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Season 23: July 2011 - June 2012
ROTARY MAIN STAGE
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Becky's New Car
March 15 - 18, 22 - 25
Tickets on sale February 27
Comedy by Steven Dietz
Directed by Addiann Hinds
Lost in the midlife doldrums,
Becky sits at her desk at the car dealership wondering what else is out there. When a wealthy customer assumes she is a widow - and she doesn't correct him - she finds herself leading a double life that accelerates out of control. A warm and witty romantic farce.
Cast List
Tickets on sale February 27
Comedy by Steven Dietz
Directed by Addiann Hinds
Lost in the midlife doldrums,
Becky sits at her desk at the car dealership wondering what else is out there. When a wealthy customer assumes she is a widow - and she doesn't correct him - she finds herself leading a double life that accelerates out of control. A warm and witty romantic farce.
Cast List
The Little Prince*
April 20 - 22, 27 - 29
Tickets on sale March 28
Adapted by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
A disenchanted Aviator's sputtering plane strands him in the desert. The Little Prince appears and tells him of his adventures through the galaxy and his strained relationship with a special flower on his tiny planet. From talking to a garden of Roses, the Snake and a Fox who wishes to be tamed, he gains a unique insight: "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly." Each goes home with a new understanding of how to laugh, cry, and love again.
Produced and performed by the youth actors of All-of-us Express Children's Theatre.
Tickets on sale March 28
Adapted by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
A disenchanted Aviator's sputtering plane strands him in the desert. The Little Prince appears and tells him of his adventures through the galaxy and his strained relationship with a special flower on his tiny planet. From talking to a garden of Roses, the Snake and a Fox who wishes to be tamed, he gains a unique insight: "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly." Each goes home with a new understanding of how to laugh, cry, and love again.
Produced and performed by the youth actors of All-of-us Express Children's Theatre.
Follies
May 31 - June 3 and
June 7 - 10
Tickets on sale May 9
Musical by James Goldman
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Ken Beachler
Music Director John Dale Smith
Regarded by theater-goers as one of the finest musicals of the '70s, Stephen Sondheim's soaring, shattering torch song to youth and illusion is a classic today. From the powerful anthem "I'm Still Here" to the haunting "Losing My Mind," FOLLIES has one of the most lushly romantic and vivid scores of all time, (winner of five Tony Awards.)
Cast List
June 7 - 10
Tickets on sale May 9
Musical by James Goldman
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Ken Beachler
Music Director John Dale Smith
Regarded by theater-goers as one of the finest musicals of the '70s, Stephen Sondheim's soaring, shattering torch song to youth and illusion is a classic today. From the powerful anthem "I'm Still Here" to the haunting "Losing My Mind," FOLLIES has one of the most lushly romantic and vivid scores of all time, (winner of five Tony Awards.)
Cast List
"DART STUDIO THEATRE"
BLACK BOX STAGE
Our "Dart Studio Theatre" Black Box Stage begins its third season at Riverwalk! This versatile, flexible space is designed for small cast, simple set, unusual, original, "outside-the-box" shows.
Laughing Wild*
August 4 - 7, 11 - 14
Tickets on sale July 12
Comedy by Christopher Durang
Directed by Kerry Waters
The late 80's; a woman and a man; an assault with a tuna fish can; dreams; and the congregants at the Harmonic Convergence in Central Park. What more could you want?! (Contains strong language and sexual references.)
Bring a non-perishable food item to stock the grocery shelves in the show which we will donate to a local food bank after the run.
Tickets on sale July 12
Comedy by Christopher Durang
Directed by Kerry Waters
The late 80's; a woman and a man; an assault with a tuna fish can; dreams; and the congregants at the Harmonic Convergence in Central Park. What more could you want?! (Contains strong language and sexual references.)
Bring a non-perishable food item to stock the grocery shelves in the show which we will donate to a local food bank after the run.
Terra Nova*
www.terranovaatriverwalk.blogspot.com
October 7 - 9 (FRI-SUN)
October 13 - 15 (THU-SAT)
Drama by Ted Tally
Directed by Jane Falion
In 1911, British explorer Robert Scott and his expedition set out to be the first men on the South Pole. Five men made it there - but none of them made it back. This is their story.
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October 7 - 9 (FRI-SUN)
October 13 - 15 (THU-SAT)
Drama by Ted Tally
Directed by Jane Falion
In 1911, British explorer Robert Scott and his expedition set out to be the first men on the South Pole. Five men made it there - but none of them made it back. This is their story.
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Two Beers and a Hook Shot/Death Knocks*
March 2 - 4, 9 - 11
Tickets on sale February 8
Drama by Kent R. Brown
Comedy by Woody Allen
Directed by Bill Helder
Two Beers and a Hook Shot - A young man, leaving home for the first time, meets his father on the basketball court for a farewell game which turns into much more. As competition escalates, tempers flare, fueled by years of family friction.
Death Knocks - In Woody Allen's world, the Grim Reaper may inspire awe but he's not much at cards.
Tickets on sale February 8
Drama by Kent R. Brown
Comedy by Woody Allen
Directed by Bill Helder
Two Beers and a Hook Shot - A young man, leaving home for the first time, meets his father on the basketball court for a farewell game which turns into much more. As competition escalates, tempers flare, fueled by years of family friction.
Death Knocks - In Woody Allen's world, the Grim Reaper may inspire awe but he's not much at cards.
Copenhagen*
May 4 - 6, 11 - 13
Tickets on sale September 6
Drama by Michael Frayn
Directed by Mary Job
What happened at the 1941 Copenhagen meeting of physicist Werner Heisenberg, architect of the Uncertainty Principle, and his mentor, Niels Bohr? Even the principals could never agree. In this fascinating play, the memories of Heisenberg, Bohr and Bohr's wife, Margrethe collide and change, illustrating the fundamental mystery of both human motivation and subatomic physics.
Tickets on sale September 6
Drama by Michael Frayn
Directed by Mary Job
What happened at the 1941 Copenhagen meeting of physicist Werner Heisenberg, architect of the Uncertainty Principle, and his mentor, Niels Bohr? Even the principals could never agree. In this fascinating play, the memories of Heisenberg, Bohr and Bohr's wife, Margrethe collide and change, illustrating the fundamental mystery of both human motivation and subatomic physics.
SPECIAL EVENTS
...a variety of performances on the Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage or Black Box Stage that are not part of the regular season.
Riverwalk Saturday Night
November 12
Music variety show with Tom Heideman and Friends. Admission by donation. Black Box Stage
Silver Bells in the City
November 18
Citywide event with performances on both the Main Stage and Black Box Stage.
Special Christmas Show
December 10 and 11
5 Golden Rings - A radio mystery show.
Singers on the Grand
April 14 -15
Lights! Camera! . . . and the action begins with the Singers on
The Grand as they present their new show, “Mostly Movies!” at Riverwalk
Theatre Saturday, April 14, 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m..
Great music of the silver screen - 1930’s to the present - will be
performed as solos, duets and the close harmonies of the
twelve-vocalist choral group accompanied by the very talented
seven-piece “Grand Band.” