Shows - 2008 - 2009

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Regular Season

THE NERD

September 5-28, 2008

sponsored by: Northwestern Medical Center

By Larry Shue

Rick saved Willum’s life in Vietnam. Though they never got to meet, Willum pledged in a letter to help Rick any way he could. When Rick unexpectedly turns up on his doorstep, Willum is delighted at first, and then desperate to rid himself of the bumbling oaf who triggers one uproarious incident after another.

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton

A magic spell has transformed a handsome prince into a hideous beast. To reverse it, he must find someone to love him despite his appearance. Disney’s Midas touch has turned this timeless tale into a dazzling Broadway musical. “Beauty and the Beast” and “Be Our Guest” are among the song favorites.

 

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

November 28 – December 21, 2008.

sponsored by: Holy Communion Lutheran Church

DEARLY DEPARTED

January 9 – February 1, 2009

By David Bottrell and Jessie Jones

Meet an eccentric community of misfits in the backwoods of the Bible Belt, where the Turpins are the ultimate dysfunctional family. After their patriarch drops dead, they try to pull together for the funeral. You’ll die laughing as their ongoing problems and peculiarities overshadow the solemn occasion.

By Ken Ludwig

Romantic entanglements abound in this rollicking comedy of mistaken identities ala Some Like It Hot. Two down-and-out actors try to pass themselves off as the long lost nephews of a rich old lady. Their scheme becomes increasingly complicated after they discover that the heirs are actually nieces.

LEADING LADIES

February 20– March 15, 2009

GODSPELL

May 15– June 7, 2009

sponsored by: Sharon's Cleaning Service

Book by John-Michael Tebelak
Music & (new) lyrics by Stephen Schwartz


Drawing from various theatrical traditions –clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville—the parables and teachings of Jesus are humanly and joyously brought to life. The sparkling score, by the composer of Wicked, includes “Day By Day,” “All Good Gifts” and “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord.”

 

 

Bonus Shows

SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM

July 18 - 27, 2008

Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Music by: Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers, Jule Styne
Narrative by Ned Sherrin

This musical tribute to Stephen Sondheim features gifted singers offering a brilliant array of hits from landmark shows: Company, A Little Night Music, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To the Forum, West SideStory, Gypsy and more. A charming narration ties it all together.

By Robert Harling

In the haven of Truvy’s beauty salon, six dissimilar women come together to share their secrets and bare their souls, throwing in a little gossip for good measure. From weddings to divorces, babies to funerals, new beginnings to happy endings, they face every event with grace, determination and perfectly coifed hair.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

October 24 - November 2, 2008

sponsored by: WRJN/92.1 Lite Rock

THE BOYS NEXT DOOR

April 17– 26, 2009

sponsored by: SC Johnson, A Family Company

By Tom Griffin

Arnold is a hyperactive chatterer. Lucien has the mind of a 5-year-old. Norman is intensely proud of the large key ring dangling from his belt. Barry fantasizes that he’s a golf pro. This compassionate yet very funny play focuses on life in a group home supervised by a sincere, but burned out social worker.