2009/2010 Season

The Producers
September 11-26, 2009
Book by: Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music & Lyrics by: Mel Brooks
Based on the motion picture by: Mel Brooks
Directed by: Cindy Flach
Sponsored by: Don Alcorn

This blockbuster won a record 12 Tonys (including Best Musical) with its tale of Max Bialystock, a down-on-his-luck theatrical producer, and Leo Bloom, his timid accountant, who hit on a way to make a fortune by producing a surefire flop. And the play that is to be their gold mine? The musical Springtime for Hitler! What could go wrong? Find out as Max and Leo sing and dance their way through the greatest show biz scam to ever hit The Great White Way!

Same Time, Next Year
November 6-21, 2009
Written by: Bernard Slade
Directed by: Jocelyn Sanders

One of the most popular romantic comedies of the 20th century, Same Time, Next Year enjoyed a four-year run on Broadway, is one of the world's most widely produced plays, and was a hit motion picture starring Alan Alda and Ellen Burstyn. The story follows a love affair between two people, married to others, who rendezvous once a year. Twenty-five years of manners, morals and attitudes are hilariously enacted by the lovers, Doris and George.

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
January 29 - February 13, 2010
Book by: Larry L. King and Peter Masterson
Music & Lyrics by: Carol Hall
Directed by: Jeanette Arvay

A happy-go-lucky view of small-town vice and statewide political side-stepping that recounts the good times – and the demise – of the Chicken Ranch, once known as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Politicians, businessmen and even victorious college football teams frequent the cozy bordello, until a crusading moralist focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution!

Love! Valour! Compassion!
March 19 - April 3, 2010
Written by: Terrence McNally
Directed by: Scott Blanks

At a beautiful farmhouse in upstate New York, eight men hash out their passions, resentments and fears over the course of three summer weekends. Infidelity, flirtations, soul-searching, AIDS, truth-telling and skinny-dipping mix monumental questions about life and death with a wacky dress rehearsal for Swan Lake performed in drag!

Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits Vol. 1
May 7-22, 2010
Created & Written by: Gerard Alessandrini
Directed by: Dedra Daniels Mount
Sponsored by: Ken & Cheryl Wheat

Broadway's greatest legends meet Broadway's greatest satirist in a hilarious and loving tribute. Using lightning-fast costume changes and barbed lyrics set to familiar show tunes, Forbidden Broadway creates a cabaret world where no production or star is safe from the slings and arrows of outrageous parody! Even if you've never been within 1,000 miles of Broadway, you'll still love Forbidden Broadway.

Non-Season Shows

Disney's High School Musical 2
July 10-25, 2009
Book by: David Simpatico
Original songs by: Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil, David N. Lawrence, Faye Greenberg, Randy Petersen Kevin Quinn, Jamie Houston, Andy Dodd and Adam Watts
Based on a Disney Channel original movie written by: Peter Barsocchini
Directed by: Walter Graham
Sponsored by: Blue Choice Health Plan

Join everyone's favorite East High students for summer break! Troy, Gabriella, Taylor and Chad all get jobs at an exclusive country club, but it's not going to be an easy ride with Sharpay and Ryan vacationing at the club and up to their usual schemes. Will the Wildcats be ready for the country club's big talent show? Will squabbles, double-crossing and a baseball tournament stand in the way of their performances and, ultimately, their friendships?! Come check out the summer fun!

'Twas the Night Before Christmas, S. Claus?
December 10-13, 2009
Directed by: Dedra Daniels Mount

S. Claus & Company return to illustrate how the holiday season is celebrated around the world! With a sack filled with all-new seasonal tunes, this hip elf will lead his troupe of performers through a collection of carols, standards and contemporary numbers, sending "season's greetings" to audience members young and old. S. Claus is the perfect way for families to get into the spirit of this
special time of year!

Coming Summer 2010!

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
July 2010
Music & Lyrics by: Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Adapted for the stage by: Tim McDonald and Leslie Bricusse
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by: Roald Dahl
Directed by: Dedra Daniels Mount

The timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life, featuring the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory! Join us as we travel to a world of pure imagination...