King Lear
September 30 - October 15 2011     [ Peformance Schedule ]
A tragedy of consuming force, King Lear is widely regarded as Shakespeare’s crowning artistic achievement. Lear, the aging King of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom among his three daughters. In an attempt to give the “largest bounty” to the one who loves him most, he puts his daughters through a test, asking each to tell him how much she loves him. Lear’s older daughters, in an attempt to gain his favor, shower their father with flattering answers. But Cordelia, Lear’s youngest and favorite daughter, remains silent, saying that she has no words to describe how much she loves her father. Lear flies into a rage and disowns Cordelia. Ultimately, the heartbroken King learns which of his daughters has loved him most dearly.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
October 28 - November 5 2011     [ Peformance Schedule ]
It's a very ordinary and rather boring day for Alice until she spots a White Rabbit with a pocket watch whizzing through a world that's beyond imagination! Her insatiable curiosity draws her into a madcap adventure in which she meets remarkable characters like the Caterpillar, Talking Flowers, a Duchess and her Cook, a Gryphon and Mock Turtle, a Mad Hatter and a March Hare. When Alice finally catches up with the White Rabbit in the Queen's Court, she's in for her biggest adventure of all. This all new adaptation of the wonder-filled world of Alice is a fantastic journey for the adventurous of any age.

A Salute to the Red, White and Blue
November 4 - November 12 2011     [ Peformance Schedule ]
This stirring musical revue pays tribute to all the best that America has to offer. Songs of patriotism and celebration will be woven together as we honor the men and women who have given so generously of themselves to make our country great! Comprised of hymns, national songs, music of the theatre, radio and television, military themes, and poetry, this heartfelt show will serve as a timely reminder that while many things have changed throughout history, our expressions of pride and hope remain a constant part of the American experience.

White Christmas
November 25 - December 18 2011     [ Peformance Schedule ]
As fresh as a new fallen snow, this dazzling stage adaptation of the heartwarming film classic is sure to be a holiday treat for the entire family. Following World War II, showmen Bob Wallace and Phil Davis form a successful song-and-dance act and become the toast of the town. With romance on their minds, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters who are en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. The glorious score features some of Berlin’s most loved songs including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. Complete with beautiful scenery and lavish costumes this is one white Christmas we’ll all be dreaming of. Irving Berlin's White Christmas is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com

A New Brain
January 13 - January 29 2012     [ Peformance Schedule ]
How do you write a musical about brain surgery? With humor, wit and compassion; that’s how. This quirky, autobiographical work by award-winning composer William Finn (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) is nothing short of wonderful. At the center of the action is Gordon, a talented but neurotic would-be Broadway composer forced to make a living writing what he considers to be inconsequential ditties for a children's TV show. When he finds himself in the hospital facing a life-threatening condition, he begins to re-evaluate life, love, mortality and the healing power of art. Throughout his ordeal Gordon learns to appreciate life’s precious moments and finds new inspiration to compose the songs he wants to write. Don’t be frightened off by the subject matter; in no way is this General Hospital, the Musical! MATURE THEMES, LANGUAGE

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
January 27 - February 11 2012     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Complete with secret passageways, flickering lights and the blizzard of the century, this laugh-filled farce spoofs the great murder mystery movies of the 1940’s. As the murderous mayhem unfolds, an eccentric heiress has agreed to work with the New York police to solve a series of murders. She invites a group of theatre people to her home on the pretense of holding a backer’s audition for a new musical. The creative team for this new project had also been involved in Manhattan Musical, a production that closed abruptly when three of its showgirls were mysteriously murdered. It’s not long before bodies are dropping once again and everyone’s a suspect. Will the mystery of the Stage Door Slasher be untangled before it’s too late?

Smokey Joe's Cafe
March 2 - March 18 2012     [ Peformance Schedule ]
The Auditorium is gonna’ “Shake Rattle and Roll” as we celebrate the golden age of rock and roll with the longest running musical revue in Broadway history. Boasting some of the biggest hits from the 50’s and 60’s including Fools Fall in Love, Poison Ivy, On Broadway, Yakety Yak, I’m a Woman, Stand by Me and Love Potion #9 this electrifying entertainment lit up the great white way for five years! Whether you first heard these great tunes on the radio in your ’57 chevy or on the jukebox at your favorite malt shop, you’re not going to want to miss this eye popping, chart topping tribute to Leiber & Stoller, one of the greatest songwriting teams of all time.

