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''Zanna Don't!'' (subtitled "A Musical Fairy Tale") is a musical written by Tim Acito and with additional lyrics and material by Alexander Dinelaris. It has played in regional theatres, Off-Broadway and off west end. The story is set in a parallel universe where homosexuality is the norm and heterosexuality is a taboo. Set in mid-west America, "Zanna" takes place at heterophobic Heartsville High. Zanna is the school's matchmaker, bringing together happy couples until the football team's quarterback and the captain of the Girls' Intramural Mechanical Bull-Riding Team begin to discover their feelings for each other. ==Productions== ''Zanna, Don't!'' had a developmental run Off-Broadway at the Rodney Kirk Theatre from October 17, 2002, to November 3, 2002. It had a second off-Broadway run beginning on March 20, 2003 at the John Houseman Theater. The run closed after three months, playing 17 previews and 119 performances. Devanand Janki directed and choreographed, with a cast that featured Jai Rodriguez as the "Magical Matchmaker" Zanna in the 2003 production. It was produced off-Broadway by Jack M. Dalgleish in association with Stephanie A. Joel. A Broadway production was planned for 2005, but was cancelled. The title of the musical would have been changed from ''Zanna, Don't!'' to simply ''Zanna!''. After workshops with ''Avenue Q'' star John Tartaglia, revamping of the script and score, the run was postponed.〔Jones, Kenneth.("Zanna! Musical Aims Its Magic Wand Toward Summer 2006 on Broadway" ) playbill.com, 28 June 2005〕 The title of the show was originally inspired by the film ''Xanadu'', because Acito originally envisioned the lead character on roller skates, and Acito wanted to pay homage to the film. But, the roller-skating idea was soon dropped. Nevertheless, "''Zanna, Don't'' is a loving tribute to pop culture, and I thought a reference to ''Xanadu'' would be appropriate. It sort of represents the best and – many would argue – the worst of pop culture."〔Hartl, John. ("The wheels are off, but musical ''Zanna, Don't'' still makes do" ). ''The Seattle Times'', 2008, accessed April 14, 2020〕 ''Zanna, Don't!'' has been performed numerous times throughout the United States, for example at Bailiwick Repertory, Chicago, Illinois in 2007,〔Olson, John.("'Zanna, Don't!'Bailiwick Repertory" ). Talkinbroadway.com, October 9, 2007〕 the New Conservatory Theatre Center in San Francisco, California in 2008,〔Hurwitt, Robert.(Theater review: 'Zanna, Don't!' ) articles.sfgate.com, December 15, 2008〕 Atlanta, Georgia, in May 2009,〔Harris, Manning.("Theatre review" ) atlantaintown.blogspot.com, May 29, 2009〕 and Rochester, NY as an official event in the Gay Pride celebration in July, 2009. It debuted in Europe on August 1, 2008 at George Square Theatre, Edinburgh, by students of the RSAMD, where it ran until 24 August. ''Zanna, Don't!'' premiered in London in May 2009, starring Mike Shearer as Zanna. Presented by Wild Oats Productions as part of the Enterprise 09 Festival, the musical was directed by Joseph C. Walsh and choreographed by Philip Scutt.〔Shenton, Mark.(Zanna, Don't! to Make London Premiere" ) playbill.com, April 17, 2009〕 It played a limited sell out season at The Space. The production later transferred to the Upstairs at the Gatehouse in June 2009, where it received rave reviews.〔("About 'Zanna, Don't!'" ) off-west-end.com, retrieved April 14, 2010〕 The ''Zanna, Don't!'' cast could also be seen at West End Live! Leicester Square and "Best of The West End" Leicester Square Theatre. In the west coast premiere at New Conservatory Theatre Center, which ran from November 2008 to February 2009, Mike was played by Timitio Artusio, Steve was played by Stephen Foreman, Kate by Katrina McGraw, Roberta by Cindy Im, Candi by Miquela Sierra, Buck by Rodney Earl Jackson Jr., Tank by Brian J. Patterson and a spirited Price Troche Jr. played the leading role of Zanna. The NCTC cast won awards for best ensemble, best choreography and best musical direction from the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle (BATCC.) A new Los Angeles production of ''Zanna, Don't!'' premieres January 6, 2012, and runs until February 25, 2012 at Theatre/Theater (5041 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, CA). This production is produced by The Spotlight Theatre from Bakersfield, California. Directed by Alex Neal, and the cast features Kenny Maclin as Zanna, Nick Ono as Steve, Tessa Ogles as Kate, Zachary Gonzalez as Mike, Catt Fox as Roberta, Alex Bennett as Tank, Hannah DiMolfetto as Candi, Alex Neal as Arvin, and Hannah DiMolfetto as Loretta. The production is sponsored in part by The Kern County Board of Trade. Assistant Director for this production is Steven Littles II, choreography by Marvin Ramey, vocal direction by Sarah Smith, and technical design by Jarred Clowes. In April 2013, Speakeasy Theatre Ltd. produced the New Zealand premiere of ''Zanna, Don't!'' at Gryphon Theatre in Wellington. Directed by Stuart James and Musically Directed by Hayden Taylor, the cast included Jared Pallesen as Zanna, Jesse Finn as Steve, Stuart James as Mike, Janelle Pollock as Roberta, Katie Evans as Kate, Joshua Hopton-Stewart as Tank, LeRoi Kippen as Buck and Hannah Bain as Candi. True to the original Off-Broadway production, Speakeasy Theatre Ltd's ''Zanna, Don't!'' had only eight actors playing a myriad of characters and roles. In 2014, See 'Em On Stage: A Production Company produced the New Orleans and Southern region premiere of ''Zanna, Don't!'' at the Old Marquer Theatre. Directed by Christopher Bentivegna, the show received seven New Orleans Big Easy Theatre Awards nominations, winning the award for best actor. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Zanna, Don't!」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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