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The Hunchback of Notre Dame September 22-October 8, 2017
Miracle on 34th Street The Musical December 1-17, 2017
Big Fish January 19-February 4, 2017
The Game’s Afoot March 2-18, 2018
Hairspray May 11-26, 2018 1012 Sumter Street · 803-799-2510 towntheatre.com
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September 22-October 8, 2017 Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score. The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in 15th-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be “Out There,” observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. A sweeping score and powerful story make this an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.
Director 8 Jamie Carr Harrington Musical Director 8 Michael Simmons Choreographer 8 Tracy Steele
December 1-17, 2017
Miracle on 34th Street is a heartwarming show based on the holiday movie of the same name, and features a book and score by none other than Meredith Willson, writer of the musical theatre classic, The Music Man. Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn’t want her six-yearold Susan’s head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor, Fred Gailey, tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus at Macy’s, where Doris works. Doris is not impressed, but when it turns out that Macy’s Santa may, in fact, be the real Kris Kringle, a wave of love spreads across New York City that melts even the most cynical hearts. This joyous, family musical is the perfect holiday treat!
Director 8 Charlie Goodrich Musical Director 8 Sharon McElveen Altman Choreographer 8 Christy Shealy Mills
January 19-February 4, 2018 Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him – most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular stagecraft, Big Fish is an extraordinary new Broadway musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an experience that’s richer, funnier and BIGGER than life itself.
Director 8 Allison McNeely Musical Director 8 Amanda Hines Choreographer 8 Shannon Scruggs
March 2-18, 2018 The time is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow castmembers to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit.
Director 8 Milena Herring
May 11-26, 2018 The 1950s have come and gone, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do! You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance.
Director 8 Cindy Flach Musical Director 8 Greg Boatwright Choreographer 8 Heather Stokes
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November 10-12, 2017 Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning musical, Annie Jr. features everyone’s favorite redhead. With an equal mix of pizzazz and positivity, little orphan Annie is easy to fall in love with despite her meager start in a 1930s orphanage under the watch of Miss Hannigan. She and her mutt, Sandy, are determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago. Ultimately she finds a new family with Daddy Warbucks and Grace Farrell.
April 13-15, 2018 Wow! Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure. When the street urchin, Aladdin, seeks the attention of princess Jasmine, he employs a genie’s magic power so that he can become a prince and wed the girl of his dreams. But, it isn’t quite as easy as 1-2-3! Iago, Jafar, the Genie and more wonderful characters combine in this musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love.
Dates to be Announced Join members of our Town Teen Troupe as they take a stroll through our theatre’s soon-to-be 100 year history. The production will feature our teen performers, and a few special guests, in some of the best musical theatre numbers that have appeared on the Town stage. You will not want to miss this kick off to Town Theatre’s centennial year! Youth shows are available with a Next Generation add-on membership.
Town’s Youth Theatre program is generously sponsored by
Town Theatre’s 99th Season Membership Application
Priority (Producer, Corp. Benefactor, Benefactor, Sustainer, Patron) • Reservations may be made three weeks before opening night • Tickets are interchangeable for any of the five season shows • Special recognition in all season playbills • Tax deduction (Up to $300 at Producer level)
Sept. 22–Oct. 8, 2017 {“tag”: “shared”, “ns”: 1530859269}
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Dec. 1–17, 2017
(Adult, Senior/College/Military, Youth) Ticket reservations may be made two weeks before opening night Member savings over cash ticket prices
Choose Your Membership Level
Producer: 80 tickets for the entire season............................................................................$1,500 Corporate Benefactor: 50 tickets for the entire season.........................................................$850 Benefactor: 40 tickets for the entire season............................................................................$720 Sustainer: 20 tickets for the entire season...............................................................................$360 Patron: 10 tickets for entire season........................................................................................... $180
Standard Adult: 1 ticket per production....................................................................................................... $80 Senior (65+)/Active Duty Military/Full-time College: 1 ticket per production...................$75 Youth 17 and Under: 1 ticket per production............................................................................. $65
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SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION.........................................................................................$40 Receive 4 tickets to any combination of our youth theatre productions. Support the next generation of stage actors and consider adding this to your regular season membership! Purchase memberships online at towntheatre.com or mail in this form.
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