Audiences Adore LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Now Playing at the Nevada Theatre

Audiences are offering high praise for the Sierra Stages production of the hit musical "Little Shop of Horrors" now playing through August 6 at the historic Nevada Theatre in Nevada City. "A truly great show! The cast was wonderful and we had a terrific Sunday afternoon." - Anne S. "We considered the whole experience 'Over the Top WOW'!!! I'm so lucky to get to see it TWO more times!" - Aileen T. "What a fabulous show! This is a fun one, and so well presented, I might have to try to see it twice! - Gypsy K. "The cast was first rate, with Seymour and Audrey just packing in the fast songs, the street girls perfect, loved the dentist! What a treat." - Susan G. "A garden of talent with great voices, a marvelous band and some wonderful surprises. Really thoroughly enjoyed this production!" - Sallee K. "Best musical I've ever seen in my almost 30 years in Nevada County! (and I've seen a lot!) Loved everything about it - Linda K.

"Little Shop of Horrors" is one of the most popular musicals of all time. It debuted off-Broadway in 1982 and ran for five years, was made into a popular and memorable film (starring Rick Moranis and Steve Martin) in 1986, premiered on Broadway in 2003, and has received thousands of professional and amateur productions throughout the world over the past 35 years. The Sierra Stages production is directed by Robert Rossman, with musical direction by Ken Getz. The set and lighting design is by Erin Beatie and the costume design is by Jill Kelly. The cast includes Nevada County actors Jay Barker, Audrey Delgado, Nancy Haffey, Jackie Kolenko, JR Lewis, Ken Miele, Tracy Nickle, Conor Nolan, and Kim Wellman. The cast is accompanied by a theatre orchestra consisting of 13 Nevada County musicians.

Performances of "Little Shop of Horrors" continue through August 6 on Thursdays at 7 PM, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, and Sundays at 2 PM. General Admission is $28. For Audience members who prefer to select specific seat locations in advance and provide additional financial support, $35 Reserved Seating is available in advance. General Admission and Reserved Seating tickets may be purchased online at www.SierraStages.org with no fees of any kind. Tickets may also be purchased by calling Sierra Stages at 530.346.3210 and at the door beginning one hour before each performance (subject to availability). $15 Student Rush tickets are also available at the door beginning ½ hour before each performance (subject to availability) for students age 25 and under with a valid student ID.

Sierra Stages is a tax-exempt nonprofit community theatre based in western Nevada County with a mission to provide quality productions that are affordable and accessible to everyone. Since it began in 2008, Sierra Stages has presented 28 plays and musicals and has been recognized by the Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance with six Elly Awards and 53 Elly Award nominations. The annual Elly Awards honor outstanding achievements of community theatres and artists in the greater Sacramento area. For more information about Sierra Stages, visit www.SierraStages.org.

Photo Credit: Mike Shea