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Now Playing - CRIMES OF THE HEART
By Beth Henley (Dramatic Comedy)
February 5 to 21, 2010
This Pulitzer Prize winning play tells the story of three sisters; Lenny, Meg, and Babe. The oldest sister is unmarried at thirty; the middle sister is back after a failed singing career; and the youngest sister is out on bail after shooting her husband. Their story is so true, touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the final word is spoken.
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
Feb. 5-7 |
8:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Feb. 12-14 |
8:00 PM |
4:00 / 8:00 pm |
7:00 PM |
Feb. 19-21 |
8:00 PM |
2:00 / 8:00 pm |
2:00 PM |
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2009 - 2010 Season:
Mainstage:
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
Book by Craig Lucas, Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel (Musical)
September 18 to October 4, 2009
Margaret and her daughter, Clara, a beautiful, surprisingly childish young woman, are touring the Tuscan countryside. Clara meets Fabrizio, a handsome Florentine. Their chance meeting sparks an immediate and intense romance between them. As the story of this romantic comedy unfolds, we learn that Clara is not quite all that she appears.
Winner of both Tony and Drama Desk Awards.
Presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
Sep. 18-20 |
8:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Sep. 25-27 |
8:00 PM |
4:00 / 8:00 pm |
7:00 PM |
Oct. 2-4 |
8:00 PM |
2:00 / 8:00 pm |
2:00 PM |
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
By Agatha Christie (Mystery)
October 23 to November 8, 2009
Ten strangers are lured to a remote island off the coast of Southern England. One by one they are murdered, gradually realizing that the killer is amongst them.
Filled with humorous undertones and a never to be guessed twist ending, this best selling mystery is considered the masterpiece of Agatha Christie, perhaps the greatest suspense writer of all time.
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
Oct. 23-25 |
8:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Oct 30 - Nov. 1 |
8:00 PM |
4:00 / 8:00 pm |
7:00 PM |
Nov. 6-8 |
8:00 PM |
2:00 / 8:00 pm |
2:00 PM |
****Breaking News**** WCT will be having a Halloween Costume Contest at both performances of "And Then There Were None" on Oct. 31st. All participants will get $5 off the regular price admission to one of these events; Comedy Tonight on Nov. 5, 2009 or Dec. 10, 2009 or Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols running Dec. 4 - 20, 2009. The audience member with the best costume at each performance will receive a Flex Pass for the current season.
CRIMES OF THE HEART
By Beth Henley (Dramatic Comedy)
February 5 to 21, 2010
This Pulitzer Prize winning play tells the story of three sisters; Lenny, Meg, and Babe. The oldest sister is unmarried at thirty; the middle sister is back after a failed singing career; and the youngest sister is out on bail after shooting her husband. Their story is so true, touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the final word is spoken.
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
Feb. 5-7 |
8:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Feb. 12-14 |
8:00 PM |
4:00 / 8:00 pm |
7:00 PM |
Feb. 19-21 |
8:00 PM |
2:00 / 8:00 pm |
2:00 PM |
BYE BYE BIRDIE
Book by Michael Stewart, Music by Charles Strouse, and Lyrics by Lee Adams (Musical Comedy)
March 12 to 28, 2010
One of the most captivating musical shows of all time, this Tony and Outer Critics Circle Award winner tells the story of Conrad Birdie, a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. Conrad's agent Albert, and Albert's faithful secretary, Rose, concoct one final publicity stunt before the induction; he will bid a typical American teenage girl goodbye with an all-American kiss. Kim MacAfee in Sweet Apple, Ohio wins the honor, and the arrival of Birdie in her quiet little town causes a major commotion.
Produced by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark.
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
Mar. 12-14 |
8:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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Mar. 19-21 |
8:00 PM |
4:00 / 8:00 pm |
2:00 / 7:00 PM |
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Mar. 25-28 |
7:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
2:00 / 8:00 pm |
2:00 PM |
THE KITCHEN WITCHES
Book by Caroline Smith (Comedy)
April 30 to May 16, 2010
When two cooking show hostesses, Dolly and her nemesis Isobel, get cast in the same cable cooking show, trouble starts a'brewing. It's a fool proof recipe for chaos and comedy as the two arch rivals each do their best to upstage the other. As the show progresses, a secret is revealed that turns their lives upside down.
