Agatha Christie’s         SPIDER'S WEB 

June 9 - 19

Clarissa is a diplomat's wife who enjoys playing practical jokes on her husband and friends.  When a dead body appears in her drawing room, just before her husband returns with visiting dignitaries, her quick mind hatches a scheme to catch the murderer.  But because of secret passageways and trap doors, the murderer could be anyone in the household!  Thrills, laughs and red herrings abound in this unforgettable who-dun-it! 

“So closely woven with thrills and comedy that shocks and laughs are about fifty-fifty!" - London Guardian

opening night & reception:

June 9

talkback:

June 11
& 18

SEE HOW THEY RUN
a farce by Phillip King            

June 23 – July 2

In the small British town of Merton-Cum-Middlewick, chaos reigns in the local vicarage!  Galloping in and out of its doors are the befuddled village vicar, his young American wife, a soldier stationed with the air force, a tee-totaling old spinster, a fresh-mouthed cockney maid, and an escaped Russian prisoner with a "bobbie" hot on his trail! Thanks to a series of hysterical disguises and mistaken identities, four vicars quickly become three too many! 

“Breathless show, fast tempo, plenty of laughs!"  - Variety

opening night & reception:

June 23

talkback:

June 25
and THURSDAY, July 1

THE PAJAMA GAME
Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell

Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross

Based on Richard Bissell's novel "7 1/2 Cents"

July 7 - 24

This classic, high energy musical bristles with fun and SSSsssteam as it tells the tale of a seemingly impossible romance between a factory foreman and the head of the worker's union at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory!  The playing field is leveled for the smoldering tug of war between Babe Williams (the union rep) and Sid Soroken (the new superintendant) as they juggle their disagreement over a    7 1/2 cent raise and their own wild attraction for each other!  This immortal and frisky score features the sultry dance numbers "Steam Heat" and "Hernando's Hideaway" as well as popular standards "Hey There" and "I'm Not At All In Love"!

"Popping with percolating hormones "Pajama Game" reminds us that in 1954, the age of rock 'n' roll was just around the corner, and the sexual revolution was only a decade away." - The New York Times

"It's a treat to watch a  "Game" in which all the players are winners." - USA Today

opening night & reception:

July 7

talkback:

July 9,
16, 23

BRIGADOON
Book and Lyrics by               Alan Jay Lerner                

Music by Frederick Lowe 

July 28 – Aug. 14

Deep in the hills of Scotland lives the magical town of Brigadoon, which disappears into the Highland mists and returns for only one day every 100 years.  New Yorkers Tommy and Jeff have their lives changed forever when they stumble upon the town and meet the lovely Fiona and the bawdy milkmaid Meg.  With rich music, an enchanting love story and even a traditional Scottish wedding and sword dance, this musical is a theatrical treat of imagination and beauty!  Bewitching songs include “The Heather on the Hill”, “There But For You Go I” and “From This Moment On”!     

“A major achievement on the musical stage. All of the arts of the theatre have been woven into a singing pattern of enchantment.” - NY Times. 

“A work of imagination and beauty.” - NY Daily News

opening night & reception:

July 28

talkback:

July 30, August
6 & 13

SIX DANCE LESSONS               IN SIX WEEKS
a comedy by Richard Alfieri

August 18 – 28       

Central NY debut!

In this twirl-around-the-floor comedy, an aging but feisty woman hires a flamboyant middle-aged dance instructor to give her lessons in St. Petersburg, Florida. Antagonism between these two partners gives way to an unlikely compatibility as they swing dance, tango, foxtrot and cha-cha during the weekly lessons. Secrets are unexpectedly revealed until a humorous and unbreakable bond of friendship is formed between the two mismatched personalities. 

“A smart, funny and moving look at the nature of friendship.” - Broadway On-Line. 

“Just the right combination of humor and humility to make you laugh and cry at the same time.” - NY Observer.

opening night & reception:

August 18

talkback:

August
20 & 27

THE ANDREWS BROTHERS The new 1940’s musical by Roger Bean     

Sept 1 – Sept 11    

NY State Debut!

Featuring legendary Andrews Sisters songs, this hysterical revue begins overseas, with three male stagehands helping the gorgeous pin-up girl Peggy Jones rehearse for a USO show.  When the quartet hears that the headlining Andrews Sisters can't perform - Laverne has the Chicken Pox! - they decide that the show must go on!  Indeed it does when Lawrence, Max and Patrick Andrews don dresses, heels and wigs to create a USO show like never before!  Peggy and the bewigged boys perform an entire generation of music, including “Slow Boat to China”, “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive”, “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree” and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”! Humor, harmonies and hijinks highlight this wonderful salute-with-a-twist to the heroes of World War II!

This show was extended for 30 performances at Stages Repertory Theatre in Houston!

opening night & reception:

September 1

talkback:

September
3 & 10

And our Children’s Show...

THE JUNGLE BOOK
Adapted by Tim Kelly

July 29, 31, August 6 & 7
10 AM       $6.00 per person 

Students will adore this wonderfully imaginative and creative participation play! Mowgli is a jungle boy raised by wolves. He lives in the bush with his good friends Baloo, the bear, Bagheera, the panther and Kaa, the python snake. His mortal enemy is Shere Khan, a man-eating tiger. Shere Khan wants to rule the jungle, and it's up to Mowgli to defeat him. Students participate by portraying silly monkeys, helpful elephants, wolves, reptiles, bees and even a tropical storm! The play also contains a  message about the importance of ecology.

Appropriate for K - 5th Grades