On Stage in July

    As the summer heats up the stage keeps busy - here are the shows you should watch for in July:

- Hairspray - HOT presents its final show, the musical comedy about how a plucky girl and her friends broke down the color barriers and changed Baltimore. It runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in July at the Ritter Park Amphitheatre in Huntington. Gates open at 6 p.m., the Children’s Pre-Show begins at 7 p.m., and the main show starts at 8:30 p.m.

- The Princess of Rome, Ohio - The Alban Arts Theatre presents the play by Huntington playwright Jonathan Joy. It tells the story of three loves. Alma’s husband Chester hitches up the house and leaves. Lulu is shocked when her dead husband shows up alive and well. Hattie is 14 but has lived a lot of life for a teen. An awkward relationship is brewing with the new boy next door Jimmy. The comedy will be presented at the Alban Arts Center at 65 Olde Main in St. Albans, W.Va. on July 5 and 6 at  8 p.m. and July 7 at 2 p.m.

- The Sound of Music - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the beloved musical July 3, 5, 6, 17, 19, 24, 27 and 31.

- Church Basement Ladies - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the play July 12, 19 and 26.

- Oklahoma! - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the classic Rogers and Hammerstein musical July 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 25, 26, 

- Seussical the Musical - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the musical comedy July 22 and 23. 

- Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fandoms - A Parody - Strom Studios' LimeLight Theatre Company presents this original production with the cast and crew comprised of more than 60 of its Camp Curtain Call campers. The campers spend three weeks in intensive theatre study in preparation for a production which opens to the public at the end of the three weeks. The show will be presented July 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and July 27 at 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theater, 123 Summers Street in Charleston.

- Wizard of Oz - The classic musical will be presented at Chief Logan on July 1 - 7.

- The Aracoma Story - The local legend will be presented at Chief Logan from July 23  to Aug. 4.

- Alice in Wonderland - Jax Theatre presents a new spin on a classic tale with original lyrics and dialogue by director Jordan Nickles and music provided by Midnight Syndicate. The show will be presented July 19, 20, 26 and 27.

   So get out there and support your community theatre!