As we were preparing to start the 2009 season everyone at QCT was filled with excitement, anticipation and fear. You see QCT's 2009 season was one of the largest and most demanding seasons in our history; with more large shows crammed into a twelve month period than presents in Santa’s sack. After many meetings, auditions, rehearsals, opening nights and closing nights-- we did it! Looking back over the past twelve months, (which flew by), I ask myself, "how and why did the 2009 season turn out so incredibly?" I can come up with three reasons: our volunteers, our staff and our patrons. Therefore, if you are reading this and fit into one of those categories, (and chances are if you're reading this you do fit into one of those categories), thank you. Thank you for giving QCT the honor of entertaining you in 2009. We look forward to entertaining you again in 2010.
Happy New Year,
Dominic
Monday, December 21, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
2010 Golden Globe nominations
Post your thoughts. Which shows or people do you think or hope will win.
BEST TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
BIG LOVE (HBO)
DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
HOUSE (FOX)
MAD MEN (AMC)
TRUE BLOOD (HBO)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES -DRAMA
GLENN CLOSE: DAMAGES
JANUARY JONES: MAD MEN
JULIANNA MARGULIES: THE GOOD WIFE
ANNA PAQUIN: TRUE BLOOD
KYRA SEDGWICK: THE CLOSER
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
SIMON BAKER: THE MENTALIST
MICHAEL C. HALL: DEXTER
JON HAMM: MAD MEN
HUGH LAURIE: HOUSE
BILL PAXTON: BIG LOVE
BEST TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
30 ROCK (NBC)
ENTOURAGE (HBO)
GLEE (FOX)
MODERN FAMILY (ABC)
THE OFFICE (NBC)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES -
COMEDY OR MUSICAL
TONI COLLETTE: UNITED STATES OF TARA
COURTENEY COX: COUGAR TOWN
EDIE FALCO: NURSE JACKIE
TINA FEY: 30 ROCK
LEA MICHELE: GLEE
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES -
COMEDY OR MUSICAL
ALEC BALDWIN: 30 ROCK
STEVE CARELL: THE OFFICE
DAVID DUCHOVNY: CALIFORNICATION
THOMAS JANE: HUNG
MATTHEW MORRISON: GLEE
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
MICHAEL EMERSON: LOST
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS: HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
WILLIAM HURT: DAMAGES
JOHN LITHGOW: DEXTER
JEREMY PIVEN: ENTOURAGE
What are your predictions?
BEST TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
BIG LOVE (HBO)
DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
HOUSE (FOX)
MAD MEN (AMC)
TRUE BLOOD (HBO)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES -DRAMA
GLENN CLOSE: DAMAGES
JANUARY JONES: MAD MEN
JULIANNA MARGULIES: THE GOOD WIFE
ANNA PAQUIN: TRUE BLOOD
KYRA SEDGWICK: THE CLOSER
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
SIMON BAKER: THE MENTALIST
MICHAEL C. HALL: DEXTER
JON HAMM: MAD MEN
HUGH LAURIE: HOUSE
BILL PAXTON: BIG LOVE
BEST TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
30 ROCK (NBC)
ENTOURAGE (HBO)
GLEE (FOX)
MODERN FAMILY (ABC)
THE OFFICE (NBC)
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES -
COMEDY OR MUSICAL
TONI COLLETTE: UNITED STATES OF TARA
COURTENEY COX: COUGAR TOWN
EDIE FALCO: NURSE JACKIE
TINA FEY: 30 ROCK
LEA MICHELE: GLEE
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES -
COMEDY OR MUSICAL
ALEC BALDWIN: 30 ROCK
STEVE CARELL: THE OFFICE
DAVID DUCHOVNY: CALIFORNICATION
THOMAS JANE: HUNG
MATTHEW MORRISON: GLEE
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
MICHAEL EMERSON: LOST
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS: HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
WILLIAM HURT: DAMAGES
JOHN LITHGOW: DEXTER
JEREMY PIVEN: ENTOURAGE
What are your predictions?
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Miracle on 34th Street Breaks records!
I am pleased to announce that "Miracle on 34th Street" has broken all records at Quincy Community Theatre for attendance. "Miracle on 34th Street" is now the most attended play in QCT recorded history with 4,529 people in attendance. This is yet another reason for all of us at QCT to be thankful for our patrons who have helped to make 2009 one of the best seasons QCT has had.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
QUILTAS Are coming and you could be able to vote.
