You have six different shows to choose from in the weeks ahead:
- The Wedding Singer - HOT takes the stage at Huntington's Ritter Park Amphitheatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with its production of the musical comedy based on the hit Adam Sandler movie.
- Willy Wonka, Jr. - Portsmouth Little Theatre presents the Roald Dahl classic July 15, 16 and 17.
- The Aracoma Story - Logan State Park hosts its annual production of the romantic legend of Princess Aracoma, Boling Baker and the Shawnee People who settled in this region. The show starts July 19 and runs Tue-Sat Nights at 8:30 p.m.
- Jenny Wiley hosts three shows, including:
Annie - July 15, 16, 19, 20 and 21
The Dixie Swim Club - July 15
and The Frog Prince - July 17.
LATE ADDITION: As my pal Stephen points out in the comment below, I missed one:
- Princess Ida will be presented at the Vern Riffe Center at Shawnee State University Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The comedic opera is the eighth of Gilbert and Sullivan's collaborative works. The opera satirizes feminism, women's education and Darwinism. Based on a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, it is the writer and composer's only opera written in three acts and with dialogue written in blank verse. Faith Esham, the lead soprano, is a graduate of Julliard School of Music and is among the leading opera singers of the 21st century.
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Our friend mark near is in a show this weekend too.
Vern Riffe Center at Shawnee State University
940 Second St., Portsmouth, OH 45662
Venue Phone: 740-351-4778
Thursday, July 14
7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 15
7:30 p.m.
This summer The Southern Ohio Light Opera will be performing "Princess Ida" starring Faith Esham. The dates for the production are July 14, 15 and 16th at 7:30 pm at The Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. The comedic opera is the eighth of Gilbert and Sullivan's collaborative works. The opera was first performed on January 5, 1884 and satirizes feminism, women's education and Darwinism. Based on a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, it is the writer and composer's only opera written in three acts and with dialogue written in blank verse. The piece calls for a large cast and a soprano title role requiring a more dramatic voice than the Artists' earlier operas. Faith Esham, the lead soprano, is no stranger to SOLO's long history of performances. Over the years, she has performed many leads with the company. Esham is a graduate of Julliard School of Music and is among the leading opera singers of the 21st century. Faith has performed in major opera houses in the U.S. as well as internationally. SOLO is thrilled to have her back for this summer's production of "Princess Ida."
Stephen, thanks, I had missed that one! Mark likes to hide his light under a bushel...
I'll post this on the main page, too!
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