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The Circuit Playhouse to Present THE FANTASTICKS, 10/3-26

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Follow us into a world of moonlight and magic as we celebrate our 45th anniversary with the musical that started it all for Circuit Playhouse, Inc. The Fantasticks tells the story of Matt and Luisa who fall in love at the hands of their meddling fathers, grow apart, and find their way back to each other. With a timeless score that includes the songs "Try To Remember" and "They Were You," The Fantsticks is a musical gem that will delight all ages.

The Fantasticks is directed by Jordan Nichols (Gyspy, Miss Saigon). Featuring Jonathan Christian (Hairspray, Spamalot) as Hucklebee, Resident Company Member Michael Detroit (Les Miserables, Hairspray) as Bellamy, guest artist Gregory Gerbrandt as El Gallo, Associate Company Members Oliver Pierce (Mary Poppins) and Katie Hahn (Mary Poppins) as Matt and Luisa, and Barry Fuller who directed the original production of The Fantasticks, which gave Circuit Playhouse Inc. its start 45 years ago, as Henry.

Playhouse on the Square will host a party on October 3rd to celebrate not only the 45th anniversary of Circuit Playhouse Inc. but also the opening night of The Fantasticks. The event begins with an open house from 5:00-7:00 PM at The Circuit Playhouse, featuring specialty drinks and light hors d'oevures. The Fantsticks will begin at 8:00 PM and will be followed by a champagne toast in the Memphian Room.

The Fantasticks runs October 3rd - October 26th at The Circuit Playhouse. The Pay What You Can performance is Thursday, October 9th, and is sponsored by Autozone. The Circuit Playhouse is located at 51 S. Cooper Street. For more information or to make reservations, please call 901-726-4656 or purchase tickets online at playhouseonthesquare.org.

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