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From left, Ben Rauch, Stella Kim, Vicki Lewis, Olivia Hernandez, Brett Ryback and Rodney Ingram during rehearsals of Bay Street Theater's upcoming production of Terrence McNally's "Master Class." COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER
From left, Brett Ryback, Rodney Ingram, Stella Kim, Vicki Lewis, Olivia Hernandez and Ben Rauch during rehearsals of Bay Street Theater's upcoming production of Terrence McNally's "Master Class." COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER
Director Lisa Peterson and Brett Ryback during rehearsals of Bay Street Theater's upcoming production Terrence McNally's "Master Class." COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER
Olivia Hernandez and Vicki Lewis during rehearsals of Bay Street Theater's upcoming production of Terrence McNally's "Master Class." COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER
The cast in break out during rehearsals of Bay Street Theater's upcoming production of Terrence McNally's "Master Class." COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER
Olivia Hernandez and Vicki Lewis during rehearsals of Bay Street Theater's upcoming production of Terrence McNally's "Master Class." COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER
The cast in break out during rehearsals of Bay Street Theater's upcoming production of Terrence McNally's "Master Class." COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER
Bay Street Theater second mainstage production of the summer season will be Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-winning “Master Class.” The play has begun with rehearsals and stars Vicki Lewis (“NewsRadio,” “Finding Nemo,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) as opera diva Maria Callas, and features Stella Kim (Broadway World Award — Best Featured Actress in “Miss Saigon”), Olivia Hernandez (Betty in “Days Of Wine And Roses” on Broadway), Rodney Ingram (Raoul in the 30th anniversary Broadway cast of “The Phantom of the Opera),” Brett Ryback (original off-Broadway cast of “Murder for Two”), and Ben Rauch (“Big Bang Theory,” “Mr. Robot,” “Gossip Girl” and “Jersey Boys”). “Master Class” is directed by Lisa Peterson, OBIE Award-winning writer and director, who recently directed Doug Wright’s “Good Night, Oscar” at the Goodman Theater and on Broadway.
“Master Class” is a virtuosic exploration of art, ego, and the pursuit of perfection. In the waning years of her life and with her career far behind her, opera diva Maria Callas retreats into memories of acclaim and adversity while contending with her students during a funny and brutal master class in singing.
The creative team for the production is music director Brett Ryback, Tony Award-winning scenic designer Rachel Hauck , costume designer Laura Bauer, lighting designer Jen Schriever, sound designer Sun Hee Kil, production designer Yee Eun Nam, and production stage manager Melissa Sparks.
Preview performances begin on Tuesday, June 25, with a red carpet opening on Saturday, June 29, and performances continue through Sunday, July 21, with matinees on Wednesdays and Sundays and talkbacks on Tuesdays. Single-seat tickets are available starting at $49.99 at baystreet.org or 631-725-9500.
Staff Writer on Jun 5, 2024