This may be the busiest theatre weekend of the year!
There are lots of great shows to choose from this weekend - here's a rundown:
- New Works Festival - Dead Letter Office
The Marshall University Theatre Alliance and Lunar Strategem will collaborate for the 2012 New Works Project with the presentation of a new play, Dead Letter Office.
The play will open at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, and run through Saturday, June 16.
The New Works Project is a contemporary theatre organization that develops, promotes and presents theatrical readings of plays in the earliest stages of development. Currently in its 6th season, New Works has presented the writings of playwrights both locally and nationally and has presented works of all "shapes and sizes," including full-lengths plays, shorts, one-act plays, musicals, children's plays, screenplays and TV pilots.
This year, the New Works Project is presenting a fully-mounted production of a world-premiere play, created and staged by world renowned theatre-maker, Matthew Earnest, and performed by the Huntington-based theatrical ensemble, The Lunar Strategem.
Dead Letter Office takes place in an underground bunker in an unnamed, post-capitalist city, where three anonymous Baroque figures are charged with deciphering and re-routing the world's undeliverable mail. As the only ones on earth still adept with language, their job has been solid for more than two centuries. But today the tables will turn -- these cloistered and oblivious workers will learn that the Enlightenment ended decades ago, and that their services are no longer needed.
Suggested donation for admission is $5. For more information, call the Marshall University Theatre box office at 304-696-2787.
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- Stepping Out - presented by ARTS
The show will be presented June 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. and June 17 and 24 at 2:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Art Center at 900 8th Street in Huntington.
A revised version of the hit musical Stepping Out, this good-natured comedy from Richard Harris chronicles several months in the life of a beginning dance class. Each of the eight students, from a variety of backgrounds, has his or her own reason for joining.
For instance, Maxine, a confident, fast-talking saleswoman (and former Ovaltine dancer), is there on doctor's orders, while self-sacrificing Andy participates because it is the only thing she does for herself. Whatever the cause, they make a point of coming every week to chat, relax and, if they can manage to, learn a couple of dance steps. Led by Mavis, their eternally patient instructor, and accompanied by the acerbic pianist Mrs. Fraser, the students (who range from hopeless to competent) strive to master the basics of dance.
But the steps and routines are just the background for the real focus of the play - the relationships and interactions of these ten very different people. By their final performance, not only have the class members developed some degree of skill, but they have also overcome the inhibitions, awkwardness and personality conflicts that have kept them out of sync.
For reservation and more information call 304-733-ARTS.
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- Next to Normal - presented by The Charleston Light Opera Guild
The hit Broadway musical will be presented June 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. and June 17 and 24, 2012 at 5 p.m. at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theater at 200 Civic Center Drive in Charleston.
Next to Normal is an inventive, emotional and powerful production about one family trying to take care of themselves and each other. With a thrilling contemporary score, it is the acclaimed groundbreaking musical
that won three 2009 Tony awards for best actress, best score and best orchestrations and a 2010 Pulitzer Prize for drama. This original musical about people has an electrifying score with music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Next to Normal is one of the most talked about Broadway shows in recent history. It is a deeply affecting and thought-provoking musical experience.
Call the Guild Box Office at 304-343-2287 for tickets and more information. All tickets are $20 reserved seating.
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- Norman Rockwell's American Paradise - presented by CYAC
The musical will be presented June 14 - 16 and 21- 23 at 8 p.m. and June 17 at 2 p.m. at the WVSU Capitol Center Theater at 123 Summers Street in Charleston.
The Contemporary Youth Arts Company proudly announces the return of Dan Kehde and Mark Scarpelli's original nostalgic musical, Norman Rockwell's American Paradise, an endearing look at the nation in simpler times through the eyes of the beloved American painter, illustrator and creator of hundreds of iconic covers for the classic Saturday Evening Post. Relive the golden years of America as nearly 40 singers, dancers and actors of all ages bring to life 28 of Norman Rockwell's best known, best remembered works of art covering five decades of 20th century Americana, including The Four Freedoms, The Right To Know, Saying Grace, Disciplinary Action, The Check-Up, The Plumbers, The Barbershop Quartet, and many more. With songs shadowing the musical styles from the twenties to the seventies, Norman Rockwell's American Paradise conjures the comfort and simplicity of the America of our parents and grandparents.
