Lois Grandi Directed and Choreographed
The?WORLD PREMIERE?of?“Enchanted April,”?April 23 – May 8, 2016 at the Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre

WORLD PREMIERE, of a new musical by award winning Lyricist Charles Leipart and Composer Richard Evans.? The story is based on the1922 novel by??Elizabeth von Arnim?, which has also been?produced as a Tony Award nominee for Best Play on Broadway and made into an Oscar nominated film.?Enchanted April?is a lively romp about four English women who vacation in Italy. ?The story and lively musical score reflect its setting in post-Victorian London and in Portofino, Italy – the Jazz Age and the 1920s – romantic, lyrical, jazzy.

Here is what the critics said:

"Uplifting, sparkling Musical” "The sprightly feel of the production can be attributed to Director and Broadway veteran, Lois Grandi, a superb choice for a story told from women’s perspectives."
Carol Graham, The Independent

“A pleasing debut with lively direction by Lois Grandi, founder of Walnut Creek’s late Playhouse West.”
Sam Hurwitt, Mercury News

“Lois Grandi directs the comings and goings and particularly shines in staging some of the funnier moments, like a love making ,in-bed duet ("Really Very Nice”)."
Eddie Reynolds, Talkin’ Broadway.com

“Once again she (Lois Grandi) has shown her amazing talent as she directs this production to a crescendo of applause as the evening drew to a close on Opening Night."
Charles Jarrett, Rossmoor News

“Excellent direction and staging by Lois Grandi”
Steve Murray, For All Events

“Grandi, a former Broadway dancer and actress, creates beautiful stage pictures and charming dance numbers”
Sally Hogarty, Bay Area News Group