On Stage This Weekend

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

- Much Ado about Nothing (Play)

by William Shakespeare

Arts Resources for the Tri State

Fri. - Sat., Aug. 15-16 / 22-23 / 29-30 at 8 p.m.

Matinee Sun., Aug. 17 at 2 p.m.

ARTS Mainstage, 900 8th Street, Huntington

$15 show only, $30 dinner and show by reservation only.

304-733-2787

DINNER MENU: Garden Salad w/ raspberry vinaigrette dressing/Chicken Breast/Scalloped Potatoes/Parmesan baked tomato/Summer Vegetables/Rolls/Berry Shortcake/Coffee or Iced Tea

DINNER WILL BE SERVED ONLY ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

Opening Night - Friday, August 15th

Saturday, August 23

- The Legend of Sleeping Beauty (Musical)

Book and lyrics by Thomas W. Rieser. Music and lyrics by Alan W. Gill and Laura Derocher.

Alban Arts Center

Fri. - Sat., Aug. 15 - 16 and 22 - 23 at 8 p.m.

Matinees Sun., Aug. 17 and 24 at 2 p.m.

Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main, St. Albans WV

- Joseph, Mother of Jesus (Original Play)

by Dan Kehde

Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC)

Thurs. - Sat., Aug. 14 - 16 at 8 p.m.

West Virginia State University Capitol Center Theatre

123 Summers Street, Charleston WV

$15 Adults / $8 Students / Seniors

Tickets are available at the door the evenings of the performances

304-342-6522 for reservations and group rates.

- Frankenstein: A New Musical (Musical)

Scene One Theatre

Fri. - Sat., Aug. 15 - 16 / 22 - 23 at 8 p.m.

Matinees Sun., Aug. 17 and 22 at 2 p.m.

ARTS/West 152 West State Street, Athens, OH

$11 Adults / $8 Children

http://scene1frankenstein.bpt.me/

- A Murderous Reunion! (Interactive Murder Dinner Party)

Murder and Merriment

Fri. - Sat., Aug. 15 - 16 at 7 p.m.

The Greenhouse of Teays Valley, Hurricane, WV

Tickets $40

Reservations Required: 304-397-6316

- Hansel + Gretel: The Musical (Musical)

JAX Theatre

Fri. - Sat., Aug 15 - 16 / 22 - 23 at 7 p.m.

Matinees Sat., Aug 16 and 23 at 2 p.m.

JAX Theatre

8805 Ohio River Rd. Wheelersburg, OH

Tickets $12 plus $1.65 fee if you buy online

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/hansel-and-gretel-the-musical-tickets-12493844425?aff=eac2

- 9 to 5 (Musical)

Actors Guild of Parkersburg 

Fri. - Sat., Aug. 15 - 16 / 22 - 23 at 8 p.m.

(*Sat., Aug. 16 show is at 7 p.m.- Fireworks afterward)

Matinees Sun., Aug. 10 and 17 at 2:30 p.m.

Actors Guild of Parkersburg

724 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV

(corner of 8th and Market)

$17 Adults / $14 Students and seniors

304-485-1300

   So get out there and support your local theatre!