Upcoming Shows

Here’s the show lineup for the week beginning Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Upcoming shows are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know.

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

“Disney’s Frozen, Jr.” - First Stage Theatre Company presents the musical based on the beloved animated film as part of the 30th season for Huntington’s long-running children’s theatre. Shows will be presented October 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 19 and 20 at 2:30 p.m. at the Huntington High School auditorium at 1 Highlander Way.

“Tales from the Campfire" - BlackRoot Theatre Kids presents this original story features kids telling and acting out classic campfire stories. (Don’t worry, it's not TOO spooky!) Shows will be presented Friday, Oct. 18 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $5. Performances will be at BlackRoot Theatre at 2700 E Dupont Avenue in Belle. (At the former Fastenal building in the Quincy Center.) 

“Mamie” - The Aracoma Story presents the play at the Coalfield Jamboree in downtown Logan on Oct. 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 20 at 3 p.m.

Murder and Merriment (Interactive Murder Dinner Parties) For a complete list of upcoming murder parties, visit www.murderandmerriment-dot-com.

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

“The Diary of Anne Frank” - GWHS Theatre of the Nevertheless will present the play on Oct. 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. at the George Washington High School Auditorium. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. (Warning: sensitive subject matter.)

“Carrie the Musical” - The Paramount Players will present the musical based on the Stephen King book on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Ky. The musical is rated “R.”

“Sweeney Todd: School Edition” - The Actor’s Guild of Parkersburg and the Guild Builders Teen Program are presenting the musical in collaboration with WVU-P. Performances will be held in the Little Theatre at WVU-P on Thursday, Oct. 31, Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for Adults and $6 for Students. General Admission Seating.

“9 to 5 the Musical” - Southern Coalition of the Arts will present the musical at the Southern WV Community and Technical College’s Logan Campus on Nov. 8, 9, 10, 15 and 16.

“Oklahoma” - Charleston Light Opera Guild present the beloved musical on November 8-10, 15-16, and 22-24 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Little Theatre.

“Rock of Ages” - The Alban Arts Center will present the musical that features the big music hits and the big hair of the ‘80s at the Alban Arts Center at 65 Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans on Nov. 15-17 and 21-24.

“Aida” - West Virginia State University will present the musical by Elton John and Tim Rice at the Davis Fine Arts Theatre, WVSU. Performances are Nov. 19 - 22.

“ELF the Musical” - The Aracoma Story will present the musical based on the holiday film the last weekend of November and the first two weekends of December at the Coalfield Jamboree.

“Disney Frozen Jr.” - The Children’s Theatre of Charleston will present the musical based on the hit animated film on Dec. 12-15 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Little Theater. 

“Adventures in Santa Claus Land” - Astral Theatre Collective will present the play written by John Johnson at the Alban Arts Center over the first two weekends of December. A young girl and her siblings embark on the ultimate Christmas adventure, taking them to the North Pole where they will be confronted with the great question - "Do you believe?" Along the way they meet colorful characters, including Santa himself!