The Mill at Sonning – Oxforshire, England, in association with El Portal Theatre proudly present the American Premiere of A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY – The Story Of Doris Day, starring Sally Hughes. Written by Adam Rolston and directed by Alvin Rakoff, November 2 – 20, 2011. Beginning with previews November 2, 3, & 4 with the Gala Opening Night, Saturday November 5 at 8pm at the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in the NOHO Arts District.
Based on the life and songs of the legendary Doris Day in its American Premiere comes directly from the Edinburgh Theatre Festival and a successful London run, starring British actress Sally Hughes as Doris Day, this magical production has garnered excellent reviews. The musical is written by Adam Rolston and directed by two-time Emmy award winner Alvin Rakoff,
A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY is performed by an energetic ensemble of five, the company embodies Day, her four husbands, her mother, her son, and the many Hollywood notables who entered her life. Packed with fantastic songs such as THE DEADWOOD STAGE, SECRET LOVE, LITTLE GIRL BLUE, DAY BY DAY, QUE SERA SERA, IT’S MAGIC, YOUNG AT HEART…. and many more film favorites. An onstage band accompanies the cast.
Doris Day was one of the most prolific actresses of the 1950’s and 1960’s. A vivacious blonde with a wholesome image, able to sing, dance, play comedy and dramatic roles, she became one of the biggest box-office stars in the world… But behind the screen, there was a story that rivaled any script Hollywood could ever dream up.
 At thirteen, a car accident threatened to end her dancing career and by seventeen, she was married to a psychopathic bully. When her third husband died, a man she had been married to for seventeen years, she discovered he had left her with a debt of half a million dollars….a reward for a lifetime of hard work. This is a tale that has it all: Love and hate, joy and sadness, laughter and tears. Now, a whole new show will bring this story to life November 2-20, 2011
Previews November 2, 3, & 4 at 8pm
Opening Night, Saturday November 5, 2011 at 8:00pm
For tickets ($35 – $50)www.elportaltheatre.com or call 818-508-4200 or 866-811-4111
