MAINSTAGE SERIES
The Full Monty
August 25, 2006 - September 24, 2006
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
Book by Terrence McNally
The Full Monty, based on the movie of the same name, is a funny and bittersweet story about unemployed steelworkers. After seeing how much their wives enjoy watching male strippers during their “Girls’ Night Out,” the boys come up with a bold way to make some quick cash – a male striptease act! The show, though a bit raucous, sparkles with humor and heart! PLEASE NOTE: This production contains adult content.
King O’ The Moon
October 13, 2006 - November 5, 2006
By Tom Dudzick
King O’ The Moon is the sequel to our 2004 hit, Over the Tavern. We return to Buffalo, New York in the summer of 1969. The Pazinskis, a Polish/Catholic family have faced many challenges since we last saw them. Old family conflicts and secret longings of the heart and soul are played out against the historical magic of the first moon landing. PLEASE NOTE: This production contains adult content.
Always... Patsy Cline
January 19, 2007 - February 11, 2007
Written and originally directed by TCan ed Swindley – based on a true story
Always... Patsy Cline is based on the true story of the Nashville legend and Louise Seger, a fan from Houston, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk. The two corresponded until Cline’s untimely death in 1963. This musical revue includes Patsy Cline hits “Crazy,” “Seven Lonely Days,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “True Love” and the peerless heart crusher, “I Fall to Pieces.”
Give 'Em Hell, Harry
March 2, 2007 - March 25, 2007
By Carl E. Balte, Jr.
This exciting drama of the Truman White House years captures the saga of an improbable but great statesman, the events of his time and his momentous decisions. There is the salty, colorful speech of the president who said, “the buck stops here” – “I am tired of babysitting the Soviets” – “if you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.” A thrilling history lesson for every audience.
You Can't Take It With You
April 6, 2007 - April 29, 2007
Written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
A comic masterpiece revolving around the zany Sycamore household, presided over by Grandpa, a former businessman who has turned his back on commerce to enjoy life. At the Sycamore’s, everyone does exactly as he or she pleases! The one ‘normal’ member of the household is Alice, in love with wealthy Tony Kirby. When the stuffy, aristocratic Kirbys come to the Sycamore’s for dinner, the event is an hilarious disaster. A laugh-out-loud, must-see comedy!
Peter Pan
May 25, 2007 - June 24, 2007
Musical based on play by James M. Barrie
Music by Mark Charlap
Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh
Additional music by Jule Styne
Additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Additional incidental music by Trude Rittman and Elmer Bernstein
Originally staged by Jerome Robbins
Peter Pan will whisk audience members away to the place where dreams come true and time stands still. This timeless musical masterpiece, complete with evil Captain Hook, a crafty tick-tocking crocodile and the enchantment of Never Never Land will touch, inspire, dazzle and charm every generation. Great songs include “I Won’t Grow Up,” “I’ve Gotta Crow” and “I’m Flying.”
FONDA-McGUIRE SERIES
IN THE HOWARD DREW THEATRE
The Talented Mr. Ripley
September 15, 2006 - October 15, 2006
By Phyllis Nagy
Based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith
Tom Ripley is a criminal with an ambiguous past. He is sent to Italy by a wealthy financier to try to coax home the rich man’s son. In the process, Ripley becomes both attracted and seduced, finding murder the only way to deal with the situation. From that point, Ripley is consumed by covering up his crime. A mystery-lover’s dream! PLEASE NOTE: THIS PRODUCTION CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT, INCLUDING LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE, AND ADULT SITUATIONS.
Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge
November 3, 2006 - December 3, 2006
By Christopher Durang
In this departure from Dickens, Mrs. Bob Cratchit, a minor character in A Christmas Carol, takes center stage in this rollicking farce. No longer loving and long-suffering, Mrs. Bob is in a rage! The plot morphs into parodies of Oliver Twist, The Gift of the Magi and It’s a Wonderful Life. The show goes into many wonderfully-looney directions, turning Scrooge’s tale of redemption upside-down.
Urinetown – The Musical
February 9, 2007 - March 18, 2007
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Urinetown – The Musical takes place in a city plagued by drought. Since water is in short supply, people can only use public toilets for which they have to pay. When the rates go up, the lower classes, already the hardest-pressed, rebel. It is a witty, lovable, deliriously-shameless musical somewhere beyond the sublime. Good fun with a great score!
Kimberly Akimbo
April 27, 2007 - May 27, 2007
By David Lindsay-Abaire
A bittersweet comedy about a 16-year-old who suffers from a rare aging disease that has transformed her into an elderly woman. While her dysfunctional parents and aunt don’t know how to deal with Kimberly, a fellow student likes her and isn’t afraid to show it. Funny, frantic and warm hearted – Sweet 16 was never like this. PLEASE NOTE: This production contains adult content.