This show is family friendly, and is suitable and entertaining for all ages, children through grandparents (and great-grand parents). Tickets are available at the door - $6 for students and seniors, $10 for adults. Call 342-6522 for reservations or more information.
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- Our Lady of 121st Street - presented by Kanawha Players
The dark comedy will be presented June 15, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and June 16 and 17 at 2 p.m. at the Kanawha Players Theatre at 309 Beauregard Street in Charleston. Call 304-343-PLAY for tickets and information.
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- Robert and Ted by Denise Giardina - presented by Charleston Stage Company
A staged reading by Giardina of her new play, which she calls a “bromance” between Robert C. Byrd and Edward M. Kennedy. The two prominent US Senators were not immediate friends. They met, clashed over civil rights legislation, figured out how to work together and eventually gained respect for each other.
West Virginia playwright and novelist Denise Giardina is previewing her new play in a staged reading as a benefit for Charleston Stage Company June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Walker Theatre in the Clay Center in Charleston.
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- Ring of Fire - presented at Chief Logan State Park
The musical will be presented June 14 through July 1. The show will feature 39 of the best-known songs by Johnny Cash to describe the journey of a man in search of his soul.
All shows begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 seniors and $8 for children ages 3-12. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 304-752-0253 or visit the website at www.loganshows.com.
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- Honey in the Rock and Hatfields & McCoys - presented by Theatre West Virginia
Theatre West Virginia’s 52nd season is underway with Honey in the Rock, the nation’'s oldest Civil War drama. Hatfields & McCoys, the violent dispute that made the mountains bleed red, opened June 13. These two historical dramas will run in rotating repertory through July 27.
Tickets for Theatre West Virginia’s productions are on sale now and can be purchased by phone at 304-256-6800 or 800-666-9142 or online at www.theatrewestvirginia.com. Prices range from $7 to $19.
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- Tecumseh!
Tecumseh!, the life story of the Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio country during the late 1700s, will take place Monday through Saturday through Sept. 1 at the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Tickets are $24.25 for adults and $17.25 for children ages 10 and younger. The show begins at 8 p.m. nightly. For more information or to purchase tickets, call toll free at 866-775-0700 or go online at www.tecumsehdrama.com.
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- The Marvelous Wonderettes - Jenny Wiley Theatre
Jenny Wiley Theatre at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park in Prestonsburg, Ky., will offer The Marvelous Wonderettes June 15-17, 20-24 and 27-28, July 6, 11-12, 17, 21 and 28, as well as Aug. 2-3, 8 and 10.
Lunch performances begin at 1 p.m. and evening performances at 8:15 p.m. Some shows include a dinner options while others are show only.
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- Post Time for Murder! - presented by Murder and Merriment
Murder and Merriment, the Interactive Murder Mystery Party, will be held at the Cosmopolitan Club at 1108 Annex, Winchester Avenue in Ashland on June 15.
The Cosmopolitan Club in Ashland, KY is pleased to present an interactive murder mystery Party, “Post Time for Murder!” on June 15 starting promptly at 7 p.m. Murder and Merriment will present the entertainment. Tickets for the murder party are $47 and can be reserved by calling 606-329-0746. Tickets include a gourmet dinner, entertainment, two glasses of wine or two bottles of domestic beer or non-alcoholic beverage of choice, and a chance to win a prize for correctly solving the mystery.
The mystery centers around an elite race horse, Big Black, who is vying to complete the third leg of the Triple Crown by racing in the Belmont Stakes. However, there are many who wish to stop George and Lillian Custer’s thoroughbred race horse from racing. Performing in the mystery are Ashley Taylor, Barry Daily, Sarah Diamond Burroway, Kat Bryant, Scott Black, John Eric Booth, Ashley Bond and Jason Kretzer. George R. Snider III will be performing the role of Detective Columbus.
In “Post Time for Murder!”, Guests will have the opportunity to interact with the actors (suspects) and become junior detectives in which they will attempt to solve a murder mystery. Guests are encouraged to dress for the races, and the ladies can wear their favorite Derby hats.
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