2015-2016 Productions
Featuring Lend Me A Tenor, Galileo, A Doll's House, and She Loves Me
Lend Me A Tenor
Written by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Jonathan Wilson
Sept 25 - Oct 4, 2015
Newhart Family Theatre
When a hot-headed opera house manager books an acclaimed singer in hopes of saving the business, a comedic tale of mistaken identity ensues. Max, the manager’s neurotic assistant, leads a colorful cast of eccentric individuals through a web of romantic pursuits and zany antics in this farce set in the mid-1930s.
Galileo
Written by Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Mark E. Lococo
Nov 13 - 22, 2015
Newhart Family Theatre
In this twentieth-century classic, downtrodden Renaissance scientist Galileo happens across a revolutionary device that presents a prime opportunity for notoriety and cash. Using it to substantiate a view of the universe that is contrary to the Vatican’s traditional views, early 17th century Italy migrates towards his cosmic discovery and a stubborn Galileo is forced to choose between pursuing scientific truth and saving his own skin.
A Doll's House
Written by Henrik Ibsen
Directed by Ann Shanahan
Feb 26 - March 6, 2016
Newhart Family Theatre
In 19th century Norway, things are not as they seem in the Helmer household. The overbearing pressures of patriarchal Victorian society have made Nora and Torvald strangers to one another. After being blackmailed by a mutual acquaintance, Nora inadvertently finds an opportunity to fully realize her self-worth despite the confines of her oppressive, doll-like existence.
She Loves Me
Book by Joe Masteroff
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Directed by Sarah Gabel
Apr 14 - 24, 2016
Newhart Family Theatre
Set in the 1930s, She Loves Me follows the lives and loves of the workers at Mr. Maraczek’s Parfumerie in Budapest, Hungary. Based on Miklos Laszlo’s play Parfumerie, the story focuses on a pair of bickering co-workers as they slowly come to the realization that they have been anonymously corresponding with one another as romantic pen pals.
2015-2016 Second Stages
Eurydice
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.
Project: Fear
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.
I Can't Imagine Tomorrow
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.
Columbinus
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.
Hillary
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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