SPRING 2018 PRODUCTIONS
The Wizard of OZ:
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“You’re off to see the Wizard this March Break!" The MGM motion picture classic that has been entertaining audiences for generations comes alive on the Spriet Family Theatre stage! In this new adaptation created for young performers, join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and Toto as they travel down the yellow brick road to see the great and powerful Wizard of Oz! A classic tale for the entire family that will remind you there truly is no place like home.
90 minutes
Rated G
#OKOz
By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Adaptation and support materials for the Young Performers’ Edition Developed by iTheatrics, under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald
Director Joe Recchia
Musical Director Alicia D'Ariano
Choreographer Genna Goodwin
“The Wizard of Oz: Young Performers’ Edition” is produced by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
90 minutes
Rated G
#OKOz
By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Adaptation and support materials for the Young Performers’ Edition Developed by iTheatrics, under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald
Director Joe Recchia
Musical Director Alicia D'Ariano
Choreographer Genna Goodwin
“The Wizard of Oz: Young Performers’ Edition” is produced by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
The Theory of Relativity |
March 22 - March 25 |
“We are energy, we are mass, we are light.” Originally developed at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, as part of the Canadian Music Theatre Project, the same incubator as the Broadway smash, Come from Away, comes The Theory of Relativity, an original, new Canadian musical. Whether you're allergic to cats, in love for the first or tenth time, a child of divorce, a germaphobe, or simply a unique individual, audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this fresh new musical. Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs, scenes and monologues, The Theory of Relativity introduces a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks, the liaisons and losses, the inevitability and the wonder of human connection.
75 minutes
Rated PG
#OKTheory
Music & Lyrics by Neil Bartram
Book by Brian Hill
Developed at the Canadian Music Theatre Project, Sheridan College, in Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Originally produced by Goodspeed Musicals, East Haddam, CT
The Musical was presented at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals in 2015.
Director Andrew Tribe
Vocal Director Brittany Balina
Musical Director Jake Schindler
“The Theory of Relativity” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
75 minutes
Rated PG
#OKTheory
Music & Lyrics by Neil Bartram
Book by Brian Hill
Developed at the Canadian Music Theatre Project, Sheridan College, in Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Originally produced by Goodspeed Musicals, East Haddam, CT
The Musical was presented at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals in 2015.
Director Andrew Tribe
Vocal Director Brittany Balina
Musical Director Jake Schindler
“The Theory of Relativity” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
My Fair Lady |
April 4 - April 8 |
“Wouldn’t it be loverly?” Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning story of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady is widely considered one of the greatest musicals of all time. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, My Fair Lady is that rare musical by which all others are measured. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady features one of musical theatre’s greatest scores, including “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?,” “With a Little Bit of Luck,” “The Rain in Spain,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “On the Street Where You Live,” “Get Me to the Church on Time,” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.”
2 hours
Rated G
#OKMyFairLady
Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe
Director/Choreographer Ceris Thomas
Associate Director Dallas Neufeld
Musical Director Heather Brandon-deSouza
“My Fair Lady” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
2 hours
Rated G
#OKMyFairLady
Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe
Director/Choreographer Ceris Thomas
Associate Director Dallas Neufeld
Musical Director Heather Brandon-deSouza
“My Fair Lady” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
Almost, Maine |
April 13 - April 15 |
“This touching and hilarious heartfelt comedy has become one of the most popular plays in North America.” On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night's dream.
90 minutes
Rated PG
#OKAlmostMaine
by John Carini
Original Music by Julian Fleisher
Director Andrew Rethazi-Recchia
“Almost, Maine” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Services, Inc., New York.
90 minutes
Rated PG
#OKAlmostMaine
by John Carini
Original Music by Julian Fleisher
Director Andrew Rethazi-Recchia
“Almost, Maine” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Services, Inc., New York.
Something Wicked... |
April 19 - April 22 |
“A totally wicked original musical comedy revue!" It’s Ladies Night at Club Inferno, Hell’s hottest nightclub. Pull up a chair and watch all the villains that you love to hate entertain you with laughs, frights and a few heartfelt moments. A non-stop musical revue with the wicked ladies of Broadway, including the dastardly songs such as “Anything You Can Do,” “Evil Woman,” “My Favourite Things,” and “I Hate Musicals.” Don’t miss it!
2 hours
Rated PG
#OKSomethingWicked
An original musical revue spectacular created by Sam Shoebottom, Angela Southern and Judy Carter
Director Sam Shoebottom
Musical Director Angela Southern
Choreographer Judy Carter
2 hours
Rated PG
#OKSomethingWicked
An original musical revue spectacular created by Sam Shoebottom, Angela Southern and Judy Carter
Director Sam Shoebottom
Musical Director Angela Southern
Choreographer Judy Carter
Heathers: High School Edition |
April 26 - April 29 |
“Are you in or are you out?” Heathers The Musical (High School Edition) is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously handsome new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized butt... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet. Heathers The Musical (High School Edition) is a hilarious, heartfelt and homicidal new show based on the cult classic film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater.
