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It’s opening night at a new 1950’s style restaurant – Mike’s 50’s Cafe. Guests arrive dressed in fifties attire ready to celebrate! As the night progresses, secrets are revealed. However, some characters are desperate to keep things hidden. And when one person decides that another’s elimination is the only solution, you’ll be called on to help solve the crime. Who did it? How did he or she do it? And why? You’ll flip at great food, fun, & prizes! PLEASE COME DRESSED IN 1950’S ATTIRE FRIDAY, MAY 3 start at 6:30 PM with dinner at 7:00 PM SATURDAY, MAY 4 start at 5:30 PM with dinner at 6:00 PMat Meridian Christian Church, 2600 Bennett Rd. Okemos, Tel. (517) 332-8044 COST: $20 adults / $15 students and seniors Invite family, friends, coworkers, & neighbors! But sign up soon because seating is limited! You can sign up for tickets at the Meridian Christian Church Website: http://www.meridianchristian.org/index.asp?level2_id=401 Bill Gordon Mid Michigan Family Theatre www.MMFT.netmidmichfamilytheatre@gmail.com Hello! Do we have a real treat for you. First up is Aesop? Who's Aesop? This play features some of our younger actors helped out by some of our veterans. The story features the fables of Aesop to show lessons in today's time.
After intermission, we feature A Walk in the Woods. Here is the description of the play which will do it more justice than my trying to explain the plot:In A Walk in the Woods, we see the tales of Goldilocks, the Three Bears, Red Riding Hood, the Three Pigs, and Hansel and Gretel, all blended into one delightful play while staying true to the original stories. Goldilocks, forest-savvy from having to survive in the woods without a family, is on the run from the Three Bears but takes time to help Red Riding Hood, who is leery of her stepmother’s motivation in sending her out into the woods at dusk with a basket full of food and a bright red cloak. Along the way, they are saved by the Woodsman (who also happens to be Hansel and Gretel’s father) from the zany Wolf (the same canine who plagues the Three Pigs). Shows continue Friday, April 26 at 7:00 and 3:00 p.m. next Saturday and Sunday. Tickets only $7.00 for students and adults and $5.00 for pre-schoolers (who will love the chase scene) See you there! (Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Road, Lansing, MI 48911) Performances April 26 & 27 at 7:30 pm, April 28 at 2:30 pm
May 3 & 4 at 7:30 Okemos High School Auditorium, 2800 Jolly Road in Okemos Tickets available online at www.okemosdrama.net or at the door JOSEPH is a lovely, comic and colorful journey through the biblical story of young Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers after his father favored him with a gorgeous colored cloak. His gift of prophecy saves him from an uncertain fate and helps him to rescue Egypt from famine. Animated with a high-energy mix of music and dancing from 50's rock to calypso to country, JOSEPH is hailed for its family-friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy music. Okemos High School Drama presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" a musical by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice on April 26 & 27 at 7:30 pm, April 28 at 2:30 pm, and May 3 & 4, at 7:30 pm in the Okemos High School Auditorium, 2800 Jolly Road, Okemos, MI. Tickets are available online at www.okemosdrama.net or at the door ($5 Students and Senior Citizens, $10 Adults). The first full-length musical by legendary theatrical team Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, JOSEPH played Broadway in 1982 and received 6 Tony nominations and 3 Drama Desk award nominations. More than 130 students are participating in the production as cast and crew members, including a children’s chorus of 64 3rd-6th graders. The show is directed by Chad DeKatch with Technical Director Brian Ugorowski, choreographer Karyn Perry, and children's chorus director Kristin Zaryski. Aaugh -- I'm late for leaving on my trip -- trying to catch up with these e-mails.... ;-{ Jane
___________________ BUT we DO want to get the word out about the Dart foundation -- for the Riverwalk Theatre "Shout it to the Rooftops " fundraiser for the furnace/roof/electric capital campaign. The Dart Foundation has awarded Riverwalk Theatre with a “Challenge Grant”. Any donations received between 3/1/13 and 3/1/14 (specifically for this campaign) will be matched up to the amount of $15,000! We might want to let people know that any donations now given to “Shout it to the Rooftop” – will be worth a twice as much! Send your check to Riverwalk Theatre "Shout it to the Rooftop" - checks payable to Riverwalk Theatre. P.O. Box 12249, Lansing, MI 48901 Help keep RWT leak-free, warm/cool, and all lit up for decades to come! APRIL 20-21, 2013
As part of a yearlong series of special programming celebrating 50 years of excellence of the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) on the Michigan State University campus, the CAL Marathon will take place on Saturday April 20 and Sunday