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"a well-crafted staging ideal for families."
-- OC Register

"The show’s well directed, nicely acted, and entertaining. ... a perfect Christmas story."
-- What The Butler Saw

"The play is done beautifully; the set, the costumes and of course, the talented cast make this performance one which an entire family; grandmas, grandpas, parents and children should see………together."
-- Fullerton Observer

"I highly recommend this production as a great way to get out with the family for a Christmas treat."
-- LA Times Blog

"Lovers of 'Little Women,' 'Little House on the Prairie,' 'Pollyanna,' and of course the Anne Shirley books (that is to say the half of the human race who are sugar and spice and everything nice), will adore the Chance’s Anne of Green Gables: The Musical. For girls of all ages, this is first-rate holiday entertainment."
-- LAStageScene.com

"... a delightful evening of theatre, for grown-up & munchkin alike."
-- The Mooche


Orange County Premiere!

Anne of Green Gables
- The Musical
book by Joseph Robinette
music and lyrics by Evelyn D. Swensson
directed by Casey Long and Kelly Todd
musically directed by Bill Strongin
choreographed by Kelly Todd


It's not easy growing up with red hair.

 

ADDED SHOW - Saturday, Dec. 22 @ 4pm

Nov. 9 - Dec. 23
Thu., Fri., Sat. 8pm; Sun. 2pm

$25 General, $22 Seniors/ Students/ Military with I.D.
$50 Dinner and Show

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES:
November 9 at 8pm: $40 OPENING GALA performance.
November 8 at 8pm: $20 PREVIEW performance

Preview & Friday performances: Post-show TALKBACK with cast and crew
December 16 at 2pm: $45 Dinner with Cast

Synopsis

A delightful musical adaptation of the classic novel about Anne Shirley, a red-haired, wide eyed orphan girl who is thrust upon the town of Avonlea. Her genius for getting into trouble changes her life and the lives of all those around her. A heartwarming story for everyone in the family.

Designers
  • Directors : Casey Long* and Kelly Todd*
  • Musical Director : Bill Strongin*
  • Choreographer : Kelly Todd*
  • Set Designer : Katherine Futterer
  • Lighting Designer : Masako Tobaru*
  • Costume Designer : Erika C. Miller*
  • Sound Designer : Mitchell Kohen
  • Stage Manager : Masako Tobaru*
Performers
  • Anne Shirley : Jessie McLean
  • Marilla Cuthbert : Dianne Manaster
  • Matthew Cuthbert : Lewis R. Crouse II
  • Diana Barry : Ana Maria Campoy
  • Gilbert Blythe : Andrew Eddins
  • Josie Pye : Andrea de la Luz Ainsworth
  • Priscilla Andews : Shannon Cudd
  • Charlie Sloane : Peter Schnake
  • Moody MacPherson : Damon Hayes
  • Minnie May Barry : Sarah Pierce
  • Rachel Lynde, Aunt Josephine : Tanya Mironowski
  • Miss Rogerson, Mrs. Barry, Miss Stacy, Mrs. Allan : Neena Tilton
  • Stationmaster, Mr. Phillips, Professor Engerrand : Bill Strongin*
  • Rev. Bentley, Rev. Allan, President of Academy, Mr. Sadler :
    Jeff Hellebrand*
* Chance Theater Company Member

preview

This production was funded, in part, by a generous grant from Anaheim Rotary.


The opening gala for this production was generously catered by Karen's Extreme Cuisine.