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SEASON PREVIEW

from Springfield Little Theatre | 2021–2022 Season

by 417 Magazine

from Springfield Little Theatre | 2021–2022 Season, page 21

Article from: Springfield Little Theatre | 2021–2022 Season

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THIS SEASON, SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE IS SERVING UP A SLATE OF SHOWS THAT OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

BY VIVIAN WHEELER

KINKY BOOTS September 9–26, 2021 Kinky Boots was originally scheduled to debut on the SLT stage in June of 2020. Then COVID hit. More than a year later, the much–awaited musical will kick o the 2021-2022 season. Kinky Boots tells the story of an unlikely pairing between a failing shoe factory owner and a determined drag queen. Winning six Tony awards, including Best Musical, Kinky Boots is fi lled with over–the–top costumes, a decent amount of adult humor and a story that will warm the coldest of hearts.

SECURITY GUARD FROM FULL MONTY SHREK THE MUSICAL JR October 21–31, 2021 Everyone knows the story of Shrek, the title character of DreamWorks' smash hit movie, but to see it set to music and brought to life on stage takes the experience to a whole other level. Adapted from the original Broadway play Shrek e Musical, this mini version runs at only 60 minutes and is perfect for kiddos.

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA November 19–December 5, 2021 Based on the beloved fairytale and originally written for television in 1957, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella will truly enchant the entire family. With plenty of musical numbers you know and love, a whimsical set and a story that never gets old, you’ll fall under its spell. Just be sure you make it back home by midnight, or you might turn into a pumpkin.

THE FULL MONTY January 28, 2022–February 13, 2022 Set in Bu alo, New York, two unemployed steelworkers decide to turn their fi nancial fate around by creating a male strip show similar to Chippendales. After assembling a ragtag crew of performers, the friends and fellow stripper wannabes navigate skepticism from their families, money issues and their own insecurities as they work to put on a show that won’t be forgotten. And after watching the fi nale number, we’re betting you won’t be forgetting it anytime soon, either.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS March 4–13, 2022 Steel Magnolias explores the enduring bonds of family and friendship among a group of Southern women as they face the trials and tribulations of life in small town Louisiana. Filled with laughs and heartbreak alike, this show is a rollercoaster of emotions. You will love every up and down.

CINDERELLA FROM RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA OUISER FROM STEEL MAGNOLIAS

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL April 8–24, 2022 Based on the bestselling young adult novel e Lightning ief, this musical adaptation is guaranteed family friendly fun. In this action–packed adventure, Greek mythology meets the modern day world as highschooler Percy Jackson, a son of Poseidon, races to stop war from breaking out among the Gods. Accompanied by an original hard–rocking score, e Lightning ief: e Percy Jackson Musical is not to be missed.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL June 10–26, 2022 End the season under the sea with SpongeBob and friends as they battle to save Bikini Bottom from total annihilation. Original music by some of today’s most popular artists, such as Lady Antebellum, John Legend and The Flaming Lips, will have you dancing in your seats as hijinks and hilarity ensue.