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EDGES
POINT PARK UNIVERSITY
11/5-11/6/2012
"Who am I?""Who do I want to become?"EDGES is not a traditional musical; it is an exciting new show
about four burgeoning adults asking these classic coming-of-age questions.
Written by Benj Pasek
and Justin Paul (2007 Jonathan Larson Award Recipients) in
their sophomore year at the University
of Michigan, the
contemporary song cycle carries an honest voice advocating introspection while maintaining
wit and charm. Confronting emotions, escaping expectations, and deciphering
complicated relationships--the songs cover such universal issues as love,
commitment, identity, and meaning. Encouraging experimental productions, Pasek
& Paul
want you to explore what happens when we are teetering on The Edges!
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SPRING AWAKENING
EPHRATA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
10/25-11/10/2012
Winner of 8 TONY Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, SPRING AWAKENING celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that you will never forget.Adapted from Frank Wedekind's 1891 expressionist play about the trials, tears, and exhilaration of the teen years, it has been hailed as the "Best Musical of the Year" by the New York Times, New York Post, Star Ledger, Journal News, New York Observer, and USA Today.
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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
UPPER DUBLIN HIGH SCHOOL
11/7-11/10/2012
Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who
barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't
everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.THE
25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is a hilarious tale of
overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent
outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show's
Tony Award winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit
musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of
outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand
out and fit in at the same time.
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THE LAST FIVE YEARS
COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH
11/1-11/10/2012
THE LAST FIVE YEARS is a contemporary song-cycle musical that ingeniously chronicles the five year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up... or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it. Written by Jason Robert Brown
(PARADE, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD), THE LAST FIVE YEARS is an intensely personal look at the relationship between a writer and an actress told from both points of view.
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ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Mount Saint Joseph Academy
11/2-11/10/2012
The 'G2K' Getting To Know Series: Uniquely adapted musicals specifically for youth performers. If you thought you knew the story of 'The Princess and The Pea,' you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that it may not have been the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of beguiling songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are, you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again. In this adaptation for pre-high school students, the content has been edited to better suit younger actors and audiences, but all the magic, hilarity and fun of the original are still in place. G2K? ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is the perfect show to introduce young people to the magic of live theater. PLEASE NOTE: All schools wishing to peruse or perform a G2K musical should apply through theMusic by Mary Rodgers; Book by Jay Thompson & Dean Fuller & Marshall Barer; Lyrics by Marshall BarerFor more information on Mount Saint Joseph Academy, click hereFor more information on Once Upon a Mattress, click here
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DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
GETTYSBURG COMMUNITY THEATRE
11/1-11/11/2012
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel
longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first,
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BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson
Robert Morris UNIVERSITY
11/7-11/11/2012
BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson creators Michael Friedman and Alex Timbers cook up an alternate universe (and draw parallels to today's political/populist landscape) with their musical about the seventh U.S. president, reinvented as an "emo" rock star. BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson tells the story of America's first political maverick. A.J. kicked British butt, shafted the Indians and smacked down the Spaniards all in the name of these United States--who cares if he didn't have permission?An exhilarating and white-knuckled look at one of our nation's founding rock stars, BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson recreates and reinvents the life of "Old Hickory," from his humble beginnings on the Tennessee frontier to his days as Commander-in-Chief. It also asks the question, is wanting to have a beer with someone reason enough to elect him? What if he's really, really hot?This wildly entertaining 90-minute show is perfect for comedic actors and singers, with minimal dancing required. BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson is an actor driven rather than design-dependent musical; it encourages breaking the fourth wall, audience participation, and rocking out!
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THE EXIT INTERVIEW
InterAct Theatre Company
10/19-11/11/2012
Do things really happen for a reason? This raucous
comedy breaks every theatre convention in the book in
search of an answer. Bertolt Brecht scholar Dick
Fig has been fired from his university position and is
undergoing an excruciating exit interivew with Eunice --
a droll administrator. As Eunice engages in small talk,
Dick faces an existential crisis. Together, they
experience divine communiques, lectures on
science and religion, shameless advertisements,
offensive cheerleading, and ever-closer attacks by a
masked gunman on a rampage across campus.
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URINETOWN
UNIV OF SCRANTON LIVA ARTS COMPANY
11/8-11/11/2012
One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, URINETOWN
is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a
time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a
terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a
government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use
public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits
by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the
people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead
them all to freedom!
Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, URINETOWN
is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from
scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical
could be, URINETOWN catapults the ?comedic romp? into
the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern
wit, and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.
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DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
ERIE PLAYHOUSE
11/2-11/11/2012
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel
longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first,
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GODSPELL
ST HUBERT HIGH SCHOOL
11/9-11/11/2012
Conceived and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz, GODSPELL is one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time.Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, GODSPELL boasts
a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, "Day By
Day." As the cast performs "Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord," "Learn
Your Lessons Well," "All For The Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O
Man" and "By My Side," the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and
hearteningly to life.Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, GODSPELL is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love.GODSPELL RETURNS
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CAPTAIN LOUIE
WILSON WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
11/10-11/12/2012
Young Louie feels lonely and without friends in his new neighborhood.
Looking for something to cheer himself up on Halloween Night, Louie
returns to his old neighborhood friends in an imaginary journey on the
wings of his favorite toy, his little red plane. The story is full of
tricks and treats, and the incomparable music and lyrics of Stephen
Schwartz. Most of all, Captain Louie is about friendship -- the ability
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SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!
UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA - STUDENT ACTIVITIES GROUPS
11/10-11/12/2012
A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage! The Emmy
Award-winning 1970's Saturday morning cartoon series that taught
history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful
songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, instructing a whole
new generation to ?Unpack Your Adjectives? and ?Do The Circulations,?
it?s lighting up stages everywhere, from school multi-purpose rooms to
university and regional theatres all around the country. brbrTom, a
nerve-wracked school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching,
tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing
facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win
his students over with imagination and music, through such songs as
?Just A Bill,? ?Lolly, Lolly, Lolly? and ?Conjunction Junction.? brbrWith
its minimal band, set, costume and flexible cast requirements, the show
may be performed in virtually any space, bringing its infectious zest
to a cross-generational audience. Children just discovering the TV
series to ?Generation X-ers? seeking a taste of nostalgia will delight
in this sure-fire entertainment that?s simply good, clean ? and
educational ? fun.brbrTom, a nerve-wracked school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such beloved ?Schoolhouse Rock? songs as ?Just A Bill,? ?Lolly, Lolly, Lolly? and ?Conjunction Junction.?
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IN THE RED AND BROWN WATER
Playhouse Theatre
11/7-11/15/2012
By Tarell Alvin McCraney
Directed by Steve Broadnax
Sometimes tragedy is just a matter of really bad timing...
Oya runsfast enough to win a scholarship out of the projects. But then the grief of family and the spirits of the bayou tear up the path beneath her swift feet, threatening to pull her beneath the water. How strong is the song of Oya's run and can she outpace the call of fate? More . . .
A trilogy of modern-day stories of kinship, love, heartache, and coming of age from Tarell Alvin McCraney, the winner of the New York Times Outstanding Playwright Award. The Brother / Sister Plays delve into the world of a Louisiana Bayou housing project, a landscape of hardship and dreams. Influenced by Yoruban mythology, modern dance, and autobiography, and populated with stories of sacrifice, heartache, and laughter, this award-winning trilogy has been hailed as "the greatest piece of writing by an American playwright under 30" (Chicago Tribune).
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IN THE RED AND BROWN WATER
Playhouse Theatre
11/7-11/15/2012
By Tarell Alvin McCraney
Directed by Steve Broadnax
Sometimes tragedy is just a matter of really bad timing...
Oya runsfast enough to win a scholarship out of the projects. But then the grief of family and the spirits of the bayou tear up the path beneath her swift feet, threatening to pull her beneath the water. How strong is the song of Oya's run and can she outpace the call of fate? More . . .
A trilogy of modern-day stories of kinship, love, heartache, and coming of age from Tarell Alvin McCraney, the winner of the New York Times Outstanding Playwright Award. The Brother / Sister Plays delve into the world of a Louisiana Bayou housing project, a landscape of hardship and dreams. Influenced by Yoruban mythology, modern dance, and autobiography, and populated with stories of sacrifice, heartache, and laughter, this award-winning trilogy has been hailed as "the greatest piece of writing by an American playwright under 30" (Chicago Tribune).