QUILTAs!!!
Each year the theatre recognizes its volunteers for their contributions to the productions of the previous season at the QUILTA ceremonies. This year QCT will celebrate its 40th Annual QUILTAs. The evening features an awards ceremony, entertainment, finger foods, and dancing. Awards are given for outstanding performances in a musical or non-musical. The Director and Technical Director give awards to individuals who have volunteered in many capacities throughout the season. QCT’s highest honor, the Enid Ireland Award is also presented. Two Student Theatre Awards are presented. The Burning Flame is awarded to students who show outstanding effort and improvement. The Rosie—named after Rose Laquement, a long time volunteer at QCT—is awarded to a student who displays the dedication and volunteer service of Rose.
How can YOU get involved? Vote for QUILTAs! You are eligible to vote if you are a Season Ticket Holder or a Voting Member at QCT. To vote for musicals in 2009, you must have seen both Funny Girl AND The Producers. To vote for non-musicals, you must have seen The Importance of Being Earnest, ART, AND Miracle on 34th Street. If you are eligible to vote, PLEASE VOTE!
QUILTA Ballots are available in the Lobby. Fill one out and return it to the Ballot Box in the Box Office either after the show or any time during regular office hours (10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday). The final day to drop off your ballot is January 5, 2010.
Each year the theatre recognizes its volunteers for their contributions to the productions of the previous season at the QUILTA ceremonies. This year QCT will celebrate its 40th Annual QUILTAs. The evening features an awards ceremony, entertainment, finger foods, and dancing. Awards are given for outstanding performances in a musical or non-musical. The Director and Technical Director give awards to individuals who have volunteered in many capacities throughout the season. QCT’s highest honor, the Enid Ireland Award is also presented. Two Student Theatre Awards are presented. The Burning Flame is awarded to students who show outstanding effort and improvement. The Rosie—named after Rose Laquement, a long time volunteer at QCT—is awarded to a student who displays the dedication and volunteer service of Rose.
How can YOU get involved? Vote for QUILTAs! You are eligible to vote if you are a Season Ticket Holder or a Voting Member at QCT. To vote for musicals in 2009, you must have seen both Funny Girl AND The Producers. To vote for non-musicals, you must have seen The Importance of Being Earnest, ART, AND Miracle on 34th Street. If you are eligible to vote, PLEASE VOTE!
QUILTA Ballots are available in the Lobby. Fill one out and return it to the Ballot Box in the Box Office either after the show or any time during regular office hours (10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday). The final day to drop off your ballot is January 5, 2010.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Broadway Stars Will Celebrate Thanksgiving in TV Parade Coverage Nov. 26
Below is an article from Playbill.com. I thought since we are doing a show which contains the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade it was fitting to post information about performances at the 2009 Thanksgiving day parade.
Ragtime, Dreamgirls, Alan Cumming, Jane Krakowski, Billy Elliot, Hair, Birdie, Shrek will all get screen time on Nov. 26 when NBC and CBS celebrate Thanksgiving.
The 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — marching down Seventh and Eighth Avenue to reach 34th Street, and airing on NBC-TV Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26, from 9 AM-noon — will welcome the following troupes:
Bye Bye Birdie - "Put on a Happy Face"
Hair - "Aquarius"
Billy Elliot - "Shine"
Shrek - "I'm a Believer"
The Radio City Rockettes will also appear.
Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski ("30 Rock," Grand Hotel, Nine) will perform an original song written by Emmy-nominated composers Wesley Whatley and William Schermerhorn.
Tony Award winner Alan Cumming (Cabaret) will perform "That's Life" on the M&M's on Broadway float.
Meanwhile, on the CBS broadcast of "The Thanksgiving Day Parade" Nov. 26, starting at 9 AM (ET), the companies of the New York City revivals of West Side Story, Ragtime and Dreamgirls will perform.
The cast of Broadway's Tony-nominated West Side Story will perform "America"; while the Dreamgirls trio will offer the title song from the hit musical that is currently playing Harlem's Apollo Theatre.
The entire 40-member cast of Broadway's Ragtime will sing "Wheels of a Dream" and the title song from the musical in Battery Park, against the backdrop of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Country music star Reba McIntyre, who earned acclaim for her performance in the Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun, will also perform as part of the parade festivities.
