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Into
The Woods
book by James Lapine, music and lyrics by Stephen
Sondheim
September 15 – October 15
2pm matinees on Sundays September 25, October
2 and 9
An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding Hood? A Prince Charming
with a roving eye? They're all among the cockeyed characters in this 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, Rapunzel
and others. What begins as a lively irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson
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The
Mousetrap
by Agatha Christie
November 17 – December 10
2pm matinees on Sundays November 27, December
4
The author comes forth with another hit about a group of strangers stranded in
a boarding house during a snow storm, one of whom is a murderer. The suspects
include the newly married couple who run the house, a spinster with a curious
background, an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef, a retired Army
major, a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift, and
a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. Into their midst comes a policeman,
traveling on skis. Another famous Agatha Christie switch finish! Chalk up another
superb intrigue for the foremost mystery writer of her time. |
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Laughter
on the 23rd Floor
by Neil Simon
January 26 – February 18
2pm matinees on Sundays February 5 and 12
Inspired
by the playwright's youthful experience as a staff
writer on Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows, with all
the attendant comic drama as the harried writing
staff frantically scrambles to top each other with gags while competing for
the attention of star madman "Max Prince". "The funniest comedy on
Broadway in years and likely to remain the funniest comedy on Broadway for years."-Variety
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Much
Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
March 29 – April 21
2pm matinees on Sundays April 8 and 15
One
of Shakespeare’s more popular comedies follows
two stories of romantic love, each with their own quite
different journey to a happy ending. Lovers
Hero and Claudio are kept apart by the treachery of others, while Beatrice
and Benedick
are kept apart by their own pride. Thanks to their friends and enemies, the
lovers eventually find each other. For audience members of all ages.
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Avenue
Q
book by Jeff Whitty, music and lyrics by Robert Lopez
and Jeff Marx
May 24 – June 23
2pm matinees on Sundays June 3, 10 and 17
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. There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican),
Trekkie (the internet sexpert), Lucy the Slut (need we say more?), and other
colorful types who help Princeton finally discover his purpose in life! |
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The
Red Velvet Cake War
by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope,
Jamie Wooten
July 26 – August 18
2pm matinees on Sundays August 5 and 12
In
this riotously funny Southern-fried comedy, the three
Verdeen cousins — Gaynelle,
Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette — could not have picked a worse time to throw
their family reunion. Their outrageous antics have delighted local gossips, as
their self-righteous Aunt LaMerle is quick to point out. Things spin hilariously
out of control when a neighbor’s pet devours everything edible, a one-eyed
suitor shows up to declare his love and a jaw-dropping high-stakeswager is made
on who bakes the best red velvet cake. As this fast-paced romp barrels toward
its uproarious climax, you’ll wish your own family reunions were this
much fun! |
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