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Little Theatre stages 'Blood Brothers'

The Little Theatre of Fall River tonight raises the curtain on its production of the hit London musical, "Blood Brothers." The show will be presented at 8 tonight through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center at Bristol Community College on Elsbree Street in Fall River.
"Blood Brothers" is a rags-to-riches story that makes a haunting musical tragedy of our times. Mrs. Johnstone, deserted by her husband and with a houseful of children to feed, learns she is expecting twins, whom she cannot possibly afford to raise. She keeps house for the childless Mrs. Lyons, who, learning of her plight, begs for one of the twins.
The two boys grow up streets apart not knowing the truth, but becoming fast friends.
A Narrator, intruding like Fate, warns that a "price has to be paid," offering a prophesy that twins parted at birth will die on the day they find out their heritage.
Ron Robinson directs the Little Theatre production with musical direction by Dennis Robinson. Jeff Belanger choreographs the production. Beverly Robinson is the production's stage manager, with Betty Ward as assistant director and Marlene Brabant as the assistant stage manager.
"Blood Brothers" stars Deborah Sadler, David Faria, Richard Bento, John Ashley and Vanessa Raposa.
The supporting cast includes Mr. Belanger, Veronique Sylvia and Michael Xavier. The ensemble of "Blood Brothers" is made up of Lisa Denham, Terri Couto, Katrina Ellsworth, Roger Belanger, Adam Lawrence, Peter Beausoleil, Laura Brophy and Bing McGrath.
Little Theatre also recently announced its lineup for the 2001 Firebarn Season.
Brian Friel's "Dancing at Lughnasa" will be presented June 8-10 and 14-17. A musical review, "Blame It On the Movies," is slated for July 13-22. A comedy, "Over the River and Through the Woods," will take the stage Aug. 17-25. A musical version of "It's a Wonderful Life," adapted by Fall River's own Joe Raposo, will be presented Nov. 30-Dec. 9. Individual tickets and subscriptions are available.
Single tickets for "Blood Brothers" are $15, with discounts available for students, seniors and groups of 20 or more.
For reservations and information, call the Little Theatre box office at (508) 675-1852.

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