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Tuesday, March 01, 2016

On Stage in March

   Lots of great shows coming up in March, including classic plays and beloved musicals. 

   Here's the rundown: 
   
- Without Strings - First Stage Theatre Company presents the play based on Carlo Collodi's “The Adventures of Pinocchio” written by Patrick Rainville Dorn. It will be staged on March 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and March 13 at 2:30 p.m. at Huntington Middle School at 925 3rd Street in Huntington. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children (12 and under) and senior citizens. 

- A Little Night Music - ARTS presents the musical by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler at the Renaissance Theatre at 900 8th Street on March 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the show only, and $30 for dinner and the show. Call for reservation 304-733-2787.

- Peter Pan - The Paramount Players present the classic musical based on the play by Sir J. M. Barrie on March 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and March 19 at 3 p.m. at the Paramount Arts Center at 1300 Winchester Avenue in Ashland. Tickets are $30 for adults (in advance) and $15 for students.

- Shrek: The Musical Jr. - Children's Theatre of Charleston presents the musical at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre on March 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and March 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. 

- Carousel: In Concert - Portsmouth Little Theatre presents a concert version of the musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein on March 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and March 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. at 1117 Lawson Street in Portsmouth. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens.

- The Velveteen Rabbit - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the classic play on March 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19 22, 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. on the Pikeville Main Stage. 

- Ring of Fire - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the musical about Johnny Cash on March 31, April 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and April 3 at 3 p.m. and April 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. on the Pikeville Main Stage.

- Murder Mysteries - Murder and Merriment present Interactive Dinner Murder Mysteries, including: "Murder at the Museum!" on March 4 at 6 p.m. - a Benefit Fundraiser for Ashland Lion's Club at the Ashland Transportation Center, tickets $60 per guest by reservation only - call 606-571-9168 or 606-833-3957; "Marriage, Mob, & Murder!" on March 5 at 7 p.m. at Hawks Nest State Park in Ansted, WV at the Hawk's Nest Restaurant - tickets $59 by reservation only - call 304-658-5212; "A Murderous Wake!" on March 6 at 4:30 p.m. at the Copper Pint Pub at 808 Kanawha Blvd East in Charleston - tickets are $10 per guest.

   Lots of great shows to see - so get out there and support your community theatre!

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