ROBERT MARRA
RECENT PROJECTS
STARRING
KELSEY BOZE ~ KRISTIN O'CONNELL ~ ELLIE WYMAN ~ KATE PONZIO
TICKETS AND INFO - www.glendalecentretheatre.com
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THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
NOMINATED FOR 3 OVATION AWARDS
including
BEST MUSICAL
and
WINNING BEST FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL
for
STANTON MORALES
"Sierra Madre has a summer hit with SPELLING BEE"
"Under Robert Marra's skilled, exuberant and fluid direction, this cast are miraculously focused and funny."
- Don Grigware, BroadwayWorld
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OVATION AWARD NOMINATED!
ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE
The reviews are in, and Robert's production is a bona fide hit!
"Well, the Sierra Madre Playhouse and director Robert Marra have hit the jackpot with its two leading ladies, Nikki D'Amico as Louise and Cori Cable Kidder as Cline. With the overabundant charm exuded by both stars and backed by a superb five-piece combo that includes terrific musical director Sean Paxton at the piano, Always Patsy Cline should take audiences over the rainbow, through September 12."
- Don Grigware, Broadway World
"Robert Marra directs with verve and visual flair.....easily one of the newly revitalized Playhouse’s best productions ever."
- Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
For full reviews click links below
http://www.stagescenela.com/2015/08/always-patsy-cline/
http://www.stageandcinema.com/2015/08/02/always-patsy-cline-sierra-madre/
http://www.reviewplays.com/7-31-rax-patsycline.htm
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THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND
Nominated for seven BroadwayWorld Awards
Best Direction of a Musical - Robert Marra
Best Choreography - Robert Marra
Best Scenic Design - Andy Hammer
Best Costume Design - Vicki Conrad
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Gina D'Acciaro
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Michael D'Elia
and
Best Musical!
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THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND
Robert's brand new version of this show is a big hit with critics and audiences!
Click here for a Promo Video of Robert's newly conceived version of TWGR
Here's what they're saying.......
http://www.stagescenela.com/2012/09/the-world-goes-round/#more-12400
http://www.stageandcinema.com/2012/09/10/the-world-goes-round/
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SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
nominated for four 2011 BroadwayWorld Awards
including
BEST DIRECTOR
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THE DEVIL AND DAISY JANE
wins ten 2011 StageScene LA Awards
including
BEST DIRECTION
and
OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY
Congrats to the entire Cast and Crew!
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A CHORUS LINE
at the Lyceum Theatre a huge hit!
Breaking all box office records for San Diego Musical Theatre!
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CHESS has been nominated for two 2010 BroadwayWorld Awards!
BEST REVIVAL
BEST ENSEMBLE
Congrats to ALL!!!
CHESS in Concert a huge hit at The Met Theatre in Hollywood!
What they said....
http://www.backstage.com/bso/reviews-la-theatre/chess-in-concert-1004111349.story
http://musicalsinla.blogspot.com/search?q=chess+met
http://laliveonstage.wordpress.com/
http://stagescenela.com/html/chess_in_concert1.html
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RECENT PROJECTS
JAN-APRIL 2018
- Robert got back onstage again after a 10 year break to play one of his all time favorite roles again....the title role in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, directed and choreographed by Lee Martino, at the Glendale Centre Theatre.
MAY-SEPT 2017
- Robert directed and choreographed THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES for the Sierra Madre Playhouse.
MAY-SEPT 2016
- Robert directed and choreographed THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE for the Sierra Madre Playhouse.
JAN-MAY 2016
- Robert directed and choreographed BYE BYE BIRDIE for POP's productions, playing at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, May 2016.
JUNE-OCTOBER 2015
- Robet directed ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE for the Sierra Madre Playhouse.
JUNE 2014
- Robert had the pleasure of directing Maura Hanlon's new one woman show LIFE, LOVE, AND ALL THAT COMES WITH IT! at Sterling's at The Federal.
FEB/MARCH 2014
- Robert directed and choreographed THE SPITFIRE GRILL for the Sheboygan Theatre Company in Wisconsin. A fantastic show and cast!
DEC/JAN 2014
- Robert had the pleasure of once again of being a guest judge for LA's NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR at Sterling's at The Federal. A wonderful group of talent this year!
- Robert directed and choreographed CLOSER THAN EVER for the Sacramento Theatre Company. One of his favorite shows and scores. Truly a dream come true!
AUG/SEPT 2013
- Robert directed ONCE ON THIS ISLAND for AMDA Los Angeles. A beautiful production highly praised by students, staff, administration, and audiences!
MAR/APR/MAY 2013
- Robert directed SWEENEY TODD for the Sheboygan Theatre Company in Wisconsin. www.sheboygantheatercompany.org
JAN/FEB 2013
- Robert was one of the Guest Judges for LA's NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR for his third consecutive year. This year's event was held at it's beautiful new home at The Federal in North Hollywood. Congrats to winner Charlotte Mary Wen - a stunning singer/actress - and to all of the very talented contestants!
