Coming off of a streak of some of the most successful seasons to date, Theatre at the Center Artistic Director William Pullinsi, along with General Manager Richard Friedman, have announced a 2012 season filled with love, music, twists and turns. A touching tribute, based on the true story of the legendary country singer and the adoration of her number one fan, Always... Patsy Cline, will kick off the 2012 season, running February 23 through April 1. The Chicago area premiere of the heartwarming comedy, Making God Laugh, which tells the story of the bonds that unite a quirky family, will run May 3 through June 10. The musical Little Shop of Horrors relates the love story of Seymour, an assistant florist, and his beloved Audrey, and the blood thirsty plant that enslaves him, will run July 12 through August 19. 42nd Street, the heart pounding, foot stomping song and tap extravaganza about the starstruck understudy and her hunger for the spotlight runs September 13 through October 21. Plaid Tidings, the holiday-themed sequel to the record breaking musical Forever Plaid, runs November 15 through December 23. It's about the love the famed singing group The Plaids, have for performing and for each other.
The season opens with the popular musical Always... Patsy Cline, written and originally directed by Ted Swindley. Chicago native and Jeff nominee Michelle Duffy (Desperate Housewives, House, The Closer, Las Vegas) will star as Patsy Cline. This international hit musical had its world premiere in 1988 and has enjoyed great success over the United States, including a long run Off-Broadway. More than just a tribute to the legendary country singer, this musical, based on a true story, recounts Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston, Louise Seger (played by Janelle Snow). Patsy befriended Louise at a Texas honky tonk and the two remained pen pals until her untimely death at the age of 30 in a 1963 plane crash. The title comes from the closing in all of Patsy's letters to Louise - "Love always, Patsy Cline." Complete with humor and true emotion, this show includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight. The Los Angeles Times describes the production as "A song filled valentine". Always... Patsy Cline will be directed by Brian Russell and will run February 23 through April 1, 2012.
Founded in 1991, Theatre at the Center is a year-round professional theater at its home, The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana. Theater at the Center is conveniently located off I-80/94, just 35 minutes from downtown Chicago.
Performances for the 2012 season are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. and Fridays at 8:00 p.m. Saturday matinees begin at 2:30 or 4 p.m. with evening performances at 8 p.m. Sunday curtains are at 2:30 p.m. Season subscriptions are available for $150. Special Subscription Series Events include: the Wine & Theatre Series, the Dinner Theatre Series and the Opening Night Series - there is an extra charge for these series. Also available are our FREE Talkback Thursday post-show discussions and our 2nd Saturday Symposium, to provide insight into the creative process. Guests may enjoy pre-show dinners conveniently located right across from the theatre lobby. New 2012 Season Subscriptions will go on sale October 10, 2011. Individual ticket prices for 2012 range from $38 - $42 and will go on sale December 13, 2011. To purchase season tickets and/or individual tickets, call the Box Office at 219.836.3255 or Tickets.com at 800.511.1552. Group discounts are available for groups of 11 or more and gift certificates are also available by calling the Box Office at 219.836.3255. For more information on Theatre at the Center, visit TheatreAtTheCenter.com.
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