Photo Flash: First Look at Kevin Earley and Ephie Aardema in DADDY LONG LEGS

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) presents Daddy Long Legs with music and lyrics by Paul Gordon and book by John Caird. Based on the classic novel by Jean Webster and directed by John Caird, this tuneful and sweet musical will be performed on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, tonight, October 10 – November 4, 2012. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

Curtain times are Tuesday at 7 pm; Wednesday–Friday at 8 pm; selected Wednesday matinees at 1:30 pm; Saturday matinees at 5 pm; selected Saturday nights at 9 pm; Sunday matinees at 2 pm; and selected Sunday evenings at 7 pm.

Ticket prices start at just $16 (previews) and $19.50 (regular performances). To purchase, visit The Rep Box Office, located inside the Loretto-Hilton Center, charge by phone by calling (314) 968-4925, or visit The Rep's Online Box Office at http://www.repstl.org.

The cast of Daddy Long Legs at The Rep is Ephie Aardema as Jerusha and Kevin Earley as Jervis. The Rep's production of Daddy Long Legs is directed by John Caird.

The creative staff also includes Julie McBride, musical direction; Brad Haak, musical supervision; Brad Haak and Paul Gordon, orchestrations; Christina M. Burck, associate director; David Farley, scenic and costume designer; Paul Toben, lighting designer; Cory Pattak, lighting designer; Tara Rubin Casting, casting; Laura Bergquist, additional arrangements; Glenn Dunn, stage manager; Tony Dearing, assistant stage manager.

The orchestra includes Julie McBride, keyboard/conductor; Bill Lenihan, bass; Steve Schenkel, guitar; Alan Schilling, percussion; Adrian Walker, violin; and Marcia Mann, cello.

The Rep's production of Daddy Long Legs is in association with Rubicon Theatre Company, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, The Gem Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Skylight Music Theatre, TheatreWorks, David Elzer and Executive Producer Michael Jackowitz.

For more information about The Rep's production of Daddy Long Legs, visit The Rep's comprehensive public website at http://www.repstl.org.

Photo Credit: Luis Escobar/PCPA Theaterfest