Shows On Stage This Week, Upcoming Shows and Auditions

Here’s the show lineup for the week beginning Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” and “Disney’s Frozen, Jr.” - Huntington Area Regional Theater and the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District will present two musicals at the Ritter Park Amphitheatre on July 26, 27 and 28. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the Disney's Frozen Jr. Pre-Show at 7:00 p.m. and Disney's The Little Mermaid at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors (60+) and Children (2-12), and $10 for Groups (10+).

- “Macbeth” - Alban Arts Center presents the Shakespeare play at St. Albans City Park Amphitheatre on July 26 and 27 at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $10 each.

- “Deadly Divide - The Hatfield / McCoy Story” - The Aracoma Story presents the outdoor drama at the Liz Spurlock Amphitheater at Chief Logan State Park on July 25, 26, 27 and 28. All shows start at 8:30 p.m. The Hatfield / McCoy feud involved two rural families of the West Virginia / Kentucky area along the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River in the years from 1863 to 1891. The Hatfields of West Virginia were led by William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield while the McCoys of Kentucky were under the leadership of Randolph "Ole Ran'l" McCoy. More than a century later, the feud has become synonymous with the perils of family honor, justice, and revenge, recently brought to light again from this brand new production.

- “La Cage Aux Folles” - The Actor’s Guild of Parkersburg present the musical comedy based on the French play and film La Cage Aux Folles, the US adaptation inspired the movie The Birdcage. It will be presented July 26, 27, Aug. 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 8 p.m., July 28 at 2:30 p.m., and Aug. 4 at 6 p.m.

- Murder and Merriment (Interactive Murder Dinner Parties) For a complete list of upcoming murder parties, visit www.murderandmerriment-dot-com.

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- "Shrek: The Musical" - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the musical based on the animated film on August 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11, 2019, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Little Theatre.

- “Guys and Dolls” - Paramount Players will present the classic musical comedy on Aug. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre in Ashland. Tickets are $18 and $25.

- “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” - The Pea Ridge Players will present the musical / rock opera created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. It’s based on the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors from the book of Genesis. Performances will be staged at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church at 5747 East Pea Ridge Road in Huntington on Aug. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Aug. 11 and 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and senior citizens.

- “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” - Paramount Players will present the musical free at Ashland Central Park Amphitheatre on Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. and Aug. 25 at 3 p.m.

- “The Humans” - Portsmouth Little Theatre presents the play on Sept. 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at pltlive.com or at the door the night of the performances at 1117 Lawson Street.

- “Matilda the Musical” - Alban Arts Center will present the musical about an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Show Dates: Sept. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 at the Alban Arts Center in St Albans, W.Va.

- “Disney’s Frozen, Jr.” - First Stage Theatre Company present the musical based on the beloved animated film as part of the 30th season for Huntington’s long-running children’s theatre. Shows will be presented October 11-13 and 18-20 at the Huntington High School auditorium at 1 Highlander Way.

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AUDITIONS:

- “Disney’s Frozen, Jr.” - Paramount Players will hold auditions for ages 8-18. Auditions will be held at the Paramount Arts Center on Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. You may pick up music at The Paramount Arts Center Box Office in Ashland, Ky., during normal box office hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During auditions participants will be asked to learn and perform a dance combination as well read from the script.

- “Aida” - West Virginia State University will hold auditions for the musical by Elton John and Tim Rice. Auditions are open to the community. Auditions will be offered for actors, singers, dancers August 15 and 16 at 5 p.m. at the Davis Fine Arts Theatre, WVSU. For more information, contact; Susan Marrash-Minnerly, srkmminnerly@gmail.com or Dirk Johnson, djohnson17@wvstateu.edu . Performances are Nov. 19-22.