First Stage Theatre Company and director Clint McElroy have tackled the Herculean task of presenting the original (and incredibly popular) Broadway musical based on the Peanuts comic strip, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown on alternating days with the musical sequel to that show, Snoopy! The Musical.
Both shows will be presented at the Huntington City Hall auditorium over the next two weekends.
It's part of First Stage's 20th anniversary celebration. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown was the first show staged by the children's theatre, and it was presented again 10 years ago by First Stage.To be honest, I didn't care for the show when I saw it staged on television in the '60s with adults playing the characters. But seeing young people in the musical really brings it to life - and now it's one of my all-time favorite shows. Go figure!
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown will alternate nights with Snoopy! The Musical (see the schedule below). The show has two terrific casts, they're funny and loaded with great songs - a real treat for all ages!
I admit to being prejudiced, but I give this one my highest recommendation! Here are the show times:
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWNPrices are $12 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under First Stage Ticket Hotline (304) 416-KIDS (5437).
Thursday March 18, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday March 20, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday March 26, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday March 28, 2010 - 2:30 p.m.
SNOOPY! THE MUSICAL
Friday March 19 - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday March 21, 2010 - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday March 25, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday March 27, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.
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I know that you've gotta lot on your plate lately, but ARTS finally gathered contracts for the shows we've got lined up. As the Chairman of the Production Committee it's my pleasure to announce the following plays:
Baby (the musical)will be performed in the ballroom August 20,21,22,27,28 and 29 with Eddie Heaberlin directing. Details will follow soon, but this is a continuation of our dinner theatre presentations. It's a story of three couples at three different stages of life and their reactions to having a baby. A little poignancy, a little hilarity.
Will Roger's Follies will be mainstage October 15,16,17,22,23 and 24. I couldn't find where it's been done in the area before--and we're proud to produce it. This is a combination of Will Roger's life and stories along with the showmanship of the Zeigfeld Follies. We'll be looking for showgirls,cowboys, and a guy who's never met a man he didn't like. Proficiency with rope tricks will move you to the front of the audition line.
Finally, I'm delighted to announce that ARTS is one of the first community theatres in the country to be given the rights to produce The Drowsy Chaperone. We'll be mounting that on the mainstage April 1,2,3,8,9,10 in 2011.
There's obviously a lot of details to follow, but I wanted your readers to be the first to know. You may also have noticed that I'm only announcing one project's director. We're certainly open. Anyone interested in such a project can call me at ARTS--304.733.2787
Bil, that's an awesome lineup - thanks for sharing! I'll be sure to post that out on the main page of the blog - and I suspect you'll have no trouble tracking down directors and actors, especially for "The Drowsy Chaperone."
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