The Bridges of Madison County at McGregor Hall
Show and Auditions Information
About the Show
The Bridges of Madison County is a sweeping musical romance of desire and sacrifice based on the best-selling novel and Academy Award-nominated motion picture.
After marrying an American soldier to escape Italy at the end of World War II, Francesca builds herself a home in Iowa, raising two children and settling into a steady but unremarkable routine. Then one day, she meets Robert, a charismatic photographer, who awakens her passion and changes her life forever.
With a gorgeous Tony Award-winning score by Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade) and a moving book by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Marsha Norman (The Color Purple, The Secret Garden), The Bridges of Madison County is a ravishing story about the choices we make for love.
The production will be featured as part of the 2024-25 McGregor Live! Season Package, and will feature a large-scale set, custom costumes, and will be accompanied by a live professional orchestra.
McGregor Hall’s presentation of The Bridges of Madison County is presented through an exclusive arrangement with Musical Theater International, www.mtishows.com
Important Dates
Auditions: You may choose to initially audition on either Monday, November 11 at 7pm, or on Tuesday, November 12 at 7pm at McGregor Hall, 201 Breckenridge Street in Henderson. All participants must register prior to auditioning (see instructions below). Enter through the stage door on the corner of Wyche and West Winder Streets in downtown Henderson. There is ample parking beside the theater. Prepared pieces are optional.
Callback Auditions (if necessary): Thursday, November 14 at 7pm at McGregor Hall
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin in late November (TBA)
Performances: Friday, February 14, 2025 (8pm); Saturday, February 15, 2025 (8pm); Saturday, February 22, 2025 (2pm); Sunday, February 23, 2025 (2pm)
Production Team
Director/Musical Director/Producer: Mark Hopper
Assistant Director/Choreographer: Sharon Hopper
Technical Director: Matt Nowell
Stage Manager: Gee Burns
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT info@mcgregorhall.org
Resources
Roles and Ranges for the show are available in this document
A complete cast recording of the version we’ll be performing is available at this link
Auditions
Everyone ages 13 & older are welcome to audition.
You will be taught musical material from the show and may be given cold reads. Optionally, you may prepare approximately up to 32 bars of a relevant song that demonstrates your singing ability. If you choose to sing a prepared piece, bring your sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Actors who are auditioning for a show at McGregor for the first time are strongly encouraged to sing a prepared piece. You may also be taught a simple dance combination as part of a group dance audition. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes.
McGregor Hall and the Henderson Rec Players are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As such, all performers are encouraged to audition, but especially actors with identities historically excluded from the performing arts.
Register for Auditions
To register for auditions:
Create or login to your existing McGregor Hall Engage account at engage.suran.com/mcgregorhall
Visit engage.suran.com/mcgregorhall again and log in to your account
IMPORTANT: Once logged in, look at the top right-hand side of your screen, click the three lines beside your name, scroll to the bottom of the menu, and choose “New Registration.”
Return to your account at engage.suran.com/mcgregor-hall to upload a headshot if you would like (recommended).
