Season 3 – 2014

ABOUT WILLY WONKA

Opened: March 13, 2014
Closed: March 15, 2014
Location: Emmet Hook Center

ROALD DAHL’s deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it’s the chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets he’s always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.

Music & Lyrics | LESLIE BRICUSSE & ANTHONY NEWLEY
Adaptation for the Stage | TIMOTHY ALLEN McDONALD & LESLIE BRICUSSE
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl & the classic family film

ABOUT Disney’s MULAN

Opened: July 17, 2014
Closed: July 19, 2014
Location: Marjorie Lyons  Playhouse

Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of the beloved Disney film. The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous sidekick Mushu to save the Emperor! Disney’s Mulan, Jr. is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and a fighting spirit. The score includes favorites like “Reflection,” “Honor to Us All” and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” as well as new songs that will get you up on your feet!

Music & Lyrics | MATTHEW WILDER,DAVID ZIPPEL, JEANINE TESORI, ALEXA JUNGE
Musical Adaptation, Arrangements, and Additional Music and Lyrics | BRYAN LOUISELLE
Book Adaptation and Additional Lyrics | PATRICIA COTTER
Based on the 1998 Disney Film Mulan and the story “Fa Mulan” by Robert D. San Souci

Direction | RACHAEL LEE MAGILL
Choreography | ZHAILON LEVINGSTON
Musical Direction | BRYAN GRISHAM
Scenic Design | SETH TAYLOR
Projection Design | KATY ALLRED
Costume Design | TERRI FISHER
Lighting Design | DANIEL SALAZAR

ABOUT SEUSSICAL

Opened: July 18, 2014
Closed: July 20, 2014
Location: Marjorie Lyons  Playhouse

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in a fantastical musical extravaganza from the Tony-winning writers of RAGTIME. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant because, after all, “anything’s possible!”

Music | STEPHEN FLAHERTY
Lyrics | LYNN AHRENS
Book | LYNN AHRENS & STEPHEN FLAHERTY
Co-Concept by ERIC IDLE | Based on the works of DR. SEUSS

Direction & Chreography | JARED WATSON
Co-Direction & Choreography | ZHAILON LEVINGSTON
Musical Direction | BRYAN GRISHAM
Scenic Design | SETH TAYLOR
Projection Design | KATY ALLRED
Costume Design | TERRI FISHER
Lighting Design | DANIEL SALAZAR

ABOUT CAPTAIN LOUIE

Opened: October 23, 2014
Closed: October 25, 2014
Location: Emmett Hook Center

Captain Louie spins a tale of Young Louie, the new kid in town who feels lonely and without friends in his new neighborhood. Looking for something to cheer himself up on Halloween Night, Louie returns to his old neighborhood friends in an imaginary journey on the wings of his favorite toy, his little red plane. The story is full of tricks and treats, as well as the incomparable music and lyrics of Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin). Most of all, Captian Louie is about friendship — the ability to make new friends and the importance of old ones. .

Music & Lyrics | STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Book | ANTHONY STEIN
Based on The Trip by EZRA JACK KEATS

Direction & Choreography | ZHAILON LEVINGSTON
Musical Direction | BRYAN GRISHAM
Scenic Design | JARED WATSON
Costume Design | TERRI FISHER
Lighting Design | DANIEL SALAZAR