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A Taste of Things to Come

Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy  /  4w

Book, Music and Lyrics by Debra Barsha and Hollye Levin

There was a time when the kitchen was a proving ground for women, a time when cooking up a tasty casserole garnered the same respect as being the CEO of Sears. In 1957, four women see an opportunity to make their mark and enter a Betty Crocker Cooking Contest in hopes of changing their lives. When they meet up again in 1967, what they get is more than what they bargained for… just a little taste of things to come.

A Taste of Things to Come

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
A laugh-out-loud, fabulously fun romp that celebrates the friendships of four very different women from middle America, with Act 1 taking place in 1957 and Act 2 in 1967. An all-female cast and band bring a saucy zest to this exciting new musical comedy, but also some serious food for thought about socio-political changes spanning the era. The show’s original score is reflective of the chart-topping songs from the ’50s & ’60s, inspired by the pop, soul, folk and R&B grooves of the time.
History
A Taste of Things to Come premiered at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania on 30 January, 2016. The show made its off-Broadway premiere at the York Theatre on 9 November, 2016. Directed and choreographed by Lorin Latarro, the production featured Janet Dacal, Paige Faure, Allison Guinn and Autumn Hurlbert.
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  • Time Period 1960s, 1950s
  • Setting Joan’s home in Winnetka, Illinois: a kitchen/den. 1957 & 1967.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)

Media

“A recipe for catchy musical theater!” – The New York Times

“Explores the intricate dynamics of female friendship, especially during this more innocent era, all in a fun, festive musical comedy... slick, polished and highly entertaining, with a positive message about the power of friendship and change... this is one more example of supreme, unstoppable girl power.” – Chicago Theatre Review

“A recipe for catchy musical theater... This is a fine show for small regional theaters.” – The New York Times

“A sensational and savory new musical! An all-female cast, and band, bring a saucy, curvy zest to this all appealing comedy, but also some serious food for thought regarding sociopolitical changes spanning over a decade, from the later 1940s to the 'swingin' 60s.” – Phindie.com

“Sparkling talent... Right on the money! An enjoyable holiday diversion… A celebration of home cooking, staunch friendships and more!” – CurtainUp

“What a joy… Outstanding! An exceptional original score... reflects the tone and popular songs of the '50s and '60s! the cast couldn't be any more perfect. Delightful!” – Theater Pizzaz

“Empowering! An honest, heartfelt look at surviving when the values you held dear are torn apart in favor of new ones... It's a message that should never be forgotten!” – TheaterMania

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    A Taste of Things to Come: Sneak Peek (York Theatre)

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Music

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  • Musical Style Pop/Rock, Jazz, Contemporary Broadway
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Small/Combo
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

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Authors

Debra Barsha

Debra Barsha

Debra Barsha's A Taste of Things To Come (co-written with Hollye Levin) ran at the Bucks County Theatre, Broadway Playhouse (Chicago), and off-Broadway at The York Theatre (dir. Lorin Latarro) and is published by Concord Theatricals. Barsha won the Jonathan Larson Performing ...

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Hollye Levin

Hollye Levin

Hollye Levin’s decision to become a playwright was as easy as falling off a cliff— literally! In fact it was that life-changing fall and the months and months of recovery and rehab that turned her focus from music and touring to penning plays.

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