The House of Martin Guerre

The House of Martin Guerre is a musical written by Leslie Arden (music, lyrics & co-book) and Anna Theresa Cascio (co-book). It is inspired by the 16th century French peasant Martin Guerre.

## Production history

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It was first produced by Theatre Plus under the direction of Duncan McIntosh in Toronto (1993) at the Jane Mallett Theatre.[1] It was then developed further by the Canadian theatrical producer Livent and went on to be produced by Chicago's Goodman Theatre in 1996. It was directed by David Petrarca. Variety said the show was “so fresh, so resoundingly complete and rewarding, that there is talk her first major show may yet land on Broadway”.[1]

In 1997, it was once again produced in Toronto by the Canadian Stage Company again directed by David Petrarca.[2]

In 2018, it was performed in concert at the Charlottetown Festival in Prince Edward Island, starring Adam Brazier, Joseé Boudreau, Rebecca Poff and Craig Fair. Narration was provided by Julain Molnar, who originated the role of Bertrande.[3]

## Awards

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Year  | Award  | Category  | Nominee  | Result

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1994  | Dora Mavor Moore Award[4] | Best New Musical  |  | Won
1996  | Jefferson Award[5] | Best Musical  |  | Won
Best Musical Director  | David Petrarca  | Won
Best Principal Actor  | Anthony Crivello  | Won
Best Supporting Actor  | Kevin Gudahl  | Won
Best Supporting Actress  | Hollis Resnik  | Won
Best Musical Direction  | Jeffrey Klitz  | Won
Best Costume Design  | Susan Hilferty  | Nominated
Best Lighting Design  | James F. Ingalls  | Nominated
1997  | Chalmers Award |  | Leslie Arden  | Nominated[4]

## References

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1. ^ a b Atkey, Mel. (2006) Broadway North: The Dream of a Canadian Musical Theatre Natural Heritage/Natural History Inc. ISBN 1-897045-08-5
2. ^ "Canadian Stage Theatre 1997/98 Reviews".
3. ^ "Complete Ensemble Announced For The House of Martin Guerre – Confederation Centre of the Arts". confederationcentre.com. 11 September 2018. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
4. ^ a b "Leslie Arden Finds 'Joy' at a Mystery Resort". Playbill. 10 June 1997. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
5. ^ "Other Guerre Recognized In Chicago Jeff Awards". Playbill. 13 November 1996. Retrieved 16 March 2023.