THE PIRATE QUEEN, BIG RIVER, SISTER ACT and More Set for Hale Centre Theatre's 2016 Season

By: Apr. 07, 2015
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Hale Centre Theatre (HCT), Utah's professional family theatre, officially unveiled its 2016 play book, which includes the first US post-Broadway regional theatre production of The Pirate Queen, a regional premiere of Sister Act, a favorite Disney princess, and the return of an award-winning audience favorite, that will "float your boat."

"We are overjoyed to announce our wonderful new season," said Sally Dietlein, HCT vice president and executive producer. "We have selected the 2016 entertainment season especially for our Utah patrons who love live theatre filled with humor, heart and outstanding music. All the shows will feature the best-of-the-best acting and vocal talent of people who live and work in Utah, and will showcase the handiwork of our amazing employees who stage the productions, create many of the costumes, build the sets and operate our one-of-a-kind moving stage."

The 2016 Hale Centre Theatre season includes:

BEAU JEST

December 31, 2015 - January 30, 2016

Simply one of the funniest comedies ever written! ... Lovely Jewish parents ask their charming Jewish daughter to bring home the beau she has been dating for months. But wait! He's not Jewish - so she hires an actor to play the Jewish boyfriend to please her folks. Problem solved? Absolutely not! By James Sherman. Brilliant and quick witted, your New Year will launch with raucous laughter. Mazel tov!

THE PIRATE QUEEN

February 12 - April 2

The first US post-Broadway Regional Theater production! Boublil and Schonberg - composers of the blockbuster, Les Miserable,crafted this extraordinarily beautiful, new musical! A true story... in 1558, England and Ireland are locked in a battle for Ireland's independence. Grace O'Malley - a strong Irish lass - fearlessly battles Queen Elizabeth's mammoth Navy. Add splendid Celtic dancing, ships, swashbuckling sword play, betrayal and glorious romance! HCT was hand-picked to mount this first US post-Broadway regional theatre production. Reserve now. This rare gift will sell out!

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

April 15 - May 18

Winner of five Tonys! Disney took Broadway by storm with this joyful telling of how Peter Pan came to be. Be swept away as Peter, Captain Hook, Wendy, Tinkerbell and all their friends are imagined before your very eyes! Laced with happy tunes and enchanted staging, this brilliant, new play magically brings wonder to the young and captures the young at heart. By Elice and Barker. Bring the whole family!

BIG RIVER (pictured, above)

'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'

May 26 - July 23

Back by overwhelming demand! Mark Twain's beloved tale of Huck Finn and his bosom buddy, Jim! Relish sweet, Southern music as Huck escapes to the Mississippi. HCT won an International, theatrical award for extraordinary use of water in 2003 ... rafts and boats were afloat in 9,000 gallons of river. AND it rained! Add glorious acting, costumes, lighting and this is a never-to-be-forgotten event. We cannot tell a lie.... This show will sell out! By Hauptman and Miller. Book early.

DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

August 5 - October 1

Disney at its Best! What could be more delicious than seeing this magical classic on HCT's extraordinary center stage! Be a breath away as beautiful, Belle, Gaston, the Beast and their friends sing Menken, Ashman and Rice's time-honored score. Be enchanted by glorious costumes and sets. Fill with wonder as the stage spins and morphs into an astonishing fairy-tale world. This is family theatre at its best. Be Our Guest!

SISTER ACT

October 12 - December 3

A smash hit from London to New York! Finally a local company premiere! Sheer jubilation as an Abby of nuns bravely ventures into a world of soul music. From the famous movie starring Whoopi Goldberg, shout Hallelujah!, as an entertaining lounge singer hiding from thugs, disguises herself as a nun and surprisingly turns a timid convent choir into a divine, power-house of harmony. Show-stopping music! Heavenly fun! By Steinkeller, Menken and Slater. This show could become your favorite habit!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

December 9 - December 24

A nationally acclaimed treasure - in its 32nd year! Charles Dickens' exquisite tale almost single-handedly revived Christmas in England in the mid 1800's. Now let the Ghost of Christmas Present revive the glory of Christmas in you! May Wilkin's faithful adaptation and Bradford's splendid orchestrations trim your holiday tree with Joy! Merry Christmas!

Subscription renewals have begun for HCT's exclusive Season Ticket Plus holders. To join this program call 801-984-9000. Regular season ticket renewals will begin June 1 and ticket sales to the general public begin August 1. For ticket information call 801-984-9000, go to www.hct.org, or visit the box office at 3333 S. Decker Lake Drive in West Valley City. For updates, contests and information on the current theatre season, follow Hale Centre Theatre on Facebook.



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