2008/09 Season
50th Anniversary Kick Off Event
Sept 26 – Oct 19 / 2008
Agatha Christie's
Witness For The Prosecution
Directed by Michael Haven
Lies, alibis and a courtroom surprise
This is one of Christie’s most powerful stage plays — memorable for the wonderful characters and intriguing plot twists.
Nov 14 - Dec 7 / 2008
Greater Tuna
By Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard
Directed by Mark Manske
A comedy with Tex appeal
For the holiday season, we present Greater Tuna, an uproarious comedy that is a study in the virtuosity and versatility of the cast. Two actors, at manic pace, portray all the characters in the Texas town of Greater Tuna. Of course, no town contains a more unlikely, or more amusing, populace.
Feb 6 - March 8 / 2009
Nine, The Musical
Book by Arthur Kopit, music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, adaptation from the Italian by Mario Fratti
Directed by Amy Nielson
Music Direction by Joe Simiele
The most eloquent mid-life crisis ever staged
The study of a film director who has lost direction in life, Nine is set at an Italian spa. The protagonist struggles to find what his heart truly desires, while surrounded with competing feminine influences – his wife, lover, leading lady, muse and agent. Amy Nielson, who directed a wonderful production of Footloose in 2007, and produced the engaging and entertaining choreography for The Cocoanuts, will direct and choreograph. The music of Nine is spectacular, and we are delighted to welcome back Joe Simiele as Music Director.
April 17 - May 10 / 2009
SAINT JOAN
by George Bernard Shaw
Directed by David Bogdonoff
As you may know, we lost the rights to The Lion in Winter shortly after our season brochure was published this year. To replace it, we are pleased to present George Bernard Shaw's masterpiece, Saint Joan. This is Shaw at his finest, and fits our season lineup perfectly.
June 19 - July 19 / 2009
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Book by Richard Henry Morris,
Music by Jeanine Tesori,
New lyrics by Dick Scanlan
Directed by Daren A.C. Carollo
A big city, frisky flappers, and one plucky young lady
Our heroine is a small-town girl seeking love and success in New York City. Millie sings and tap-dances her way in and out of danger (and romance), as the supporting cast shows us exactly what the Roaring Twenties were all about!