2014-2015 Season
Bye Bye Birdie
Young Performers' Edition
September 10-13, 2014
Nomad Theater, Boulder, CO
Directors: Elizabeth Goodrich, Lynne Niston
Music: Charles Strouse
Lyrics: Lee Adams
Writers: Michael Stewart (book), Irving Brecher (screenplay)
Bye Bye Birdie is a satire crafted with the fondest affection, telling the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. "An English Teacher," "What Did I Ever See in Him?", "Put on a Happy Face," "One Boy," "A Lot of Livin’ to Do," "Kids," and "Rosie" are musical theatre classics. This is the tops in imagination and good old-fashioned fun.
Young Performers' Edition
September 10-13, 2014
Nomad Theater, Boulder, CO
Directors: Elizabeth Goodrich, Lynne Niston
Music: Charles Strouse
Lyrics: Lee Adams
Writers: Michael Stewart (book), Irving Brecher (screenplay)
Bye Bye Birdie is a satire crafted with the fondest affection, telling the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. "An English Teacher," "What Did I Ever See in Him?", "Put on a Happy Face," "One Boy," "A Lot of Livin’ to Do," "Kids," and "Rosie" are musical theatre classics. This is the tops in imagination and good old-fashioned fun.
Legally Blonde, Jr.
November 14-16, 2014
Louisville Middle School, Louisville, CO
Director: Lynne Niston
Music and Lyrics: Neil Benjamin, Laurence O'Keefe
Book: Heather Hach
A fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde, Jr., follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Adapted for younger performers and based on the popular movie, this show features an upbeat original score that's sure to leave cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
November 14-16, 2014
Louisville Middle School, Louisville, CO
Director: Lynne Niston
Music and Lyrics: Neil Benjamin, Laurence O'Keefe
Book: Heather Hach
A fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde, Jr., follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Adapted for younger performers and based on the popular movie, this show features an upbeat original score that's sure to leave cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
Shrek: The Musical
April 17-19, 2015
Louisville Middle School, Louisville, CO
Directors: Jeanie Balch, Taylor Roberts
Music: Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics: David Lindsay-Abaire
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…" And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek.
April 17-19, 2015
Louisville Middle School, Louisville, CO
Directors: Jeanie Balch, Taylor Roberts
Music: Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics: David Lindsay-Abaire
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…" And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek.
Sweeney Todd
July 11-26, 2015
The Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder, CO
Director: Taylor Roberts
Music and Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Hugh Wheeler
In an infamous tale, Sweeney Todd—an unjustly exiled barber—returns to 19th century London seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up, and the carnage has only just begun!
July 11-26, 2015
The Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder, CO
Director: Taylor Roberts
Music and Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Hugh Wheeler
In an infamous tale, Sweeney Todd—an unjustly exiled barber—returns to 19th century London seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up, and the carnage has only just begun!
Seussical, Jr.
July 12-23, 2015
The Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder, CO
Directors: Elizabeth Goodrich, Lynne Niston
Book and Music: Stephen Flaherty
Book and Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold - not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
July 12-23, 2015
The Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder, CO
Directors: Elizabeth Goodrich, Lynne Niston
Book and Music: Stephen Flaherty
Book and Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold - not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
Avenue Q
July 30-August 9, 2015
The Louisville Arts Center, Louisville, CO
Directors: Jeanie Balch, Amy Austin
Music and Lyrics: Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book: Jeff Whitty
The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
July 30-August 9, 2015
The Louisville Arts Center, Louisville, CO
Directors: Jeanie Balch, Amy Austin
Music and Lyrics: Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book: Jeff Whitty
The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.