**Event: The Bridges of Madison County at Signature Theatre**

**Dates:** August 8 - September 17, 2023

**Location:** Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Virginia 22206

**Overview:**
"The Bridges of Madison County," a sweeping musical romance, graces the stage of Signature Theatre, bringing to life the best-selling novel with the same name. This captivating tale of desire and sacrifice is set against the backdrop of a gorgeous Tony Award-winning score by Jason Robert Brown and a moving book by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Marsha Norman. The story unfolds in Iowa, where Francesca, an Italian war bride, finds her life forever changed by an encounter with Robert, a charismatic photographer.

**Specialty Nights:**
- **Pride Night:** August 25, 2023
- **Masks Required Performances:** August 20, 2PM & September 12, 7:30PM
- **ASL Interpreted Performance:** September 14, 2023

**Running Time:** Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

**Age Recommendation:** Recommended for ages 17 and up due to sexual content, cigarette smoking (herbal), and theatrical haze.

**Cast & Creative Team Highlights:**
- **Francesca:** Erin Davie
- **Robert:** Mark Evans
- **Directed by:** Ethan Heard
- **Music & Lyrics by:** Jason Robert Brown
- **Book by:** Marsha Norman

**What to Expect:**
Audiences can expect a ravishing story that explores the choices made for love, accompanied by a Tony Award-winning score that has been praised as one of the great scores of the last 25 years. The New York Times lauds the music as "rich fare to feast on," promising an emotionally charged experience that combines stellar performances with exquisite musical arrangements.

**Tickets:** Available for purchase. Special subscription options are also offered for those interested in attending multiple shows at Signature Theatre.

**Additional Information:**
For more details on content warnings, seating charts for ASL interpreted performances, and to buy tickets, visit Signature Theatre's official website or contact the box office at 703 820 9771.

Join us for a memorable journey through the heartlands of America, exploring the depths of love and the sacrifices it demands, in "The Bridges of Madison County."

Christopher Bloch

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