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SWEENEY TODD
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLAYERS
11/2-11/17/2012
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chilling, suspenseful, heart-pounding masterpiece of murderous
barber-ism and culinary crime tells the infamous tale of the unjustly
exiled barber who returns to 19th century London seeking revenge against
the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. His
thirst for blood soon expands to include his unfortunate customers, and
the resourceful proprietress of the pie shop downstairs soon has the
people of London lining up in droves with her mysterious new meat pie
recipe!brbrSophisticated, macabre, visceral and uncompromising, strongSWEENEY TODD/strong
nevertheless has a great sense of fun, mixing intense drama with
howlingly funny moments of dark humor: audiences find themselves
laughing hysterically one moment and gasping in surprise the next.brbrAt
the show?s core is a challenging score of epic proportion with two
tasty tour de force roles in Sweeney and his comic female accomplice
Mrs. Lovett. Although it has been extremely popular with opera
companies and in concert presentation, strongSWEENEY TODD/strong is equally effective as an intimate chamber musical.
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SHE LOVES ME
UNIV OF THE ARTS
11/9-11/17/2012
It is the rare musical theatre aficionado who doesn?t have a soft spot
in his heart for this intimate show, considered by many the most
charming musical ever written.Georg and Amalia are two feuding
clerks in a European parfumerie during the 1930's who secretly find
solace in their anonymous romantic pen pals, little knowing their
respective correspondents are none other than each other. Funny,
intelligent, honest and sentimental, SHE LOVES ME is a
warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old
world elegance and nostalgia, yet as universal and relevant as ever in
this age of internet romances.SHE LOVES ME
showcases a small but strong ensemble cast playing a range of vivid,
memorable characters of all ages. Dance is mostly eschewed in favor of
clever character-driven songs full of melody and personality. An ideal
Christmas or Valentine?s Day show, this heart-warming score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF) and book by Joe Masteroff (CABARET) is a pleasure whatever the occasion!
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JEKYLL & HYDE (B'WAY)
WILLOW MANOR PLAYERS
11/9-11/17/2012
A true musical theatre phenomenon, JEKYLL & HYDE attracted legions of loyal fans even before the show began its smash-hit Broadway run. An evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, JEKYLL & HYDE
is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brilliant
doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous
counterpart. Convinced the cure for his father's mental illness lies in
the separation of Man's evil nature from his good, Dr. Henry Jekyll
unwittingly unleashes his own dark side, wreaking havoc in the streets
of late 19th century London as the savage, maniacal Edward Hyde.
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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
LASALLE UNIVERSITY- STUDENT ACTIVITIES
11/9-11/17/2012
A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding talent, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be entertained. If you've ever sat in a dark theatre and thought, "Dear Lord in heaven, please let it be good," this is the show for you!It all begins when a die-hard musical-theater fan plays his favorite cast album on his turntable, and the musical literally bursts to life in his living room, telling the rambunctious tale of a brazen Broadway starlet trying to find, and keep, her true love. Order your copy of "Showing Off with THE DROWSY CHAPERONE" - an informative DVD with advice and production tips from the show's authors and creative staff. Email licensing@mtishows.com to request your FREE copy!
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THE PRODUCERS
STAGE 62
11/2-11/17/2012
Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, THE PRODUCERS
once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face
humor. It is a truly "boffo" hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards
and wowing capacity crowds night after night.
The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his
mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most
notorious flop in history thereby bilking their backers (all "little old
ladies") out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show
is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they
maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously
offensive "Springtime For Hitler"), hiring a director, raising the money
and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad
comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a
poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.
With a truly hysterical book co-written by Mel Brooks
and Thomas Meehan
(ANNIE) and music and lyrics by Mr. Brooks
, THE PRODUCERS skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an "equal opportunity offender!"
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INTO THE WOODS
SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY
11/8-11/17/2012
An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A
Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They're all
among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine
and Stephen Sondheim's
fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been
cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest
for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying
to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one
who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone's wish is granted at the end of
Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them
later, with disastrous results. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy
in the style of The Princess Bride becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. One of Sondheim's most popular works, INTO THE WOODS is a timeless yet relevant piece and a rare modern classic.
