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66th Season 2008 - 2009
ALL PERFORMANCES AT 7:30 P.M.
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Oliver September 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 2008 |
| It’s London, 1850, based on Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist.” He is
sold to a local undertaker, but runs away and is picked up by the Artful
Dodger. Oliver is invited to join Fagin’s Gang, gets caught but the
magistrate finds Oliver was an innocent bystander. Mr. Brownlow, the
victim of the gang, takes Oliver in. Fagin’s thief, Bill Sykes is afraid
Oliver will give away their set-up and sends his girlfriend, Nancy,
to get Oliver back. Eventually Oliver is restored to Mr. Brownlow,
who by a million to one chance happens to be his Grandfather. Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart Directed by Stephanie Conching Choreography by Grace Bell Humerickhouse |
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High School Musical November 20, 21, 22, 28, 29 & December 5, 6, 2008 |
| Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie by Peter Barsocchini
It’s East High, 2009 on the first day after winter break. The Jocks,
Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount
their vacations and look forward to the new year, The captain of the
basketball team and the key member of the academics club shock
the student body by teaming to audition for the upcoming school
musical. The students learn an important lesson in teamwork. Book by David Simpatico Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Brian Louiselle Directed by CoCo Wiel Choreography by Brett Harwood |
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Curtains February 26, 27, 28 & March 6, 7, 13, 14, 2009 |
| A Hawaii Premiere and written by the giants who brought you CHICAGO and CABARET. CURTAINS unfolds backstage at Boston’s Colonial Theatre in 1959, where a new musical could be a Broadway smash, when the hapless leading lady dies on opening night during her curtain call. Lieutenant Frank Cioffi arrives on the scene to conduct an investigation. But the lure of the theatre proves irresistible and after an unexpected romance blooms for the stage struck detective, he finds himself just as drawn toward making a hit show, as he is in solving the murder. Directed by Vanita Rae Smith Choreography by Grace Bell Humerickhouse Musical Direction by Peter Rucci Book by Rupert Holmes Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb |
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Children Of Eden May 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 2009 |
| It’s the garden of Eden, several thousands of years ago. A musical about parents, children and faith...not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! Freely based on the story of Genesis, CHILDREN OF EDEN is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. Book by John Caird Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Directed by Brett Harwood |
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