Photos by Mark Velasquez
Disney’s Frozen has its Central Coast Premiere on the PCPA stage beginning November 6 and running through December 21 in the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria.
The worldwide Broadway sensation, based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, brings dazzling life to the beloved story of two royal sisters bound by love, challenged by secrets, and destined to discover the power of being true to themselves.
Featuring all the songs from the animated film alongside new numbers written for the stage, Frozen is a breathtaking theatrical experience packed with wonder, humor, and heart. Join Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf on a thrilling adventure through snowstorms, sisterhood, and self-discovery.
“With magnificent music, heart, and a flurry of fun, Frozen is an unforgettable celebration of love and letting go,” according to PCPA’s artistic director Mark Booher, who co-directs the production. “I’m genuinely thrilled to be working on this magical musical. Like all great fairytales, it has something for all of us. Audiences young and old will be dazzled, delighted, and deeply touched by this beautiful story.”
The cast includes Lesley McKinnell as Elsa, Molly Dobbs as Anna, Jesse Graham as Kristoff, Alexander Pimentel as Hans, Erik Stein as Pabbie/Bishop, Mike Fiore as King Agnarr/Olaf, Christen Celaya as Queen Iduna, Kitty Balay as Bulda, Ryan Castellino as Weselton/Oaken, and Mathew Chavez and Dahlia Ridenhour as Sven.
Along with Booher, the creative team includes co-director and choreographer Keenon Hooks, music director Jake Cannon, scenic designer Jason Bolen, costume designer Ryan Moller, lighting designer Michael Palumbo, sound designer Jon Zielke, properties director Tim Hogan, puppet director Joe Gallina, media designer Kaelen Novak, and production stage manager Jack D. Myles.
PCPA has scheduled an exclusive November 8 opening night celebration, “Crystal Encore,” with specially-priced admission that includes a pre-show reception and intermission hospitality.
A free Prologue is scheduled in advance of the Saturday, November 22 show, and a TalkBack is scheduled following the show on Sunday, November 23. An ASL interpreted performance is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. on December 6.