The American Repertory Theater at Harvard University - a company that has been the birthplace of several Broadway hits, including the recent revival of “Pippin†and the controversial reworking of “Porgy and Bess†- will present six productions in its 2013-14 season in Cambridge, Mass.
In addition to Robert Schenkkan’s “All The Way,†which was already announced, the lineup includes “Witness Uganda,†a musical by Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews, and an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Tempest†by Andrew Posner and Teller, of Penn and Teller.
Mr. Schenkkan’s work, which stars Bryan Cranston as President Lyndon B. Johnson, is directed by Bill Rauch, who staged its premiere at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival last July. It opens the season in September.
“The Heart of Robin Hood,†by David Farr, offers a twist on the story of the outlaws of Sherwood Forest, who in this version only consider sharing the spoils of robberies with the poor after Marion persuades Robin Hood to do so. It is directed by Gisli Orn Gardarsson.
As a holiday offering, the company is presenting “The Light Princess,†a musical for young audiences, with a book by Lila Rose Kaplan and lyrics and music by Mike Pettry, after a short story by George MacDonald. Allegra Libonati is the director.
Diane Paulus, the company’s artistic director, will direct “Witness Uganda,†a work in which a young man flees from New York after his church begins to investigate his sexuality, and helps build a school in a Ugandan village.
The season also includes a dance work, “The Shape She Makes,†about an obese teacher who must give a speech at a conference for math prodigies, choreographed by Susan Misner and directed by Jonathan Bernstein, as well as “The Tempest,†which is directed by Mr. Posner and Teller, and includes magic by Teller and music by Tom Waits.
