Announcing the 2011 Season of STRAW HAT THEATRE!
Posted 4/25/2011 / Labels: Theatre
It's time to plan for summer theater!
Our Straw Hat Theatre 2011 summer season is here!
June 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25
All shows begin at 8 p.m.
"A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD"
Music by ROBERT REALE
Book and Lyrics by WILLIE REALE
Based on the books by ARNOLD LOBEL
Originally presented on Broadway by
Bob Boyett, Adrianna Lobel, Michael Gardner, Lawrence Horowitz and Roy Furman
World Premiere at The Children's Theatre Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Directed by Douglas Anderson
Arnold Lobel's well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage in Robert and Willie Reale's musical "A Year With Frog And Toad." Conceived by Mr. Lobel's daughter, Adrianne Lobel, "A Year With Frog And Toad" remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they proceed to plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way, including a most important one about friendship and rejoicing in the attributes that make each of us different and special.
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
July 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 & 30
All shows begin at 8 p.m.
"Footloose"
Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by TOM SNOW
Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD
Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN
Directed by Kim Godfrey
One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
FOOTLOOSE
is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals: http://www.mh.com/
is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals: http://www.mh.com/
Aug 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
All shows begin at 8 p.m.
"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"
This production is not intended for children and contains material that may offend some people.
Book by Jeffrey Lane
Music by David Yazbec
Based on the film "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"
written by Dale Launer and Stanley Shapiro & Paul Henning
Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
Vocal Music Arrangements by Ted Sperling/David Yazbec
Dance Music Arrangements by Zane Mark
Directed by Stephen Rhodes
Based on the popular 1988 film, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS centers on two con men living on the French Riviera. The first is the suave and sophisticated Lawrence Jameson, who makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. The other, a small-time crook named Freddy Benson, more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health.
After meeting on a train, they unsuccessfully attempt to work together only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress Christine Colgate, wins and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues, that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Music by David Yazbec
Based on the film "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"
written by Dale Launer and Stanley Shapiro & Paul Henning
Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
Vocal Music Arrangements by Ted Sperling/David Yazbec
Dance Music Arrangements by Zane Mark
Directed by Stephen Rhodes
Based on the popular 1988 film, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS centers on two con men living on the French Riviera. The first is the suave and sophisticated Lawrence Jameson, who makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. The other, a small-time crook named Freddy Benson, more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health.
After meeting on a train, they unsuccessfully attempt to work together only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress Christine Colgate, wins and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues, that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
