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Thursday, October 01, 2009

On Stage in October

October promises to be a busy month for theatre fans (which is a good thing, natch). Here are the shows to watch for, and the first two shows are running this weekend:

ARTS - I Ought to be in Pictures

It'll be presented at the Renaissance Center at 8 p.m. Oct. 2, 3, 9 and 10, and at 3 p.m. Oct. 4 and 11. Admission is $15.

CYAC - The Blob

The show starts at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3 at the historic WVSU Capitol Center Theater at 123 Summers Street in Charleston, W.Va. Tickets are $9.50 Adults, $5.50 Students/Seniors.

And later this month:

Huntington Museum of Art is hosting two shows:

- Damien

Performed Oct. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 11 at 3:00 p.m.

- and the Samuel Beckett play Ohio Impromptu as part of a night of offbeat, experimental work called What in the World Was That? It begins at 7 p.m. Oct. 6, 2009, in the Grace Rardin Doherty Auditorium.

ACTC - Blood Brothers

Presented Oct. 9-11 and 16-18 at Ashland Community and Technical College.

5th Avenue Theatre Co. - Man of La Mancha

The show takes the stage Oct. 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 at the Huntington City Hall Auditorium.

Marshall University Theatre Dept. - Waiting for Lefty

Performances Oct. 14-17 at 8 p.m. at The Playhouse at Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20 for Adults, $15 for MU Faculty & Seniors and Free to full-time MU students with valid ID.

Red Lion Theatre Co. (Ashland) - The Pillowman

Shows run Oct. 16 at 8:00 p.m. and Oct. 17 at 8:00 p.m. and Midnight.

Charleston Light Opera Guild - Peter Pan

Performances are Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees on Nov. 1 and 8 at 2:00 p.m.

Charleston Stage Co. - The Two Gentlemen of Verona

The show will be presented Oct. 15-17, 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Capitol Theater on Summers Street in downtown Charleston. Adults $15, Students $10.

Kanawha Players - Dial “M” for Murder

Presented Oct. 30-31, Nov. 6-7 at 8:00 p.m. and Nov. 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kanawha Players Theatre.

Children’s Theatre of Charleston - Jungle Book

Shows will be presented Oct. 9 at 7:00 p.m., Oct. 10 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Oct. 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theater.

We'll have more on all those shows in the weeks ahead!

2 comments:

ZACH DAVIS said...

BLOOD BROTHERS OCTOBER 9-11TH AND 16-18TH ACTC CHUCK LOL REMEMBER THIS!!!! YOU NEED TO COME IF NEED I CAN ARRANGE YOU COMING TO THE FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL

Chuck Minsker said...

As always, I missed a few shows (which I'll edit in there) - that's what I get for blogging while half asleep. Sorry about that!