Vanities - The Musical
music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum
book by Jack Heifner
The York Theater, New York, NY
In Association with Riki Kaine Larimer
direction: Will Pomerantz
choreography: Shannon Lewis
music direction: Deborah Abramson
orchestrations: Lynn Shanker
vocal arrangements: Carmel Dean
sets: James Morgan/Oscar Escobedo
lighting: Mike Billings
costumes: Barbara Erin Delo
sound: Julian Evans
casting: Rachel Hoffman/The Telsey Office
cast:
Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jade Jones
Kathy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Keum
Joanne . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hayley Podschun
Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . .Olivia Kaufmann
selected press:
“Imaginative direction…gorgeous.”
“Fabulous….sung with depth, beauty, and strength…”
“A full theatrical experience…”
– Holli Harms, The Front Row Center
“Vitalizing direction by Will Pomerantz…outstanding.”
“This entertaining piece sings on…”
– David Finkle, New York Stage Review
“A lovely and evocative staging…heartfelt and humorous.”
“Infectious and melodic…celebrates the power of women and their unique bonds of friendship.”
– Barry Gordin, TheaterLife.com
“With Pomerantz and his winning company onboard Vanities remains not only diverting, but endearing…”
“Brings Vanities assiduously into the present.”
“A charming chamber piece…sprightly, but sensitive direction.”
— Elyse Gardner, New York Stage Review
“Superlative performances…”
“The story is told with clear direction by Will Pomerantz.”
— Mark Kappel, markkappeldance.com