SEPT/OCT 2012
- Robert directed and choreographed THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at the Actor's Co-op in Hollywood. The same amazing collection of Kander and Ebb songs told in a whole new way! Robert's brand new concept wowed LA critics and audiences! See the reviews above!
- Robert directed and choreographed FOOTLOOSE for San Diego Musical Theatre. Visit www.sdmt.org
MAY 2012
- Robert appeared in the play WAITING ROOM, part of the Relational Medicine Foundation's Emotion Theatre Project at UCLA
MARCH/APRIL 2012
- Robert choreographed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF for Southeast CLO
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012
- Robert had the pleasure once again of being a judge for LA's NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR - Congratulations to winner, Chelsea Emma Franko, and to all the participants - a truly talented group this year!
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2011
- Robert Directed SWEET CHARITY for Secondline Productions/Gabrieal Griego at the Knightsbridge Theatre
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011
- Robert Directed SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS for Glendale Centre Theatre - BroadwayWorld nomination for Best Director www.glendalecentretheatre.com
JULY/AUGUST 2011
- Robert Directed and Choreographed THE DEVIL AND DAISY JANE - part of the 2011 Festival of New American Musicals - at the Actor's Co-Op Terrace Theare in Hollywood
MAY/JUNE 2011
- Robert Directed and Choreographed (recreating Michael Bennett's original choreography) A CHORUS LINE for San Diego Musical Theatre at the Lycem Theatre.
MARCH 2011
- Robert Directed the MTLA 2011 BENEFIT CONCERT - Monday, April 25 at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks.
FEB 2011
- Robert Directed BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Norris Theatre in Palos Verdes, CA
- Robert was proud to be one of the judges on LA's NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR 2011 - Congrats to winner Judy Mora, and all of the very talented performers!
JAN 2011
- Robert Directed a staged reading of THE DEVIL AND DAISY JANE, a new pop rock musical - January 24, 25, 26 at the Hollywood Court Theatre. For info visit www.thedevilanddaisyjane.com
OCT 2010
- Robert Directed MAURA HANLON SMITH SINGS! at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitellos
- Robert Directed GLEEFEST at the Norris Theatre
JULY/AUGUST 2010
- Robert Directed CHESS in Concert for Musical Theatre of Los Angeles currently running at the Met Theatre in Hollywood
JUNE/JULY 2010
- Robert Directed OKLAHOMA! for Musical Theatre of Los Angeles at the Met Theatre in Hollywood
MAY 2010
- Robert Directed SPIKE HEELS by Theresa Rebeck at Theatre 68 in Hollywood
MARCH/APRIL 2010
- Robert Directed eight production numbers in the MTLA 2010 Benefit Concert at The Met Theatre in Hollywood - April 7, 2010
JAN 2010
- Robert Directed a Staged Reading of the new Musical THE DEVIL AND DAISY JANE in Los Angeles - Jan 14, 15, 16, 2010
- Robert Directed and Choreographed JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT for StarLight Productions - Jan 2010
NOV/DEC 2009
- Robert Directed SO YOU THINK YOU CAN BE AMERICA'S NEXT TOP DANCE IDOL...STAR for UpOnStage Productions - Dec 2009
- Robert Directed 6 pieces in the Festival of Short Plays for StarLight Productions.
SEPT/OCT 2009
- Robert Directed A CHORUS LINE for the Westridge School in Pasadena, CA.
AUG 2009
- Robert Directed and Choreographed RUNAWAYS for the Play Group Theatre in White Plains, NY
APRIL 2009
- Robert Choreographed GUYS AND DOLLS at the Nightingale School in NYC
NOV 2008
- Robert Directed three pieces in Madair Productions, PROJECT PLAYWRIGHT IV, at the Access Theatre. CONFECTION PERFECTION, STALKER, and BABY BLUES.
OCT 2008
- Robert Directed and Choreographed the LA premiere of PETPOURRI, a musical revue about people and their pets, as part of the Concert on the Hill Series at Marymount College in Rancho Palos Verdes. One night only - Friday October 24, 2008 - a benefit for SPCA LA!
SEPT/OCT/NOV 2008
- Robert Directed the world premiere of A HUMAN SHIELD at the 13th St. Repertory Theatre.
http://www.theateronline.com/pb.xzc?PK=19254
JULY/AUGUST 2008
- Robert provided choreography and movement for the New York Stage and Film premiere of FINKS by Joe Gilford, directed by Charlie Stratton. Starring Jennifer Westfeldt and Josh Radnor.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/119706.html
- Robert is delighted to be judging LA's NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR for the 6th consecutive year. Finale is on February 8, 2016 at the Noho Arts Center.