On Stage

Here’s the show lineup for the week beginning Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Upcoming shows are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. Break legs, everyone! (Share freely!)

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

“The Diary of Anne Frank” - GWHS Theatre of the Nevertheless will present the play on Oct. 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. at the George Washington High School Auditorium. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. (Warning: sensitive subject matter.)

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

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” - Huntington High School presents the magical play by William Shakespeare at the school’s auditorium at 1 Highlander Way on Nov. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 3 at 2:30 p.m.

“Carrie the Musical” - The Paramount Players will present the musical based on the Stephen King book on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Ky. The musical is rated “R.”

“Sweeney Todd: School Edition” - The Actor’s Guild of Parkersburg and the Guild Builders Teen Program are presenting the musical in collaboration with WVU-P. Performances will be held in the Little Theatre at WVU-P on Thursday, Oct. 31, Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for Adults and $6 for Students. General Admission Seating.

"The Story of My Life" - The Smoot Theatre will present the two man musical by Neil Bartran and Brian Hill Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. in Parkersburg, WV. This show is a benefit performance to raise money for the John Lee Scholarship fund. Tickets are $15 with a special VIP reception after for an extra $10. Info and tickets here: https://www.smoottheatre.com/the-story-of-my-life.html

“9 to 5 the Musical” - Southern Coalition of the Arts will present the musical at the Southern WV Community and Technical College’s Logan Campus on Nov. 8, 9, 10, 15 and 16.

“Oklahoma” - Charleston Light Opera Guild present the beloved musical on November 8-10, 15-16, and 22-24 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Little Theatre.

“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night‐Time” - Marshall University’s School of Theatre presents the play based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted by Simon Stephens on Nov. 13 ‐16 and 20‐23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. Christopher is exceptional at mathematics but he has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered the dog Wellington. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world. Tickets are $20 at the door, $15 for Seniors & Faculty, $7 for children 12 and under. Marshall University students admitted free with a valid ID.

“1984” - The Theatre Department at Spring Valley High School and The Timberwolf Theatre Company present their fall production on Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. Tickets will be $5 per person.

“Rock of Ages” - The Alban Arts Center will present the musical that features the big music hits and the big hair of the ‘80s at the Alban Arts Center at 65 Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans on Nov. 15-17 and 21-24.

“Aida” - West Virginia State University will present the musical by Elton John and Tim Rice at the Davis Fine Arts Theatre, WVSU. Performances are Nov. 19 - 22.

“ELF the Musical” - The Aracoma Story will present the musical based on the holiday film the last weekend of November and the first two weekends of December at the Coalfield Jamboree.

“Disney Frozen Jr.” - The Children’s Theatre of Charleston will present the musical based on the hit animated film on Dec. 12-15 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Little Theater. 

“Adventures in Santa Claus Land” - Astral Theatre Collective will present the play written by John Johnson at the Alban Arts Center over the first two weekends of December. A young girl and her siblings embark on the ultimate Christmas adventure, taking them to the North Pole where they will be confronted with the great question - "Do you believe?" Along the way they meet colorful characters, including Santa himself!

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AUDITIONS:

“Stuart Little” - First Stage Theatre Company will offered auditions for the play based on the beloved book on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church at 5747 East Pea Ridge Road in Huntington. The play is based on the children’s book by E.B. White. It tells the story of a talking mouse who is born to human parents in New York City. The play is adapted by Joseph Robinette for The Dramatic Publishing Company. The play will be presented at Huntington City Hall auditorium on Dec. 13, 14 and 15. Auditions are open the students from 1st grade through high school seniors. All those auditioning will read from a script provided. You may arrive for auditions anytime during the hours listed. There is no charge to be part of a First Stage show.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” - The Paramount Players will hold auditions on Monday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. Auditions are open to anyone age 6 to adult. We have scripts available at the box office - please bring a $10 deposit per script, and they must be turned back in by Friday, Nov. 1. Performance dates: Dec. 19 and 20. There will be two school performances on each of those days, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and a 7:30 p.m. performance each night.