"Alchemy Cabaret" - Meet John Campbell and Stephanie Jackson

   Let’s meet two more members of the cast of Opening Night - An Alchemy Cabaret, which runs Friday and Saturday at the Union Pub and Grill in Huntington.

   John W. Campbell was in last year’s cabaret, directed "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" for Alchemy Theatre Troupe, and serves on the Troupe's board. 

   He was active with Arts Resources for the Tri-State (ARTS) as an actor, and directed "An Evening with Gilbert & Sullivan" for them. 

   You may have seen him on stage in "Comedy of Errors" at WV State. He will perform next month in First Stage's production of "Newsies." 

   Previous acting experience elsewhere includes Woodford Theatre, Bluegrass Theatre Guild, Studio Players, and directing as well as acting for Georgetown (KY) Community Theatre.

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   Stephanie Jackson is thrilled to join Alchemy Theater Troupe for this year's cabaret. 

   She strongly believes it's never too late to grow and learn and is blessed to have an opportunity to share her love of music and performance and be a part of this group! 

   Stephanie has recently performed with Huntington Area Regional Theater Group (HART) in "Shrek" and "Beauty and the Beast." 

   She hopes to continue developing her craft and expressing her passion for the challenge and rewards it provides.

   Opening Night - An Alchemy Cabaret takes the stage on Friday, Feb. 8, and Saturday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. at Union Pub and Grill on 4th Avenue in Huntington. Tickets are $15 each and limited to 60 per night, so RSVP to alchemytheatrewv@gmail.com to reserve yours!

"Alchemy Cabaret" - Meet Nora Ankrom

   Let’s meet another member of the cast of Opening Night - An Alchemy Cabaret, which runs Friday and Saturday at the Union Pub and Grill in Huntington.

   Our next performer is also producer for this show, and pulls it all off with grace and flair:

   Nora Ankrom is thrilled to take the stage to kick off Alchemy Theatre Troupe’s second season! Last year, she performed in Alchemy’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hermia) and Opening Night - 2018. 

   Off-stage, Nora is a wife to Michael, a mother and teacher to Joey and Darcy, a Challenge director, and a lover of old stories and great conversations. Enjoy the show!

   Opening Night - An Alchemy Cabaret takes the stage on Friday, Feb. 8, and Saturday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. at Union Pub and Grill on 4th Avenue in Huntington. Tickets are $15 each and limited to 60 per night, so RSVP to alchemytheatrewv@gmail.com to reserve yours!

Upcoming Shows and Auditions

Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. 

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “An Alchemy Cabaret” - Alchemy Theatre Troupe will present a night of music at The Union Pub and Grill in Huntington to kick-off the group’s 2019 Season! It will be presented Feb. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m.

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

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- “In the Wake” - Marshall University’s School of Theatre presents the play by Lisa Kron on Feb. 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre of The Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. It’s Thanksgiving of 2000 and the presidential election still has not been decided. A funny, passionate, and ultimately searing new play that illuminates assumptions that lie at the heart of the American character—and the blind spots that mask us from ourselves.

- “The Bitsy and Boots Radio Hour” - First Church Dinner Theater presents a new play by Jonathan Joy. It will be presented at First United Methodist Church at 1124 Fifth Avenue in Huntington. The funds raised by the performance will go for mission work. Shows run Feb. 14, 15, 16 preceded by dinner with either prime rib and glazed Cornish hens. Reservations are required for all dinners - call 304-522-0357 or 740-867-8576.

- “Anne of Green Gables” - written and directed by Lawrence Burgess. The play will be performed at The Capitol Theater of Resurrection Church at 123 Summers Street in Charleston on Feb. 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m., Feb. 17 and 24 at 3 p.m., and Feb. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m.

- "The Game's Afoot" - Actor's Guild of Parkersburg will present the Sherlock Holmes-based play on March 1, 2, 8, 9 15, and 16 at 8 p.m. and March 10 at 2:30 p.m.

- “Newsies” - First Stage Theatre Company will present the musical about the newsboy strike that changed history in New York City. Performances will be at Huntington High School’s auditorium at 1 Highlander Way on March 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and March 9 and 10 at 2:30 p.m.

- "Mary Poppins the Musical" - The Paramount Players present the Disney musical at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Ky., on March 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and March 16 at 3 p.m.

- "To Kill a Mockingbird" - The classic story by Harper Lee will be presented March 28, 29, 30 and 31 at the Southern WV and Technical Community College.

