the young co. Winter Shows February 7 - 10
for act 1 (grades 4-6) and act 2 (grades 7-9)
The Music Man Jr.
directed by Jack Neary
choreographed by Leah Fine
The Music Man is an American musical classic, following fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill and his visit to River City, Iowa where he meets and falls in love with the willful, spinster librarian, Marian Paroo. With his word-a-second style, "Professor" Harold Hill convinces the town to adopt his revolutionary music program, "The Think System," or face the moral decline of the youngsters of River City. Chaos ensues as Hill's credentials are questioned and he is forced to prove himself to the citizens of River City. Featuring beloved songs like "Trouble," "76 Trombones" and "Til There Was You." Perfect for the whole family!
Tickets: $7
for act 2 (grades 7-9) and act 3 (grades 10-12)
The Pajama Game.
directed by Jeremy Johnson
choreographed by Chris Carcione
The dangers of a workplace romance are explored to hysterical effect in this romantic comedy from the creators of "Damn Yankees."
Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful, as sparks fly between new superintendent Sid Sorokin and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a 7-cent pay increase, setting off not only a conflict between management and labor, but a battle of the sexes as well. Featuring classic Broadway tunes like "Steam Heat" and "Hernando’s Hideaway", this is a crowd-pleaser!
Tickets: $14
Winter Show
In the winter, the young co. produces two exciting full-scale musicals. Cast members develop as artists through a fast-paced six week professional rehearsal process, culminating in full productions on Stoneham Theatre's stage. One musical is designed for students in act 1 and act 2, the other for students in act 2 and act 3. This season, the act 1 and act 2 musical will be the family favorite, The Music Man and for act 2 and act 3, the musical will be a classic Fosse crowd-pleaser recently revived on Broadway, The Pajama Game. Participation in the Winter Program is by audition only.
Photos are from the 2007 Winter production of Once Upon a Mattress. Credit: Santio Cupon
