Wayside Theatre - 2009 - 2010 Season - Theater - Shenandoah Valley Virginia - Plays - VA

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	Man of La Mancha Musical Written by Dale Wasserman, Music by Mitch Leigh and Lyrics by Joe Darion June 6- July 4, 2009
The Winner of Best Musical, Man of La Mancha tells the story of the "mad" knight, Don Quixote, as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. This tale tells the romantic and noble journey of a knight who sets out to right all wrongs and win the heart of the woman of his dreams. The Everyman's dream - The Impossible Dream - tilting at windmills or saving his Lady is Mankind's great adventure. Based on The Adventures of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes; this classic retelling is filled with soaring music, romance, fantasy and heartfelt gallantry. (Thur, Fri, Sat @ 8:00 PM; Wed Sat, & Sun matinees @ 2:30 PM) Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA
	The Gin Game Pulitzer Prize Drama By: D.L. Colburn July 18 - August 15, 2009
A tale of old age and friendship, two kindred spirits play out their contentious relationship over a game of gin rummy in this touching and hilarious Pulitzer Prize winning drama. In their twilight years in a dilapidated retirement home, the pair befriends each other and over a game of cards reveals the intimate details of their lives, running the gamut from comic encounter to a poignant endgame of loneliness and frustration. (Thur, Fri, Sat @ 8:00 PM; Wed Sat, & Sun matinees @ 2:30 PM) Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA
	Robert E.Lee and John Brown, Lighting the Fuse Historical Drama By: Warner Crocker Music by: Steve Przybylski August 29- September 26, 2009
An original play with music that brings Robert E. Lee and John Brown together at Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia. The story chronicles their respective journey’s to reach the climax and ends with Lee’s agonizing soul-searching, refusal to accept command of the Union Army. Two men, who loved their Country and responded in different ways. The story is underscored by the complexity of the men’s decisions. (Wed, Sat and Sunday matinee @ 2:30 PM, Thur. Fri and Sat Eve @ 8:00 PM) Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA 22645 www.johnbrownsraid.org 150th Anniversary of the John Brown 1859 Raid on Harper's Ferry www.visitwinchesterva.com Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Center
	Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure Mystery Thriller Adapted by: Steven Dietz October 10- November 7, 2009
"The game is afoot, Watson - and it is a dangerous one!" The element of mystery, danger, intrigue, wit, humor and surprise in this fast moving- spirited adaptation. "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure" is adapted from an 1899 play by Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette. Dietz blends together several plots from two tales (A Scandal in Bohemia and The Adventure of the Final Problem) creating a mystery thriller, which won the 2007 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Mystery Play. The world's greatest detective has reached the height of his remarkable career when a case presents itself to tempting to ignore. The King of Bohemia is about to be blackmailed and the woman at the heart of this crime is the famous opera singer, Irene Alder. With his trusted friend, Doctor Watson, Sherlock Holmes purses first the case and then the affections of Miss Adler. And runs head long into his longtime enemy, Professor Moriarty. (Thur, Fri, Sat @ 8:00 PM; Wed Sat, & Sun matinees @ 2:30 PM) Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA
	Belle Boyd: Civil War Spy September 18-20, 2009

	Miracle on 34th Street Book written by Warner Crocker and Lyrics and Music by Steve Pryzyblski November 28 - December 27, 2009
The play is set in New York City. A white-bearded gentleman claiming to be the real Santa Claus brings about a genuine "Miracle on 34th Street," spreading a wave of love throughout New York City, fostering camaraderie between Macy's and Gimbel's Department Stores, and convincing a divorced, cynical single mother, her somber daughter and the entire State of New York that Santa Claus is no myth. (Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat @ 7:30 PM; Sat, & Sun matinees @ 2:30 PM, various Sunday Eve @ 6:30 PM) Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA
	Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Book by Alan Janes, Music of Buddy Holly & Crickets January 30 – March 13, 2010
The musical chronicles the 1950’s rise of Buddy Holly and The Crickets from Lubbock, Texas small radio station, his initial success, to his death in a plane crash in 1959, at age 21. Holly's bumpy ride to stardom takes him to New York, where, after a 5-hour courtship, he marries Maria Elena Santiago. Her influence on him forces a break with The Crickets and their manager, and sets Buddy onto a solo career. His decision to go on the road with Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper is one that ultimately kills him...and them...on "the day the music died." Remembering the Hall of Famer, Buddy Holly hits "Peggy Sue" and "That’ll Be the Day" to "Rave On." (Thur, Fri, Sat @ 7:30 PM; Sat, & Sun matinees @ 2:30 PM) Closed: Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2010 Performance schedule on the website. Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA
	Harvey Comedy Written by Mary Chase March 27 - April 24, 2010
It is the story of likeable man and his imaginary friend "Harvey", a 6-foot, three-and-a-half-inch-tall rabbit. When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend, Harvey, a pooka in the shape of a six-foot, three and a half-inch tall rabbit, to guests at a society party, his society obsessed sister, Veta, has seen as much of his eccentric behavior as she can tolerate. She decides to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare her daughter Myrtle Mae and their family from future embarrassment. (Thur, Fri, Sat @ 7:30 PM; Sat & Sun matinees @ 2:30 PM) Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA
	Midsummer's Night Dream March 5-7, 2010

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