- “Rock of Ages” - Marshall Artist’s Series presents the touring show of the hit Broadway musical. Nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the musical captures the iconic era that was the big bad 1980s Hollywood. “Know What Love Is,” “Feel The Noise,” and “Take Your Best Shot” at one of the Sunset Strip’s last epic venues, a place where the legendary Stacee Jaxx returns to the stage and rock-n-roll dreamers line up to turn their fantasies into reality. The show will be on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center.

- “Tartuffe” - Marshall University’s School of Theatre presents the play by Moliere, translated by Richard Wilbur, on April 24, 25, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Playhouse of the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. The story takes place in the home of the wealthy Orgon, where Tartuffe - a fraud and a pious impostor - has insinuated himself. His duplicity is finally exposed and punished. But not before the author has mercilessly examined the evil that men can commit in the guise of religious fervor and the dangers that imperil those who would believe only what they choose to believe despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary.

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UPCOMING AUDITIONS:

AUDITIONS FOR: “42nd Street” - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the singing and dancing classic at the Little Theater at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in the Spring of 2019. Auditions will be held at the Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre: dancing auditions will be Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

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"Alchemy Cabaret" - Meet Brooke Fisher

      Let’s meet another member of the cast of Opening Night - An Alchemy Cabaret, which runs Friday and Saturday at the Union Pub and Grill in Huntington.

   Here is the fabulous Brooke Fisher:

   She is a graduate of Marshall University where she studied Music Education. She was a member of Marshall’s A Cappella ensemble, and the University and Chamber choirs, with which she toured through various parts of Spain. She was a member of Marshall’s Opera Workshop, where she had the opportunity to perform Mozart’s "The Magic Flute." 

   She currently is a choir member of Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, and teaches choir and orchestra at Huntington East Middle School.

   Opening Night - An Alchemy Cabaret takes the stage on Friday, Feb. 8, and Saturday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. at Union Pub and Grill on 4th Avenue in Huntington. Tickets are $15 each and limited to 60 per night, so RSVP to alchemytheatrewv@gmail.com to reserve yours!

Alchemy Cabaret - Meet Chris Sizemore

   Continuing our rundown of the talented performers who will be taking the stage for the Alchemy Theatre Troupe's upcoming Cabaret:

   Chris Sizemore is a professional award-winning Actor / Singer. He has been in over 35 professional productions. 

   His credits include: Serenbe Playhouse, Arena Stage, Ford's Theatre, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Co., Olney Theatre, Toby’s, and the Kennedy Center. Awards include: the Helen Hayes Award and Broadway World Award. 

   He has also had the privelege of performing at the Ford's Presidential Gala which honors both the President of the United States and the recipient of the Ford's Theater Lincoln Medal." 

"Opening Night--An Alchemy Cabaret" is Friday and Saturday (Feb. 8 and 9) at 8 PM at Union Pub and Grill on 4th Avenue in Huntington. Tickets are $15 each and limited to 60 per night, so RSVP to alchemytheatrewv@gmail.com to reserve yours!

Alchemy Cabaret - Meet Jinnie Knight!

   Opening Night - An Alchemy Cabaret takes the stage on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9, at 8 p.m. at Union Pub and Grill on 4th Avenue in Huntington. 

   Tickets are $15 each and limited to 60 per night, so RSVP to alchemytheatrewv@gmail.com to reserve yours!

   Here's some sunshine for your day: cast member Jinnie Knight!

   Jinnie is thrilled to get started with Alchemy Theatre Troupe's second season and is even more excited to be sharing the stage with her daughter Alli. 

   She was most recently seen as a Fairy in A Midsummer Night's Dream and is proud to serve on the Board of Directors for Alchemy Theatre Troupe. 

   Thank you all so much for your support of our Community Theatre and enjoy the show. "Life is a Cabaret, old Chum!"

"Alchemy Cabaret" - Meet Josie Fisher

   We have profiles of the performers who will be taking part in next weekend's Opening Night - An Alchemy Cabaret - it takes the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9, at Union Pub and Grill in Huntington. 

   Let's meet a new member of Alchemy Theatre Troupe: Josie Fisher.

   Josie is a graduate student at Marshall University studying Music Performance with an emphasis in trumpet. 

   During her time at Marshall, she has been an active performer in the Jazz Band, Orchestra, Marching Thunder, Chamber Choir, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony and a scholarship singer at Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church. 

   She was an ensemble cast member in "Traditions: The Rise of Marshall" and has played trumpet in the pit orchestra for other productions including "Guys and Dolls" and "The Full Monty." 

   She is very excited for her first production with Alchemy Theater Troupe! She wants to thank her family and friends for their continuous support throughout her musical career.

