Ivoryton Playhouse Announces 2017 Season
On March 22nd, 2017 The Ivoryton Playhouse opens its doors for a new season - a year full of exciting, affordable live theatre. Music from the 50's, 60's and 70's, hysterical new comedies and coming of age revelations - the Ivoryton Playhouse 2017 season is filled with stories and songs and people you will want to spend time with.
My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra Conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson
March 22nd - April 9th, 2017
A musical tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra! My Way, Fly Me to the Moon, I've Got the World on a String and New York, New Yorkare some of his greatest hits that will have you singing along!
Biloxi Blues By Neil Simon April 26th - May 14th, 2017
It's 1943. Come back in time with us to World War II era, Biloxi, Mississippi. It's boot camp for a young man from Brooklyn and his fellow recruits where they will learn about Friendship and Love and some of life's harsher lessons. Winner - 1985 Tony Award for Best Play.
Million Dollar Quartet Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux
May 31st - June 25th, 2017
Great Balls of Fire! On December 4, 1956 at Sun Records studio in Memphis, Tennessee, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins met for a once-in-a-lifetime rock 'n' roll jam session. Get your Blue Suede Shoes ready for this 1950's rockin' sensation!
West Side Story Based on a Conception of Jerome Robbins
July 5th - July 30th, 2017
With book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. The Sharks and the Jets clash once again in this powerful and gripping ode to Romeo and Juliet. Tonight, Tonight won't be just any night!
Saturday Night Fever: The Musical Based on the Paramount/RSO Film and the Story by Nik Cohn. Adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oakes
August 9th - September 3rd, 2017
Brooklyn-born Tony Manero loves to DANCE on the weekends, and he's about to enter a dance competition and fall in love!! It's late 1970's and DISCO is here! Get ready for some Night Fever and those nostalgic songs of The Bee Gees!
I Hate Musicals: The Musical World Premiere by Mike Reiss
September 27th - October 15th, 2017
Simpsons' television writer and producer is back in Ivoryton with his hilarious world premiere! Mix an LA earthquake with a little Sigmund Freud and some nifty dance moves and set it to songs you know and love and you've got a musical like nothing you've ever seen before!
The Game's Afoot! By Ken Ludwig
November 1st - November 19th, 2017
A murderously funny thriller set in William Gillette's Connecticut Castle - The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit. Come and join us for this wild and wacky ride!
Don't miss some of the most exciting, entertaining and affordable theatre on the shoreline! Subscriptions are on sale now. Single tickets go on sale February 21, 2017. Visit www.ivorytonplayhouse.org or call (860) 767 7318 for the latest ticket information.
Members of the press are welcome.
Please call ahead for tickets.
Videos
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My Mother and the Michigan Ohio War Dressing Room Theatre (5/01-5/17) |
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Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Kweskin Theatre (8/06-8/15) |
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM CURTAIN CALL'S SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN (7/09-7/19) |
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Guys & Dolls Kweskin Theatre (6/05-6/27) |
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Brighton Beach Memoirs The Kate (6/11-6/14) |
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying The Press Box Theater (5/15-5/24) |
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford (6/05-7/05) |
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The Lion King Ridgefield Playhouse (5/17-5/17) |
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Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents the world premiere of Mel Chomsky’s History of the World Oddfellows Playhouse (5/14-5/23) |
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DRACULA, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really Brookfield Theatre (9/18-10/10) |
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