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22 Feb 2008
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Current Production:

The Pirates of Penzance, April 4 - 13, 2008
The Pirates of Penzance

When the hero of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE was but a boy, his father instructed his nurse to have him apprenticed as a pilot. She thought he said "pirate", and thus the zany troubles began. This classic Gilbert and Sullivan comedy is always a crowd-pleaser.


Upcoming Productions: Ragtime, Man of Mancha, and Miss Saigon



Recent Productions:

Musical Spectacular & Variety Show, February 1 - 10, 2008
Talent Spectacular

We're gathering the most spectacular talent just for you, and we're asking you to tell us who is the best. The Music Spectacular & Variety Show is Antelope Valley's answer to "America's Got Talent". What star-studded set of shows that was!


The Wizard of Oz, August 10 - 19, 2007

Kansas resident Dorothy Gale takes a trip "Over the Rainbow" where she meets a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman and a Cowardly Lion. Together they "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" to seek the wonderful Wizard of Oz. But the Wizard won't grant their wishes until they return with the broomstick of the Wicked Witch of the West. Oh, my! One of the best loved movies of all time comes to live theater.

The Wizard of Oz Main Page
The Wizard of Oz Photo Gallery

The Scarlet Pimpernel, March 23 - April 1, 2007

The French Revolution is taking thousands of innocents to the guillotine. Enter the Scarlet Pimpernel, a Zorro-like hero who keeps his identity secret even from his wife, the beautiful Marguerite. Watch him outsmart the French in this swashbuckling romantic adventure. The Scarlet Pimpernel is a new musical filled with intrigue, romance, and comedy.

The Scarlet Pimpernel Main Page
The Scarlet Pimpernel Photo Gallery

My Fair Lady, January 12 - 21, 2007

Language expert Henry Higgins bets he can train a common guttersnipe (flower girl Eliza Doolittle) to speak well enough to pass for a duchess at the Embassy Ball. Eliza succeeds wonderfully, but the process has changed both of them. Where do they go from here? Prepare to be enchanted by terrific songs ("I Could Have Danced All Night", "On the Street Where You Live", "I'm Gettin' Married in the Morning"), delightful comedy, and memorable characters in this Lerner and Loewe favorite.

My Fair Lady Main Page
My Fair Lady Photo Gallery

Fiddler on the Roof, August 4 - 13, 2006

"A show about families, for families"

Set in Russia before the Communist Revolution, Fiddler on the Roof is the story of a humble Jewish dairyman celebrating life and family in the face of change. It is one of the most popular Broadway musicals ever, including wonderful songs like "If I Were a Rich Man", "Tradition", and "Sunrise, Sunset". This winner of nine Tony awards is filled with warmth, love, and comedy. It is sure to bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eye.

Fiddler on the Roof Main Page
Fiddler on the Roof Photo Gallery

Glama, May 25 - 27, 2006

A musical comedy tour de farce.

Anita holds the key to Jeff's heart. Marcy wants to lock him up and throw away the key. Unsuspecting, Jeff guides a busload of tourists through Hollywood's glitz and glama. Join us for the West Coast Premiere of this hilarious new musical. Glama is part of our "In-Ovation" series of noteworthy new shows.

Glama Main Page
Glama Photo Gallery


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, February 10 - 19, 2006


The Antelope Valley premiere of Disney's Beauty and the Beast rounds out our season of terrific family entertainment. The daring and beautiful Belle sacrifices herself to save her father from the beast. But the beast is actually a hard-hearted prince who must find true love before the last rose petal falls. "Be Our Guest" as enchanted dishware welcomes you into a magical world of beauty, adventure, and unexpected romance.

Beauty and the Beast Main Page
Beauty and the Beast Photo Gallery


Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, November 4 - 13, 2005

'Oh What a Beautiful Morning' to take my 'Surrey with the Fringe on Top' and visit 'Oklahoma!'
This is Rodgers and Hammerstein's ground-breaking musical that won Pulitzer, Tony, Olivier, and Academy Awards. Its timeless music and dance have held audiences spellbound for generations. We think Oklahoma! is the kind of a musical where you "...Cain't Say No."

Oklahoma! Main Page
Oklahoma! Photo Gallery


Meredith Willson's The Music Man, August 5 - 14, 2005

A sweet-talking con man dances into River City, Iowa to sell the skeptical inhabitants on the idea of a boy's marching band. The local librarian and music teacher sees through him until she falls in love. But our traveling salesman gets his foot caught in the door when he falls for her. Classic songs like "Seventy Six Trombones" make this one of the best-loved musicals ever.

The Music Man Main Page
The Music Man Photo Gallery


Fame, February 11 - 20, 2005

First came the hit motion picture, then the long-running television series. Now the screen sensation of the 1980's is a stage sensation that is indeed "gonna live forever".

Fame Main Page
Fame Photo Gallery


Li'l Abner, November 5 - 14, 2004

Backwoods beauty Daisy Mae wants to marry Li'l Abner. To do that, she must catch him in the annual Sadie Hawkins Day race. But the U. S. Government plans to use their "unnecessary" town to test atomic bombs. All of Dogpatch scrambles to save their hillbilly way of life. Great comedy and music combine to make an evening of pure fun.

Li'l Abner Main Page
Li'l Abner Photo Gallery

Showtune, August 6 - 13, 2004



The Merry Widow, February 4 - 13, 2004



Babes in Toyland, November 7 - 16, 2003



Bye Bye Birdie, August 8 - 17, 2003




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