Broadway Bound - A Comedy by Neil Simon September 5,6,12,13, *14,19,20, *21 Directed by Barrett Rhoads In this third part of Simon's acclaimed autobiographical trilogy, Eugene and his older brother, Stanley, are trying to break into the world of professional comedy-writing while coping with the impending break-up of their family.  The brothers' hilarious efforts to come up with an idea for a comedy sketch, contrasted with the tribulations of their family problems, has produced a play that is warm, perceptive, "expectedly funny and unexpectedly moving." NY Daily News BOX OFFICE OPENS:  GALAXY OF STARS PATRONS - AUGUST 25, 2008                              GENERAL PUBLIC - AUGUST 26, 2008   The Last Five Years - A One-Act Musical by Jason Robert Brown October 17, 18, 24, 25, *26, 31, November 1, *2 Directed by Heather Jannetta The story explores a five year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress.  The show uses a novel form of storytelling in which Cathy travels backward in time (beginning the show at the end of the marriage) while Jamie travels forward (starting with the couple's first date).  The songs are presented as soliloquies, except for a wedding song in the middle where the two characters share a duet.  Since its 2001 premier in Chicago, The Last Five Years has received numerous awards and international acclaim, having been produced in Germany, the U.K., Australia, Japan, Canada, Greece, Mexico and many other countries. BOX OFFICE OPENS:  GALAXY OF STARS PATRONS - OCTOBER 6, 2008                              GENERAL PUBLIC - OCTOBER 7, 2008 The Dining Room - A Comedy by A. R. Gurney November 28, 29, December 5,6,*7, 12, 13, *14 Directed by Bob Casey A Feast for the Mind!  A brilliantly conceived and richly humorous theatrical tour de force (and a long run off-Broadway success) in which six (or more) performers portray a wide array of diverse characters as they delineate the dying lifestyle of a wealthy, pompous family in the now neglected room which was once a vital center of family life..."hilarious and touching...as comic sketch crazily succeeds comic sketch, a whole pattern of American life emerges..."  NY Post BOX OFFICE OPENS:  GALAXY OF STARS PATRONS - NOVEMBER 17, 2008                              GENERAL PUBLIC - NOVEMBER 18, 2008 Violet Oakley Unveiled - An Original Drama by Cindy Dlugolecki January 9, 10, 16, 17, *18, 23, 24, *25 Directed by Stuart Landon In the early 1900's neither her lifestyle nor her art were without controversy.  In a private showing at the Harrisburg State Capitol, Violet Oakley (1874-1961) unveils not only her stunning murals but also the private secrets and public heartbreak imbedded in each and every brush stroke.  In an era when men ruled the art world, when women were discouraged from having an identity beyond wife and mother, when women did not yet have the right to vote...Violet Oakley defied societal rules to bequeath a brilliant legacy to Harrisburg...to Pennsylvania...and to the world. BOX OFFICE OPENS:  GALAXY OF STARS PATRONS - DECEMBER 27, 2008                              GENERAL PUBLIC - DECEMBER 28, 2008 The Children's Hour - A Drama by Lillian Helman March 6, 7, 13, 14, *15, 20, 21, *22 Directed by Erica Carl A play about two women who run a school for girls.  One malicious youngster starts an entirely unfounded rumor which precipitates a scandal and a tragedy for the headmistress and her assistant.  Later it was discovered that the gossip was pure invention, but by that time irreparable damage had been done.  "One of the great successes of a distinguished author."  Harry Gilroy, NY Times BOX OFFICE OPENS:  GALAXY OF STARS PATRONS - FEBRUARY 23, 2009                              GENERAL PUBLIC - FEBRUARY 24, 2009 Meshuggah Nuns - A Musical by Dan Groggin April 17, 18, 24, 25, *26, May 1, 2, *3 Directed by Karin Getz The fifth edition of the popular NUNSENSE series finds the sisters sailing on an all-expense-paid trip on the "Faith of All Nations" cruise.  The ship, however, runs into a terrible storm and many of the passengers, including the entertainers (the cast of Fiddler on the Roof) become ill, except for Tevye.  The ship's Captain, knowing the sisters' show business savvy, requests that they and Tevye put on an original musical revue for those passengers who were not seasick.  The result?  A very funny, hysterically entertaining Mushuggah Nuns. BOX OFFICE OPENS:  GALAXY OF STARS PATRONS - APRIL 6, 2009                              GENERAL PUBLIC - APRIL 7, 2009 Hard Luck Sings the Blues - An Original Comedy by Jay Huling June 5, 6, 12, 13, *14 Directed by Nancy Kraft A Premier Pennsylvania Production about a self-conscious guy who will do anything to win the woman of his dreams.  He seeks counsel from a mail-order minister who has written over 1200 "how-to" books, he hires a woman from an escort service to help him "practice" for a big date, and he fasts for 3 days and nights to get the Creator to answer his prayers.  As he struggles with his faith, he wonders why the Playwright puts so may obstacles in his way.  Why can't he simply win the girl and go home? BOX OFFICE OPENS:  GALAXY OF STARS PATRONS - MAY 25, 2009                              GENERAL PUBLIC - MAY 26, 2009 The Adventures of Peter Cottontail Directed by Bethany Frymark July 9, 10, 11, 12

 

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