Our 2016-17 Mainstage season will feature five productions in our intimate 106-seat theater, including Elephant & Piggie’s “We are in a Play!”, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Starry Messenger, Alice in Wonderland, and Fishnapped! We are proud to feature a few favorites, 1 south sound premiere and 2 world premiere originals. All mainstage productions are recommended for all ages. Tickets and subscriptions for the 2016-17 season will go on sale in July 15 2016.
Elephant & Piggie’s
“We are in a Play!”
September 30 – October 23, 2016
Directed by Kate Ayers
Musically Directed by Stephanie Claire
Watch Mo Willems’ unlikely duo spring to life on stage in this exciting new musical filled with song and dance, humor and friendship!
Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems.
Published by Hyperion Books for Children.
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems.
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma.
Elephant & Piggie’s “We are in a Play!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also provided by MTI. 421 West 54thStreet, New York, NY 10019 Phone 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
November 25 – December 18, 2016
Directed by Isaac MckenzieSullivan
A holiday play for your family featuring a multi-generational cast, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and a lot of laughs! You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling Young Adult book, and has become a family holiday favorite.
By Barbara Robinson
Produced with permission from Samuel French.
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Starry Messenger
January 27 – February 12, 2017
Directed by Brian Tyrrell
The story begins with Galileo as a young boy, inspired and awed by the heavens and it follows his incredible and visionary life. A magical production we hope will inspire great ideas and speak to the “Galileo” in all of us!
By Kari Margolis. Plays for Young Audiences.
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Alice in Wonderland
March 17 – April 2, 2017
World Premiere Adaptation!
Directed by Jen Ryle
An original adaptation by Kate Ayers of the most famous and enduring children’s classic. It is full to the brim with whimsical charm, and unsurpassed silliness. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole through a series of progressively “curiouser and curiouser” events.
Original- World Premiere Adaptation by Kate Ayers. Based on the book by Lewis Carroll.
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Fishnapped!
May 12 – June 4, 2017
World Premiere Musical by Amy Shephard, Andrew Gordon, and Daven Tillinghast!
Directed by Jeff Painter
Musically Directed by Stephanie Claire
Help! Claire’s beloved pet goldfish has been FISHNAPPED! We can’t solve the case ourselves – you have to help us find whodunit! Join us for this musical mystery about friendship and being true to yourself.
Original- World Premiere Musical by Amy Shephard, Andrew Gordon, and Daven Tillinghast.
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