On Stage in May

There are quite a few excellent shows on tap this month - start making plans now! Here's the rundown:

- 1776 - ARTS presents the beloved musical about the founding of America on May 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. and May 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Art Center, 900 8th Street in Huntington.

- 9 to 5 - 5th Avenue Theatre presents the musical based on the movie at the Huntington City Hall auditorium May 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. and May 6 and 13 at 2:30 p.m.

- Night of 100 Tonys: A CUP Cabaret - Curtains Up Players presents a series of concerts on May 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. and May 20 at 3 p.m. at Kuhn Memorial Prebyterian Church at 955 Main Street in Barboursville, and May 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. at Central Christian Church at 1202 5th Avenue in Huntington.

- The Color Purple - Charleston Light Opera Guild presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize winning novel at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13 at 3 p.m.

- Mamma Mia! - Paramount Arts Center presents the hit Broadway musical May 9 at 8 p.m.

- Picasso at the Lapin Agile - Charleston Stage Company presents the comedy written by Steve Martin May 10-12 and 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Center Theatre at 123 Summers Street.

- Charlotte's Web - Backstage Players present the classic play at the John P. Stephens Cultural Arts Center at Raceland-Worthington High School on Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m.

- Waiting for Godot - Alban Arts and Conference Center presents the play that is a show about "nothing twice" May 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. and May 6 at 2 p.m. on Olde Main Street in St. Albans.

- Einstein and God - CYAC presents this new play by Dan Kehde about love, loyalties and the American Dream May 31 - June 6.

Whew! Got out there and support your local theatre!