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Bishop Shanahan High School
11/9-11/17/2012
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.Music by Rodgers, Richard; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse; Suggested by For more information on Bishop Shanahan High School, click hereFor more information on The Sound of Music, click here
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INTO THE WOODS
Degenstein Center Theater
11/8-11/17/2012
Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine intertwine classic fairy tales and ask the question of what happens after the "happily ever after." Into the Woods opened in 1987 and won 5 Tony awards including Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical in addition the 2002 revival brought in 2 more Tony awards in including the Best Revival of a Musical.
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Roald Dahl'S WILLY WONKA
GWYNEDD MERCY ACADEMY
11/9-11/18/2012
Roald Dahl?s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest
to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.This new stage musical adaptation is designed to help your group bring all of the magic on the page to vivid life on your stage. Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone?s sweet tooth. In a
troubled world looking for escape, let Willy Wonka take your theatre
company and your audiences on a fantasy ride into the land of pure
imagination!This title is ONLY available for amateur groups to license.
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AVENUE Q
YORK LITTLE THEATRE
11/9-11/18/2012
Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and
Best Book, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the
timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a
shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon
discovers that although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is
not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found
friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in
life.Be sure to visit MTI's Prop Shop to see our AVENUE Q puppets to rent!AVENUE Q NEW YORKVisit the official "Avenue Q New York" for NYC ticketing and more information.
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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
11/9-11/18/2012
Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who
barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't
everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.THE
25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is a hilarious tale of
overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent
outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show's
Tony Award winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit
musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of
outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand
out and fit in at the same time.
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THE MUSIC MAN
THEATRE HARRISBURG
11/2-11/18/2012
An affectionate paean to Smalltown, U.S.A. of a bygone era, Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN
follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the
people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a
boys' band he vows to organize - this despite the fact he doesn't know a
trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are
foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a
respectable citizen by curtain's fall. Perfect for professional
theatres, community groups, summer stock and schools alike, this
award-winning, critically acclaimed Broadway classic is an all-American
institution, thanks to is quirky characters, charmingly predictable
dramatic situations, and one-of-a-kind, nostalgic score of rousing
marches, barbershop quartets and sentimental ballads which have become
popular standards. The cast features a soaring soprano ingenue, parts
for young performers and children, and one of the musical theatre's
treasures, a tour de force leading role for a charismatic actor who
doesn't need to be a trained singer. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, THE MUSIC MAN is family entertainment at its best.
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LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION
READING CIVIC OPERA
11/9-11/18/2012
Broadway?s legendary musical has been specially adapted to meet the
needs of young performers. This author-approved edition has been
abridged to a running time of just over two hours, while carefully
maintaining the integrity of one the greatest musicals ever written.This
epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century
France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean
Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes and
honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive
father - violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector
Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently
pursues him. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a
bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in
love with Valjean?s adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel
fully redeemed.Originally adapted from Victor Hugo?s timeless novel, LES MISRABLES SCHOOL EDITION introduces a new generation to the grand and inspirational story that has touched the hearts of millions. For, within LES MISRABLES SCHOOL EDITION
lies the universal truth ?To love another person is to see the face of
God? and this message is sure to have a lasting impact on your cast,
crew, audience, and school alike.
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THE PHANTOM: A DRAMA IN TWO ACTS
Messiah College, Department of Theater
11/8-11/18/2012
"A bloodsucking good time! Who is the mysterious figure lurking around the moors? Why are people disappearing from the ruins of Raby Castle? What fiendish hypnosis is enchanting the village? These questions lie at the heart of The Phantom, a vampire thriller from 1856. Written by one of the 19th-century's most popular playwrights, The Phantom is a true melodrama, combining action and humor as it spins its tale of a bloodsucking demon and the pure-hearted youths who try to stop it. Good, old-fashioned fun."
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WHITE CHRISTMAS
Narberth Community Theatre
11/2-11/18/2012
Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. WHITE CHRISTMAS is an uplifting musical worthy of year-round productions.Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin; Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank; Book by David Ives & Paul BlakeFor more information on Narberth Community Theatre, click hereFor more information on White Christmas, click here
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WHITE CHRISTMAS
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center
11/9-11/18/2012
Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. WHITE CHRISTMAS is an uplifting musical worthy of year-round productions.Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin; Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank; Book by David Ives & Paul BlakeFor more information on Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, click hereFor more information on White Christmas, click here
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SHEPARD/BECKETT
InVersion Theatre
11/9-11/18/2012
InVersion Theatre is excited to announce its upcoming production, SHEPARD/BECKETT, coming to Walnut Street Theatres Studio 5 this November.
