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Monday, October 01, 2012

On Stage in October

   Hokey smokes, there are loads of shows on tap for October! Twelve, to be exact. (UPDATE: More than 12, actually - I've added several to the list - thanks to those who sent along additional info!)

   Here are the ones I've tracked down - if I've missed any, let me know and I'll add them to the list:

- Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. - First Stage Theatre Company presents the musical based on the beloved animated film. The show takes the stage at the Renaissance Theatre at 900 8th Street in Huntington on Oct. 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 27 and 28 at 2 p.m.

- Macbeth - ARTS presents one of Shakespeare’s bloodiest and most popular plays. The show takes the stage at the Renaissance Theatre at 900 8th Street in Huntington on Oct. 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. Dinner and Show available by reservation $25 (Fri & Sat Shows Only) - call 304-733-ARTS for dinner reservations.

- Dracula the Musical - Curtain’s Up Players presents the Halloween thriller at the Jeslyn Performing Arts Center Oct. 26, 27, Nov. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 at 2:30 p.m. 

- The Crucible - The Marshall Theatre Alliance presents Arthur Miller’s parable of mass hysteria based on the Salem witch-hunt of 1692. The story of how the small community of Salem is stirred into madness by superstition, paranoia and malice is a savage attack on the evils of mindless
persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations. The play will be presented at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center Oct. 10 - 13 at 8 p.m.

- Alice in Wonderland - Huntington High School's Theatre Department presents the classic play based on the book by Lewis Caroll as adapted from Anne Coulter Martins. The show will take place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 12 and 13 as well as 3 p.m. Oct. 14, at the school.

- Phantom of the Opera - ACTC presents Andrew Llyod Webber's famous musical on the ACTC stage Oct. 18, 19, 20 and 25, 26, and 27 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 21 and 28 at 2:30 p.m. 

- The Woman in Black - Portsmouth Little Theatre presents the scary story of a man who recalls his encounter with the mysterious woman in black, who haunts his memory. The drama will be presented Oct. 26, 27, Nov. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m.

- Hello, Dolly! - One of the most enduring classic musicals of all time will be presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences on Oct. 26, 27, Nov. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 at 2:00 p.m. 

- Peter Pan - The Children’s Theatre of Charleston presents the play based on the classic story of the mischievous boy who can fly and spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Indians, fairies, pirates, and occasionally ordinary children from the world outside of Neverland. The show will be presented at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theater Oct. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 13 and 14 at 2 p.m.

- The Legend of Ginger and Billy Joe: The Stock Car Musical – Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents this original Dan Kehde and Mark Scarpelli musical at the WVSU Capitol Center Theater at 123 Summers Street in Charleston. The musical comedy is a parody of redneck culture – a bit raunchy and very funny. Shows are Oct. 4, 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. 

- Evil Dead: The Musical - Kanawha Players presents the horror musical Oct. 5, 6,  12 and 13 at 8 p.m. at the Kanawha Players Theater.

- Animal Farm - Charleston Stage Company presents the play based on the classic George Orwell novel at the WVSU Capital Theatre on Oct. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m.

- West Side Story - the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland presents Troika Entertainment's first two showings of the national tour of this beloved musical Oct. 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m.

- All My Sons - WIll be offered by Shawnee State University Theatre Department. on Oct 3, 4, 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University, 940 Second St. in Portsmouth.

- Music Man, Jr.- Portsmouth Area Children's Theatre will present the musical October 11, 12 and 13 at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.

- Sleepy Hollow: the Musical - JAX Theatre is staging the Halloween classic on October 19-21 at the JAX Theatre in Wheelersburg.


   Whew! It'll be tough to catch them all, but pick your favorites (or try something new) and get out there and support your community theatre!



3 comments:

Becky said...

Music Man, Jr.- October 11, 12 & 13 by Portsmouth Area Children's Theatre

All My Sons- This week by SSU Theatre Department.

To name a couple more :)

Becky said...

Music Man, Jr. by the Portsmouth Area Children's Theatre October 11, 12 & 13 at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts

Chuck Minsker said...

Thanks, Becky - sorry for missing those! I'll add them to the list!