2011 - 2012 Season Productions
Jesus Christ Superstar
By Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim RiceÂ
A 2000-year-old story. Post-apocalyptic Las Vegas. A legendary rock opera. Love, betrayal and sacrifice are at the center of Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice’s Broadway hit musical chronicling the last days of Jesus’ life as seen through the eyes of his disciple, Judas.
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Intimate Apparel
By Lynn Nottage
Esther has a great gift. She makes corsets so beautiful even one of the most notable women in Manhattan wants one. But making these clothes isn’t Esther’s dream. A single African American woman at the turn of the century, Esther wants more and doesn’t know if she’ll ever belong.
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The Tortoise and the Hare
By Alan Broadhurst
“The Tortoise and the Hare” is a fun and colorful children’s show based on the classic fable. In this energetic play, watch the speedy Hare boast about his lightning-fast running. But the slow and steady Tortoise challenges him to a race! The audience joins the excitement as the race unfolds. Will Hare’s overconfidence lead him astray? Will Tortoise’s perseverance pay off?Â
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The Full Monty
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
Book by Terrence McNally
“The Full Monty” is a hilarious musical based on the hit film. Set in a struggling steel town, a group of unemployed men feel emasculated and hopeless. Inspired by a local women’s night featuring strippers, one of them proposes a shocking solution: a full-fledged male striptease act. As they overcome their inhibitions, self-doubt, and anxieties, the men learn to embrace themselves and find strength in camaraderie. The show features catchy music by David Yazbek and a heartwarming story by Terrence McNally, all with a good dose of humor and full of heart.
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The Sea Gull
By Anton Chekhov
A New Version by Jean-Claude van Itallie
Anton Chekhov’s classic play “The Sea Gull” gets a modern twist in Jean-Claude van Itallie’s adaptation. The story still revolves around a group of artists and their intertwined lives at a summer estate. Madame Arkadina, a famous actress,arrives with her son Konstantin, an aspiring writer. There’s also the successful novelist Trigorin, who sparks romantic entanglements. Love, jealousy, and unfulfilled dreams play out against a backdrop of summer ennui. van Itallie’s version might incorporate modern language or references, offering a fresh perspective on Chekhov’s timeless themes of art, love,and loss.
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Leading Ladies
By Ken Ludwig
“Leading Ladies” by Ken Ludwig is a laugh-out-loud comedy about two down-on-their-luck Shakespearean actors, Leo and Jack. When they hear a wealthy American woman is seeking her long-lost nieces to inherit her fortune, they hatch a hilarious plan. Disguised as women, “Maxine” and “Stephanie” head to the Amish country of Pennsylvania to claim their inheritance. Romance, mistaken identities, and plenty of Shakespearean references ensue as Leo and Jack try to keep up their charade and win the hearts of the real nieces.
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