CLU students to present ‘Candide’ at T.O.’s Forum Theatre

CLU students to present ‘Candide’ at T.O.’s Forum Theatre

California Lutheran University’s theatre arts and music departments will present the musical "Candide" during April and May in the Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. The show will open at 7:30 p.m. Fri., April 29 and continue with 7:30 p.m. performances on Sat., April 30, Fri., May 6 and Sat., May 7. Matinees will be presented at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays, May 1 and May 8.

Based on Voltaire’s satirical masterpiece, "Candide" tells the story of a young man who is determined to follow his instructor’s creed of mindless optimism. Even after being banished from his homeland, captured by Bulgarians, beaten and left for dead by the Spanish Inquisition, robbed of everything he owns, and torn repeatedly from the woman he loves, "Candide" still clings to the philosophy that everything is for the best in this, "the best of all possible worlds."

"With Leonard Bernstein’s incredible music and lyrics by some of the wittiest writers of the 20th century, the musical approaches operatic quality and yet is a hilarious romp across the globe," according to CLU spokeswoman Lynda Fulford.

The CLU production, directed by Michael Arndt with music conducted by Daniel Geeting, will feature a live orchestra and full choral musical support. 

Tickets are $25 and available through Ticketmaster or at the Civic Arts Plaza box office. For information, please call the university relations office at (805) 493-3151.