On Stage This Weekend

   Lots of great shows on stage this weekend - here's the list, courtesy of my pal Ryan Hardiman:

- Willy Wonka: The Musical (Musical - Outdoor)
by Timothy A. McDonald / Leslie Bricusse / Anthony Newley
Based on the book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
Huntington Area Regional Theatre (HART)
Fri. - Sun., July 25-27 at 8:30 p.m.
Gates open for picnicking at 6:30 p.m.  - Bring lawn chairs or blanket
Children's Preshow "Adventures in Storyland" at 7 p.m.
"HART's Superstar Preshow" at 7:30 p.m.
"Willy Wonka: The Musical" at 8:30 p.m.
Ritter Park Amphitheater
1310 8th Ave, Huntington, WV
$15 Adults / $10 Children / $20 reserved Seats / Group Rates Available
Purchase tickets at gate, or in advance at Greater Huntington Park and Recreation Board office, or Ritter Park Tennis Center.

 - Pirates of the Caribbean: A Twist in Time- A Parody (Theatre Camp for Kids)
Camp Curtain Call and Strom Studios
Fri-Sat, July 25-26 at 7 p.m.
Matinee Sat., July 26 at 2 p.m.
WVSC Capitol Center Theatre
123 Summers St. Charleston, WV
$8 All tickets
304-342-6522

 - Comedians of the Galaxy (Improv Comedy)
No Pants Players
Sat., July 26 at 7 p.m.
Alban Arts and Conference Center
65 Olde Main St, Saint Albans, WV
Tickets $12 at the door, $10 in advance online at www.nopantsplayers.com

- The Aracoma Story (Play - Outdoor)
The Aracoma Story, Inc.
July 15- 26 at 8:30 p.m. (Actual show dates not listed on website)
Chief Logan State Park, Little Buffalo Creek Road, Logan, WV
Adults $12 Gate, $11 Advance
Seniors $10 Gate, $9 Advance
Children (3 - 12 yrs) $8 Gate, $7 Advance
304-752-0253

 - Labels: A Series of One Acts (Play)
by Keith Foster
The Basement Playhouse
Fri. - Sat., July 18-19 and Fri., July 25 at 8 p.m.
Matinees Sun., July 20 and July 27 at 2 p.m.
Pendleton Arts Center
1537 Winchester Ave., Ashland, KY
$10 for adults, $8 for kids (12 and Under) Veterans, Active Military and Public Servants get in free (with ID) General Admission

- Children of Eden (Musical - Outdoor)
Music/lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Book by John Caird
The Aracoma Story, Inc.
June 20 - July 26 at 8:30 p.m. (Actual show dates not listed on website)
Chief Logan State Park, Little Buffalo Creek Road, Logan, WV
Adults $12 Gate, $11 Advance
Seniors $10 Gate, $9 Advance
Children (3 - 12 yrs) $8 Gate, $7 Advance
304-752-0253

 - Peter Pan (Musical - Outdoor)
by Charlap / Styne / Leigh / Comden / Green
Jenny Wiley Theatre
June 12 - Aug 2 at 8:15 p.m. (Alternates sporadically with other shows- see website for actual show dates)
Jenny Wiley Theatre Ampitheatre
121 Theatre Court, Prestonsburg, KY
Tickets $12.50 - $22
1-877-CALL JWT

 - South Pacific (Musical - Outdoor)
by Rodgers and Hammerstein
Jenny Wiley Theatre
June 26 - Aug 1 at 8:15 p.m. (Alternates sporadically with other shows- see website for actual show dates)
Jenny Wiley Theatre Ampitheatre
121 Theatre Court, Prestonsburg, KY
Tickets $12.50 - $22
(50th Celebration on Sat, July 19 are $75)
1-877-CALL JWT

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