On Stage This Weekend

   Summer theatre kicks into high gear this weekend, with four great shows taking local stages. 

   Here's the rundown:

- Disney's Beauty and the Beast - HART presents the musical on June 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, July 1 and 2 at 8:30 p.m. Gates open for picnicking at 7p.m. Children's Preshow at 7:30 p.m. Beauty and the Beast begins at 8:30 p.m. It will be presented at the Ritter Park Amphitheater at 1310 8th Avenue in Huntington. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children and senior citizens. Group rates are available.

- American Nero - CYAC presents the original rock opera by Mark Scarpelli, Christopher Vincent and Dan Kehde on June 16, 22, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and June 17 and 18 at 2 p.m. at the WVSU Capitol Center Theater at 123 Summers Street in Charleston. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens.

- The Bridges of Madison County - The Charleston Light Opera Guild present the musical on June 16 and 23 at 8 p.m., June 17 and 24 at 5 p.m., and June 18 and 25 at 3 p.m. at the Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre on Tennessee Avenue in Charleston. All tickets $20.

- Hairspray - The Aracoma Story presents the musical comedy on June 16, 17 and 18 at 8:30 p.m. at the Liz Spurlock Amphitheater at Chief Logan State Park in Logan, W.Va. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $6 for children under 10.

   It's a great lineup! Go see a show!