Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman
choreographed by Karma Camp
directed by Coy Middlebrook
March 12-May 22, 2010
One of the most popular musicals of all time, Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of the well-meaning flower shop employee Seymour Krelborn and his wisecracking carnivorous plant, Audrey II. Seymour delights in the attention his leafy friend attracts, but when Audrey II develops a craving for human flesh, the situation spins out of control. Coy Middlebrook, a key member of the artistic team for Shenandoah and Big River, makes his Ford’s directorial debut with this zany American classic. Husband-and-wife team Christopher Kale Jones and Jenna Coker-Jones make their Ford’s Theatre debut as Seymour and Audrey.
This production is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
Reviews
“Five stars! Director Coy Middlebrook has created something bright and fun and utterly entertaining.”
-Metro Weekly
“Ripped from the pages of a ‘50s pulp comic, Ford’s Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors is a colorful explosion of retro humor and sci-fi horror. With inspired performances, dazzling costumes, and one of the most magnificent stage monsters you’ll ever see, this quirky little show provides a welcome blast of campy, energetic fun as DC wakes up from the long, dreary winter.”
-DC Theatre Scene
“A refreshing new production! Evan Casey is continually entertaining as the sadistic, motorcycle-riding dentist and countless other characters. Ronnette (Felicia Curry), Chiffon (Eleasha Gamble) and Crystal (Kara-Tameika Watkins) sizzle through 10 hot numbers, smoothly choreographed by Karma Camp.”
-Washington Examiner
“Colorful and funny! An energetic cast along with Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s quirky script and infectious score make for a charming show. The Joneses [Jenna Coker-Jones as Audrey and Christopher Kale Jones as Seymour] bring a sweetness to their characters without forgoing the dark humor at the show’s core.”
-The Washingtonian
“Loads of fun! The show-stopping doo wop chorus has room-riveting stage presence. The pulp-y set and costumes are glaringly bright and fun. Looming large throughout is that giant plant, manipulated with excellent puppetry by Scott Hitz and Marc Petrosino, and voiced with maniacal glee by Elliot Dash, who's clearly having a blast.”
-DCist
“Director Coy Middlebrook and choreographer Karma Camp have pulled out all the stops on this production, which is a rollicking delight from start to finish.”
-TalkinBroadway
Helen Hayes Recommended
The "Helen Hayes Recommended" endorsement is determined by judges from the Helen Hayes Awards, an annual event that rewards excellence in the Washington theatre community.
Post-Performance Discussion: Saturday, March 20
Following the 2:30 p.m. matinee, members of the cast will take questions from the audience and discuss the artistic process. Post-performance discussions begin immediately after the performance. Individuals wishing to attend the discussion will be invited into the theatre after the audience from the performance departs.
Win a Gift Certificate to Garden District
Always wanted your own carnivorous plant? Check out the Ford’s Theatre Facebook and Twitter pages on Monday, March 8, for a link to a quiz about carnivorous plants sponsored by Garden District (1740 14th St. NW). Complete the quiz, and you’ll be entered to win a gift certificate to the Garden District, where you can get your very own blood-loving Pitcher Plant! Or perhaps just a nice orchid…
Little Shop Guest Blogger
Local theatrelover Katie Brobst has joined us to vlog, tweet and Facebook behind-the-scenes updates from the rehearsals for Little Shop.
Please note: The March 17 performance is a private performance.
Sponsors
Media Partner: WJLA-TV/Newschannel 8
Production Sponsors: Raytheon Company, Southern Company, United Technologies Corporation, Qualcomm
Dates
- Friday, March 12, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Monday, March 15, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Friday, March 19, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 2:30pm
- Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Monday, March 22, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 12:00pm
- Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Friday, March 26, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 2:30pm
- Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Monday, March 29, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Thursday, April 1, 2010 - 12:00pm
- Thursday, April 1, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Friday, April 2, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Saturday, April 3, 2010 - 2:30pm
- Saturday, April 3, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - 3:00pm
- Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 12:00pm
- Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Friday, April 9, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 2:30pm
- Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Monday, April 12, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 12:00pm
- Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Friday, April 16, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 2:30pm
- Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Monday, April 19, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 12:00pm
- Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Friday, April 23, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 2:30pm
- Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Monday, April 26, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 12:00pm
- Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Friday, April 30, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 1, 2010 - 2:30pm
- Saturday, May 1, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Monday, May 3, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 12:00pm
- Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Friday, May 7, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 8, 2010 - 2:30pm
- Saturday, May 8, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Monday, May 10, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 12:00pm
- Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Friday, May 14, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 2:30pm
- Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Monday, May 17, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 12:00pm
- Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Friday, May 21, 2010 - 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 2:30pm
- Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 7:30pm