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2021 - 2022 Theatrical Season
FOREVER PLAID
Tickets on sale now!
September 17 - November 7, 2021
Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by : Stuart Ross
Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by: James Raitt
Originally Produced by: Gene Wolsk
On the way to their first big gig, tragedy strikes Forever Plaid, a “guy group” specializing in barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies. Forever Plaid begins when the guys are given the chance to perform from the afterlife. This smash hit musical is a nostalgic homage to the music of the ‘50s and includes hits such as “Three Coins in the Fountain” and “Love is a Many-Splendored Thing.”
Forever Plaid is rated PG
Runtime: 90 minutes with no intermission
IRVING BERLIN'S HOLIDAY INN
Tickets go on sale September 3, 2021
November 19, 2021 - January 9, 2022
Based on the Film from Universal Pictures
Music and Lyrics by: Irving Berlin
Book by: Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge
Based on the classic film, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn follows retired song-and-dance man Jim’s efforts to bring entertainment to his small Connecticut town. With the help of talented schoolteacher Linda, he turns his farmhouse into an inn and puts on spectacular shows celebrating all holidays. This joyous, family-friendly musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of Irving Berlin’s hit songs, including the Academy Award-winning “White Christmas.”
Holiday Inn is rated G
Music and Lyrics by: Irving Berlin
Book by: Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge
Based on the classic film, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn follows retired song-and-dance man Jim’s efforts to bring entertainment to his small Connecticut town. With the help of talented schoolteacher Linda, he turns his farmhouse into an inn and puts on spectacular shows celebrating all holidays. This joyous, family-friendly musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of Irving Berlin’s hit songs, including the Academy Award-winning “White Christmas.”
Holiday Inn is rated G
EVITA
Tickets go on sale November 5, 2021
January 28 - March 20, 2022
Lyrics by: Tim Rice
Music by: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Originally directed by: Harold Prince
Based on true events, Evita tells the story of Eva Perón’s rags-to-riches life as she goes from poor provincial child to First Lady of Argentina. A champion of the working-class descamisados, she uses popularity and politics to serve her people – and herself. Featuring some of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most iconic songs, including “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” this musical masterpiece won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. The 1996 film adaptation was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning for Best Original Song.
Evita is rated PG
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S
THE KING AND I
Tickets go on sale January 7, 2022
April 1 - May 22, 2022
Book and lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein II
Music by: Richard Rodgers
Based on: Anna and the King by Margaret Landon
Original Choreography by: Jerome Robbins
British tutor Anna Leonowens and the King of Siam struggle with cultural differences after Anna arrives at the royal palace in Bangkok. Inspired by true events, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I is a tale of the human experience, exploring the historical intricacies of class, race, and politics in 1862. Featuring beloved songs like “Shall We Dance?” and “Getting to Know You,” this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic won 13 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical. The 1957 movie adaptation was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning five, including Best Score.
The King and I is rated G
Music by: Richard Rodgers
Based on: Anna and the King by Margaret Landon
Original Choreography by: Jerome Robbins
British tutor Anna Leonowens and the King of Siam struggle with cultural differences after Anna arrives at the royal palace in Bangkok. Inspired by true events, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I is a tale of the human experience, exploring the historical intricacies of class, race, and politics in 1862. Featuring beloved songs like “Shall We Dance?” and “Getting to Know You,” this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic won 13 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical. The 1957 movie adaptation was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning five, including Best Score.
The King and I is rated G
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Tickets go on sale March 18, 2022
June 10 - July 31, 2022
by: Robert Harling
In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. Steel Magnolias follows six women over the course of three years as they face life’s challenges together and find comfort in one another. Embracing both laughter and tears, this story celebrates the power of female friendship. The play received one Drama Desk Award nomination, and the popular film adaptation was nominated for an Academy Award and two Golden Globes.
Steel Magnolias is rated PG
In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. Steel Magnolias follows six women over the course of three years as they face life’s challenges together and find comfort in one another. Embracing both laughter and tears, this story celebrates the power of female friendship. The play received one Drama Desk Award nomination, and the popular film adaptation was nominated for an Academy Award and two Golden Globes.
Steel Magnolias is rated PG
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