![]() Tickets and Information: 86 or And afterwards, I was very satisfied with the execution of the show, actors, crew and audience reaction.”īell says being surrounded by understanding and helpful folks at home enhances the whole community theater experience for her. What: Greenville Little Theatre’s 2014-15 season That show attracted many newcomers to Greenville Little Theatre, McCalla said, and significantly boosted interest in the upcoming season.įor the latest in local arts news and reviews, follow Paul Hyde on Facebook and Twitter: CAN GO “It’s the best production we’ve ever done,” McCalla said. Greenville Little Theatre is riding high after last season’s all-local production of “Les Miserables,” which played at an average of 95 percent capacity, was seen by more than 9,000 people and broke all records of the past 30 years. “Wild Thing,” a 1960s jukebox musical, opening April 30. Pianist Emile Pandolfi, performing his annual Valentine’s Day concert. In addition to its regular season, the theater will feature other special shows throughout the year, including: “He bases the story on Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night.’” “It’s similar to what ‘Mamma Mia!’ did for ABBA’s music, only this is Elvis’ music,” McCalla said. ![]() A cast of 25 delivers songs such as “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” The show opens June 5. “All Shook Up.” Playwright Joe DiPietro uses songs associated with Elvis to craft a story about a guitar-playing, motorcycle-riding roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in a small town. “Don’t Cry for Me, Margaret Mitchell.” Duke Ernsberger’s comedy, opening April 10, is about the process of adapting “Gone With the Wind” from the novel to the movie.Įrnsberger will be familiar to patrons as the author of the theater’s successful past productions of “Dracula Bites” and “Elvis Has Left the Building.” “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1970 rock musical focuses on Jesus’ final days and his betrayal by Judas. It’s just a wonderful story, very funny and heartwarming.” “I think it taps into so many of our memories of what childhood at Christmas was like. “It’s my favorite movie to watch at Christmastime,” McCalla said. 12, features Ralphie’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun. “A Christmas Story.” Based on the classic film, this stage adaptation of Philip Grecian’s story, opening Dec. 30, centers on the women who frequent a small-town beauty shop in Louisiana, and how their lives intersect in humorous and poignant ways. ![]() “Steel Magnolias.” Robert Harling’s 1989 comedy, opening Oct. Included are three big musicals: “Legally Blonde,” “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “All Shook Up.”Ī special presentation of the 1950s jukebox musical “Splish Splash 2” is running this weekend, but the season gets underway in earnest with “Legally Blonde,” the 2007 musical about Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back a boyfriend and discovers that her knowledge of the law can help others. “I think the audience is really excited about that.” “It’s a season of new shows,” said Allen McCalla, the theater’s artistic director. True, the theater is bringing back the perennial favorite “Steel Magnolias” in October but the other shows are first-timers. The plays and musicals on the theater’s 2014-15 season have never been performed on the GLT stage before. Greenville Little Theatre, known for championing the traditional classics of American theater, is exploring uncharted territory this year.
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