Reprise Theatre Company


The Reprise Theatre Company was a theater company founded by Marcia Seligson in 1997, in Los Angeles, California. Reprise Theatre Company was the resident company at the Freud Playhouse and Wadsworth, staging revival productions.

History

Marcia Seligson served as Founder and Producing Artistic Director from 1997 - 2006. In 2002 she was joined by Producing Director, Jim Garcia, who stayed with the company in that role until 2008, with a brief stint as Producing Artistic Director during the 2006-07 Season. Danny Feldman took on the role of Managing Director in 2006 and served in that position until he left in 2010. Jason Alexander became Artistic Director of the company in 2007. He was joined by Susan Dietz in the role of Producing Director in 2008 until she left in 2010.
Gilles Chiasson joined the company as Producing Director in 2010. Christine Bernardi Weil assumed the role of Managing Director that same year, both partnering with Jason Alexander to run the company.
After years of well-received performances, the company was forced to cancel several productions in 2011 due to budgetary concerns. In February 2012, the Board announced a production hiatus, citing dwindling ticket sales. In June 2013, a letter to subscribers announced they were ceasing operations due to what the Los Angeles Times reported was difficulty obtaining "sustained funding".

Seasons

2011-2012 Season

AwardsProductionNominationsWinsNotes
Cabaret22Won McCulloh Award for Revival and Lead Performance
‘’Kiss Me, Kate’’22Won for Music Direction and Costume Design
‘’Kiss Me, Kate’’142Won for Best Production of a Musical and Lead Actress in a Musical
‘’They’re Playing Our Song’’10
‘’Gigi’’10
‘’Best Season”10
‘’A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’’11Won for Music Direction
‘’How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’’11Won for Lead Actor in a Musical
‘’Carousel’’61Won for Choreography
‘’Best Season”10
‘’On Your Toes’’22Won for Music Direction and Choreography
‘’On Your Toes’’40
‘’No Strings’’10
‘’Sunday in the Park with George’’10