LIFEHOUSE THEATER PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL ABRAHAM AND SARAH

The biblical story of the father of many nations comes to LifeHouse Theater in the new theatrical production “Abraham and Sarah.”  The famed patriarchs travel on a musical adventure as they obediently leave their home in Chaldea for the promised land of Canaan.  Though unsure of where God is leading, they press on while believing His promises to bless them with a new son, a new home and a new nation.   Performances begin Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 7:30 PM and will continue on weekends through August 13, 2017.  Performances are Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:15 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 2:15 PM.  In addition to the weekend performances, a Thursday evening performance will be offered on August 13 at 7:30 PM. The performance on Friday, July 28, at 7:30 PM will also feature an interpreted presentation for the deaf. Advance ticket prices are $18 or $24 for adults and $9 or $12 for children ages 3-11 (no children under 3 are admitted) and can be purchased over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard by calling (909) 335-3037.  Tickets are available online at boxoffice.lifehousetheater.com. Checks can also be mailed to LifeHouse, provided reservations are made far enough in advance.  Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office, which is open Fridays from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and one hour prior to performance times on the weekends.  Tickets are $2 more the day of the performance. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more.  Guests are encouraged to reserve seats early as performances do sell out.  “The story of Abraham has been one of the most requested biblical stories by our guests,” comments LifeHouse President Wayne R. Scott.  “We are staging a faithful and entertaining production of this remarkable story, as well as the impact his wife Sarah had.” “Abraham and Sarah” is written by long-time LifeHouse veteran performer and director Rick Arias, who also plays the part of Abraham.  “This has been a labor of love,” explained Arias.  Additional script and lyrics were provided by Jane Cason and Sandra Hendrickson.  Nathan Smith serves as director for the musical.  Smith’s production staff includes choreographer Alyssa Quast, music director Jeremy Yeo and costume designer Cristy Conrad-Wiley.  Scenic design is by Mark Perrenoud. This original musical features a cast of more than thirty performers from all over the Inland Empire.  Joining Arias on stage are Virginia Watterson as Sarah, J. Wiley as Lot, Rich Lampe as Terah, Marie Arevalo as Hagar, Dane Bundy as the Narrator, and Robert Rosenquist as Pharaoh.  Also in featured roles are Alexander Gollihar, Ashley Mendoza, Denise Garcia, Adam DesJardins, Darryl Wheeler, Megan Bundy, Tom Williams, Jacob Bates, Jordan Crother and Lucca Savino. Following “Abraham and Sarah,” LifeHouse Theater's 23rd season concludes with the world premiere musical “Phantom of the Opera” (August 26 - September 24, 2017). LifeHosue Theater’s new 24th season has been announced with money-saving season passes now on sale at the LifeHouse Box Office.  The 24th season begins with “Beauty and the Beast” (October 7 - November 12, 2017), then continues with “Scrooge!” (November 25 - December 23, 2017), “Sherlock Holmes” (January 6 - 21, 2018), “The Death of Sherlock Holmes” (January 27 - February 11, 2018),  “The Snow Queen: A Frozen Fairytale” (February 24 - March 25, 2018), “Joseph!” (April 7 - May 13, 2018), “Anne of Green Gables” (May 26 - July 1, 2018), “Tom Sawyer” (July 14 - August 19, 2018) and “The Disciples of Jesus” (September 1 - 30, 2018). The theater is located at 1135 N. Church St. in Redlands, next to the Redlands Christian School.  Free parking is available in back of the theater.  More information can be found by visiting the website at www.lifehousetheater.com.   For more information, please call (909) 335-3037.