The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival / Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Inc. announced their 2017 lineup Saturday, August 27 at their annual Festival Fundraiser.
"Each year, the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival strives to create a season that offers something for everyone. This year, we are experiencing one of our best seasons to date," said the Festival's producing artistic director, Brett Smock. "As we look to 2017, we are excited by a line-up with diversity and wide appeal that will continue the Festival's reputation as a regional destination event." The 2017 season launches June 7 with the timeless blockbuster musical comedy, "Guys and Dolls." After 22 years since its last turn on The Playhouse stage, this megahit will launch the season with its famous songbook and rousing choreography. Opening July 5 in the second slot is "Parade." Set in Atlanta in 1913, "Parade" is the fascinating true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish-American factory superintendent and his loving wife, Lucille. Winner of two Tony Awards and six Drama Desk Awards, this compelling musical focuses on compassionate forgiveness, heartfelt devotion and the pursuit of innocence. For adult audiences.2017 Season Dates:
Guys and Dolls: June 7 -28
Parade: July 5-26
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas: August 2-23
Ghost, The Musical: August 30-September 16
Always, Patsy Cline: September 21-October 7
Four hours from New York City and situated between Syracuse, Rochester and Ithaca, the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival is the largest producing musical theatre organization in New York state, outside of New York City. The Festival is headquartered in the town of Auburn, NY - set in the picturesque Finger Lakes wine region of Central New York - and operates on multiple stages. Named NY Theatre Guide's "Best Professional Theatre, 2015," it has provided over forty years of top-notch entertainment to over 68,000 patrons each season and is routinely recognized by industry press for its artistry and execution.
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