   Opening Night - An Alchemy Cabaret takes the stage on Friday, Feb. 8, and Saturday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. at Union Pub and Grill on 4th Avenue in Huntington. Tickets are $15 each and limited to 60 per night, so RSVP to alchemytheatrewv@gmail.com to reserve yours!

"Alchemy Cabaret" - Meet Mary Olson!

   Meet the cast of Opening Night - An Alchemy Cabaret! 

   Over the next several days you'll get to learn about next weekend's performers.

   Let's start with stage veteran Mary Olson!

   Mary’s training includes a BFA in Music and Theatre from Denison, with additional music studies in Vienna, and musical theatre studies at AMDA. 

   She’s had the pleasure of working with many theatre groups in the Tri-State area, as well as theatre companies in Virginia, Illinois, Ohio, and West Virginia. 

   Some of her favorite roles include Anna in The King & I, Abigail in 1776, Eliza in My Fair Lady, Dolly in Hello Dolly!, Mrs. Potts in Beauty & The Beast, Reno in Anything Goes, Miss Hannigan in Annie and Joanne in Company. 

   Mary feels particularly blessed to be part of this Alchemy Theatre Cabaret, and surrounded by so many talented and dedicated music and theatre folks! 

   (Special kudos and hugs to Nora, Johan and Linda Lou!)

First Stage to Present "Frozen, Jr."

   It's shaping up to be a Frozen season!

   No, no the weather (although it's been chilly lately) - the rights to the Junior version of the Broadway hit have just been released, and several local groups have announced plans to stage it.

   The latest to join in is Huntington's long-running theatre company - here's their announcement:

   The First Stage Theatre Company will present the musical Disney’s Frozen, Jr. as the first of four stage shows to be presented in its upcoming 30th season (which runs from Fall 2019 to Spring 2020).

   “We saw a sneak preview of the new production at the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta in January, and we were happy to sign on as one of the first companies in the Tri-State to tackle this new show,” according to Amy Browning, president of First Stage. “Now that the contracts are signed and approved, we’re happy to announce ‘Disney’s Frozen Jr.’ as the first of four shows we’ll be presenting in our historic 30th season.”

   Disney’s Frozen, Jr. will be presented in October 2019, at Huntington High School. Auditions will be held June 29, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

   First Stage was founded in 1990 (originally known as Musical Arts Guild - Children’s Theatre) and is the longest-running active community theatre in Huntington. Its final production of its 29th season, Disney’s Newsies, will be presented on March 8, 9 and 10 at Huntington High School’s auditorium at 1 Highlander Way. 

   The First Stage Theatre Company is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an educational, developmental experience for young people through the performing arts.

On Stage and Upcoming Auditions

Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

    No shows onstage this week!

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- “An Alchemy Cabaret” - Alchemy Theatre Troupe will present a night of music at The Union Pub and Grill in Huntington to kick-off the group’s 2019 Season! It will be presented Feb. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m.

- “In the Wake” - Marshall University’s School of Theatre presents the play by Lisa Kron on Feb. 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre of The Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. It’s Thanksgiving of 2000 and the presidential election still has not been decided. A funny, passionate, and ultimately searing new play that illuminates assumptions that lie at the heart of the American character—and the blind spots that mask us from ourselves.

- “The Bitsy and Boots Radio Hour” - First Church Dinner Theater presents a new play by Jonathan Joy. It will be presented at First United Methodist Church at 1124 Fifth Avenue in Huntington. The funds raised by the performance will go for mission work. Shows run Feb. 14, 15, 16 preceded by dinner with either prime rib and glazed Cornish hens. Reservations are required for all dinners - call 304-522-0357 or 740-867-8576.

- “Anne of Green Gables” - written and directed by Lawrence Burgess. The play will be performed at The Capitol Theater of Resurrection Church at 123 Summers Street in Charleston on Feb. 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m., Feb. 17 and 24 at 3 p.m., and Feb. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m.

- "The Game's Afoot" - Actor's Guild of Parkersburg will present the Sherlock Holmes-based play on March 1, 2, 8, 9 15, and 16 at 8 p.m. and March 10 at 2:30 p.m.

- “Newsies” - First Stage Theatre Company will present the musical about the newsboy strike that changed history in New York City. Performances will be at Huntington High School’s auditorium at 1 Highlander Way on March 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and March 9 and 10 at 2:30 p.m.

- "Mary Poppins the Musical" - The Paramount Players present the Disney musical at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Ky., on March 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and March 16 at 3 p.m.

