On Stage in July

   Summer cranks it up in July for community theatre groups - here’s the list of shows to catch:

- Willy Wonka: The Musical - HART presents the classic musical based on the book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl on July 11-13, 18-20 and 25-27 at 8:30 p.m. Gates open for picnicking at 6:30 p.m. Children's Preshow "Adventures in Storyland" at 7 p.m., "HART's Superstar Preshow" at 7:30 p.m. It will be presented at the Ritter Park Amphitheater at 1310 8th Ave. in Huntington. Tickets are $15 Adults, $10 Children, $20 reserved Seats, Group Rates Available. 

- Detroit - Appalachian Artists Collective presents the play by Lisa D'Amour July 10-12 at 8 p.m. at the Alban Arts and Conference Center at 65 Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans, W.Va. Tickets are $15 Adults / $10 Students/Seniors.

- Cats - The Paramount Players present the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber on July 31, Aug 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. at the Paramount Arts Center on 1300 Winchester Ave. in Ashland, Ky. Tickets are: adults $14 in advance, $16 the day of the show; students $10 in advance, $12 the day of the show.

- Peter Pan -  Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the musical  July 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 18, 23, 26, 30 and 31 at 8:15 p.m. at the Jenny Wiley Theatre Ampitheatre at 121 Theatre Court in Prestonsburg, Ky. Tickets $12.50 - $22

- A Second Helping: The Church Basement Ladies Sequel - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the musical July 1, 5, 11, 12 and 18 at 2 p.m. and July 8 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jenny Wiley Theatre Mainstage in Prestonsburg, Ky. Tickets $12.50 - $22

- South Pacific - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical July 2, 5, 9, 12, 17, 24, 25 and 29 at 8:15 p.m. at the Jenny Wiley Theatre Ampitheatre at 121 Theatre Court in Prestonsburg, Ky. Tickets $12.50 - $22

- Children of Eden - The Aracoma Story presents the musical loosely based on stories from The Bible.  Shows run through July 26 at 8:30 p.m. at Chief Logan State Park, Little Buffalo Creek Road in Logan, W.Va.  Tickets are: adults $12, seniors $10, children (3 - 12) $8. 

- The Aracoma Story - Will be presented July 15- 26 at 8:30 p.m. at Chief Logan State Park on Little Buffalo Creek Road in Logan, W.Va. Tickets are adults $12, Seniors $10, Children (3 - 12) $8.

- Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. -  The Aracoma Story presents the beloved musical July 31- Aug 9 at 8:30 p.m. at Chief Logan State Park at Little Buffalo Creek Road in Logan. Tickets are Adults $10, Seniors $10, Children (3 - 12) $6. 

   So lots of shows to see this month - get out there and support your community theatre!