Stagecrafters 2018-19 Season Features Something for Everyone!

Stagecrafters Youth Theatre kicks things off in July with the beloved Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr., a classic fairy tale about a spoiled prince in an enchanted castle who must learn how to truly love in order to break the spell that has turned him into a hideous beast. With award-winning score and a host of enchanted characters, the show is sure to be fun for all ages. This Disney Junior spectacular will be performed by actors ages 8-18.

Stagecrafters executive director, Suzanne Wiggins, is excited about Stagecrafters' 63rd season. "I'm thrilled that it's so eclectic, and will appeal to a wide range of tastes. There's the classic, like Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma, the cutting edge, like If/Then, a contemporary musical that opened in 2014, and everything in between." Along with a lineup that offers a little something for everyone, Stagecrafters is offering patrons a chance to enjoy all 10 shows for $200 or less. "It's like a theatre smorgasbord," laughs Wiggins. "If you buy a 10-show subscription, you'll experience everything that theatre has to offer-a variety of shows, fabulous staging, emotional and thought-provoking plays and musicals that are flat-out entertaining, all for around $20 a ticket."

Stagecrafters is located in the heart of downtown Royal Oak, steps away from fabulous dining and boutiques. Parking is conveniently located across the street from the theatre for the low price of $3 a night.

Stagecrafters 2018-19 Season

Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Stagecrafters Youth Theatre musical)

Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Book by Linda Woolverton.

An enchanting Disney musical that will charm audiences of all ages.

July 13-22, 2018

Rapture, Blister, Burn (Staged Reading)

By Gina Gionfriddo

Aug 4-5 2018

The Wild Party (Main Stage musical)

Music, book and lyrics by Andrew Lippa

A darkly brilliant show set in the Roaring Twenties with a thrilling, pitch-perfect score.

September 7-30, 2018

Fool for Love (2nd Stage drama)

By Sam Shepard

Classic Sam Shepard-- tortured characters with troubled pasts, trying to make sense of life.

October 5-7,11-14, 2018

Dorothy in Wonderland (Stagecrafters Youth Theatre drama)

By Brian D. Taylor

The new adventures of our old friends from Oz as they travel to Wonderland.

October 25-28, 2018

Peter and the Starcatcher (Main Stage musical)

A Play by Rick Elice. Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Music by Wayne Barker.

The fantastic adventure about how Peter Pan came to be.

November 30-December 16, 2018

If / Then (Main Stage musical)

Music by Tom Kitt. Book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey.

A fresh and witty musical about the choices we make in life.

January 25-27, 31 February 1-3,7-10, 15-17, 2019

Sondheim on Sondheim (2nd Stage musical)

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Conceived and directed on Broadway by James Lapine.

Featuring archival videos and a live cast of 8, a fascinating portrait of the man and his music.

March 1-3, 7-10, 2019

Boeing Boeing (Main Stage comedy)

By Marc Camoletti. Translated by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans.

A hilarious bedroom farce of perfectly timed exits and entrances-and plenty of slamming doors.

March 22-24, 28-31, April 4-7, 2019

Southern Comfort (2nd Stage musical)

Book and lyrics by Dan Collins. Music by Julianne Wick Davis.

A poignant and inspiring musical about a transgender man and the true meaning of family.

April 26-28, May 2-5, 9-12, 2019

Oklahoma! (Main Stage musical)

Music by Richard Rodgers. Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.

Rodger & Hammerstein's light-hearted classic that's a hearty slice of Americana.

May 17 -19, 23-26, 30-31, June 1-2, 7-9, 2019

SUBSCRIPTIONS

NEW this year-An exciting opportunity for patrons to see all 10 shows in our season for $200 or less-that's an average of $20 per ticket. In addition to our new 10-show subscription, patrons can still opt to buy packages for only the Main Stage (5 shows) at $113, the 2nd Stage (3 shows) at $57 and/or Stagecrafters Youth Theatre (2 shows) at $30, or in any combination.

New subscription sales begin in May; call 248-541-6430, Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm. Stagecrafters Youth Theatre individual tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr., go on sale May 1 with all other individual tickets on sale July 18, 2018.

SHOWTIMES

Main Stage, 2nd Stage shows: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm.

SYT shows: Thursday and Friday at 7 pm; Saturday at 2:00 pm and 7 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm.

About Stagecrafters

Stagecrafters is in its 63rd year of providing opportunities for members of the community to develop their talents and to volunteer their time to create an enriching, quality theatrical experience through its Main Stage, 2nd Stage, and Youth Theatre productions. Stagecrafters has been named Best Community Theatre by Hour Detroit, Detroit Metro Times and Daily Tribune, and in 2017 received 10 out of 26 Broadway World Detroit Awards. Stagecrafters offers shows that appeal to a wide variety of ages and interests and prides itself on presenting professional quality shows at affordable prices, making the performing arts accessible to all.

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