is quite spectacular. My favorite part was the elaborate stage design, but the acting was also impressive. The entire cast is fantastic, and in particular the performance of the lead character undoubtedly stole the show.
The play is very entertaining, and overall I recommend that theatergoers buy a ticket to see it.
