2007-2008 Season

 The Roxy Regional Theatre

GREASE
Book by Jim Jacobs
Music and Lyrics by Warren Casey
September 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29*
October 2, 3, 4, 5, 6* - 2007
Starring Matt Nolan of TV’s “You’re the One That I Want”. Travel back to Rydell High with the class of 1957 for this rollicking hit musical comedy. This ‘family friendly’ musical features such hits as ‘We Go Together’, ‘Look at Me I’m Sandra Dee’, ‘Greased Lightnin’’ and many more!

THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
Adapted for the stage by John McDonald
from the novel by Oscar Wilde
October 12, 13,17,18,19, 20*, 24, 25, 26, 27 - 2007
Captured by the belief that youth and beauty are the center of life, Dorian Gray maintains his youthful, outward appearance while his portrait ages and reflects his darker evil self.

A DOLL’S HOUSE
By Henrik Ibsen
November 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17*, 23, 24 - 2007
Nora, doll-like to the world and to her husband, sacrifices her moral integrity to save him. When she realizes he will not sacrifice anything for her, will she have the courage to step out of her doll house?

THE CHIMES
Adapted for the stage by John McDonald
November 30; December 1, 5, 6, 7, 8*, 12, 13,14,15,19, 20, 21, 22 - 2007
Charles Dickens’ “other Christmas Carol” is a cross between the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life. In it, Toby Veck meets the spirits of the church chimes and sees the greater importance of his life.

FAERY TALES
Once upon a time, …. happily ever after.
Little Red joins a host of other favorite stories for a hilarious romp
through the woods!
2 pm January 19, 26 - 2008

MY WAY: A TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA
Conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson
Book by Todd Olson
February 8, 9, 14**, 15, 16*, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29; March 1 - 2008
Whether he is a voice from your past or just a music icon, Frank Sinatra thrills once more. Join us for a memorable evening boasting over 40 songs made famous by
“Ol’ Blue Eyes”.

**Special Performance on Valentines Day

JULIUS CAESAR
By William Shakespeare
March 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15* - 2008
Shakespeare’s gripping political thriller runs an emotional gamut from private intrigue to personal conflict and public violence. “Beware the Ides of March…” as the Republic of Rome reverberates once more.

(Our Non-Professional Production of)
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Book by David Simpatico
Songs by Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil; Ray Cham, Greg Cham & Andrew Seeley; Randy Petersen & Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd & AdamWatts; Bryan Louiselle;
David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg; and Jamie Houston
Music adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle
Based on a Disney Channel original movie written by Peter Barsocchini
March 28,29 April 2,3,4,5*,9,10,11,12*,16,17,18,19* 2008
Math and science wiz Gabriella Montez meets basketball team captain Troy Bolton for the first time when they are picked to perform a karaoke duet. Their immediate musical chemistry must overcome the stereotypical roles their high school friends want them to follow. Join us for the regional premiere of this hit musical comedy!

SEUSSICAL
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Music by Stephen Flaherty and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
2pm April 26, May 3, 10 - 2008
Based on excerpts from books by Dr. Seuss, this musical follows Horton, the elephant, as he meets other Seuss characters and some new creations.

Disney’s The Jungle Book
6pm May 14,15,16,17*,21,22,23,24*,28,29,30,31* - 2008
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Terry Gilkyson
Music adapted by Bryan Louiselle Book and Lyrics adapted by Marcy Heisier
The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli,
Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures. And thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan.

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
By Mitch Albom
May 23,24,28,29,30,31* June 4,5,6,7 - 2008
Mitch Albom takes time to visit a former professor Morrie Schwartz who is dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease. Nourished by just one visit, Mitch returns successive Tuesdays for those most important lessons which friendship and a life well-lived can teach.

THE CHILDREN’S HOUR
By Lillian Hellman
June 13,14,18,19, 20, 21*, 25, 26, 27, 28 - 2008
"It's about the power of a lie." Two innocent lives are shattered by one malicious innuendo, instigated by an angry spoiled child and fostered by self-important gossips.

ALL SHOOK UP!
By Joe Dipietro
Inspired by the songs made famous by Elvis Presley
July 11, 12, 16,17,18,19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31;
August 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13,14,15,16, 20, 21, 22, 23 - 2008
Shake, rattle, and roll!!!! Join us for this swinging, jumping, and pelvis twisting rock-and-roll musical. Poodle skirts and ducktail haircuts are back! Featuring ‘Love Me Tender’, ‘Jailhouse Rock’, and of course ‘All Shook Up’.

denotes Saturday matinee
season subject to change

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