Paradise Community Theatre

Charlotte's Web

Presented by Paradise Community Theatre

By Joseph Robinette

Based on the book by E.B. White

Director: Samuel Temple

This is a family story about kindness, empathy, and the extraordinary lengths we can go for the people (or pigs) we love. The Children's Literature Association named Charlotte's Web "the best American children's book of the past two hundred years," and playwright Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of the book's author E.B. White, has created a play that captures this work in a thrilling and magical fashion. All the enchanting characters from the classic book are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign to help her friend and tell the story of "some pig" that has enthralled generations of readers and theatergoers.

Performances:

October 18, 19, and 25 at 7:30 PM

October 20, 26, and 27 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: Member: $16, Non-Member: $18, Student: $12

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Scrooge! The Musical

Paradise Community Theatre's 100th Production!

Music, Book, and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse

Director: Shelley Fitzgerald

This enchanting adaptation of Charles Dickens' beloved novella "A Christmas Carol" will transport audiences to the transformative journey of Ebenezer Scrooge.  Guided by three spirits, Scrooge discovers the true meaning of Christmas as he confronts his past, present and potential future.  Set to a delightful musical score written by composer Leslie Bricusse, (Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory) this captivating show will capture the essence of redemption, compassion, and the power of human connection. Bring the whole family and experience the warmth of holiday spirit as one man's cold heart is thawed.

Performances:

December 6, 7, 12, and 13 at 7:30 PM

December 8, 14, and 15 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: Member: $18, Non-Member: $20, Student: $14

Thank you to American Family Insurance Agent Bart Jackson for sponsoring this production!

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Around The World in 80 Days

Presented by Paradise Community Theatre

By Laura Eason

Director: Patrick Braucher

AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS races its way around the globe, taking in continents, intrigue, love, and even an elephant – all in the name of a bet. The eccentric Phileas Fogg wagers his life’s fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days with his traveling companion Passepartout. The complicating factor? In Victorian England, there are no planes. This is an incredible tale of adventure for all the family. The small cast will transport you around the world, via a multitude of characters, thirty-four scenes, six boats, five trains, three fights, and a circus, together with wonderfully funny feats of imagination.

Performances:

February 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7:30 PM

February 16 & 23 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: Member: $16, Non-Member: $18, Student: $12

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Tick, Tick... BOOM!

Presented by Paradise Community Theatre

Music, Book, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson

Director: Will McIntyre

Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick… BOOM! This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in musical theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, and three actors, Tick, Tick… BOOM! takes you on the playwright/composer’s journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster. Everyone will love this youthful, endearing, and thoughtful piece, and will surely embrace the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life’s most difficult challenges.

Performances:

April 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 7:30 PM

April 6 & 13 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: Member: $18, Non-Member: $20, Student: $14

Thank you to Donahue's Greenhouse for Sponsoring this production!

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Assassins

Presented by Paradise Community Theatre

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by John Weidman

Director: Eric Parrish

Discover Assassins, a multiple Tony Award-winning show by Stephen Sondheim that delves into America's fascination with celebrity and the extreme lengths some will go to achieve it. This bold musical intertwines the stories of nine individuals linked forever to presidential history, as "Everybody's got the right to their dreams..." Don't miss this riveting journey through America's past, presented with humor, empathy, and insight.

Performances:

July 11, 12, 18, and 19 at 7:30 PM

July 13 & 20 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: Member: $18, Non-Member: $20, Student: $14

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