On Stage Tonight - "Alexander"

Tonight's the night! After almost two months of rehearsals, Alexander, Who's Not Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move takes the stage!

It's been a lot of fun, and I think audiences are going to get a big kick out of it. (The photo below shows Travis McElroy (right), wearing a funny wig, and as "Alexander," Drew Edwards.)

There's a story running in today's edition of the Herald-Dispatch (which I'll link to when it shows up), but in the meantime, here's the last press release that went out (hey, it includes a quote from me!):

The First Stage Theatre Company will present the musical comedy Alexander, Who’s Not Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move March 20 – 22 and 27 – 29, 2009 at the Jeslyn Performing Arts Center at 1030 4th Avenue in Huntington.

“Alexander” is based on the popular book by Judith Viorst with music by Shelly Markham, and is the sequel to the children's book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. It tells the story of a young boy and how he reacts when his parents tell him the family has to move to a new town.

A limited number of tickets are still available for a morning school performance March 26. For more information, call 304-736-4366.

The musical features a cast of 13, including a dozen young performers from around the Tri-State. The cast includes one adult cast member, Travis McElroy, who portrays “Dad” and several other grown-ups in the show.

“This is the first time this show has been presented in our area, and audiences are going to love it – it’s funny, the songs are catchy and the actors are terrific,” according to director Chuck Minsker. “Where else can you see singing dogs, a huge family of talented girls, and a kid taking a bath in pickle juice?”

The show will be presented at the Jeslyn Performing Arts Center (the former Camelot Theater) March 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m., and March 22 and 29 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For more information, call 304-416-KIDS (304-416-5437). You can also find more information at the First Stage website.