2 hours
Rated PG-13
Warning: Heathers: High School Edition contains adult language and situations.
#OKHeathers
Book, Music and Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe
Based on the film written by Daniel Waters
Director Kerry Hishon
Musical Director Jennifer Floris
Choreographer Lindsey Runhart
“Heathers: High School Edition” is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
2 hours
Rated PG-13
Warning: Heathers: High School Edition contains adult language and situations.
#OKHeathers
Book, Music and Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe
Based on the film written by Daniel Waters
Director Kerry Hishon
Musical Director Jennifer Floris
Choreographer Lindsey Runhart
“Heathers: High School Edition” is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
The Adventures of
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May 5 - May 13 |
“Our first entry in a repertory presentation of Rudyard Kipling stories is The Adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi!” This magical tale will weave cobras, monkeys, wolves, a crocodile, a camel, an elephant and the wily mongoose, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. A British family in old India is in jeopardy from marauding cobras in league with Shere Khan, the arrogant tiger. Only Rikki can save them, and he does so in the most surprising of ways! Are you ready to swing across the jungle with The Adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi?
90 minutes
Rated G
#OKKipling
by Tim Kelly
Adapted from the Jungle Stories by Rudyard Kipling
Director Jim Schaefer
“The Adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” is presented by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado.
90 minutes
Rated G
#OKKipling
by Tim Kelly
Adapted from the Jungle Stories by Rudyard Kipling
Director Jim Schaefer
“The Adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” is presented by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado.
Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS |
May 5 - May 13 |
“Our second repertory presentation of Rudyard Kipling stories gets a jazzy Disney twist!” The “man cub” Mowgli, bounds through the jungle and learns what it means to be human. Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin' musical rhythms of the jungle. With popular Disney tunes such as “I Wanna Be Like You” and “The Bare Necessities,” get ready to jam in the jungle with Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS!
75 minutes
Rated G
#OKKipling
Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman and Terry Gilkyson
Additional lyrics and book adapted by Marcy Heisler
Music adapted and arranged by Bryan Louiselle
Based on the Novel, "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling
Director Trevor Richie
Musical Director Karlee Dowell
Choreographer Thalia Ranjbar
“Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
75 minutes
Rated G
#OKKipling
Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman and Terry Gilkyson
Additional lyrics and book adapted by Marcy Heisler
Music adapted and arranged by Bryan Louiselle
Based on the Novel, "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling
Director Trevor Richie
Musical Director Karlee Dowell
Choreographer Thalia Ranjbar
“Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook!
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May 19 - May 27 |
“Two cartoonish classroom comedies in one! This is NOT your ordinary day of school as we flip the classroom upside down and experience the adventures of JUNIE B. JONES with the madcap comedy MISS NELSON IS MISSING—all with one ticket!”
JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK! is a hilarious and heartfelt tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park. Someone stole Junie B. Jones’ new furry mittens! So when she finds a wonderful pen of many colours, she can keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers weepers. Junie B. Jones is not a crook . . . or is she?
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MISS NELSON IS MISSING! is based on Harry Allard and James Marshall’s best-selling children’s book. Miss Nelson can't control her crazy classroom because she's just too nice. But when she disappears, her replacement is the detention-loving, recess-canceling, homework-overloading substitute teacher Viola Swamp! With the Big Test approaching, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss Miss Nelson and they'll do anything — including hiring a private eye — to solve the mystery of her disappearance and bring her back.
2 hours
Rated G
#OKJunieB
“Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook!” by Allison Gregory, based on the books “Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook” and “Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren” by Barbara Park
“Miss. Nelson is Missing!” adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, based on the book by Harry Allard and James Marshall
Director Sydney Gilchrist
“Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook” and “Miss Nelson is Missing!” is presented through special permission by Playscripts, Inc.
JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK! is a hilarious and heartfelt tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park. Someone stole Junie B. Jones’ new furry mittens! So when she finds a wonderful pen of many colours, she can keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers weepers. Junie B. Jones is not a crook . . . or is she?
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MISS NELSON IS MISSING! is based on Harry Allard and James Marshall’s best-selling children’s book. Miss Nelson can't control her crazy classroom because she's just too nice. But when she disappears, her replacement is the detention-loving, recess-canceling, homework-overloading substitute teacher Viola Swamp! With the Big Test approaching, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss Miss Nelson and they'll do anything — including hiring a private eye — to solve the mystery of her disappearance and bring her back.
2 hours
Rated G
#OKJunieB
“Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook!” by Allison Gregory, based on the books “Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook” and “Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren” by Barbara Park
“Miss. Nelson is Missing!” adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, based on the book by Harry Allard and James Marshall
Director Sydney Gilchrist
“Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook” and “Miss Nelson is Missing!” is presented through special permission by Playscripts, Inc.
Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr. |
May 19 - May 27 |
“Laugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones in this hilarious adaptation of Barbara Park's beloved series.” Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store: Junie's best friend Lucille has found new best friends - so Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. While in Mr. Scary's class Junie has trouble reading the blackboard - and she may need glasses. Add in a friendly cafeteria lady, an intense kickball tournament and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal," and first grade has never been more exciting. Featuring many lovable characters and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr. will capture your hearts — just as the books captivated an entire generation of students.
