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1776
September 12-28, 2008
Book by Peter Stone,
Music & Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Our nation blazes into vivid life in a most unconventional way –
through music. 1776 is a funny, insightful musical drama that tells
the story of what happened at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, leading up to the signing of the United States Declaration
of Independence. 1776 accurately portrays the serious personal and political
issues at stake – frequently in the characters' own words as recorded
by these national icons at the time. Watch the birth of our nation from
the perspective of our forefathers; proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable,
charming, often petty yet ultimately noble figures determined to do
the right thing for a fledgling nation.
Bunnicula
October 17-26, 2008
Book and lyrics by Jon Klein
Based on the “Rabbit-Tale of Mystery” novel by Deborah and
James Howe
Chester, the cat, and Harold, the dog, have a happy and content life,
until one day their family brings home a sweet little bunny. Having
found the bunny at the cinema where they were watching a Dracula film,
The Monroes dub him Bunnicula. Their cat, Chester, however, is convinced
Bunnicula is a vampire and attempts to get Harold to help save the Monroes
from the perceived menace. Get ready for a fantastic theatre experience.
This tale (or should we say, “tail”) is told from the perspective
of the family pets whose wit and charm will leave you begging for bacon
and a lint brush!
A Wonderful Life
November 21 – December 20, 2008 & January 2-4, 2009
Written by Sheldon Harnick, Music by Joe Rapsos
Based on the Frank Capra film, “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Set in Bedford Falls, New York in the late 1920’s through the
1940’s, A Wonderful Life is George Bailey’s story. Bailey
is that guy - always putting his ambitions aside to help his fellow
man. In doing so, he never achieves his own goals and comes to believe
that he is a failure in life. Feeling down on himself when a crisis
occurs, he is pushed to the brink. Clarence, angel second-class, comes
to his aide, showing him what the world would be like if he where never
born. Truly, fine family holiday fare – a holiday treat for adults
and children alike. Enjoy.
A Raisin in the Sun
January 23 – February 8, 2009
By Lorraine Hansberry
“What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a rainsin
in the sun?” wrote Langston Hughes. Simple, yet, poignant, Hughes
captures the struggle of the Younger family’s journey to buy their
first home. Sacrifice, trust and love among family guide the audience
in an exhilarating triumph over poverty and racism. After its Broadway
debut, The New Your Times stated this pultzer and Tony Award-winning
play “changed American theater forever.”.
The Producers
March 6-29, 2009
Music & Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan
The popular award-winning, Mel Brooks musical comes to the Civic stage.
Based on the Broadway smash and the Academy Award winning 1968 comedy
film, The Producers, tells the story of down-on-his-luck theatrical
producer Max Bialystock, former King of Broadway, and Leo Bloom, his
mousy, neurotic accountant. Together they hatch the ultimate scam to
raise more money than needed for a sure-fire Broadway flop and pocket
the difference. To this end, they produce a musical called Springtime
for Hitler written by escaped Nazi Franz Liebken. Then they get the
insanely flamboyant Roger De Bris to direct. Finally, they hire as a
lead actress the loopy Swedish bombshell Ulla (whose last name has over
15 syllables). As opening night draws near, what can go wrong?
The Foreigner
April 17 – May 3, 2009
By Larry Shue
Get ready for a classic comedy about mistaken identity. Set in a fishing
lodge in rural Georgia, the comedy revolves around two of its guests,
Charlie Baker and Englishman Froggy LeSuere. Charlie is so pathologically
shy that he is unable to speak. As way of explanation, Froggy claims
his companion is the native of an exotic country who does not understand
a word of English. Before long, Charlie finds himself privy to assorted
secrets and sinister schemes. His discoveries lead to a wildly funny
chain of events where everything goes awry.
Willy Wonka
May 29 – June 14, 2009
Adapted for stage from Roald Dahl’s
classic film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"
Get out your golden ticket and join the world-famous candy man and his
Oompa Loompas as they lead poor Charlie Bucket, the spoiled-rotten Veruca
Salt, gluttonous Augustus Gloop, gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde, and
television junkie Mike Teevee through a labyrinth of candied delight.
A scrumptious musical theatre treat for your entire family! Watch out
for Mr. Slugworth.
Pirates of Penzance, Jr.
July 31, August 2, 6, 8
Book and Lyrics by Sir William S. Gilbert
Music by Sir Arthur S. Sullivan
Captain Jack, watch your back - Here come the dreaded Pirates of Penzance!
This is a wacky musical farce made up of sentimental pirates, befuddled
policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy-eyed daughters and “the
very model of a modern Major-General” – each morally bound
to the often-ridiculous dictates of honor and duty.
Sleeping Beauty
August 1, 5, 7, 9
By Charles Way
Once upon a time… ah, not this time. This sleeping beauty, Briar
Rose, is an independent, in-your-face kind of princess whose half-witted
half-dragon has ‘always got her back’. Enter the Prince,
of course, and you’ve got one zany tale to tell. This is a great
modern twist on an old family classic.
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