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

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	SHENANDOAH Written by Gary Geld, Peter Udell, Phillip Rose and James Lee Barrett June 5- July 3, 2010
An American musical set in our backyard during the American Civil War. History comes alive in song and story as only Wayside Theatre's artists can tell and sing it. Charlie Anderson, a pacifist widower, lives with his large family and farm in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, during the Civil War. Anderson does not wish to be involved in the war because he doesn't consider it "his" war, but he is forced to take action when his youngest son Robert is taken prisoner by Union soldiers. Charlie is pushed to the limit as his family is dragged inexorably into the fray. It's North versus South, brother against brother. Based on the classic Jimmy Stewart film, SHENANDOAH is rich in emotion, heart and humor. An enthralling musical that springs to life with stirring anthems, gentle lullabies and dance. Through joy, sorrow and turmoil, this great musical reminds us that it's the strength of family that matters most. (Thur, Fri, Sat @ 8:00 PM; Wed Sat, & Sun matinees @ 2:30 PM) Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA
	Dead Man’s Cell Phone Comedy By: Sarah Ruhl July 17 – August 14, 2010
In the tradition of some of our wackiest comedies (Loot, Unnecessary Farce, The Smell of the Kill) we bring you a dark comedy about a young woman who answers a dead man’s cell phone in a local café. Jean answers Gordon's phone at the cafe because the incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café is bothering her and he's just died sitting up, only a couple of tables away from her. You never know how connected you may or may not be! And to whom! (Thur, Fri, Sat @ 8:00 PM; Wed Sat, & Sun matinees @ 2:30 PM) Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA
	Striking 12 Musical By Groove Lilly August 28- September 25, 2010
Wayside Theatre has some of the best musical talent around and now they bring you a musical like no other. You ears have never heard the likes of this magical musical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Match Girl. A story of a Grumpy Guy who decides to avoid the hectic, loveless world on New Year’s Eve, until he’s visited by an incandescent salesgirl with the promise to chase away his winter doldrums. (Thur, Fri, Sat @ 8:00 PM; Wed Sat, & Sun matinees @ 2:30 PM) Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA
	HOUDINI October 1 - 2, 2010
Play is written about the life of Houdini from age 10 until his death. The play authors are local High School playwrights and will be performed by students from the region. Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA
	Mark Twain’s A Murder, A Mystery, and a Marriage Mystery By: Aaron Posner and James Sugg October 9- November 6, 2010
The pursuit of money leads Gray to fall into the masquerading trap of a mysterious Frenchman, who literally appears out of nowhere. The plot is further complicated by the Cain-and-Abel relationship between Gray and his brother, who has somehow managed to become successful. Gray's other dream is that his daughter will be the sole heir to his brother's estate. Master storyteller Mark Twain serves up a foot-stompin', barn-burnin' good ol' time! Heroes! Heroines! Villains! Great tunes, goofy jokes, some hot fiddlin', and a whole lot of singin' and dancin'. What happens when you combine Bluegrass, Mark Twain, Murder, Mystery and a possible marriage? Magic and a ton of fun for the whole family! (Thur, Fri, Sat @ 8:00 PM; Wed Sat, & Sun matinees @ 2:30 PM) Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA
	A Christmas Carol Musical Adapted by Warner Crocker and Steve Przybylski, Music by Steve Przybylski November 27 – December 24, 2010
Ebenezer Scrooge returns to Wayside Theatre’s stage. It is mid 1840’s in London, England, and Charles Dickens’ Christmas ghosts returns to make a change in Ebenezer Scrooge’s miserly life. The Christmas Tradition continues at Wayside Theatre for the Holidays. (Tues, 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
	Southern Crossroads: The New Orleans Adventure A Musical by: Warner Crocker and Steve Przybylski January 29- March 12, 2011
More music and more mayhem from The Greene Family Singers is store in this prequel to the smash hit, Southern Crossroads. Come take a musical journey to New Orleans and find out what happened during those crazy days on the Bourbon Street. (Thur, Fri, Sat @ 7:30 PM; Sat & Sun matinees @ 2:30 PM) Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA
	Groucho Comedy Comedy by: Arthur Marx and Robert Fisher March 26 – April 23, 2011
Comedy and silliness abound as in this adventurous journey through the life and career of Groucho Marx of the Marx Brothers and You Bet Your Life fame. Bring your laughs for this one! The New York Times wrote, "There is laughter in abundance". (Thur, Fri, Sat @ 7:30 PM; Sat & Sun matinees @ 2:30 PM) Performances at Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main Street, Middletown, VA
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