Reprise Theatre Company
The Reprise Theatre Company was a theater company founded by Marcia Seligson in 1997, in Los Angeles, California. Reprise Theatre Company was the resident company at the Freud Playhouse and Wadsworth, staging revival productions.
History
Marcia Seligson served as Founder and Producing Artistic Director from 1997 - 2006. From 1998 - 2001 Ronn Goswick served as the managing director. He left in 2002 when she was joined by Producing Director, Jim Gardia, who stayed with the company in that role until 2008, with a brief stint as Producing Artistic Director during the 2006-07 Season. Danny Feldman took on the role of managing director in 2006 and served in that position until he left in 2010. Jason Alexander became artistic director of the company in 2007. He was joined by Susan Dietz in the role of Producing Director in 2008 until she left in 2010.Gilles Chiasson joined the company as Producing Director in 2010. Christine Bernardi Weil assumed the role of managing director that same year, both partnering with Jason Alexander to run the company.
After years of well-received performances, the company was forced to cancel several productions in 2011 due to budgetary concerns. In February 2012, the Board announced a production hiatus, citing dwindling ticket sales. In June 2013, a letter to subscribers announced they were ceasing operations due to what the Los Angeles Times reported was difficulty obtaining "sustained funding".
Seasons
Source:2011-2012 season
- ''Cabaret''
2010-2011 season
They're Playing Our Song Gigi- ''Kiss Me, Kate''
Special events
An Evening With Liz Callaway A Party With Marty An Evening with Sutton Foster Betty Buckley in Broadway By Request Barry Manilow In ConcertBarbara Cook In Concert- ''Ray Romano Live''
2010 season
Carousel A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying- ''Two by Two''
Special Events
Jerry Seinfeld Live! Audra McDonald in Concert- ''An Intimate Evening with Marvin Hamlisch''
[Richard Rodgers] Celebration
Soul of Rodgers Rodgers & Asia South Pacific Film Screening Rodgers & Hart & Hammerstein A Grand Night For Dancing Nothin' Like A Dame - ''The Sweetest Sounds''
2008-09 season
Once on This Island I Love My Wife Man of La Mancha- ''The Fantasticks''
Special Events
Ben Vereen: Up Close & Musical An Evening With Kristin Chenoweth Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings Broadway- ''Broadway Under The Stars''
2007-08 season
On Your Toes Damn Yankees The Odd Couple Li'l AbnerSpecial Events
Patti LuPone: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda- ''Carol Burnett in Conversation''
2006-07 season
My One and Only Sunday in the Park with George- ''No Strings''
2005-06 season
On the Town City of Angels- ''Zorba''
2004-05 season
Brigadoon Pippin- ''Applause''
2003-04 season
Babes in Arms Kismet- ''Company''
2002-03 season
Anything Goes On the Twentieth Century- ''She Loves Me''
2001-02 season
1776 The Most Happy Fella2000-01 season
Call Me Madam Mack and Mabel Strike Up the Band- ''Hair''
1999 season
Bells Are RingingThe Boys from Syracuse- ''Fiorello!''
1998 season
The Pajama Game The Threepenny Opera- ''Of Thee I Sing''
1997 season
Promises, Promises Finian's Rainbow- ''Wonderful Town''
Awards and nominations
| Awards | Production | Nominations | Wins | Notes |
| Cabaret | 2 | 2 | Won McCulloh Award for Revival and Lead Performance | |
| ‘’Kiss Me, Kate’’ | 2 | 2 | Won for Music Direction and Costume Design | |
| ‘’Kiss Me, Kate’’ | 14 | 2 | Won for Best Production of a Musical and Lead Actress in a Musical | |
| ‘’They’re Playing Our Song’’ | 1 | 0 | ||
| ‘’Gigi’’ | 1 | 0 | ||
| ‘’Best Season" | 1 | 0 | ||
| ‘’A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’’ | 1 | 1 | Won for Music Direction | |
| ‘’How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’’ | 1 | 1 | Won for Lead Actor in a Musical | |
| ‘’Carousel’’ | 6 | 1 | Won for Choreography | |
| ‘’Best Season" | 1 | 0 | ||
| ‘’On Your Toes’’ | 2 | 2 | Won for Music Direction and Choreography | |
| ‘’On Your Toes’’ | 4 | 0 | ||
| ‘’No Strings’’ | 1 | 0 | ||
| ‘’Sunday in the Park with George’’ | 1 | 0 |