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book and lyrics by Tom Jones
music by Harvey Schmidt
directed by Amanda Dehnert
November 20, 2009 - January 10, 2010
at the Lincoln Theatre

Press Releases

November 2, 2009
A new twist on classic musical: The Fantasticks come to Arena Stage >

September 30, 2009
Arena Stage announces full cast for upcoming musical The Fantasticks >


Performance Calendar >

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Production Script for The Fantasticks >
This show is now closed. To request the script please email press@arenastage.org.


High Resolution Art and Photos >
This show is now closed. To request art and photos please email press@arenastage.org.


If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Media Relations at press@arenastage.org or call Director of Media Relations Kirstin Franko at (202) 554-9066 ext. 715 or Media Relations Associate Jessica Marlatt at (202) 554-9066 ext. 226. 

"Try to Remember" a time when The Fantasticks wasn't captivating audiences. The memorable score by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt enlivens the heart of this passionate musical that charmed Off-Broadway for a record-breaking 42 years. In a twist on the classic story of boy meets girl, Matt and Luisa are led by El Gallo from the wistfulness of "when life was slow and oh so mellow" to the reality that "without a hurt the heart is hollow." Rising star director Amanda Dehnert re-imagines this timeless fable in an abandoned amusement park, a perfect playground for the story's emotional carnival.