How I Became a Pirate
March 16 - March 24 2012     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Jump on board for a swashbuckling musical based on the hilarious and award-winning book by Melinda Long. Jeremy Jacob dreams of being a pirate. And what kid doesn’t? After all pirates don’t have to eat their vegetables or go to bed at a certain time, and they get to ride in a cool ship! An excellent sand castle builder, Jeremy is recruited by Captain Braid Beard to join his scurvy crew. It seems they have a treasure that needs burying and they’re down one digger. Before you can say shiver me timbers, Jeremy is off on a high sea adventure, but it doesn’t take long for him to realize that the truly important things in life are worth more than any buried treasure. Written by the same team that brought us last year’s Sleepy Hollow, a Musical Tale, this fun-filled family show is sure to leave you and your mateys dancing in the aisles.

Brighton Beach Memoirs
April 6 - April 21 2012     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Coming of age is never easy, but it can be very funny. Brighton Beach Memoirs, the first installment in Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical trilogy, introduces us to Eugene Morris Jerome, the playwright’s 14 year-old alter ego. It’s 1937. The country is in the midst of the great depression, Europe is teetering on the brink of war and the young writer is living with his extended family in a crowded, middle-class home in Brooklyn, New York. Despite all that’s going on around him, all Eugene can think about is playing baseball for the New York Yankees... and girls. This heartwarming comedy serves as a wonderfully nostalgic reminder of what it was like to grow up in a tight-knit, loving family during the most difficult of times.

33 Variations
April 20 - May 5 2012     [ Peformance Schedule ]
A mother coming to terms with her daughter. A composer coming to terms with his genius. And, even though they're separated by 200 years, these two people share an obsession that might, even just for a moment, make time stand still. Drama, memory and music combine to transport you from present-day New York to 19th century Austria, in this extraordinary new American play about passion, parenthood and the moments of beauty that can transform a life.

WE ARE VERY PLEASED TO BE PRESENTING THIS REMARKABLE NEW PLAY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GILMORE INTERNATIONAL KEYBOARD FESTIVAL.

The Trip to Bountiful
April 27 - April 29 2012     [ Peformance Schedule ]
This tender, heartfelt American classic focuses on Carrie Watts, an aging widow, who dreams of visiting her childhood home in the small town of Bountiful, Texas one last time. Filled with beautiful memories of the stately mansion she left behind three decades ago, Carrie escapes the confines of her son and overbearing daughter-in-law and sets out to fulfill her dream. Her hopes of reconnecting with the strength, dignity and peace of mind that have long eluded her come face-to-face with a reality that is both heartbreaking and life-affirming. This unforgettable play is a tribute to home and its power to sustain us.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
May 11 - May 27 2012     [ Peformance Schedule ]
We're off to the French Riviera with Broadway's smash-hit musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Based on the popular 1988 film, this fun-filled stage adaptation centers on two con men: suave and sophisticated Lawrence Jameson, who makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money and a small-time crook named Freddy Benson, who more humbly swindles women with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. It doesn’t take long for these two swindlers to realize that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. Their solution? The first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress Christine Colgate, wins and the other must leave town. The competition begins and a hilarious battle of cons ensues. MATURE THEMES, LANGUAGE

Honus and Me
May 18 - May 26 2012     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Joe Stoshack loves baseball. It's unfortunate that he is so bad at it. But he still loves the game, and he loves collecting the cards. Magical things begin to happen to the Little Leaguer when he finds the most valuable baseball card in the world—the T-206 Honus Wagner. Set in contemporary Pittsburgh, Honus and Me is filled with baseball lore and time travel with a twist. It transports the legendary Honus Wagner to the present and takes Joey—and the audience—to the thrilling 1909 World Series between Ty Cobb’s Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The confidence and self-esteem Honus helps Joe discover in himself is a gift that withstands the test of time. Families, baseball fans, and those who love an unexpected tale will be enchanted by this surprising new play.