- "To Kill a Mockingbird" - The classic story by Harper Lee will be presented March 28, 29, 30 and 31 at the Southern WV and Technical Community College.

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

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AUDITIONS FOR: "Disney's Frozen, Jr." - The Aracoma Story will hold auditions for actors ages 8 to 18 on Friday, Feb. 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Logan High School in Logan, WV.

AUDITIONS FOR: “42nd Street” - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the singing and dancing classic at the Little Theater at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in the Spring of 2019. Auditions will be held at the Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre: Singing auditions will be Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m.; Reading auditions will be Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m., and Dancing auditions will be Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

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First Stage Strikes Gold!

   Huntington's long-running children's theatre, First Stage Theatre Company, recently returned from its annual trip to the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, and they brought back several honors, too!

   You can read all about it (and about some upcoming shows in our area) in Dave Lavender's article in the Herald-Dispatch at this link: https://www.herald-dispatch.com/features_entertainment/theaters-hitting-regional-stages/article_84c04e97-b621-5789-8bcf-eb7e4e2e825b.html

On Stage and Upcoming Auditions

Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “Mamma Mia” - Presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild. and the Clay Center. The musical will be presented in the Maier Performance Hall at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences on Jan. 25 and 26, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. This is the first time the musical is being produced by a community theatre company in the region. ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! enjoyable for any audience.

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

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- “Evita” - Marshall Artist’s Series presents the musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. It captures musical gold with its Grammy Award-winning score, combining Latin music, pop, jazz, and musical theatre styles that have captivated audiences for more than 40 years.

It will be presented Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. 

- “An Alchemy Cabaret” - Alchemy Theatre Troupe will present a night of music at The Union Pub and Grill in Huntington to kick-off the group’s 2019 Season! It will be presented Feb. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m.

- “In the Wake” - Marshall University’s School of Theatre presents the play by Lisa Kron on Feb. 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre of The Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. It’s Thanksgiving of 2000 and the presidential election still has not been decided. A funny, passionate, and ultimately searing new play that illuminates assumptions that lie at the heart of the American character—and the blind spots that mask us from ourselves.

- “The Bitsy and Boots Radio Hour” - First Church Dinner Theater presents a new play by Jonathan Joy. It will be presented at First United Methodist Church at 1124 Fifth Avenue in Huntington. The funds raised by the performance will go for mission work. Shows run Feb. 14, 15, 16 preceded by dinner with either prime rib and glazed Cornish hens. Reservations are required for all dinners - call 304-522-0357 or 740-867-8576.

- “Anne of Green Gables” - written and directed by Lawrence Burgess. The play will be performed at The Capitol Theater of Resurrection Church at 123 Summers Street in Charleston on Feb. 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m., Feb. 17 and 24 at 3 p.m., and Feb. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m.

- "The Game's Afoot" - Actor's Guild of Parkersburg will present the Sherlock Holmes-based play on March 1, 2, 8, 9 15, and 16 at 8 p.m. and March 10 at 2:30 p.m.

- “Newsies” - First Stage Theatre Company will present the musical about the newsboy strike that changed history in New York City. Performances will be at Huntington High School’s auditorium at 1 Highlander Way on March 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and March 9 and 10 at 2:30 p.m.

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AUDITIONS FOR: “Mamma Mia!” Auditions will be held Sunday and Monday, Jan. 20 and 21 at the Actors Guild of Parkersburg on the corner of 8th and Market Streets in the upstairs rehearsal hall. Enter via the black Market Street door! Sunday, January 20 - women only at 6 p.m., men arrive at 8 p.m. Monday, January 21 - everyone at 6 p.m. Audition materials for scene work and music are available at: 

http://www.actors-guild.com/mamma-mia.html

Please come warmed up and ready to go. We will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Each person will be asked to choose one scene they would like to read. Scene partners will be chosen by the staff. Be ready when it is your turn with your scene choice so we can move quickly and efficiently. These readings will be spread out over both nights. The staff reserves the right to also request to hear specific people in specific scenes. Performance Dates: April 19, 20, 26, 27, May 3, 4, 10 & 11 at 8 p.m.; April 28 at 2:30 p.m. and May 5 at 6 p.m.

AUDITIONS FOR: “42nd Street” - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the singing and dancing classic at the Little Theater at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in the Spring of 2019. Auditions will be held at the Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre: Singing auditions will be Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m.; Reading auditions will be Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m., and Dancing auditions will be Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

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Coming Soon:The Bitsy and Boots Radio Hour

   Here’s a show I always look forward to - the annual Valentine’s Day performance staged at the First United Methodist Church! It’s always a terrific show and a fantastic meal!

