Press Release

Man of La Mancha tells the poignant story of Don Quixote and his pursuit of the impossible dream. His dream is Everyman’s dream. His tilting at windmills is Everyman’s adventure.

JUST ANNOUNCED
Davis Gaines reprises his Ovation Award-winning role as Don Quixote in VPAC's presentation of Man of La Mancha.

Gaines performed the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera more than 2,000 times during his run on Broadway, in Los Angeles (L.A.’s longest-running Phantom) and in San Francisco (Bay Area Critics’ Award for Best Actor). Other Broadway and National Tour credits include the world premiere of Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind, Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly! (with Carol Channing), Camelot (with Richard Burton) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (with Alexis Smith). In addition to his stage credits, Gaines has performed with nearly every major symphony in the U.S. and at VPAC's Opening Gala in 2011.

CAST

Don Quixote.............................................Davis Gaines
Sancho.................................................Roland Rusinek
Aldonza.................................................Nikki Crawford
Governor/Innkeeper..............................Gregory Butler
Padre.........................................................Rich Hebert
Dr. Carrasco/Duke.............................Shannon Stoeke
Antonia................................................Michaelia Leigh
The Barber...............................................Jeff Skowron
Pedro/The Horse........................................Eric Stretch
Anselino/The Moore.............................Spencer Rowe
Housekeeper...................................Jenny McGlinchey
Jose..................................................Michael Stumpfig
Juan/The Donkey.................................Joseph Abrego
Paco...................................................John B. Williford
Tenario......................................................Joe Komara
Maria.............................................Rachel McLaughlin
Fermina...................................................Kailyn Leilani
Captain of the Inquisition.....Michael Thomas-Visgar
Moorish Dancer/Dance Captain............Jenna Wright