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Description
Clayton Community Theatre presents Man of La Mancha, book by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion;
directed by Sam Hack, music directed by Gene Rauscher, choreographed by Mary Mather, on stage April 23 – May 3, 2026.
Adapted from Don Miguel de Cervantes’ classic Spanish novel, “Don Quixote”, Man of La Mancha is wonderfully theatrical, funny, and uplifting. The inspirational Tony Award-winning musical about one man’s refusal to give up on his “Impossible Dream” to right all wrongs has mesmerized audiences for years! Playwright Cervantes has been thrown into a dungeon to await trial. To save his cherished manuscript from fellow prisoners, he and his faithful servant transform themselves and act out a heartfelt story. The wonderful score includes “Dulcinea”, “Little Bird” and the incomparable “The Impossible Dream.” The show espouses pure theatricality in its most passionate form. It is also a musical that gives HOPE. We can get through anything and achieve personal peace.
NOTE: Handicapped accessible seating is limited. Please contact the box office by phone (314-721-9228) or email (tickets@placeseveryone.org) if you will need accommodation.
Cast:
Cervantes / Quixote / Quijana - Jeff Kargus
Manservant / Sancho Panza - Jeff Struckhoff
Governor / Innkeeper - Brad Slavik
Duke / Carrasco - Will Spaeth
Captain of the Inquisition - Jim Wamser
Muleteers:
Tenorio / Horse / Muleteer - Chengzheng Yong
Paco / Horse / Muleteer - Emerson Lentz
Jose / Muleteer - Terrell Thompson
Anselmo / Muleteer - Neema Naemi
Pedro / Muleteer - Luis Perez
Aldonza - Heather Matthews
Maria/Housekeeper - Megan Wiegert
Fermina / Moorish Dancer / Barber - Hannah Martin
Antonia - Angela Rovnyak
Padre - Michael Picker
Guitarist - Alyssa Catlin
Date & Time
Apr 23 - May 3, 2026
Venue Details
Washington University South Campus Theatre
6501 Clayton RoadClayton, Missouri 63117
