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Current Production: The Pirates of Penzance, April 4 - 13, 2008
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
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 PageThe 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 PageThe 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 PageMy 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 PageFiddler 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 PageGlama 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 PageBeauty 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!'
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 PageThe 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 PageFame 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 PageLi'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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