| Coming in June 2010 The Man Who Came to Dinner will delight you! In this hilarious comedy, Sheridan Whiteside, theatre critic, lec-turer, and radio personality, arrives to dine at the home of the prominent Stanley family in a small Ohio town, but slips on their doorstep, injuring his hip. A tumultuous six weeks of confinement follows, during which Whiteside monopolizes the living room and takes over the Stanley household, entertaining a variety of eccentric guests. Before it's over, the outrageous has become commonplace. The 1939 Kaufman and Hart classic promises an evening of havoc and hilarity! ______________________________ Coming in October 2010 For nearly 50 years, Norman and Ethel Thayer have spent summers in a cabin on Golden Pond. Sharp-tongued Norman is approaching his 80th birthday and flirting with senility and frail health while his devoted wife Ethel, ten years younger, is still agile and energetic. When their daughter, Chelsea, comes to visit, she brings along her dentist boyfriend and his adolescent son, as well as long-harbored ill-feelings toward her father. Chelsea and her boyfriend go to Europe, leaving the boy with Ethel and Norman, who soon develop a close relationship with him that helps restore some of Norman's lost vigor and confidence. The 1981 film version starred Katherine Hepburn, Henry Fonda and real life daughter Jane. Both a light-hearted comedy and touching drama, On Golden Pond celebrates the triumphs of life, love and family. _____________________________ Coming in January 2011 Fiddler on the Roof stands as an unparalleled achievement in the world of theatre. This towering musical has touched and transformed audiences since its Broadway bow more than forty years ago. The timeless story, set in a village in Tsarist Russia, follows the travails of Tevye the dairyman, who struggles, with humor and humility, to raise five daughters and maintain the traditions of his forefathers as change swirls around him. Winner of nine Tony Awards, this captivating and heartfelt show was also an Academy Award-winning film. No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience! |
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| Coming in July 2010 Experience the romance and enchantment as the Youth CONNection brings Disney’s smash hit, Beauty and the Beast to the stage at Shelton High School. Based on the Academy Award winning animated feature by the same name, Beauty and the Beast is a lush romantic musical for all generations. It is the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed on him by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. This classic musical is one of the most beautiful stories ever told. It’s filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers. Find out why Beauty and the Beast has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. ____________________________ Coming in November 2010 Miracle on 34th Street is the classic family favorite that puts the spirit of Christmas on trial. When the real Kris Kringle gets a job playing Santa at Macy's department store, he sets out to teach one little girl that yes, there really is a Santa Claus, and ends up restoring a whole city's belief in the magic of the Christmas season. The classic holiday film is brought life on the stage with great warmth, charm, and humor. A heartwarming show for the entire family! _________________________ Coming in March 2011 What seems like an open-and shut murder case becomes a twisted puzzle of prejudice and intrigue. Twelve jurors in a murder trial are corralled in a room for the duration of their deliberation. As prejudices are tested and evidence is weighed, the entire jury is forced to look past the show of the courtroom to unearth the shocking truth. Faced with playing the hangmen, these dozen men must first face themselves. The 1957 classic film starring Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, E. G. Marshall, and Jack Klugman is consistently listed among the greatest films of all time. Don't miss Center Stage's production of Twelve Angry Men! |
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