The Emelin Theatre Announces October 2009 Performance Schedule

Inside Shakespeare with the Shakespeare Society | $25
Oct 1 @ 8 pm
Part of the Insights and Revelations Performance series
A behind-the-scenes look at the process of taking Shakespeare from the page to the stage. Excerpted performances by notable Shakespearean performers, with commentary from The Shakespeare Society's Artistic Director, Michael Sexton.

Click Clack Moo | $18 adults, $13 children
Oct 3 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
Part of the Family series
All day long Farmer Brown hears "click clack moo, clickety clackety moo..." The cows are typing and protesting their working conditions! A hilariously "moo-ving" musical about compromise based on the award-winning book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. A Theatreworks USA production. Ages 4+

The Wailers | $75; $125*
Oct 9 @ 8 pm
As the greatest living exponents of Jamaica's reggae tradition, the legendary Wailers have played to an estimated 24 million people across the globe and sold over 250 million albums worldwide. Aston "Family Man" Barrett, who founded the band along with the visionary Bob Marley, continues the 40+ year tradition of the Wailers along with current lead singer Elan Atias.

Emelin Theatre 2009 Benefit
Thursday, October 15, 2009
To be held at the Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck
Honoring WFUV Music Director Rita Houston and featuring a performance by The Todd Londagin Five
For tickets and additional information, visit www.emelin.org/gala, call 914.698.3045 or email info@emelin.org.

The Claire Lynch Band | $37
Oct 16 @ 8 pm
Part of the Bluegrass series
One of the most popular bluegrass artists to appear at the Emelin, the Claire Lynch Band is high on the genre's A-List, with musicians whose accolades include IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year and two Grammy nominations for Best Bluegrass Album (Claire); two IBMA Guitar Player of the Year awards (Jim Hurst); and two IBMA Bass Player of the Year awards (Mark Schatz). Dolly Parton credits Claire with "one of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today."

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | $18 adults, $13 children
Oct 24 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
Part of the Family series
This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children who accidentally enter the magical land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. Can these unlikely heroes overthrow the cruel White Witch, stop the endless winter and restore the great lion King Aslan to his throne? A Theatreworks USA production. Ages 4+

The News in Revue | $35
Oct 24 @ 8 pm & Jun 5 @ 8 pm
Part of the Theatre series
From Off-Broadway to a 5-time Emmy Award winning PBS special, The News in Revue has been splitting sides with satire ripped straight from the headlines since 1991. No one is safe and nothing is sacred as this talented troupe musically skewers public events and figures alike.

Vienna Boys Choir | $60
Oct 29 @ 8 pm
The world's most beloved choir has been thrilling audiences young and old for over 500 years! With 4 touring choirs and around 300 performances, this majestic choir performs their repertoire of classical to contemporary and experimental music for over half a million people each year.

Emelin Film Club | $120
Take 13 (Tuesdays): Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10
Take 13 (Wednesdays): Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11
The Emelin's hugely popular Film Club returns with another two 6 week sessions of the best new and exciting films. Host Marshall Fine interviews guest speakers and leads Q&A sessions with the audience.

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