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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

On Stage This Week and Coming Attractions


Here’s the show lineup for the week beginning Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. Upcoming shows are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. Break legs, everyone! (Share freely!)
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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night‐Time” - Marshall University’s School of Theatre presents the play based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted by Simon Stephens on Nov. 13 ‐16 and 20‐23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Francis‐Booth Experimental Theatre in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. Christopher is exceptional at mathematics but he has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered the dog Wellington. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world. Tickets are $20 at the door, $15 for Seniors & Faculty, $7 for children 12 and under. Marshall University students admitted free with a valid ID.

“1984” - The Theatre Department at Spring Valley High School and The Timberwolf Theatre Company present their fall production on Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. Tickets will be $5 per person.

“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. 

“Oklahoma” - Charleston Light Opera Guild present the beloved musical on November 15, 16, 22, 23 and 24 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Little Theatre.

“The Witches” - Portsmouth Little Theatre presents the pay based on the Roald Dahl story on Nov. 15 and 16. Lobby opens at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.

“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. 15, 16, 22 and 23.

“Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical” - Actor’s Guild of Parkersburg presents the musical on Nov. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 17 and 24 at 6 p.m. at 724 Market Street Parkersburg.

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

“A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder” - West Virginia State University will present the play 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!

“Stuart Little” - First Stage Theatre Company will present the play based on the beloved book at Huntington City Hall auditorium on Dec. 13, 14 and 15.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” - The Paramount Players will present the holiday play on Dec. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m.



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