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The 2011-12 Hilberry Theatre Season
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Single tickets to these shows are available September, 2010.
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A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine
Book and lyrics by Dick Vosburgh with music by Frank Lazarus
September 23 - October 15, 2011
When one of the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre ushers in A Day in Hollywood enthuses "a smile-a-minute, songsational, musical mirthquake!," he sums up this inspiring, red carpet musical tribute to the screen stars and productions of the 1930’s nicely. The second act, A Night in the Ukraine, is the funniest musical the Marx Brothers never wrote, featuring all the usual, zany suspects.
Much Ado About Nothing
By William Shakespeare
October 28 - November 19, 2011
Benedick and Beatrice are engaged in a "merry war" of mile-a-minute talk about their scorn for love, marriage, and each other. Claudio and Hero are rendered practically speechless by their transcendent love for one another in a race to the altar. Don John nearly triumphs in ruining the wedding, but not before Beatrice and Benedick finally tell each other how they really feel.
The Cripple of Inishmaan
By Martin McDonagh
December 2 - February 4, 2012
This heartbreakingly hilarious comedy is an irresistible tale filled with charming characters and plot twists. On a remote island off the Irish Coast, word arrives that Hollywood is coming to film. No one is more excited than “cripple” Billy, an unloved boy whose chief occupation has been gazing at cows and yearning for his inspiration - a girl who wants no part of him.
Frank Langella's "Cyrano"
Adapted from Cyrano De Bergerac by Edmond Rostand
January 13 - March 10, 2012
The charismatic swordsman-poet with the absurd nose hopelessly loves the beautiful Roxane; she, however, loves the handsome but tongue-tied Christian. The chivalrous Cyrano sets up with Christian an innocent deception with inspired words. But years later, when Cyrano is near the end, true love triumphs when long-remembered lyrical phrases reveal the secret and Roxane discovers the soul she has always truly loved.
Summer And Smoke
By Tennessee Williams
February 24 - April 21, 2012
In this sultry Southern tale by Tennessee Williams, Alma cannot resist her attraction to the rakish and inspiring young doctor who lives next door. Though John is also drawn to her, their relationship becomes an emotional battle of wills when her spiritual devotion is pitted against his sensuous need for physical desire. Neither triumphs, and in the end, roles reverse.
Major Barbara
By George Bernard Shaw
April 6 - May 5, 2012
In this sparkling comedy, a millionaire armaments dealer loves money. But his inspired daughter, Barbara, is a devout Major in the Salvation Army who sees her father as just another soul to save. Yet when the Salvation Army needs funds, the father triumphantly saves the day. Major Barbara is a delightfully smart, funny and timely play by the always witty George Bernard Shaw.
Hairspray
Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman
Book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan
April 13 - April 22, 2012 at the Bonstelle Theatre
Pleasantly plump teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire - to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show – and she does! Triumphant Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network - all without denting her 'do!
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