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Cinderella $20-$37 Thursday, January 15, 2009 @ 7:30 PM: Eisenhower Auditorium Cinderella dances onto the stage when the State Ballet Theatre of Russia performs a production of the fairy tale set to Prokofiev’s jubilant music. Choreographed by Vladimir Vasiliev, a former star of the Bolshoi Ballet, Cinderella animates the yarn about a girl forced to serve her wicked stepmother and stepsisters until a fairy rewards her kindness by giving her a chance to attend a ball, meet a prince, and live happily ever after. The company, established in 1961, first toured North America two seasons ago. Among its fifty-four dancers are distinguished Russian artists and winners of international ballet competitions. Tickets are $20 for University Park students, $24 for those ages 18 and under or $37 for adults. Charlotte’s Web $8-$18 Sunday, January 25, 2009 @ 2:00 PM: Eisenhower Auditorium Charlotte’s Web, the E. B. White novel loved by generations of children, comes to the stage in a tender adaptation by New York City’s TheatreworksUSA. The story centers on Charlotte, a wise and nurturing gray spider, and Wilbur, an anxious but lovable pig. When Wilbur frets about not wanting to wind up as pork chops, Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. She’ll create a “miracle.” Spinning the words “Some Pig” in her web above the barn door, Charlotte weaves a solution that not only makes Wilbur a prize pig but also ensures his place on the farm for the rest of his natural life. Tickets are $8 for University Park students, $13 for those ages 18 and under or $18 for adults. Jesus Christ Superstar Tuesday, February 03, 2009 @ 7:30 PM: Eisenhower Auditorium Jesus Christ Superstar, the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, exploded onto the scene in 1971, changing the world of musical theatre forever. With a score of amazing songs —“I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Hosanna,” “Everything’s Alright,” “What’s the Buzz,” “Superstar,” and “Heaven on Their Mind”—this original groundbreaking production starring Ted Neeley in the title role and Living Colour’s Corey Glover as Judas is as relevant and timeless as ever. For more information and for ticket prices, please view the website in this listing. Magic Tree House: The Musical $15-$29 Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 2:00 PM: Eisenhower Auditorium Based on the best-selling children’s book series by Mary Pope Osborne, Magic Tree House: The Musical transports one of Jack and Annie’s Merlin Missions to the stage in a full-scale theatrical event for the whole family. To restore joy and magic to King Arthur’s kingdom, the brother-and-sister team must travel to Camelot’s dreaded Otherworld and return with water from the mythical Cauldron of Memory and Imagination. If they fail, Camelot will be lost and forgotten, and the Magic Tree House will be destroyed. Tickets are $15 for University Park students, $19 for those ages 18 and under or $29 for adults. Lunar Sea $15-$35 Thursday, March 26, 2009 @ 7:30 PM: Eisenhower Auditorium MOMIX, a company of dancer-illusionists directed by Moses Pendleton, creates beautiful and surrealistic worlds. Tickets are $15 for University Park students, $26 for those ages 18 and under or $35 for adults. For more information including a description of the show, please view the website in this listing. Ain't Misbehavin' starring Ruben Studdard $34-$55 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 7:30 PM: Eisenhower Auditorium The thirtieth-anniversary tour of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, the Fats Waller Broadway show that won the Tony Award for Best Musical, stars 2003 American Idol winner Ruben Studdard and Frenchie Davis, 2003 American Idol contestant and star of RENT on Broadway. The outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930s Harlem is showcased in this rollicking, swinging, finger-snapping revue that is still considered one of Broadway’s most well-crafted shows. Sometimes sassy, sometimes sultry—with moments of heartwarming beauty—AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is simply unforgettable! For more information and for a complete list of ticket prices, please view the website in this listing. Henry V $10-$32 Tuesday, April 21, 2009 @ 7:30 PM: Eisenhower Auditorium Guthrie Theater of Minneapolis and The Acting Company of New York City—two of America’s great theatrical organizations—co-produce and perform Shakespeare’s epic Henry V. Young, restless, and ambitious, Henry V inherits a troubled crown and seeks to secure his position at home by invading France. The charismatic warrior king’s aggressive pursuit of the French crown earns him iconic status, uniting England and France and briefly banishing the civil strife that will long outlive him. Balancing the heroics of battle with the painful and complex reactions of men unsure of the justice of their cause, Henry V is a story of the power of courage and the price of glory. Tickets are $10 for University Park students, $26 for those age 18 and under or $32 for adults. The Wiz Tuesday, February 17, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Playhouse Theatre Thursday, February 19, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Playhouse Theatre Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Playhouse Theatre Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Playhouse Theatre Tuesday, February 24, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Playhouse Theatre Wednesday, February 25, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Playhouse Theatre Thursday, February 26, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Playhouse Theatre Friday, February 27, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Playhouse Theatre Saturday, February 28, 2009 @ 2:00 PM: Playhouse Theatre A musical presented by the Penn State School of Theatre. Based on The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz by L. Frank Baum. The musical is an adaptation of the tale we all know by heart. Dorothy is blown by a tornado into Munchkinland where she meets the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Cowardly Lion. They all go off to see the Wizard of Oz, who turns out to be a phoney, but she starts believing and they all live happily ever after. The Last Days of Judas Iscariot Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Pavilion Theatre Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Pavilion Theatre Friday, April 17, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Pavilion Theatre Saturday, April 18, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Pavilion Theatre Monday, April 20, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Pavilion Theatre Tuesday, April 21, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Pavilion Theatre Wednesday, April 22, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Pavilion Theatre Thursday, April 23, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Pavilion Theatre Friday, April 24, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: Pavilion Theatre A drama presented by the Penn State School of Theatre. This courtroom drama calls Pontius Pilate, Saints Peter, Matthew and Thomas, Mother Theresa, Caiaphas, Sigmund Freud, Mary Magdalene, and Satan himself to testify for or against Judas --- who sits, catatonic, in Hell. But he is not really the one on trial. It is "all-compassionate God" Himself who is accused, at least in subtext, of centuries of refusal to forgive this last unreclaimed sinner. Historical figures slip in and out of the language of the streets here, each betraying human flaws. The trial takes three hours, yet seems to pass by in minutes. Guirgis grapples with unresolved conflicts in Biblical transcripts and theological interpretations of good and evil, flipping from the flip to the profound. Spell It Out! $5 Adult, $3 Students Friday, January 23, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: The State Theatre The State High ARTsmART program presents a Senior Showcase featuring 12 seniors. Spell It Out! is a compilation of scenes and songs revolving around the themes of relationships and growing up. The scenes are tied together by “spelling out”, both literally and figuratively, the complications of sometimes simple words and relationships. Additional donations to support the State High Artist Residency Club will be accepted. Trials and Telephones: A Series of One-Act Operas $12, $5 Students Saturday, February 14, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: The State Theatre A special Valentine’s Day treat awaits you at the State Theatre! For one night only, come see the wonderfully talented performers of Penn State Opera Theatre present Trials and Telephones, an evening one-act operas, each one a delightful and enticing treat! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to see live opera right here in State College! The Telephone (1947) tells the story of Ben and his constantly thwarted attempts to propose to his lady-love, Lucy. Penn State Opera Theatre’s delightful twist on this amusingly frantic story imagines that it is not only the pesky telephone that is getting in his way! La Voix Humaine (1959) or The Human Voice, is a haunting tale of desperate, obsessive love between a woman and the man who has left her for another woman. The opera, written by Francis Poulenc with a libretto by Jean Cocteau, is a stunning tour-de-force for the title character whose only link to any other person is her telephone. Trial By Jury (1875) is one of the earliest collaborations between the masters of topsy-turveydom, Gilbert and Sullivan. Angelina, the plaintiff, is suing Edwin, the defendant, for a breach of promise of marriage. Hilarity ensues as the (anything but) Learned Judge allows the proceedings to unravel before our eyes! State College Area HS Thespians: "Museum" Friday, January 09, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: State College Saturday, January 10, 2009 @ 8:00 PM: State College Sunday, January 11, 2009 @ 12:00 PM: State College State College Area High School Thespians proudly present "Museum," a comedy about modern art January 9-10 at 8:00 p.m. and January 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the State College Area High School North Auditorium. For tickets or more information call (814) 231-4188. |
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