    This year’s offering is another all-new comedy featuring sisters Bitsy and Boots! Here’s the info:

   The First Church Dinner Theater 2019 presents The World Premier of The Bitsy and Boots Radio Hour by Jonathan Joy!

   Not content to sit and rock, our intrepid aunts have embarked on a new career in local media. Radio will never be the same as a zany cast of characters spices up the programming!

   Join us for The Bitsy and Boots Radio Hour, the eighth comedy in the “Bitsy and Boots” series by our resident playwright, Jonathan Joy. To provide the laughter, we have assembled a stellar cast of Dinner Theater veterans and new players from ages 8 to 70+.

   For 27 years, the elves at First United Methodist have been raising money for Mission through First Church Dinner Theater. To date, we have raised over $64,000 for local, state, and global missions.

       

   The show will be presented at the First United Methodist Church at 1124 5^th Avenue in Huntington on Thursday, February 14; Friday, February 15; and Saturday, February 16.

   Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8:00 p.m.

   You have a choice of entrees: Prime Rib au Jus or Glazed Cornish hen, with Tossed Salad, Baked Potato, Green Peas and Pearl Onions, Dilly Rolls and Assorted Valentine Desserts.

   Tickets for the dinner plus the show are: Adult - $27, Children under 12 - $8. Show only (as space permits) - $5. Babysitting is available on request for all shows (advance notice required).

   RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR ALL DINNERS

Call: 304-522-0357 or  740-867-8576 or e-mail  firstchurchdinnertheater@gmail.com.

    All profits benefit the Missions of First United Methodist Church.

On Stage Soon and Upcoming Auditions

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

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “Mamma Mia” - Presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild. and the Clay Center. The musical will be presented in the Maier Performance Hall at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences on Jan. 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on Jan. 20 and 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. This is the first time the musical will be produced by a community theatre company in the region. ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! enjoyable for any audience.

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

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- “Evita” - Marshall Artist’s Series presents the musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. It captures musical gold with its Grammy Award-winning score, combining Latin music, pop, jazz, and musical theatre styles that have captivated audiences for more than 40 years. It will be presented Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. 

- “An Alchemy Cabaret” - Alchemy Theatre Troupe will present a night of music at The Union Pub and Grill in Huntington to kick-off the group’s 2019 Season! It will be presented Feb. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m.

- “In the Wake” - Marshall University’s School of Theatre presents the play by Lisa Kron on Feb. 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre of The Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. It’s Thanksgiving of 2000 and the presidential election still has not been decided. A funny, passionate, and ultimately searing new play that illuminates assumptions that lie at the heart of the American character—and the blind spots that mask us from ourselves.

- “New Bitsy and Boots Play” - First Church Dinner Theater presents a new play by Jonathan Joy. It will be presented at First United Methodist Church at 1124 Fifth Avenue in Huntington. The funds raised by the performance will go for mission work. Shows run Feb. 14, 15, 16 preceded by dinner with either prime rib and glazed Cornish hens.

- “Anne of Green Gables” - written and directed by Lawrence Burgess. The play will be performed at The Capitol Theater of Resurrection Church at 123 Summers Street in Charleston on Feb. 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m., Feb. 17 and 24 at 3 p.m., and Feb. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m.

- "The Game's Afoot" - Actor's Guild of Parkersburg will present the Sherlock Holmes-based play on March 1, 2, 8, 9 15, and 16 at 8 p.m. and March 10 at 2:30 p.m.

- “Newsies” - First Stage Theatre Company will present the musical about the newsboy strike that changed history in New York City. Performances will be at Huntington High School’s auditorium at 1 Highlander Way on March 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and March 9 and 10 at 2:30 p.m.

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AUDITIONS FOR: “42nd Street” - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the singing and dancing classic at the Little Theater at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in the Spring of 2019. Auditions will be held at the Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre: Singing auditions will be Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m.; Reading auditions will be Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m., and Dancing auditions will be Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

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Carol Channing Passes

   Sad to report the passing of Broadway legend Carol Channing, 97, who passed away at her California home this morning of natural causes.

   She was best known for her star turn on Broadway in the title role in Hello, Dolly - a part she played for 5,000 consecutive performances!

   According to legend, her understudy in that show was the talented Jo Anne Worley (who would go on to star on the TV show Laugh In). Carol went to her and said something like, "I know you're wonderful and talented, but I should warn you - you're never going on." And she didn't, because Carol never missed a show - an amazing feat!

   You can read more about Channing at this link, and in dozens of loving obituaries posted today.