On Stage in August

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

- The Man Who Came to Dinner - ARTS presents the comedy about a celebrity who is injured and forced to stay in a wealthy man’s home, where he turns the household upside down and wreaks havoc on their quiet existence. The show will be presented at the Renaissance Theatre Aug, 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m.

- Chicago - Charleston Light Opera Guild presents the hit musical that starts with a statuesque dancer's declaration that the evening promises "murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery – all those things we hold dear to our hearts." The show will be presented at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre on Aug. 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday Aug. 4 and 11 at 3 p.m.

- Back to the '80s - Paramount Players presents this musical loaded with hits from the 1980s at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland on Aug. 1 - 3 at 7 p.m.

- Fame, Jr. - Camp 5th Avenue presents the story of the last graduating class of the High School of Performing Arts in NYC. The story covers their discoveries, loves, tragedies and joys over their four years in high school.  Dates for the show are Aug. 2 and 3 at Jean C. Stephenson Auditorium in City Hall.  Tickets are $5 per person and all proceeds go towards projects of the City of Huntington Foundation. 

- The Wind in the Willows - The Alban Theatre presents a musical version of Kenneth Grahame's beloved classic featuring Mr. Toad, Mole and Water Rat on Aug. 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and Sept. 1.

- Ye Olde Boxes -  Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents these original stories and monologues in Shakespearian style by Dan Kehde on Aug 1-3 at 8 p.m. at the WVSU Capitol Center Theater at 123 Summers Street in Charleston.

- Oklahoma - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the classic musical Aug. 1  and 9.

- The Sound of Music - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the beloved musical Aug. 2, 6, 8 and 10.

- The Aracoma Story - The local legend will be presented at Chief Logan to Aug. 1 - 4.

- Another Fistful of Bullets! - Murder and Merriment present the interactive dinner mystery theatre at the Pullman Plaza Hotel Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m.

   Whew! So get out there and support your local theatre!