2013-2014 Productions
Featuring Lost in Yonkers, Twelfth Night, From the Mississippi Delta, and Hot Mikado
Lost in Yonkers
Written by Neil Simon
Directed by Mark E. Lococo
Sept 27 - Oct 6, 2013
Newhart Family Theatre
During WWII, two brothers are left in the care of their strict, formidable grandmother and loving, eccentric aunt in this Tony, Drama Desk, and Pulitzer-Prize-winning play by America’s master of laughter and tears. The boys learn lessons of duty, devotion, trust, and forgiveness in this coming-of-age tale.
Twelfth Night
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Ann Shanahan
Nov 15 - 24, 2013
Newhart Family Theatre
In the household of Olivia, the lovesick Duke Orsino and the supercilious steward Malvolio compete for her affection. As the disguised Viola woos Olivia on the lord’s behalf, a bittersweet chain of events follow that explore love in its madness, its pain, and its ability to transform.
From the Mississippi Delta
Written by Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland
Directed by Jonathan Wilson
Feb 21 - Mar 2, 2014
Newhart Family Theatre
In this transformative memoir, the civil rights movement acts as a catalyst for Aint Baby and her daughter Phelia to rise above their tragic prospects. Harrowing episodes are tempered with humor and tenderness in a tale that will leave your heart just as warm as the Southern heat.
Hot Mikado
Book by David H. Bell
Music by Rob Bowman
Directed by Sarah Gabel
April 4 - 13, 2014
Newhart Family Theatre
Fusing Eastern and Western culture with a 1940’s, big band twist, Hot Mikado swings into Loyola with the side-splitting story of the reluctant Lord High Executioner, a disguised prince fleeing his arranged marriage, and the woman they both love. The hilarious complications that ensue turn this satire into an American mix of jazz, gospel, and vaudeville.
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