These "kitchen witches" are cooking up a storm!
Produced with special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
Apr 30 - May 2 |
8:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
May 7-9 |
8:00 PM |
4:00 / 8:00 pm |
7:00 PM |
May 14-16 |
8:00 PM |
2:00 / 8:00 pm |
2:00 PM |
LIFE WITH FATHER
By Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse (Comedy)
June 11 to 27, 2010
This humorous story is about a rambunctious, overburdened Wall Street broker who demands that everything be perfect. The more he rails against his family, his cook, his horse, the holidays, and the inability of the world to live up to his impossible standards, the more comical and lovable he becomes.
This Tony and Oscar Award winning story is still the longest running play in Broadway history.
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
June 11-13 |
8:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
June 18-20 |
8:00 PM |
4:00 / 8:00 pm |
7:00 PM |
June 25-27 |
8:00 PM |
2:00 / 8:00 pm |
2:00 PM |
Education and Outreach:
Seussical
Book By Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, Music By Stephen Flaherty, and Lyrics By Lynn Ahrens (Musical Comedy)
July 31 to August 9, 2009
"I can see that you've got quite a mind for your age! Why, one Think and you dragged me right onto the stage! Now, I'm here, there is no telling what may ensue with a Cat such as me, and a Thinker like you!" So says the mischievous Cat in the Hat at the onset of this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Ahrens and Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all the Whos of Whoville.
Produced with special arrangement with Music Threatre International.
The cast includes Ryan Albrechtson, Tim Albrechtson, Michael Ameel, Lauren Ashley, Emily Blunt, Emmy Bowlin, Paul Burkard, Samantha Burkard, Catherine Chapman, Lucy Chapman, Brittainy Cherry, Jennifer Clark, Kaitlyn Downing, Laura Foley, John Graves, Emilie Grundfelder, Erick Juarez, Peter Kao, Michela Kealy, Madeline Keough, Jake Konrath, Carina Krausert, Alexandra Krauska, Stephanie La Chance, Bjorn Larson, Abigail Lewis, Sarah MacGregor, Denise Meagher, John Michl, Jon Olsen, Madison Penzkover, Lisa Peplinski, Trevor Rees, Corey Richards, Carley Schreiber, Amy Stenzel, Emily Thompson, LeAnn Vance, MaryAnne Vance, Jim Volden, and Marissa Welvang.
Jacob Sudbrink is directing, music directing, designing sound. The production staff and crew includes: Costume Designer Sallie Burkard, Stage Manager Katie Danner, Lighting Designer Scott Fudali, Sound Board Operator Kate Gilbert, Assistant Stage Manager Maureen Henderson, Run Crew Beth Keller, Choreographer Rayen Singletary, Light Board Operator Shawn Spellman, Run Crew Scott Sutter, Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter Michael Talaska, and Properties Designer Michelle Tiarks.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
July 31 - Aug 2 |
8:00 PM |
4:00/8:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Aug. 7 - 9 |
8:00 PM |
4:00 / 8:00 PM |
2:00PM |
| Ticket Prices | |
Regular |
$15.00 |
Student/Senior |
$13.00 |
Subscriber Discount and Group Rate * |
$11.00 |
Educational Group Rate |
$10.00 |
Hand In Hand
Written and Performed by Leslye Orr (Interactive Drama)
October 16 - 18, 2009
Hand in Hand is a play in which audience members experience a heightened awareness of their own senses. Seated in a spiral configuration in the Ralph North Studio Theatre, they are asked to close their eyes, and are brought in touch with the world of Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, and her teacher, Anne Sullivan, who was legally blind. Featuring a powerhouse perfomance by Leslye Orr, herself legally blind since birth, the riveting story is inspired by the profound letters and witty lectures of the great educator and her spirited pupil, and explores the "possibilities of disabilities".
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
Oct 16 - 18 |
8:00 PM |
1:00/3:00/8:00 PM |
1:00/4:00 PM |
| Ticket Prices | |
Regular |
$19.00 |
Student/Senior |
$17.00 |
Subscriber Discount and Group Rate * |
$15.00 |
Educational Group Rate |
$10.00 |
The Invention Convention
Book by Mark Cage and the ACAP Players (Musical Comedy)
May 21 -23, 2010
This orginal show, the fourth collaboration between WCT's PlayMakers and the ACAP Players, will introduce students to the invention process, as well as famous invertors and their stories in a fun, interactive and inventive way.