April 21. The event has been coordinated to showcase the excellent work of students, faculty and organizations housed within the College. Most events are free and all are open to the public. The College of Arts & Letters at Michigan State University is celebrating 50 years of building cultural change and innovation with students and in the community. Our alumni, students, and faculty have played an integral role in enriching lives and transforming knowledge into action. CAL’s alumni are known to be best-in-class critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, experts in technological know-how, and exceptional communicators across a variety of institutions and industries. CAL’s Marathon showcases such innovation. Events include performances, lectures, demonstrations, screenings, cultural activities and workshops. Activities for children are also included. Audiences may see a magic show, several free theatrical performances, art exhibitions, and unique creative activities. Most events take place at Wells Hall on the MSU campus. The Information Center for the event as well as the hub for all children’s activities is Room B-106 Wells. The CAL Marathon begins at 9:00 AM, Saturday, April 20, and ends at 5:00 PM, Sunday, April 21, and includes late-night programming. A full list of events may be accessed at: http://www.cal.msu.edu/calmarathon Please contact Rob Roznowski at roznows5@msu.edu with any questions regarding the event. Music by Jules Styne, Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Book by Isobel Lennart from an original story by Miss Lennart Directed by Devanand Janki Tickets are now on sale. Michigan State University's Department of Theatre will conclude its season by presenting the musical, Funny Girl at the Pasant Theatre April 19-28, 2013. Funny Girl was a smash hit when it debuted on Broadway in 1964 and includes the hits "People" and "Don't Rain on My Parade". With music by Jules Styne, Lyrics by Bob Merrill and a book by Isobel Lennart, Funny Girl tells the story of Ziegfeld Follies star, Fanny Brice, just prior to and following World War I. Fanny transforms from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan in this hilarious and heart-breaking musical. The production is directed and choreographed by Devanand Janki and features area favorite, Kenneth Beachler, as Mr. Ziegfeld and MSU senior theatre major, Zachera Wollenberg, as Fanny Brice. Guest director Devanand Janki directed East and West Coast Concert versions of the musical starring Ana Gasteyer, Lillias White, Jane Krakowski & Bebe Neuwirth. Performances will be held in the Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre. Tue/Wed/Thu 7:30 pm; Fri 8 pm; Sat 2 & 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Thursday April 25 will include a post-show discussion open to the public immediately following this performance. A pre-show discussion with the Funny Girl creative team will be held at 1:15pm on Sunday April 21. Tickets are available at the Wharton Center Box Office (1.800.WARTON or 1.800.942.7866) More information can be found on the MSU Department of Theatre website: www.theatre.msu.edu Adult tickets: $20, Senior tickets: $18, Student tickets: $15. OOPs -- I see in the paper that Grand Ledge is doing Les Miserables. LOVED their Phantom last year. This promises to be another hit.
(I don't "officially" cover high schools -- sometimes I get Facebook invites or some kind of e-mail. ANYway... trying to be fair: Les Miserables through April 28 at Grand Ledge High School 7:30 pm tonight (Friday) 6 pm Saturday 7:30 pm April 25-26, 2 pm and 7:30 pm April 27 and 2 pm April 28 $15 adults; $12 student senior tickets@glmusicals.net 925-5895 or glmusicals.net 5/2-4 - I recently found out that "In the Heights" at Mason HS stars Colleen and Mark Bethea's delightful sons who have worked backstage and onstage at Riverwalk. Christopher is playing the lead, "Usnavi" and Cameron plays "The Piragua Guy."
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 2, 3, and 4 Mason High School auditorium Tickets are $11.00 for adults, $9.00 for students/seniors Tickets are available at the door, or online at showtix4u.com. “Two different worlds on one island”
Book by Lynn Ahrens Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty Based on My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy One Act, Book Musical, Rated G Broadway Junior Version With its poignant story and catchy Caribbean flavored score, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. is a feast for the heart, mind, and soul. In almost non-stop song and dance, the show tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death. Directed and Choreographed by Mark Ruhala Musical Direction by Jeff English Sat. April 20 @ 3& 7PM & Sun. April 21 4PM $15Adults $10 Child/SR Box Office 517.337.0464 RuhalaCenter.com The Ruhala Performing Arts Center "Gateway to the Arts Through Transformational Energy" 1846 Haslett Rd East Lansing, MI 48823 517.337.0464 www.RuhalaCenter.com |
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