ARCHIVE: I Do! I Do!
February 26 – April 10, 2016
Hanover Tavern
Book and lyrics by Tom Jones
Music by Harvey Schmidt
Direction by Bruce Miller
Part of the Acts of Faith Festival
Starring Larry Cook and Lauren Leinhaas-Cook.
Meet the cast and crew (pdf)
"Go to Hanover Tavern with your loved one and feed your souls. You’ll be glad you said I Do! I Do!"
"The Cooks’ chemistry was natural..."
They "develop their respective characters with subtleties of complexity"
This intimate musical written by the creators of The Fantasticks follows two soul-mates as they navigate the joys and challenges of a 50 year marriage. Set to a tuneful, charming score, I Do! I Do! is a nostalgic and humorous rediscovery of romance. Press Release (pdf)
Acts of Faith
On two Sundays -- March 13 and 20 -- Virginia Rep will host panel discussions following the performance. Read more at the Acts of Faith Festival.
Dedication
With undying respect, we dedicate this production of I Do! I Do! to the memories of:
Pete and Nancy Kilgore — Barksdale Theatre co-founders who performed as Michael and Agnes in the extension of our 1970 production of I Do! I Do!, and
Lara St. Peter — mommy, actress, artist, teacher, and beloved wife of our former Associate Artistic Director Rick St. Peter, who left her family and friends far too soon.
Now and always, our cups runneth over with love.