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Eric Rosen has announced his selections for Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 2011-12 season, his fourth as the theatre's artistic director. The Rep's 2011-12 season runs from September 16, 2011 through May 20, 2012, and is subject to change.
August: Osage County-2008 Pulitzer and Tony Awards for Best Play September 16 - October 9, 2011 at Spencer Theatre Written by Tracy Letts Directed by Eric RosenThe History of Kisses - David Cale Returns October 21 - November 27, 2011 at Copaken Stage Written and performed by David Cale Songs by David Cale
A Christmas Carol November 18 - December 26, 2011 at Spencer Theatre Written by Charles Dickens Directed by Kyle Hatley
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer January 20 - February 12, 2012 at Spencer Theatre Adapted from the novel by Mark Twain Written by Laura Eason Directed by Jeremy B. CohenThe Great Immensity-World Premiere of a New Musical; Supported with National Science Foundation Grant February 17 - March 18, 2012 at Copaken Stage Written and directed by Steven Cosson Original score by Michael Friedman
The Whipping Man March 16 - April 8, 2012 at Spencer Theatre Written by Matthew Lopez Directed by Eric RosenLittle Shop of Horrors April 20 - May 20, 2012 at Copaken Stage Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith Directed by Kyle HatleySubscription renewals for Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 2011-12 season are now available and will go on sale to the general public in late summer. For subscription and ticket information, please contact the Rep Box Office at 816-235-2700 or visit www.KCRep.org.ABOUT KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE Now in its 47th season, Kansas City Repertory Theatre is its region's only member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) and serves as the professional theatre in residence at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). The Rep produces mainstage plays and special events at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus and Copaken Stage located in downtown Kansas City. Kansas City Rep employs more than 250 professional artists, technicians and administrators, and serves more than 100,000 patrons annually. Kansas City Repertory Theatre is led by Artistic Director Eric Rosen, Managing Director Cynthia Rider and Producing Director Jerry Genochio.