Evita and Bye Bye Birdie Highlight Village Theatre's 2006-2007 Season

Village Theatre has announces its 2006-2007 season which will include Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita and the classic musical Bye Bye Birdie.

"We are thrilled to bring a little of the unexpected to stage this season," said Robb Hunt, executive producer for Village Theatre. "As we continue to stretch ourselves creatively and reach out to new audiences, this season will entertain and move people of all ages, demonstrating our versatility and commitment to delivering the high-quality professional shows theatre goers have come to expect from Village Theatre."

Evita will open Village's new season (September 13^th- October 22^nd , 2006).  From the creators of Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece sets the story of Argentina's beloved, controversial Eva Peron to an irresistible Latin beat. This stirring tale of one strong woman's rise from poverty to power is a bracing journey of redemption, and a moving meditation on the perils of pride and fame.

The golden age classic Bye Bye Birdie will run from November 8^th-December 31^st, 2006. Just days away from enlisting in the Army, Fifties pop idol Conrad Birdie is preparing for one last appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show to bid a lucky teenage girl goodbye with an all-American kiss. Winner Kim MacAfee and the rest of Sweet Apple, Ohio have their lives turned upside-down by Conrad's arrival, while his manager, Albert, juggles publicity pressures, a marriage-minded sweetheart, and a meddling mother.

Village's sole play will be William Nicholson's Shadowlands (January 17-February 25^th, 2007) His books were full of magic, but his life was ruled by order until he met her. Chronicles of Narnia author C.S. Lewis, venerated Christian theorist, Oxford don, and confirmed bachelor, thought he knew all about god's plan for the world-and for him. Then he fell in love. And when his whirlwind affair with outspoken American poet Joy Gresham is touched by tragedy, he learns just how much he didn't know. An award-winning hit on Broadway and London's West End, this breathtaking tale of unexpected love and sudden loss will fill you with laughter and bring you to tears.

For their original musical, Village will present Once Upon a Time in New Jersey (March 14^th-April 22nd, 2007) with Music by Stephen Weiner and Book and Lyrics by Susan DiLallo. Sandwich slinger Vinnie loves counter girl Angie. Angie loves tough guy Rocco. Rocco's on the run from the mob. When Vinnie agrees to swap lives with Rocco for a week, he gets a chance at Angie...and much more than he bargained for.

Village will close their season with The Who's Tommy (May 9^th-June 24^th, 2007) Winner of five Tony Awards, Pete Townshend's electrifying and enthralling tale of a young boy's journey from tragedy to triumph turns one of rock's timeless albums into a musical experience.

To purchase tickets to Village's 2006-2007 season, call (425) 392-2202 or visit www.villagetheatre.org

 

 

 

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