THE PRINCESS BRIDESMAID, BIG FAT UTAH CRISTHMAS, et al. Set for Desert Star Playhouse Season

Desert Star Playhouse, Utah's one-of-a-kind family theatre, announces its 2012 season of hilarious shows. With a line-up that includes parodies of beloved Hollywood movies, hit TV shows and one of the biggest hits on Broadway, there will be laughs for the whole family. Season tickets go on sale August 30th for current season ticket holders and September 13th to the general public.

Desert Star Playhouse has built its reputation on producing hilarious musical parodies and this season is no exception. Featuring four brand new comedies and the return of an audience favorite, the 2012 season will have something for everyone to enjoy. The Artistic Director, Scott Holman, shared his thoughts about each of the shows for next year.

CSI Provo: Decaffeinated DNA (January 12-March 24) Holman: "This hilarious parody of the TV series, transplanted to Utah County, is full of laughs. One of the crime scene investigators is a soccer mom who has her kids waiting in the minivan while she investigates the crime scene. It was a big hit the first time we did it, and our audience voted to bring it back."

The Princess Bridesmaid (March 29-June 8, 2012) Holman: "Every time we do a ‘Princess Bride' joke in one of our shows, the audience erupts with laughter. So it was a no-brainer to give the Desert Star treatment to this beloved family classic."

The Addams Family Home Evening (June 14-August 25, 2012) Holman: "Our audiences love it when we make references to Utah culture in our shows. If you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at? This mash-up of monsters and Utah culture, with some over-the-top Desert Star comedy, will have everyone rolling in the aisles!"

WICKED-er: It's Not Easy Being Green (August 30-November 10, 2012) Holman: "We're going to the magical land of Oz, and we couldn't be more excited! There's a new villain in town who's even worse than the Wicked Witch. The witch will have no choice but to team up with her former enemies to fight the new villain. This promises to bring big laughs next year!"

My Big Fat Utah Christmas: A New Holiday Comedy (November 15-January 5, 2012) Holman: "'My Big Utah Wedding' has been a huge hit with Desert Star audiences. So we're doing a new show with the same characters, only this time they're dealing with all their nutty relatives coming to town for the holidays. It's going to be a lot of fun, but with some heartwarming moments."

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