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Season 79
Charlotte's Web
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the novel by E.B. White
When Wilbur, the lovable young pig, finds himself facing the butcher, his spider protector, Charlotte, begins weaving words like “Some Pig” and “Humble” into the web above his pen. Wilbur becomes an overnight sensation, but still needs to win a prize at the fair to be safe. Charlotte turns to the gluttonous rat, Templeton, for help. Charlotte’s Web spins a tale of love, friendship, joy, life, and sacrifice and is one of the most awarded and best loved stories in children’s literature.
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Season 79
The China Shop
AACT NewPlay Fest World Premiere
A Literate Comedy by Richard Manley
Ending years of self-exile following the death of his wife, semi-famous poet Derby Walters quietly accepts a house-sitting invitation for a Manhattan Co-Op. Wanting to inconspicuously slip back into society at his own pace, Derby is repeatedly thwarted by an inquisitive female neighbor, her pushy mother, snobby members of the Co-Op Board, and a lawyer determined to have him thrown out of the building for what seems like a murky past. His hopes for privacy fail miserably, but for one infuriating exception, who forces the overly intellectual Derby to recognize that happiness is often a matter of recognizing the potential of “matches, struck unexpectedly in the dark.”
For mature audiences.
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Season 79
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical
By Jahnna Beecham and Malcolm Hillgartner
Based on the book by Barbara Robinson
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world - so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There's not supposed to be fighting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon everyone from the terrified pint-sized shepherds to the furious church ladies is calling for first-time director Grace to fire the Herdmans. But it's up to Grace and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic.
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Season 79
Fiddler On The Roof
Book by Joseph Stein
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
SPONSORED BY RUSS’S MARKET
Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of a changing world. Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality, and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy, and sadness. The classic score features “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker,” and “If I Were a Rich Man.”
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Season 79
Waitress
Book by Jessie Nelson
Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles
Based on the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly
Waitress is an uplifting and inspiring musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.
Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town's handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she's been missing all along — courage.
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Season 79
Cinderella
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
SPONSORED BY FARMERS MUTUAL OF NEBRASKA
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. The King and Queen host a lavish ball to try and find their son a bride. With all the women in the kingdom preparing for the event, what chance does the poor scullery maid, Cinderella, have? Well, she does have a godmother who might be of some help! In this magical family musical, impossible things are happening every day!
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Season 79
The Penguin Project: Lion King Jr.
Music and Lyrics by Tim Rice and Elton John
Additional Music and Lyrics by Will Van Dyke, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, and Jay Rifkin
Book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor
SPONSORED BY UNION BANK & TRUST
Our Penguins meet the Lions! Come to the African savanna and meet Simba, Rafiki, Nala, Timon, and Pumba in this classic coming-of-age tale. The legendary score includes "Circle of Life," "I Just Can't Wait to be King," "He Lives in You," and "Hakuna Matata."
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Sondheim Tribute Revue
The Stephen Sondheim Society notes that Sondheim was "widely acknowledged as the most innovative, most influential and most important composer and lyricist in modern Broadway history. For more than 50 years, he has set an unsurpassed standard of brilliance and artistic integrity in musical theatre. His accolades include an Academy Award, eight Tony Awards (more than any other composer) including the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, multiple Grammy Awards, multiple Drama Desk awards and a Pulitzer Prize."
Gordon Cantiello directs with Kaleb Wilkening as music director. This production will perform in the Studio Theatre. Sponsored by The Legacy Retirement Communities and supported by a grant from the Lincoln Arts Council.
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