CBS broadcasts "The Thanksgiving Day Parade" (covering various American parades) beginning at 9 AM (ET); check local listings.
Ragtime, Dreamgirls, Alan Cumming, Jane Krakowski, Billy Elliot, Hair, Birdie, Shrek will all get screen time on Nov. 26 when NBC and CBS celebrate Thanksgiving.
The 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — marching down Seventh and Eighth Avenue to reach 34th Street, and airing on NBC-TV Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26, from 9 AM-noon — will welcome the following troupes:
Bye Bye Birdie - "Put on a Happy Face"
Hair - "Aquarius"
Billy Elliot - "Shine"
Shrek - "I'm a Believer"
The Radio City Rockettes will also appear.
Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski ("30 Rock," Grand Hotel, Nine) will perform an original song written by Emmy-nominated composers Wesley Whatley and William Schermerhorn.
Tony Award winner Alan Cumming (Cabaret) will perform "That's Life" on the M&M's on Broadway float.
Meanwhile, on the CBS broadcast of "The Thanksgiving Day Parade" Nov. 26, starting at 9 AM (ET), the companies of the New York City revivals of West Side Story, Ragtime and Dreamgirls will perform.
The cast of Broadway's Tony-nominated West Side Story will perform "America"; while the Dreamgirls trio will offer the title song from the hit musical that is currently playing Harlem's Apollo Theatre.
The entire 40-member cast of Broadway's Ragtime will sing "Wheels of a Dream" and the title song from the musical in Battery Park, against the backdrop of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Country music star Reba McIntyre, who earned acclaim for her performance in the Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun, will also perform as part of the parade festivities.
CBS broadcasts "The Thanksgiving Day Parade" (covering various American parades) beginning at 9 AM (ET); check local listings.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of THE SOUND OF MUSIC!
Monday, November 16, marks the 50th Anniversary of the Broadway premiere for the most beloved musical of all time, THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Top five reasons to purchase season tickets.
1. You are free to choose the Fixed or Flex Plan.
You can choose how you wish to buy your Season Tickets. We let you decide to either have the same great seats for all 6 shows with the Fixed Plan or to have different prime seats with the Flex Plan.
2. You get the best seats.
Whether you choose the Fixed or the Flex Plan, you can still get your reservations made before the general public, which guarantees you the best seats in the sections your season ticket is eligible to sit.
3. You enjoy a regular night out.
No time to plan your evening out? Subscribing to QCT assures you six nights out each year with no hassles and no planning.
4. You have flexibility.
Having trouble committing to a series of dates? No problem! If your schedule changes, your tickets can too! Lost your tickets or someone stole them? We'll take care of you! You are guaranteed prompt replacement of tickets.
5. You save money.
On average, your season ticket will save you 40% off of regular ticket prices. Also, Season ticket holders receive discounted rates on extra ticket purchases. You don't even have to attend all 6 shows for your season ticket to save you money! If you were to pay at the door for each performance you would spend $103. Why spend that much money when a season ticket to the entire season starts at $62.00. First time season ticket holders have an option to purchase a season ticket for $45.00. You do the math.
I look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming production of Miracle on 34th St.
You can choose how you wish to buy your Season Tickets. We let you decide to either have the same great seats for all 6 shows with the Fixed Plan or to have different prime seats with the Flex Plan.
2. You get the best seats.
Whether you choose the Fixed or the Flex Plan, you can still get your reservations made before the general public, which guarantees you the best seats in the sections your season ticket is eligible to sit.
3. You enjoy a regular night out.
No time to plan your evening out? Subscribing to QCT assures you six nights out each year with no hassles and no planning.
4. You have flexibility.
Having trouble committing to a series of dates? No problem! If your schedule changes, your tickets can too! Lost your tickets or someone stole them? We'll take care of you! You are guaranteed prompt replacement of tickets.
5. You save money.
On average, your season ticket will save you 40% off of regular ticket prices. Also, Season ticket holders receive discounted rates on extra ticket purchases. You don't even have to attend all 6 shows for your season ticket to save you money! If you were to pay at the door for each performance you would spend $103. Why spend that much money when a season ticket to the entire season starts at $62.00. First time season ticket holders have an option to purchase a season ticket for $45.00. You do the math.
I look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming production of Miracle on 34th St.
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