A musical
Written by DALE WASSERMAN
Music by MITCH LEIGH
Lyrics by  JOE DARION

Theatre Albany closes out its 75th Season with one of the most popular and successful musicals of all time, “Man of La Mancha.” The musical was the indisputable of the 1966-67 Broadway season, winning the New York Drama Critics Award and Tony Award for Best Musical, and went on to be mounted with success all over the world.

The play opens in a 15th-century Spanish dungeon where a motley assortment of criminals and political prisoners are awaiting the judgement of the Inquisition. The newest arrivals is Miguel de Cervantes, idealist, poet and sometimes tax collector who has committed the unfortunate crime of dunning a monastery for its back taxes. Cervantes is immediately set upon and robbed by his fellow prisoners—but when his most precious possession, his immortal manuscript, is about to be fed to the fire, he agrees to submit to a “trial,” during which he must prove its value. And so he begins to act out the story of his hero, Don Quixote. We have a poignant story of a dying old man whose impossible dream takes over his mind. His dream is Everyman’s dream. His tilting at windmills is Everyman’s great adventure. Somehow, the footlights disappear, time is telescoped and the “Man of La Mancha” speaks for humankind. The Award winning score includes: "It’s All the Same", "Dulcinea", "I’m Only Thinking of Him", "I Really Like Him", "To Each His Dulcinea", "A Little Gossip, "Little Bird, Little Bird" and the international hit The "Impossible Dream".

Theatre Albany’s production is headed by Robby Davis, Steve Strowbridge, Francie Michas, Chet Dreschel, Steve Kitchens, Morgan Carson, Letitia Rice, Gary Unger and Suzanne Unger. Rounding out the cast are Juan Alonso, Troy Barrett, Jacqueline Clark, John Coutu, Neal Hinnant, Will Knight, Jodie Kretzer, Kara Maples, Mark Mitchell, Eric Moore, Josh Muggridge, Colby Pines, Chris Tripp, Sam Widman, Travis Yearby.

“Man of La Mancha”is
ma de possible through the generous
support of Cathy and Alton Darby

History of Theatre Albany

Among the pecan groves and cotton fields of southwest Georgia, live theatre flourishes under the banner of Theatre Albany. This award-winning* organization has offered outstanding performances since its inception in 1932. Theatre Albany is the oldest and one of the most highly regarded cultural organizations in the city of Albany.

After more than 30 years occupying several downtown sites, Theatre Albany acquired the home of Captain John A. Davis in 1964 for its permanent residence. This remarkable white columned antebellum treasure adapted well to its new role and, in 1980, it earned designation on the National Register of Historic Places.

Theatre Albany produces a diverse and wide-ranging bill of fare, including popular Broadway plays and musicals, classic dramas, contemporary plays, and even original works. The theatre is celebrating its 75th year as a source of entertainment for the entire Southwest Georgia region.

*Best Production, Best Actor—1994; Best Production (2nd Place), Best Actor—1998 Georgia Theatre Conference Community Theatre Festival

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