Two Public Performances: Friday, May 21, 8:00PM; Saturday, May 22, 1:00PM & 4:00; Sunday, May 23, 2:00PM.
| Ticket Prices | |
Regular |
$5.00 |
Group Rate |
$4.00 |
Holiday Show:
CANDY CANE TALES AND HOLIDAY CAROLS
Book by John Cramer, Music and Lyrics by Various Artists (Musical Comedy)
December 4 to 20, 2009
Songs and stories that make Merry Midwest Magic! Come to WCT to celebrate the season with all of your favorite characters. A cast of all ages will sing, dance, and re-enact many classic holiday favorites. Rudolph, Scrooge, the Grinch, Frosty, even the Bumble will make an appearance.
This is a new WCT family tradition that you won't want to miss!
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
Dec 4-6 |
8:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Dec. 11-13 |
8:00 pm |
2:00 / 6:00 pm |
2:00 / 6:00 pm |
Dec. 18-20 |
8:00 pm |
2:00 / 6:00 pm |
2:00 pm |
| Ticket Prices | |
Regular |
$15.00 |
Student/Senior |
$13.00 |
Subscriber Discount and Group Rate * |
$11.00 |
Educational Group Rate |
$10.00 |
Random Acts of Entertainment:
COTTON PATCH GOSPEL
Book by Tom Key and Russell Treyz, Music and Lyrics by Harry Chapin (Musical Comedy)
July 10 - 19, 2009
Cotton Patch Gospel has been hailed as a powerful drama and joyous celebration. It is the Gospel presented in a setting of present-day rural Georgia with country music songs, the final and perhaps best work of Harry Chapin, an exuberant country western hoedown. Featuring a tour-de-force performance by John Cramer as Matthew, this musical will keep your toes tapping and your fingers snapping.
The cast also includes Nicholas Buendia (Bass Fiddle), Bob Ropiak (Guitar and Mandolin), David Scott (Banjo and Guitar) and Jacob Sudbrink (Fiddle and Mandolin).
John Cramer and Doug Jarecki are co-directing. The production staff includes: Stage Manager Katie Danner, Technical Director Michael Duncan, Lighting and Sound Designer Aaron Schmidt, and Music Director Jacob Sudbrink.
Produced by Alleycat Enterprises, In. through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing.
| Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
July 10 - 12 |
8:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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July 15 - 19 |
7:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
| Ticket Prices | |
Regular |
$24.00 |
Student/Senior |
$22.00 |
Subscriber Discount and Group Rate * |
$20.00 |
Educational Group Discount |
$10.00 |
MALT SHOP MEMORIES, A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THE 50'S AND 60'S
Book by Tony Davis, Music and Lyrics by Various Artists (Musical Comedy)
August 15 & 16, 2009
Break out those poodle skirts and school sweaters! Malt Shop Memories is bringing the 50's and 60's back to life on the WCT stage!
Get swept away in the politics, fads, style, movies, and of course, music of a time that helped define an era and shape our country into what it is today.
Featuring your favorite 50's and 60's music classics by Bobby Darin, Leslie Gore, Dion and the Belmonts, the Supremes, the Drifters, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Jan and the Americans, Elvis Presley and more, this in one show that will get you dancing in your seat and singing along throughout the night!
| Saturday | Sunday | |
August 15 - 16 |
8:00 PM |
2:00/7:00 PM |
| Ticket Prices | |
Regular |
$19.00 |
Student/Senior |
$17.00 |
Subscriber Discount and Group Rate * |
$15.00 |
Educational Group Discount |
$10.00 |
BRAVO
By Curt Nash, Abby Lorenz, and the Civic Broadway Singers (Variety Show)
November 13 to 15, 2009
An enchanting evening of Broadway favorites presented by WCT's Civic Broadway Singers.
