MAINSTAGE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS This delectable sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score features Seymour Krelborn, a meek and dejected assistant at a floral shop, who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names Audrey II. Little does he know that this strange and unusual plant will develop a soulful R&B voice, a potty mouth and an unquenchable thirst for human blood. by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman
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STUDIO A KILLER COMEDY! DINNER WITH THE BOYS When Charlie and Dom two wise guys from the old neighborhood find themselves at odds with the family, they must serve up perfectly seasoned performances with their puttanesca to escape danger. This odd couple await their fate as they prepare dinner for their special guests. It s an evening filled with belly laughs, killer plot twists and plenty of garlic. by Dan Lauria
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YOUNG CO. ELF, THE MUSICAL, JR. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size causes him to face the truth. Buddy embarks on a journey to find his birth father, discover his true identity and help New York City find the true meaning of Christmas. by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar, Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
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M A I N S TA G E P E T E R A N D T H E S TA R C AT C H E R This wickedly imaginative play provides a humorous and fantastical backstory for the beloved character of Pan and his arch-nemesis, Captain Hook. We meet a poor orphaned boy on the high seas. His sad and lonely world is turned upside down when he meets Molly, the daughter of famous Lord Astor. As they travel aboard the Neverland ship headed for a faraway land, Molly and Boy learn about love, friendship and forge an unbreakable bond. by Rick Elice, Music by Wayne Barker
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MAINSTAGE COMPANY Stephen Sondheim s groundbreaking modern musical is a mature, intelligent and wildly funny look at relationships, vulnerability and being alive. On the night of his 35th birthday, Robert struggles to think of a wish. The lone bachelor is uncertain whether he should simply be happy with his lot or whether he should wish for his own romantic partner. Over a series of dinner parties, first dates and thoughtful conversations, Robert attempts to underst pros and cons of marriage. by George Furth, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
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STUDIO OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Tony Award Nominee for Best Play - This romantic comedy set in rural Ireland, features Anthony and Rosemary lovelorn farmers who haven t got a clue when it comes to love. These hopeless singletons will need to overcome a bitter land feud, familial rivalries ir own romantic fears to find happiness. Full of dark humor and poetic prose, John Patrick Shanley s tenderhearted portrait reminds us it s never too late to take a chance on love. by John Patrick Shanley
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MAINSTAGE 60th YEAR Longest Running Play! THE MOUSETRAP The world s longest running play. Now celebrating its 60th year! A group of strangers, one of whom is a murderer, is stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm. The suspects include: a newly married couple, a spinster, an architect, a retired Army major, a strange little man and a jurist. A policeman arrives when the jurist is killed. To discover the murderer s pattern, the policeman probes the background of everyone present and rattles a lot of skeletons! by Agatha Christie
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STUDIO COLLECTED STORIES Ruth Steiner is a teacher and respected short story writer. Her student and protégée is Lisa Morrison. Over the course of 6 years, Lisa journeys from insecure student to successful writer. After publishing a well-received collection of short stories, Lisa writes a novel based on Ruth s affair with the poet Delmore Schwartz. The women deal with the moral dilemma of whether a person s life events are suitable for another to use in their own creative process. by Donald Margulies
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MAINSTAGE ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE : Three, go home. so depressed. Cheer up sire. what they say.. : What do they say, Patsy? 4 4 Ó U Œ PATSY: œ J U +Glock Gtr. œ œ œ œ œ u F P U Some 2 Colla voce œ œ œ œ œ œ œ J things in life are bad, They can TACET n SPAMALOT rusal tells the legendary tale of King Arthur s quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python Holy Grail, the musical also diverts a bit from more traditional versions of the legend. Instead, features shenanigans including a line of beautiful dancing girls, a flatulent Frenchman, killer rabbits and a plague with a 50% chance of pestilence and famine. A comedy musical that can t be missed! b 3 by Eric Idle, Music by John Du Prez
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STUDIO VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Vanya and Sonia have never left the confines of their childhood home in Bucks County, PA, while their sister, Masha, has been gallivanting around the world as a successful actress. A surprise visit from Masha and her 20-something boy toy, Spike, throws the normally quiet household into utter upheaval as its residents and visitors get swept up in an intoxicating mixture of lust, rivalry, regret sudden possibility of escape. by Christopher Durang
J U N E 2 0 1 7 1 2 3 Vanya and Sonia Vanya and Sonia Vanya and Sonia Vanya and Sonia 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Vanya and Sonia Vanya and... Young King Arthur 7:00 PM Vanya and... Young King Arthur 7:00 PM 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Young King Arthur Black & White Gala 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Young Co <-------------------- Performing Arts Camp -------------------> 25 26 27 28 29 30 Young Co <-------------------- Performing Arts Camp -------------------> 2017 BLACK & WHITE GALA Join us for a sparkling, black tie optional evening that is a highlight of Traverse City s summer entertainment our annual Black & White Gala. Be in the audience when the best of OTP s musical talent takes the stage for a revue of Broadway songs and dance crafted just for the occasion! OLDTOWNPLAYHOUSE.COM 231.947.2210
T. H G I R B BE BE BOLD. THIS SUMME R! PERFORMING ARTS CAMP Our cornerstone program, the Summer Performing Arts Camp, provides four weeks of intensive instruction in acting, singing, dancing and production, and includes professional workshops in Shakespeare, script writing, song interpretation and even stage combat! It all culminates in a fully staged production and fun for all! We know the ARTS make a positive academic and social impact on our youth. As the educational arm of Old Town Playhouse, OTP Young Company helps build confidence and character in children. Programs for Youth Ages 5 to 18
JULY 2016 J U L Y 2 0 1 7 1 Young Co <-------------------- Performing Arts Camp -------------------> 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Young Co <-------------------- Performing Arts Camp -------------------> 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Young Co <-------------------- Performing Arts Camp -------> Young Co Performing Arts Camp Show 2:00 & 7:00 PM 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Workshops & Classes THE OTP YOUNG COMPANY OFFERS PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! Find out more about our productions, workshops, classes and camps. www.oldtownplayhouse/young-co 231.947.2210
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