'FORUM', 9 TO 5, EPIC PROPORTIONS and More Set for Fountain Hills Theater's 2013-14 Season

Fountain Hills Theater presents its 2013-14 seasons for its three venues, Mainstage, Mainstage Too and Youth Theater.

MAINSTAGE 2013-14 SEASON:

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
September 13 - October 6, 2013
A non-stop laugh-fest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors, and a showgirl or two.
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
Produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Sherlock's Last Case
October 25 - November 10, 2013
Elementary? Not so fast! Part spoof, parT Loving tribute and all fun. The plot involves a mysterious woman, references to the treacherous Professor Moriarity, and several twists and turns that keep the audience guessing. Written by Charles Marowitz. Produced through special arrangement with Dramatist's Play Service.

God of Carnage
January 10 -26, 2014
A comedy of manners . . . without the manners. A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. Winner of 2009 Tony Award.
Written by Yasmina Reza. Produced through special arrangement with Dramatist's Play Service.

Monty Python's Spamalot
February 21 - March 16, 2014
The legendary tale of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, as well as showgirls, killer rabbits and French people! Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL.
Did we mention the bevy of beautiful show girls?
Books & Lyrics by Eric Idle, Music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle.
Produced through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

The Man Who Came to Dinner
April 4 -20, 2014
While on a lecture tour, SheriDan Whiteside slips on the ice outside his hosts' home and until his broken leg heals, they're forced to put him up and put up with him. This means enduring an unending stream of Whiteside's whims, caprices and vitriolic bon mots, as well as his long-distance phone calls and eccentric guests. Moreover, Whiteside insists upon stage-managing the lives of everyone around him.
A tumultuous six weeks of confinement follow.
Written by Moss Hart & George S. Kaufman and produced through special arrangement with Samuel French.

9 to 5
May 16- June 8, 2014
Based on the 1980 hit movie. Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. They conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do -- even in a man's world!
Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton and Book by Patricia Resnick.
Produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

MAINSTAGE TOO 2013-14 SEASON:

Epic Proportions
October 4 -20, 2013
An epic of miniature proportions set in the 1930's. Brothers Phil and Benny go to the Arizona desert to be extras in a huge Biblical epic film. They encounter romance, danger and a supporting cast of thousands played by an intrepid cast of four!
Written by Larry Coen and David Crane.
Produced through special arrangement with Dramatist's Play Service.

A Christmas Carol, The Musical
November 29 - December 22, 2013
We've taken the spirit of the season, wrapped it in beautiful original melodies and tied it with all the holiday magic and wonder of your childhood. Fountain Hills Theater is proud to present a new musical adaptation, 'A Christmas Carol'. Based on the Charles Dickens classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL tells the tale of curmudgeonly miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future hoping to change his destiny and save his soul. This delightful musical, an original adaptation written by Fountain Hills Artistic Director Peter J. Hill, follows Scrooge through a series of strange and magical journeys, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the holiday season.

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
January 31 - February 16, 2014
This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as 'the relationship.' Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, 'Say, what are you doing Saturday night?'
Music & Lyrics by Joe DiPietro, Music by Jimmy Roberts.
Produced through special arrangement with the Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatricals.
Broadway Jukebox
April 25 - May 11, 2014
The neon lights are bright! Audiences select songs from the giant Broadway Jukebox and a multi-talented cast creates a never-before-seen musical revue! Created by Peter J. Hill.

FOUNTAIN HILLS YOUTH THEATER

Godspell Junior
August 23- September 8, 2013
Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling score, GODSPELL JR. boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, "Day By Day." As the cast performs "Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All For The Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side," the biblical parables come to life. Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, GODSPELL JR. has a unique message.
Book by John Michael Tebelak, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Disney's Winnie the Pooh, Kids
January 17-26, 2014
Disney's Winnie the Pooh, Kids is a new show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. This delightful play welcomes audiences to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and sharing snacks.
Produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

The Somewhat True Story of Robin Hood
March 14-30, 2014
It sure is hard to be humble when you're a swashbuckling, egocentric super-hero. But our gallant guy-in-green tries his best as he swaggers through The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, a frantically funny, Monty Pythonesque retelling of the classic tale. This time around, the legendary legend, in his never-ending quest to aid the needy, encounters a lovely damsel-in-distress (oddly obsessed with skin conditions); an ever-scheming sheriff; a gold-hoarding, bad-guy monarch wannabe; and a good-natured "Town's Guy" who manages to make his way into every scene, whether he belongs there or not. Combine them with an expandable band of spoon-wielding Merry Men whose collective IQs equal six, and you've got an irreverent jaunt through Sherwood Forest you won't soon forget!
Written by Mary Lynn Dobson, produced through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing.

The Little Princess: Sara Crewe
June 6-22, 2014
To Sara Crewe, everyone at Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies is a story: cold Miss Minchin; her timid sister, Miss Amelia; pupils such as spiteful Lavinia or plodding Ermengarde; as well as the invalid gentleman next door and his lascar. Imagination and personal conviction sustain Sara when, orphaned and no longer a "parlor boarder," she is banished to the attic. Becky, the little scullery maid, becomes her fast friend. Suddenly, Sara's bleak garret is mysteriously transformed by a secret benefactor. When Sara finally learns who has cared for her, Miss Minchin gets her just reward. Sara's final song tells it all, "This Is Just the Way It Ends in Books!"
Based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Book by Ross Collins. Lyrics by Ross Collins and Miciah Dodge. Music by Miciah Dodge.

Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ. Box Office hours Tuesday through Saturday 10AM-5PM. Visit www.fhtaz.org for theater information.