2008-2009 Season
Mainstage
PETER PAN
December 5 - 14, 2008
Directed & Choreographed by JACOB BRENT
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Think happy thoughts this fall and meet us in Neverland! Rising Stars, Mainstage performers and Alumni will take flight with one of Broadway’s most celebrated musicals. Based on J.M. Barrie’s novel, Peter Pan charms the child in all of us and follows Wendy, Michael and John on their adventures in Neverland, embellished with show-stopping songs, “I won’t grow up”, “I’m Flying”, and “Never Never Land”.
RENT, SCHOOL EDITION
March 6 - 15, 2009
Directed & Choreographed by KEVIN R. HAUGE
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Performed entirely by students.
On the dawn of a new Millenium, we follow seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York’s East Village. This groundbreaking rock musical took Broadway by storm in 1996, winning multiple Tony Awards including Best Musical, Book and Score, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, an honor bestowed on only a handful of musicals since the inception of that award.
CANDIDE
May 8 - 17, 2009
Directed & Choreographed by JACOB BRENT
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Part sophisticated operetta, part wacky screwball comedy with shades of Monty Python, Candide offers CMT audiences “the best of all possible worlds”. Candide marks CMT’s sixth consecutive award from the National Endowment of the Arts and honors Leonard Bernstein as an American Master.
THE WHO'S TOMMY
July 24 - August 2, 2009
Directed & Choreographed by KEVIN R. HAUGE
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An electrifying theatrical event driven by The Who’s exhilarating score, Tommy is a one-of-a-kind classic rock opera with cross-generational appeal. The Who’s Tommy will be performed with the support of the National Endowment of the Arts American Masters grant in honor of legendary director, Des McAnuff.
DISNEY'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR.
November 17 - 23, 2008
Directed by IAN LEONARD
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Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! This fast-paced stage adaptation of Alice in Wonderland features updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as “I’m Late,” “The Un-birthday Song” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.”
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
February 26 - March 1, 2009
Directed & Choreographed by SHANNON SELF
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The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.
WILLY WONKA, JR.
April 30 - May 3, 2009
Directed & Choreographed by ALEX ACEVEDO
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Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” which features songs from the beloved family film including “The Candy Man” and “Pure Imagination”.
HONK!
July 10 - 19, 2009
Director TBA
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Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, Honk! promises to be the family favorite of our summer series. Based on Hans Christian Andersons famous story of the Ugly Duckling, Honk! is full of charm, and delivers a special message of tolerance and self confidence for all.
DISNEY'S 101 DALMATIANS, JR.
August 6 - 9, 2009
Directed & Choreographed by MICHELLE MORGAN
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Join all the dogs of London, as they daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen. With a delightfully fun score, lovable characters, and one of the most deliciously evil villains in the Disney canon, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight audiences of all ages.
Marquee
DISNEY'S WHEN YOU WISH
April 14 - 26
Directed & Choreographed by KEVIN R. HAUGE
Disney’s When You Wish is based on the 2004 National Tour of Disney’s On the Record • Originally Co-conceived by Robert Longbottom with Scenario by Chad Beguelin.
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You'll exclaim "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" as Marquee Productions celebrates its 5th Anniversary with Disney's When You Wish. Featuring over 71 years of Disney music, this song and dance extravaganza showcases many of the most memorable songs from popular Disney films including Mary Poppins, The Lion King, The Jungle Book, Dumbo, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella and much more! Disney's When You Wish is sure to revive old memories and create new ones for every generation that has ever been swept away by the magical world of Disney!