Johnny Guitar

Book by Nicholas van Hoogstraten
Music by Martin Silvestri
Lyrics and Music by Joel Higgins
Based on the Republic film “Johnny Guitar” starring Joan Crawford
Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical!

August 20 - 30

This laugh-filled musical based on the legendary Joan Crawford cult western movie embraces and sends up fifties-style movie acting, melodramatic romance and rough-and-tumble cowboy action.

Featuring a sensational score with echoes of doo-wop and steamy southwestern ballads, Johnny Guitar tells the story of a sultry saloon keeper and her jealous nemesis, the town's tycoon. When a handsome stranger with a secret past rides into town, the stage is set for a hilarious showdown unlike anything the Old West - or the theatre - has ever seen!

"A tuneful, family-friendly musical” - The New York Times.

“Bravo! Johnny Guitar works, joyously!" - N. Y. Post.

"Staged with the agreeable goofiness of a Mel Brooks spoof." - Newsday.

Regional debut!

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 August 22 and 29... attend the show; afterwards, join a lively Q & A session with the actors and tech crew. A popular night on our schedule!

"Broadway on the Lake"

 Our "Broadway on the Lake" Fund Raiser! Saturday, July 26. Come enjoy a hearty hors d'oeuvres buffet with assorted beverages and silent and live auctions, all to benefit CRT! Then adjourn to the theatre for a special performance of 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas!' Early Bird tickets $35.00 until July 1, $40.00 after July 1.

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May 14... online ticket sales commence. Can't wait? Consider a subscription or a gift certificate now!

 

photos

Production photography by David Blatchley.