Amadeus

Credits

By : Peter Shaffer

Directed by : Robert Hupp

Co-produced with : The Syracuse University Department of Drama

March 11 - March 29, 2020

Description

SEE THE VIDEO THAT THE WALL STREET JOURNAL HAILS AS “a triumphant demonstration” and “artistically successful in every way”

We miss you, and we send heartfelt wishes to you and your family for good health and good cheer in these challenging times. To do our small part to brighten your time at home, we are pleased to share the recording of our production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus. The production was recorded by our good friends at WCNY on our opening (and also our closing) night. Capturing the magic of live performance on tape is a tall order, but WCNY has done an excellent job. You’ll be drawn into the story just like we all were in the Archbold Theatre, and, as an added bonus, you’ll see the emotion of the actors up close and personal in ways we can’t always see in the theatre.

Above all, we thank you for your continued support of Syracuse Stage. Your ongoing support means more to us than we can express. Access to the recording is $35 and only on sale through Sunday, March 29. Once purchased, you will receive an email with instructions to access the video for any 48 hour period through April 12.

As we continue to work through this unprecedented situation, we are able to provide the following updates.

Access to video of the opening night performance has been emailed to all subscribers and Amadeus ticket holders. If you have questions about accessing the video, please email amadeus@syracusestage.org

Subscribers and Amadeus ticket holders can find information concerning their tickets in the link below.

Mickey Rowe (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time) returns to Syracuse Stage to take on the role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in this contemporary favorite about artistic rivalry and suspected murder. Antonio Salieri has pledged his life to God in exchange for success as a composer. Yet the music that most captures God’s voice comes not from Salieri, but from the prodigy Mozart. Could jealousy have driven Salieri to murder this “obscene child” who is unworthy of the musical genius he possesses? On the eve of his own death, Salieri reveals his final composition: “The Death of Mozart – or, Did I Do It?” Well, did he or didn’t he? An enticing and enjoyable theatrical experience enhanced by a variety of musical events in partnership with Symphoria.

Approximate run time: 2 hours and 50 minutes. (plus 15 minute intermission)

Read the program here.

THE PERIOD WIGS OF AMADEUS:

We miss you at Syracuse Stage and we're sorry we all couldn't share our live performance of Amadeus together. We still wanted to share a little bit of the hard work that went into this amazing production that opened and closed in just one night. Wig designer Rob Pickens shares how each wig was hand-crafted and created to bring the court of Joseph II in Vienna, Austria to life.

Syracuse Stage's production of Amadeus. By Peter Shaffer. Directed by Robert Hupp. Scenic design by Misha Kachman. Costume design by Tracy Dorman. Lighting design by Dawn Chiang. Sound design by Victoria Deiorio. Hair and wig design by Robert Pickens.

EVENTS

PROLOGUE
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 @ 1:00 PM (Performance at 2:00 PM)
Get the inside game from rehearsal to stage from cast members and guest speakers. One hour prior to select performances.

POST-SHOW TALKBACK

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 (Immediately following the 7:30 PM performance)
Stay in your seat after the show for a talkback with the cast of Amadeus.

WEDNESDAY @1

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 @ 1:00 PM (Before the 2:00 PM matinee)
Go behind the scenes for a special Wednesday @1 with Amadeus director Robert Hupp.

HAPPY HOUR

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 @ 6:00 PM (Performance at 7:30 PM)
Join us before the show for a pre-show party with half-priced drinks, complimentary light fare, and activities to engage the mind and body such as spa nights or cabaret performances.

PROLOGUE

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 @ 1:00PM (Performance at 2:00 PM)
Get the inside game from rehearsal to stage from cast members and guest speakers. One hour prior to select performances.

PROLOGUE

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 @ 6:30 PM (Performance at 7:30 PM)
Get the inside game from rehearsal to stage from cast members and guest speakers. One hour prior to select performances.

DINNER & SHOW

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 (Before the 7:30 performance)

Enjoy a buffet dinner and show with fellow theatregoers in the Sutton Pavilion at Syracuse Stage. Dinner will feature seasonal faire prepared by Phoebe’s Restaurant, followed by the 7:30 performance of Amadeus.