#SigGirlfriend
Specialty Nights
- Discussion Nights May 8, 16 & 23, 2018
- Pride Nights May 11 & 18, 2018
- Open Captioning June 3, 2018 at 2PM
EXTENDED
Girlfriend
by Todd Almond & Matthew Sweet
Girlfriend is a vibrant and tender coming of age musical duet from when flannel was the height of fashion and mix tapes were the language of love.
It’s 1993 in small-town Nebraska during the summer between high school and whatever comes next. College-bound jock Mike and self-assured but aimless Will find themselves drawn to each other. Their rush of first-time love, full of excitement, confusion and passion, is captured by the power-pop precision and frayed guitar emotion of Matthew Sweet’s alternative rock album “Girlfriend.”
“A rock ‘n’ roll valentine that delivers subtle wisdom with an exhilarating kick.” – Rolling Stone Magazine
DC PREMIERE
Running time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, with no intermission. Girlfriend has theatrical haze.
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Sponsored by the Bernard Family Foundation
Press Reviews
Primed for cult-hit status
A sublimely touching love story that aches with emotional authenticity in each instant
A reminder of how exciting young love can be
Charming, feel-great production
Cast Members
Creative Team
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Book by
Todd Almond
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Music & Lyrics by
Matthew Sweet
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Directed by
Matthew Gardiner
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Scenic Design by
Misha Kachman
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Lighting Design by
Colin K. Bills
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Costume Design by
Frank Labovitz
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Sound Design by
Ryan Hickey
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Music Director, Keyboard & Conductor
Britt Bonney
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Assistant Director
Taylor Rieland
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Production Stage Manager
Brandon Prendergast
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Production Assistant
Sophia Lewin Adams
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Guitar
Beth Cannon
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Bass
Nicole Saphos
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Drums
Erika Johnson