Les Mis. A French title, and a show so popular it has its own nickname. When the show premiered in London in 1985, some people wondered how on earth Victor Hugo's masterpiece of a novel could be turned into a musical. Those people have long since been silenced. Les Miserables has become one of the world's most beloved musicals, and Maine State Music Theatre's current production proves exactly why.
Audiences will get their chance to see this explosive production live on stage at Maine State Music Theatre from today, June 26 through July 13 at the Pickard Theater on the campus of Bowdoin College, Brunswick.. Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 207-725-8769 or by visiting the MSMT website at www.msmt.org.
Audiences will get their chance to see this explosive production live on stage at Maine State Music Theatre from June 26 through July 13 at the Pickard Theater on the campus of Bowdoin College, Brunswick.. Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 207-725-8769 or by visiting the MSMT website at www.msmt.org.
Human Race Theatre's 2012-2013 Eichelberger Loft Season continues with Alan Souza's uniquely revisionist version of Oliver!, Lionel Bart's play of an orphan who dared to ask for more. Exchanging the full orchestra of musicians and the workhouse full of children for a gifted cast of ten performers who play multiple roles, Souza reduces the story to its relevant core in a play within a play. Originally slated to perform until December 16, the run has been extended to add seven performances. Oliver! runs now through December 22, 2012. Get a first look at the show in the photos below!
The 2012-2013 Eichelberger Loft Season continues with Alan Souza's uniquely revisionist version of Oliver!, Lionel Bart's play of an orphan who dared to ask for more. Exchanging the full orchestra of musicians and the workhouse full of children for a gifted cast of ten performers who play multiple roles, Souza reduces the story to its relevant core in a play within a play. Christmas Eve in London, 1838. A small group of working-class, wayward souls gather in a tavern to celebrate when a small, unexpected guest prompts a spontaneous telling of the popular Oliver Twist. With traditional music-hall flair, they delve into Charles Dickens' haunting moral tale as the lines between story and reality blur. Sized perfectly for The Loft Theatre, this reimagining of the classic Tony Award®-winning musical will touch your heart and challenge your spirit. It's Oliver with a twist, indeed!
A SLEEPY HOLLOW CHRISTMAS CAROL is the enchanting musical set in the town of Sleepy Hollow, New York in 1900. It weaves the magic of the Charles Dickens classic with the delightful characters from Washington Irving's vivid imagination and tells the tale of a Sleepy Hollow businessman, Ebezner Scrooge, who had no love in his heart for his fellow man, especially at Christmastime. Scrooge meets Washington Irving who takes him on a redemptive adventure to his past, present and future where he meets his boyhood self and such characters as Icabod Crane, Katrina Von Tassel, Jacob Marley, Tiny Tim and several other surprising encounters. A SLEEPY HOLLOW CHRISTMAS CAROL is brimming with joyous music that will fill audiences with the holiday spirit and leave them with Dickens's reflective message...'It's never too late to change!' - including popular Holiday songs 'Deck the Halls'; 'Silver Bells'; 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' any many more.
My Fair Lady at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport OPENING NIGHT - SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical
The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to announce the creative team and cast for its upcoming production of MY FAIR LADY.
The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to announce the creative team and cast for its upcoming production of MY FAIR LADY.
Frank McCourt's THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY is an irreverent but affectionate history of the Irish in America that mingles laughter and sentiment in a tapestry of classical songs and stories.
Post-Standard Entertainment Columnist Joan Vadeboncoeur offers a reflective look back on a year of ups, downs, accomplishments and challenges for community theatres in the Central New York area.
Westchester Broadway Theatre presents A Christmas Carol now through December 23. This musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens' classic features a book, music and lyrics by George Puello.
Westchester Broadway Theatre presents A Christmas Carol November 28 - December 23, a musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens' classic, with book, music and lyrics by George Puello.
In Christmas Inn (book by Kathy Keating Wheeler and Bob Fitzsimmons, music and lyrics by Stephen Silverstein and Kathy Keating Wheeler), the merriment begins when two famous entertainers, Buddy Baker & Bill Brewer who had split up their act are both booked to headline the traditional holiday show at the Inn.
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