Featuring a special guest appearance by the Harmony of Hearts Chorus.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
November 13 - 15 |
8:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
| Ticket Prices | |
Regular |
$19.00 |
Student/Senior |
$17.00 |
Subscriber Discount and Group Rate * |
$15.00 |
Educational Group Rate |
$10.00 |
FOUR GUYZ IN DINNER JACKETS ... ON ICE!
December 31, 2009 to January 3, 2010 (Musical Comedy)
A special New Year's celebration, featuring the best of the Four Guyz, plus some seasonal favorites.
| Thursday | Saturday | Sunday | |
December 31 - Jan. 3 |
8:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
| Ticket Prices | |
Regular |
$19.00 |
Student/Senior |
$17.00 |
Subscriber Discount and Group Rate * |
$15.00 |
Educational Group Rate |
$10.00 |
FISH STICKS COMEDY
January 16th and 23rd, 2010
Fish Sticks brings its unique brand of high-energy, squeaky-clean improv comedy to WCT. Each of the Sticks trained and played professionally at ComedySportz, but have played before thousands in their three years together as a group.
Read more about Fish Sticks Comedy on their web site. fishstickscomedy.com
| Saturday | |
January 16 |
4:00/7:00 PM |
January 23 |
4:00/7:00 PM |
| Ticket Prices | |
Regular |
$8.00 |
Student/Senior |
$6.00 |
Subscriber Discount and Group Rate * |
$4.00 |
ISLA Y TIERRA "JUNTOS EN SU MUSICA"
Featuring Frankie Sabath and Christine Almeida (Variety Show)
April 10, 2010
When two cultures, two traditions, and two genders share one stage, emotions run high. Music is richly embedded into the culture of each artist and the passion for their own is evident. Find out how their love of music and friendship, bridges these differences.
| Saturday | |
April 10 |
4:00/8:00 PM |
| Ticket Prices | |
Regular |
$24.00 |
Student/Senior |
$22.00 |
Subscriber Discount and Group Rate * |
$20.00 |
Educational Group Rate |
$10.00 |
COMEDY TONIGHT
2009: October 29, November 5 (FN), December 10; 2010: February 11, 2010, April 8 (FN), May 13, June 17 (FN).
Never the same show twice. Comedy Tonight features stand-up and improv comedy from a variety of acts and performers throughout the season on Thursday evenings, including three Family Night performances featuring WCT's very own A.C.T. Performers!
10/29--Glen Gerard's Wonderful World of Magical Comedy
Nationally acclaimed Glen Gerard brings his unique blend of magic and comedy to the WCT stage in a show that's fun for the whole family. Be amazed and be amused all in one night! Get your tickets now before this opportunity vanishes into thin air!
11/5--Family Night Comedy Tonight
Enjoy a night of improvisational comedy featuring the some of the best and brightest young stars in our A.C.T. classes. Come see what the next generation of comedy looks like.
12/10--I Got Yule Babe Starring Joel Kopischke
You've never celebrated the holidays like this! Join local favorite Joel Kopischke and his merry band as he serves up hilarious holiday hits like you've never heard before. Get ready for the gift of laughter with this night of irreverent and outrageous comedy. For ages 13 and up.
2/11--Mark Twain Revisited Starring Parker Drew
Local performer and radio personality Parker Drew brings Mark Twain to life in this outstanding one man show that has received rave reviews from across the country. Savor the wit, humor and heart of an American legend as Parker Drew delivers Twain's unique brand of storytelling and comic timing. Appropriate for all ages.
4/8--Family Night Comedy Tonight
Enjoy a night of improvisational comedy featuring the some of the best and brightest young stars in our A.C.T. classes. Come see what the next generation of comedy looks like.
5/13--TBD
6/17--Family Night Comedy Tonight
Enjoy a night of improvisational comedy featuring the some of the best and brightest young stars in our A.C.T. classes. Come see what the next generation of comedy looks like.
All show times are 8:00 PM (FN) designates Family Nights.
| Ticket Prices | |
Regular |
$8.00 |
Student/Senior |
$6.00 |
Subscriber Discount and Group Rate * |
$4.00 |
Returning Customer Rate |
$4.00 |
* Subscriber discount is available to any subscriber for additional tickets outside their package. **Special Group Discount is only available for all student/educational groups and Boy and Girl Scout Troops of ten or more.