PRESENTING THE 2019 SEASON
Book by Bridget Carpenter, Music
Lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey
MAY 2-4 | 8-12 | 15-18
When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and
Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles,
learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter. Freaky Friday is a heartfelt, comedic, and
unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films.
Rated: PG, adult situations, some language
A Play by Paul Slade Smith
MAY 30-JUNE 1 | 5-9 | 12-15
Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go! In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next-door, two undercover
cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But, there's some confusion as to who's in which room, who's being videotaped, who's taken the money, who's hired a hit man, and why the
accountant keeps taking off her clothes.
Rated: PG-13, adult language, themes
Book by Doug Wright with Lyrics by Amanda Green
Music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green
JULY 11-13 | 17-21 | 24-27
For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor, and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. This new American musical is inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name.
Rated: PG13, strong language, mild adult themes
A Play by Tracy Letts
AUGUST 8-10 | 14-18 | 21-24
Arthur owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better. This comedy-drama by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize–winning author Tracy Letts explores the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship.
Rated: R, strong language, adult situations
Book and Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
SEPTEMBER 5-7 | 11-15 | 18-21
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled and Elvis-inspired Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.
Rated: G, fun for whole family
RAPUNZEL
MAGIC CIRCLE FAMILY SHOW
An Adaptation by Karen Boettcher-Tate
JUNE 26 at 7PM
JUNE 27 | JUNE 28 at 10AM & 1PM
JUNE 29 at 1PM
Rene Shwartzbuckle is cuckoo for a turnip-like vegetable called rapunzel. When she spots a mouth-watering patch of the
plant in Witch Izwitch’s garden, she sends her husband Walt out to ’borrow’ some. Witch Izwitch is certainly not amused! With her
diabolical henchmen, the Glumpwarts, she terrorizes Walt into promising her his firstborn child in exchange for his freedom. We then jump ahead many years to Rapunzel (now you know where the
name comes from!) Shwartzbuckle’s 18th birthday. The witch and the Glumpwarts show up as promised and whisk poor, innocent Rapunzel away to a tower in the forest and a boisterously
entertaining rescue attempt begins!
Rated: G, fun for the whole family!