90 minutes
Rated G
#OKJunieB
Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music by Zina Goldrich
Adapted from the Junie B. Jones Series of books by Barbara Park
Director Steph Molloy
Vocal Director Brian Cho
Choreographer Alyssa Reeve
“Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr.” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
The London Fringe Festival
The Awesome 80's Prom Project |
May 31 - June 9 |
“Party like it’s 1989!” June means it’s that time of year — prom season! As part of the London Fringe Festival, this Off-Broadway sensation is a site-specific, completely interactive experience will have you greeted by the graduating class of 1989 as you travel the hallways of their legendary senior prom. It’s a one-of-a-kind, choose-your-own-adventure show that allows spectators to wander the hallways, classrooms and the gymnasium of the student’s biggest night. This living time capsule will allow audiences to roam and discover, with secret passage-ways, one-on-one encounters, and hidden treasures hunts. You’ll experience all of the joys of prom night: first loves, growing pains, peer pressure and youthful experimentation through the ages, and you decide who will wear the crown of Prom King and Queen!
Door prizes for anyone dressed in 1980’s wear!
Rated PG
#OKProm
Written by Ken Davenport and the Class of ’89
Conceived and Originally Directed and Produced Off-Broadway by Ken Davenport
Co-Directors Andrew Tribe
Jack Phoenix
Choreographer Genna Goodwin
“The Awesome 80’s Prom” is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Door prizes for anyone dressed in 1980’s wear!
Rated PG
#OKProm
Written by Ken Davenport and the Class of ’89
Conceived and Originally Directed and Produced Off-Broadway by Ken Davenport
Co-Directors Andrew Tribe
Jack Phoenix
Choreographer Genna Goodwin
“The Awesome 80’s Prom” is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
SUMMER SHOWS
Disney's Aladdin Jr. |
July 27 - August 5 |
Experience a whole new world in a whole new way! Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure. When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie's magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin Jr., a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love.
90 minutes
Rated G
#OKDisney
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, Chad Beguelin
Book by Chad Beguelin
Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker
Director Greg Mizon
Vocal Director Matthew Atkins
Choreographer Andrea Gittens
“Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
90 minutes
Rated G
#OKDisney
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, Chad Beguelin
Book by Chad Beguelin
Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker
Director Greg Mizon
Vocal Director Matthew Atkins
Choreographer Andrea Gittens
“Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
Disney's Sleeping Beauty KIDS with
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July 28 - August 5 |
WAKING SLEEPING BEAUTY is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most beloved fairy tales! Everyone is invited to the party celebrating the birth of the new princess -- everyone, that is, except Mathilda, an oddball fairy notorious for her snorting laugh, mismatched socks, and terrible gifts. Sure enough, when she shows up anyway to present an enchanted spinning wheel, it turns out to be cursed, causing Princess Aurora to fall into an enchanted sleep until she's awakened by true love's kiss. Will Mathilda find the princess's true love in time to awaken her?
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DISNEY’S SLEEPING BEAUTY KIDS is based on one of the most treasured Disney animated films of all time. Featuring some of the world’s most memorable songs, such as “Once Upon a Dream,” Disney’s Sleeping Beauty KIDS is pure, delightful fun. It’s Princess Aurora's sixteenth birthday, and
three fairies – Flora, Fauna and Merryweather – must use heir magic to save her from the spell of
the evil sorceress, Maleficent!
90 minutes
Rated G
#OKDisney
Waking Sleeping Beauty: A Fairy’s Tale by Ross Mihalko and Donna Swift
Disney’s Sleeping Beauty KIDS with Music and Lyrics by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George Bruns, Tom Adair, Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Sammy Fain & Jack Lawrence Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Director/Choreographer Kihanna Becke
Vocal Director Hannah Perdu
“Disney’s Sleeping Beauty KIDS” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com and “Waking Sleeping Beauty” is presented through special permission by Playscripts, Inc.
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DISNEY’S SLEEPING BEAUTY KIDS is based on one of the most treasured Disney animated films of all time. Featuring some of the world’s most memorable songs, such as “Once Upon a Dream,” Disney’s Sleeping Beauty KIDS is pure, delightful fun. It’s Princess Aurora's sixteenth birthday, and
three fairies – Flora, Fauna and Merryweather – must use heir magic to save her from the spell of
the evil sorceress, Maleficent!
90 minutes
Rated G
#OKDisney
Waking Sleeping Beauty: A Fairy’s Tale by Ross Mihalko and Donna Swift
Disney’s Sleeping Beauty KIDS with Music and Lyrics by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George Bruns, Tom Adair, Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Sammy Fain & Jack Lawrence Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Director/Choreographer Kihanna Becke
Vocal Director Hannah Perdu
“Disney’s Sleeping Beauty KIDS” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com and “Waking Sleeping Beauty” is presented through special permission by Playscripts, Inc.