Karen, a young woman, is offered the chance to rescue her impoverished family from its dire straits if she agrees to become the companion of an enchanted bear for a year. Within the body of the bear resides a handsome prince destined to become Karen’s true love, but the Evil Queen of the Trolls has hatched a scheme to thwart Karen and dominate the bear for the queen’s own purposes. Can love prevail?
Directed by Jon Peterson, Founder and Executive Artistic Director of P3 Theatre Company in Long Beach, East of the Sun and West of the Moon, with book and lyrics by Kai Cofer (R.U.R. Cabaret) and music by Larry Evans, is is based on a Norwegian folk tale and will have its world premiere debuting Jan 18, 2025. East of the Sun and West of the Moon is a story of magic, challenge, enchantment, wonder, danger, love and romance sung by performers with magnificent voices. The cast for this charming new musical includes Kristin Cortines (Karen), Christy Mauro-Cohen (Evil Queen), E.L. Losada (Bear/Prince), Christopher Allport, Aleta Braxton, Jim Raycroft, and Jini Scoville.
East of the Sun and West of the Moon
Evans Live Musicals in association with P3 Theatre Company
Lineage Performing Arts Center, 920 E. Mountain St. in Pasadena
ages six to adult
Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11am and 2pm
Sunday, January 19 at 2pm
Saturday, January 25 2025 at 11am and 2pm
Sunday, January 26 at 11am
for tickets ($22-$32), visit Evans Live Musicals
