PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - Walnut Street Theatre

Dear Theatregoer,
I’ve been waiting all season to welcome you to our exciting
production of Broadway’s sensational Buddy–The Buddy
Holly Story! More than 20 million people world-wide have
cheered along to the amazing true story of this rock ‘n’ roll
legend and tonight you will too. By the end of this
performance, you’ll be dancing in the aisles!
The excitement continues through our 204th season, a season
of love. I’ve selected three spectacular musicals, a classic
comedy and an exciting drama that I know you’ll love. The
2012–2013 season will begin with the American premiere of
Love Story, the musical (September 4–October 21). Inspired
by Erich Segal’s best-selling iconic novel, and one of the most
romantic films of all time, this life-affirming musical will have
us all remembering the first time we fell in love. It’s a lovely
way to start a new season!
Photo: Mark Garvin
This holiday season, you’ll have 76 reasons to share the gift of live theatre with your family and
friends, beginning with Jeffrey Coon as con-man Harold Hill in Meredith Willson’s The Music
Man (November 6–January 6). I know I’m looking forward to seeing the show-stopping “Seventy-
Six Trombones” in this all-American musical with my family and I hope you share the excitement
with your loved ones too!
Our season continues with Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy An Ideal Husband (January 15–March 3).
This wonderfully witty story of romance, insider trading and scandal is quite timely. As the story
unfolds, it’s revealed that the man thought to be perfect is flawed, the man with all the flaws must
do something right, and the question remains: what makes An Ideal Husband
I look forward to directing the Philadelphia premiere of the new hit play Good People (March
12–April 28). This play is beautifully written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, David Lindsay-
Abaire. Set in a Boston neighborhood with hard working people trying to make ends meet, the story
is about people who succeed and the Good People that help them do it. I am sure you’ll love this
play as much as I do.
Our “electrifyin’” season finale will have you singing “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop! A-wop-bamboom!”
The all-new production of the Broadway and Hollywood smash-hit Grease (May 14–July
14) will feature the unforgettable songs from the movie, including “You’re The One That I Want,”
“Grease,” “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’” and many more. Start practicing the hand-jive
and get ready for this musical extravaganza on stage!
Thank you for being a part of another wonderful season at the Walnut. I look forward to
welcoming you back next year for a season of love!
Sincerely,
Bernard Havard
Producing Artistic Director
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