BONNIE AND CLYDE to Come in Guns Blazing to NJ's Open Air Theatre

At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America's most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares. "Bonnie & Clyde" is an electrifying musical story of love, adventure and crime that takes to the Open Air Theatre stage from July 7 through July 16, 2017 with performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The production is sponsored in part by the Trenton Thunder baseball team.

With music by Frank Wildhorn, of "Jekyll & Hyde" fame, lyrics by Don Black and book by Ivan Menchell, the musical score is described by composer Wildhorn as "nontraditional, combining rockabilly, blues and gospel." When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behavior turns the young lovers' thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo's fame grows bigger, their inevitable end draws nearer.

In the leading roles are Mary Pomykacz as Bonnie and Noah Barson as Clyde. Both have been involved with the Downtown Performing Arts Center for years and performed in numerous productions at the Open Air Theatre including last season's production of "Disney's The Little Mermaid." This production is directed by JorDan Brennan, co-artistic director of the outdoor venue.

For complete information about the 2017 Summer Season of mainstage shows, directions and more, visit the website at www.downtownpac.com. The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre is located inside Washington Crossing State Park at 455 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road in Titusville, New Jersey. Box Office phone is (267) 885-9857.

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Mary Pomykacz as Bonnie Parker and Noah Barson as Clyde Barrow in the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre production of "Bonnie & Clyde." photo by JorDan Brennan

CHILDREN'S THEATRE CONTINUES WITH "DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR."

Next up in the Open Air Theatre children's series is "Disney's Aladdin Jr." set for two weekends from July 7 through July 16, 2017. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m.

The city of Agrabah, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail. The Genie, Aladdin and Jasmine take center stage in this adaptation of the Disney hit film. Filled with magic, mayhem and flying carpet rides,"Disney's Aladdin Jr."based on the 1992 Academy Award-winning Disney film "Aladdin," features all of the characters that have become known to generations of kids, as well as songs from the original film, including "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me," "Arabian Nights," "Prince Ali" and "One Jump."

The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre production of "Disney's Aladdin Jr." will be performed on Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, July 9 at 4 p.m. A second weekend of performances is scheduled for July 14, 15 and 16. Tickets are $5 for children or adults and can always be purchased at the Open Air Theatre Box Office one half-hour prior to the performance.

For complete information about the 2017 Summer Season of mainstage shows, children's theatre productions, movies, directions and more, visit the website at www.downtownpac.com The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre is located inside Washington Crossing State Park at 455 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road in Titusville, New Jersey. Box Office phone is (267) 885-9857.

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