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1 CELEBRATE! TRADITION THEATRE GUIDE 2017

2 A NOTE FROM OUR PRODUCER CARRYING ON THE TRADITION OF BROADWAY MUSICALS The Welk Resort Theatre continues its tradition of quality, professional and affordable theatre for 2017 with something for everyone! While we will always present family classics and traditional Broadway musicals, we are proud to also present one contemporary and edgy musical each season. As our audience continues to grow and expand, we are happy to provide different styles of musical theatre and variety shows to please all palates! We continue to use live musicians in the pit (rather than tracked music) and professional actors from all over the country and are proud of our theatrical elements such as beautiful sets and costumes. This year we invite you to join us as season subscriber. By purchasing at least three of our Welk produced musicals, you will a receive a discount. Purchase all four and receive an added discount. As always, subscriber tickets go on sale before individual shows are made available to the public, so you are always guaranteed the best seating. We thank you for attending over the past 35 years. We look forward to continuing our commitment to being the finest theatre that Southern California has to offer! Joshua Carr, Producer Theatre Manager

3 Book and lyrics by ALAN JAY LERNER Music by FREDERICK LOEWE This show is the standard by which all other musicals are measured. Based on GEORGE BERNARD SHAW S play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe, MY FAIR LADY is gloriously triumphant. The tale of a Cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady features one of musical theatre s greatest scores. SONGS INCLUDE 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. JANUARY 6 APRIL 2, 2017

4 Book, music, and lyrics by MEREDITH WILLSON Story by MEREDITH WILLSON AND FRANKLIN LACEY By far, one of the most beloved musicals of all time! The MUSIC MAN is family entertainment at its best. Fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys band that he vows to organize this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain s fall. SONGS INCLUDE 76 Trombones, Trouble, Til There Was You and Shipoopi! MAY 5 JULY 30, 2017

5 By FRED EBB, JOHN KANDER, TERRENCE MCNALLY, MANUEL PUIG For our contemporary show of 2017 we have chosen the brilliant musical team of Kander and Ebb with KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN. It revamps a harrowing tale of persecution into a dazzling spectacle that juxtaposes gritty realities with liberating fantasies. Cellmates in a Latin American prison, Valentin is a tough revolutionary undergoing torture and Molina is an unabashed gay man serving eight years. Molina shares his fantasies about an actress, Aurora (originated on Broadway by Chita Rivera) with Valentin. One of her roles is a spider woman who kills with a kiss. WINNER! 1993 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score. Not suitable for ages 17 and under. Rated PG-17 SEPTEMBER 1 OCTOBER 22, 2017

6 Music by ALAN MENKEN Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS Book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens most well-known story. Broadway heavy hitters Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens breathe fantastic new life into the classic tale of A Christmas Carol. With an infuriated Bah! Humbug! Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful Happy Christmas before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him. A family classic! NOVEMBER 17 DECEMBER 31, 2017

7 NEXT TO REAL NEIL: The Neil Diamond Experience TRIBUTE BANDS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND By MOSS HART AND GEORGE S. KAUFMAN APRIL 7 30, 2017 Presented by Premier Productions (not a Welk production) WEDNESDAYS 7PM (PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR CANYON GRILLE DINNER PACKAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE) JANUARY JUNE & SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER, 2017 welk illusions Book by BOB MARTIN & DON MCKELLAR Music and Lyrics LISA LAMBERT & GREG MORRISON WEDNESDAYS 7PM (PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR CANYON GRILLE DINNER PACKAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE) AUGUST 4 27, 2017 Presented by Premier Productions (not a Welk production) JULY & AUGUST, 2017

8 SEATS + PRICING ORDER FORM SUBSCRIPTIONS ONLY (House right) Theatre lobby and museum (House left) DISCOUNT SHOW ONLY SHOW & MEAL SELECT DATE/TIME NUMBER OF TICKETS ADA Theatre entrance MY FAIR LADY Jan 6 April 2, Shows 4 Shows $41.00 $38.00 $62.00 $59.00 DATE: 1pm or 8pm MUSIC MAN May 5 July 23, Shows 4 Shows $41.00 $38.00 $62.00 $59.00 DATE 1pm or 8pm Stage KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Sept 1 Oct 22, Shows 4 Shows $41.00 $38.00 $62.00 $59.00 DATE 1pm or 8pm SHOW TYPE SHOW ONLY SHOW & MEAL OPTION Individual $51 $72 SHOW DAYS AND TIMES Matinees at 1pm Thursday, Saturday, Sunday; Evenings at 8pm Thursday and Saturday. A CHRISTMAS CAROL Nov 27 Dec 31, Shows 4 Shows *HOLIDAY SHOWS HAVE $8 ADDED TO ORIGINAL TICKET PRICE $49.00 $46.00 $70.00 $67.00 DATE 1pm or 8pm TOTAL TICKET INFORMATION All prices include tax. All sales are final. No refunds. Prices, dates, times and shows are subject to change without notice. Children under four are not permitted in the theatre. We do offer special ticket prices for children 4 to 13 years of age. Please note that Christmas shows are $8 more. Prices not valid on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year s Eve. GROUP SALES We welcome groups of 10 or more with special package pricing and meal options. Please call our Group Sales liaison at Group rates include gratuity. Mailing and Payment Information Name Address City State Zip Daytime phone Check enclosed in the amount of $ Please make checks payable to Welk Resort Theatre Please charge my MasterCard Visa Amex Discover Card # Exp. Date Signature Date

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