SQUABBLES
Rating: PG-13
This hilarious comedy pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles. Jerry Sloan is a successful writer of advertising jingles married to an equally successful lawyer. Living with the happy couple is the not-so-happy Abe Dreyfus, Jerry's curmedgeon of a father-in-law. The situation is exacerbated when Jerry's mother Mildred loses her house in a fire and needs a place to stay. Abe and Mildred can't stand each other! This hilarious comedy is one confrontation after another until the heart warming finale in which the oldsters discover that, really, each is not so bad.

Evening Buffet

Carved Steamship of Roast Pork
Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Demi-Glazed Roast Beef
Tilapia with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Veggie Paella
Corn Cobettes
Redskin Mashed Potatoes
Nantucket Mixed Vegetables
Cocktail Meatballs

Matinee Lunch Options
(Served at your Table)

Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Demi-Glazed Roast Beef
Tilapia with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

All matinee entrees are served with Dutchess Potatoes, Spinach, and a Dinner Roll.

7/16/2010 - 8/28/2010
Previews:  7/14/2010 - 7/15/2010


  A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE
A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE is a brief life history of the legendary country artist interjected between the songs that made Cline famous. Songs include: "Walkin After Midnight", "I Fall To Pieces", "Crazy", and "Back In Babies Arms."
9/3/2010 - 11/6/2010
Previews:  9/1/2010 - 9/2/2010


  PLAID TIDINGS
Rating: G
The FOREVER PLAID Christmas Show! The hilarious, harmonious quartet, The Plaids, perform a swingin' holiday spectacular! After their sudden demise, the four young men return to Earth with a touching and nostalgic show blending mirth, music and a bit of "The Ed Sullivan Show" all wrapped up into a joyous holiday treat! Plaid Tidings is filled with holiday standards and memorable tunes from the 1950's including "Carol Of The Bells", "Cool Yule", "The Dreidel Song", "Home For The Holidays", "Jingle Bells", "Let It Snow", "Merry Christmas" and many more!
11/12/2010 - 12/31/2010
Previews:  11/10/2010 - 11/11/2010


  ALL SHOOK UP
Rating: G
There is a new show in town, and it's going to SHAKE YOU UP right down to your blue suede shoes! Set in Smalltown, USA around 1955, a rolling roustabout with a song in his soul and an eye for the ladies rumbles into town shakin' up new attitudes. This rockin' musical features hilarious comedy, heartwarming romance, and over 25 legendary Elvis hits including "Jailhouse Rock", "Heartbreak Hotel", "That's All Right", "Blue Suede Shoes", "A Little Less Conversation", "Burnin' Love", and, of course "All Shook Up".
1/14/2011 - 3/19/2011
Previews:  1/12/2011 - 1/13/2011


  HAPPY DAYS: A New Musical
Rating: G
Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and, of course, "The Fonz!". Based on the hit TV series, this new musical written by Garry Marshall, reintroduces the days of 1959 with one of America's best loved families, complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops, and juke box sock-hoppin'! We are thrilled to be doing the Area Premiere of this new musical!
3/25/2011 - 6/4/2011
Previews:  3/23/2011 - 3/24/2011


  HAIRSPRAY
Rating: G
"You Can't Stop The Beat" of this Broadway Smash Hit Musical! Take a trip back to 1962 with Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big dreams and even bigger hair. This Tony Award-winning musical is filled with laughter, romance, dancing, unforgettable tunes, and is a joyous tribute to the 60's. Songs include "Welcome To The '60's", "Mama I'm A Big Girl Now", "Good Morning Baltimore", "You Can't Stop The Beat", and "Big, Blonde and Beautiful".
6/17/2011 - 8/13/2011
Previews:  6/15/2011 - 6/16/2011


  NANA'S NAUGHTY KNICKERS
Rating: PG
Bridget and her Grandmother are about to become roomates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite Nana in New York for the summer, quickly turns into an experience she will never forget. It seems her sweet Grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling handmade naughty knickers to senior citizens! Nana's Naughty Knickers is a slick comedy with crisp and funny dialogue. Mistaken identities, loss of hearing, and lingerie modeling ensue in this delightful farce.
8/19/2011 - 9/24/2011
Previews:  8/17/2011 - 8/18/2011


  THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
Rating: G
The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School Prom where we meet the Wonderettes - Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match. You have never had so much fun at prom! Truly a must-take trip down memory lane. Songs include "Mr. Lee", "Dream Lover", "Mr. Sandman", "Heatwave", "It's My Party", "I Only Want To Be With You", "Rescue Me", "Son Of A Preacher Man" and many more!
9/30/2011 - 11/5/2011
Previews:  9/28/2011 - 9/29/2011


Youth Theater Musicals
  JACK FROST SAVES CHRISTMAS
Rating: G
Young Jack has some very special abilities and is not like the other children. Through this wonderful children's musical, Jack discovers and accepts his talents, learns about tolerance, friendship, and how everyone is unique. In doing so, he also saves Christmas!

  • "Jack Frost Saves Christmas" Prices and Schedule

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    11/26/2010 - 12/26/2010

      ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY
    Rating: G
    Alexander is having a bad day. A terrible day. A horrible day. To be quite honest, it's a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. But then, everybody has bad days, sometimes. In this charming adaption of her popular book, Judith Viorst set Alexander's rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America's feistiest characters. All tickets for this show-only production are $8.50 per person.
    MORNING PERFORMANCES
    Doors: 9:30 am
    Show: 10:00 am

    AM Performances - April 12,15,19,21,23,26,30 & May 3,5,7

    AFTERNOON PERFORMANCES
    Doors: 12:30 pm
    Show: 1:00 pm

    PM performances - April 16,19,29 & May 5,7
    4/12/2011 - 5/7/2011

      IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
    Rating: G
    When a boy shares his snack with a hungry, demanding mouse, he learns a hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect. This adorable children's play is based on the popular children's book. All tickets for this show-only production are $8.50 per person.
    MORNING PERFORMANCES
    Doors: 9:30 am
    Show: 10:00 am

    AM Performances - July 5,7,14,16,19,23,26,28

    AFTERNOON PERFORMANCES
    Doors: 12:30 pm
    Show: 1:00 pm

    PM performances - July 9,12,21,30
    7/5/2011 - 7/30/2011

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