“Patience or Bunthorne’s Bride” was inspired by the epidemic of aestheticism from which society was suffering in the early 1880’s, under the apostleship of Oscar Wilde, whose passion for a lily had overcome the conventional Englishman’s love of a rose. Everything and everything wore a pewtery grey “greenery-yellery” complexion, and languid stained-glass attitudes and ultra-rapturous...
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The Firefly
The Firefly was the first operetta written by composer Rudolf Friml, with a libretto by Otto Harbach. The story concerns a young Italian girl who is a street singer in New York. She disguises herself and serves as a cabin boy on a ship to Bermuda, where she falls in love. Complications arise, and eventually,...
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Thoroughly Modern Millie
Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical romp that will have you dancing the Charleston. It’s the zany new 1920’s musical that has taken Broadway by storm! Taking place in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a...
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Seussical
Based on the beloved characters and stories of Dr. Seuss, this musical incorporates elements from at least 15 Dr.Seuss books and includes appearances by many of his most famous characters. One would think it an impossible task to condense the major characters and stories of Seuss into a cohesive evening, but Stephen and Lynn have managed...
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Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
The pointed, passionate and profound songs of Belgian songwriter Jacques Brel are brought to vivid theatrical life in this intense musical experience. Brel’s legendary romance, humor and moral conviction are evoked simply and directly, with four actors, four musicians and four stools. The result is a powerful, intimate, bold and emotional evening of theatre. Brimming...
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Assassins
This most American of musicals lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States. While every nation has its assassins and would-be assassins, only in America do disturbed and disturbing individuals act not because they hope to influence national politics, but because they are wrapped...
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The Scarlet Pimpernel
An action/adventure show based on Baroness Orczy’s famous 20th century novel about the French Revolution. The book and lyrics are at times funny and at others horrifying, while the music is moving and passionate. ‘They seek him here, they seek him there, Those Frenchies seek him everywhere, Is he in heaven, or is he in...
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Pajama Game
The Pajama Game is a romping musical set around a pajama factory in the 1950’s. Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful as sparks fly between new superintendent Sid Sorokin and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a 7 ½ cent...
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
In Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to life in a delightful musical parable. Told entirely through song, the musical follows Joseph, favorite son of Jacob, who is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, and overcomes many challenges through his honesty and...
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Side by Side by Sondheim
An elegant and glorious celebration and tribute to the music of Tony, Grammy, Oscar, and Pulitzer Prize winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. This intimate evening has been entertaining international theatergoers since its inception in 1976 and Broadway debut in 1977. Cast (in alphabetical order) Michael Aniolek Pat Brady Mark A. Burgasser Chad Czelusniak Dave...