Barn Theatre Announces Season

The Barn Theatre, Michigan's oldest professional summer theatre, under the artistic leadership of Brendan Ragotzy, announces its exciting 67th season lineup! The 2013 summer season of plays and musicals to be presented at the landmark theatre includes an array of family friendly endeavors, seat-gripping dramas, and fun and fresh new musicals!

The Barn Theatre is also thrilled to increase its impact in the community, now fully operating under the nonprofit administration of The Barn Theatre School for Advanced Theatre Training. This will enhance the theatre's efforts to bring professional, high quality theatre to southwest Michigan while expanding its educational youth outreach and training programs.

May 28-June 9

THE GREAT BIG BAR SHOW

This popular revue previews the Barn Theatre season and introduces audiences to the new faces of the Barn! This year's Great Big Bar Show pays tribute to co-founder and leading actress Betty Ebert Ragotzy. The evening will feature treasured songs from her favorite shows. Also exciting - take a sneak peak at ongoing renovations and a new look for The Rehearsal Shed!

Please see full Great Big Bar Show Press Release Below.

June 11-23

42ND STREET

Last seen on the Barn stage in 1987! Charismatic chorus girl Peggy Sawyer gets her big break when she replaces an injured Broadway star. This Tony Award-winning musical features unforgettable showtunes including "We're in the Money," "I Only Have Eyes For You" and "Lullaby of Broadway." With sparkling dance numbers and old-fashioned romance, this toe-tapping classic has something for everyone. *The Backstage Xperience (see below)

June 25-July 7

PETER PAN

Barn Theatre debut!

Fly away with us to Neverland for a swashbuckling epic tale that delivers non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography. A story so magical it actually takes flight! This smash hit musical adaptation of J.M. Barrie's classic story is a perennial favorite for children ages 4 to 104. *The Backstage Xperience (see below)

July 9-21

DEATHTRAP

Starring Barn Favorite and Emmy nominee Robert Newman of TV's Guiding Light in Ira Levin's DEATHTRAP. Holding the record for the longest running comedy-thriller on Broadway, this Tony Award-winning play is truly diabolical. A once renowned mystery writer will stop at nothing to return to fame. When a brilliant script ends up on his desk a series of twists and turns begin that will or may only leave one man standing.

July 23-August 4

Based on the Disney Story

TARZAN

Barn Theatre debut!

Based on Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes and the smash-hit 1999 Disney animated film, TARZAN tells the story of an infant boy orphaned on the shores of West Africa. Taken in and raised by a tribe of gorillas, the young boy strives for acceptance by his ape father while grappling with his uniqueness. When a human expedition enters their territory, Tarzan - now a man - encounters strangers like himself for the first time. TARZAN features music and lyrics by pop icon Phil Collins, including the Grammy and Oscar winning song, "You'll Be in My Heart", and book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly). *The Backstage Xperience (see below)

August 6-18

Dreamworks'

SHREK THE MUSICAL

Barn Theatre debut!

SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Joined by a wise-cracking donkey, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns about real friendship and true love in this gaseously hysterical, unexpected fairytale. SHREK THE MUSICAL features a book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole), music by Olivier Award-winner Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline, or Change). *The Backstage Xperience (see below)

August 20-September 1

Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Barn Theatre debut!

The crazy comic genius of Mel Brooks ("The Producers") comes ALIVE in this outlandish laugh-riot of a musical! Adapted from the hilarious film of the same name, this Tony-nominated show breathes new schtick into the franchise, thanks to expanded scenes and new gags. With such classy numbers as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' On The Ritz," it's easy to see why Newsday called the Broadway production "a blissfully funny monster mash." At the Barn Theatre, this science experiment gone horribly wrong has never felt so monster-ously right. PG-13 *The Backstage Xperience (see below)

* The Backstage Xperience: The Barn Theatre School for Advanced Theatre Training is proud to announce The Backstage Xperience 2013 to be held in conjunction with the Barn Theatre performances of: 42ND STREET, PETER PAN, Disney's TARZAN, Dreamworks' SHREK THE MUSICAL and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN! Form your own group of four youth per every one chaperone, and don't miss this amazingly fun FREE educational opportunity! Please email:info@barntheatreschool.org for more information.

Remember our new showtimes for performances Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 5:00 PM, and Saturday at 8:30 PM. The Rehearsal Shed Lounge offers refreshments, snacks, wings, nachos and delicious ice cream before or after the show. Cool off while enjoying the "Bar Show"!

The Barn Theatre is located on M-96, west of Augusta. Tickets are $35.00 for all main stage performances. Great Big Bar Show ticket price $20.00 per ticket. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. The Box Office is open daily 10:00 am-10:00 pm. Group Discounts available! For tickets or more information call (269) 731-4121. www.barntheatre.com.

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