2019-2020 Productions
Featuring Fun Home and Our Town
Our Town
Written by Thornton Wilder
Oct 10- 20, 2019
Newhart Family Theatre
Set in the early 20th century, the American Classic Our Town is an examination of everyday life in the small fictional city of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire. Famous for its utilization of minimalist staging to emphasize the nuance of new and old relationships, Our Town expertly intertwines the lives of the Gibbs and Webb families in a celebration of the simple things.
Fun Home
Feb 6 - 16, 2020
Newhart Family Theatre
Based on the autobiographical graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, Fun Home is a musical coming-of-age story. Present-day Alison recalls her youth in the Bechdel Funeral Home, seeking understanding of her father’s death and acceptance of her own sexuality. This undeniably human story invites audience members to process and reflect alongside Alison upon the moments which brought each of them to this point in their lives.
2019-2020 Second Stages
A Time To Heal
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Directed by Cristin Carole
March 27-April 6
Elle Woods had it all figured out- great friends, great car, great dog. When it all starts falling apart, Elle leaves behind her sunny sorority for the stuffy Harvard Law School, tackling this exclusive environment with optimism and ambition. The verdict? An inspiring and wildly entertaining take on identity and power. Based on the hit movie and filled with show-stopping songs, Legally Blonde celebrates the trial and victories of being yourself.
Hail Frances
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Directed by Cristin Carole
March 27-April 6
Elle Woods had it all figured out- great friends, great car, great dog. When it all starts falling apart, Elle leaves behind her sunny sorority for the stuffy Harvard Law School, tackling this exclusive environment with optimism and ambition. The verdict? An inspiring and wildly entertaining take on identity and power. Based on the hit movie and filled with show-stopping songs, Legally Blonde celebrates the trial and victories of being yourself.
It's My Turn to Talk
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Directed by Cristin Carole
March 27-April 6
Elle Woods had it all figured out- great friends, great car, great dog. When it all starts falling apart, Elle leaves behind her sunny sorority for the stuffy Harvard Law School, tackling this exclusive environment with optimism and ambition. The verdict? An inspiring and wildly entertaining take on identity and power. Based on the hit movie and filled with show-stopping songs, Legally Blonde celebrates the trial and victories of being yourself.
Heroes
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Directed by Cristin Carole
March 27-April 6
Elle Woods had it all figured out- great friends, great car, great dog. When it all starts falling apart, Elle leaves behind her sunny sorority for the stuffy Harvard Law School, tackling this exclusive environment with optimism and ambition. The verdict? An inspiring and wildly entertaining take on identity and power. Based on the hit movie and filled with show-stopping songs, Legally Blonde celebrates the trial and victories of being yourself.
In My Defence
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Directed by Cristin Carole
March 27-April 6
Elle Woods had it all figured out- great friends, great car, great dog. When it all starts falling apart, Elle leaves behind her sunny sorority for the stuffy Harvard Law School, tackling this exclusive environment with optimism and ambition. The verdict? An inspiring and wildly entertaining take on identity and power. Based on the hit movie and filled with show-stopping songs, Legally Blonde celebrates the trial and victories of being yourself.
Rats!
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Directed by Cristin Carole
March 27-April 6
Elle Woods had it all figured out- great friends, great car, great dog. When it all starts falling apart, Elle leaves behind her sunny sorority for the stuffy Harvard Law School, tackling this exclusive environment with optimism and ambition. The verdict? An inspiring and wildly entertaining take on identity and power. Based on the hit movie and filled with show-stopping songs, Legally Blonde celebrates the trial and victories of being yourself.
Alone Like This World We've Become
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Directed by Cristin Carole
March 27-April 6
Elle Woods had it all figured out- great friends, great car, great dog. When it all starts falling apart, Elle leaves behind her sunny sorority for the stuffy Harvard Law School, tackling this exclusive environment with optimism and ambition. The verdict? An inspiring and wildly entertaining take on identity and power. Based on the hit movie and filled with show-stopping songs, Legally Blonde celebrates the trial and victories of being yourself.
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