Blood Brothers - The Musical
Book, Music, Lyrics by: Willy Russell
Direction by: Edward Figgins
Musical Direction by: Kathy Saltsman
Orchestra Direction by: Eric Akers
October 9,10 and 16, 17 at 8:00PM
October 11 and 18 at 2:30PM
in the J. B. Sowards Theatre
Blood Brothers, written by the author of “Educating Rita” and “Shirley Valentine”, is a haunting rags to riches tale of our times. A woman with numerous children to support surrenders one of her new born twins to the childless woman she cleans for. The boys grow up streets apart, never learning the truth but becoming firm friends and falling in love with the same girl. One prospers while the other falls on hard times. A narrator warns that a price has to be paid for separating twins: the life of the blood brothers who die on the day they find out they are related.
The 16th Annual Presentation of:
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley
By: Israel Horovitz
Based on a novel by: Charles Dickens
Co-Direction by: Sam Butler and Brian Cook
Musical Direction by: Max Jackson
Auditions: October 20 and 21 at 7:00 PM
December 3,4,5 at 8:00PM
December 6 at 2:30PM
School Matinees: December 2,3,4 at 12:00PM
in the J. B. Sowards Theatre
For the 16th year we continue our presentation of this holiday classic which promises not to disappoint. Adventure with us again as we proudly present this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ charming tale of an old miser who finds his way into enlightenment. Audiences return year after year to this mega production featuring dazzling scenery and spectacular costumes that will have you singing along with your favorite carols. Return with us as we again bring “Scrooge”, the “Cratchets” and “Tiny Tim” to life on our stage once again.
The Children’s Theatre Presentation:
Willy Wonka JR.
By: Roald Dahl
Direction by: Karen Curnutte
Musical Accompaniment by: Max Jackson
Auditions: January 5 and 6
February 19, 20 at 8:00PM
February 21 at 2:30PM
School Matinees: February 18, 19 at 12:00PM
in the J. B. Sowards Theatre
Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." The memorable score features “The Candy Man”, “Pure Imagination”, “Oompa Loompa” and ”I Want it Now” by Academy® and Grammy® award winners Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, neatly fitted into a new script adapted under the auspices of the Dahl Estate. With a flexible cast size, featuring roles for children and a tour-de-force role in the title character.
Copacabana
The Music of Barry Manilow
By: Barry Manilow
Direction by: Edward Figgins
Musical Direction by: Kathy Saltsman
Orchestra Direction by: Eric Akers
Auditions: February 8, 9 at 7:00PM
April 9, 10, 16, 17 at 8:00PM
April 11, 18 at 2:30PM
in the J. B. Sowards Theatre
“Her name was Lola. She was a showgirl…” Barry Manilow’s Grammy Award-winning song you never forgot is now brought to life onstage! A love letter to the Technicolor® musicals of the 1940s, “Barry Manilow’s Copacabana” presents the story of Lola as told through the eyes of Stephen, a present day aspiring songwriter whose imagination takes him back to a time when “music and passion were always in fashion.” He dreams up Lola, fresh off the plane from Tulsa, who arrives in New York with show-biz aspirations. Tony (who looks amazingly like Stephen!) is a bartender/composer who falls in love with Lola and helps her become a Copa girl. While performing, Lola attracts the amorous attentions of Rico (who wears a diamond). Rico abducts Lola and takes her to his rival nightclub in Havana. Tony, with the help of his Copacabana friends, must now rescue Lola before… well, even if you know the song, there are still a few surprises!