SHEPARD/BECKETT is the third production from InVersion Theatre, which was founded in 2011 by Managing Director Johnny Lloyd and Artistic Director William SteinbergeR. Shepard/BECKETT is an evening of short plays by award-winning authors Sam Shepard and Samuel Beckett, curated by the InVersion team. The production will consist of Shepards Red Cross and Killers Head and Becketts Catastrophe and Footfalls. SHEPARD/BECKETT will explore themes of power and powerlessness, control and entrapment, and disintegration and liberation as the plays protagonists grapple with very real questions of how to live in this world.
Red Cross focuses on, Jim, a man seemingly in a psychiatric ward and his relationships with a fellow patient and staff maid, both of whom begin to infect Jims body and mind. Killers Head is a solo play featuring a cowboy forced to face his reckoning. In Catastrophe, a director and his assistant try to carve the perfect piece of art from a mysteriously silent protagonist. Footfalls tells the story of a woman and her elderly mother both beginning to fade into nothingness. By exploring all four shows in the same night, InVersion intends to create a production that allows for cross-pollination between the pieces while retaining each plays individual voice.
Director William Steinberger is aided by an ensemble of actors, each creating multiple roles over the course of the evening. The production features Will Thompson (Hazard County, Azuka Theatre; The Well, Quince Productions); Brian Ratcliffe (Hazard County, Azuka Theatre; Myths and Monsters, Philly Improv Theater); Hannah Gold (Microcrisis, InterAct Theatre Company); and Lizzie Spellman (Awesome Alliteration: The Magical Musical, BetaMale Productions).
SHEPARD/BECKETT will be presented in Walnut Street Theatres Studio 5 on November 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th at 8:00pm and November 11th and 18th at 2:00pm. Tickets are $15.00. Scenic Design by Sara Elger. Lighting Design by Rachel George. Costume Design by Violette Carb. Sound Design by Jake Hager. Dramaturgy by Rebecca LeVine.
For more information, visit inversiontheatre.virb.com. To purchase tickets, visit inversiontheatre.brownpapertickets.com.
InVersion Theatre is a theatre group that explores pieces that give insight into the fundamental questions of the human psyche and condition.
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LEGALLY BLONDE
UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA - STUDENT ACTIVITIES GROUPS
10/29-12/1/2012
Sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.
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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
11/6-12/2/2012
A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding talent, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be entertained. If you've ever sat in a dark theatre and thought, "Dear Lord in heaven, please let it be good," this is the show for you!It all begins when a die-hard musical-theater fan plays his favorite cast album on his turntable, and the musical literally bursts to life in his living room, telling the rambunctious tale of a brazen Broadway starlet trying to find, and keep, her true love. Order your copy of "Showing Off with THE DROWSY CHAPERONE" - an informative DVD with advice and production tips from the show's authors and creative staff. Email licensing@mtishows.com to request your FREE copy!
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A STOOP ON ORCHARD STREET
National Museum of American Jewish History
10/10-12/30/2012
A Stoop On Orchard Street, with book, music, and lyrics by Jay Kholos, takes a nostalgic look at tenement life on Manhattans Lower East Side, circa 1910. The musical comedy follows the trials and tribulations of the Lomansky family and neighbors as they adjust to a new life and new home in America, so different from the shtetls of Eastern Europe they left behind.
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THE MUSIC MAN
Walnut Street Theatre
11/6-1/6/2013
An affectionate paean to Smalltown, U.S.A. of a bygone era, Meredith Willson?s ?The Music Man? follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys? band he vows to organize ? this despite the fact he doesn?t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain?s fall. brbrPerfect for professional theatres, community groups, summer stock and schools alike, this award-winning, critically acclaimed Broadway classic is an all-American institution, thanks to its quirky characters, charmingly predictable dramatic situations, and one-of-a-kind, nostalgic score of rousing marches, barbershop quartets and sentimental ballads which have become popular standards. The cast features a soaring soprano ingenue, parts for young performers and children, and one of the musical theatre?s treasures, a tour de force leading role for a charismatic actor who doesn?t need to be a trained singer.
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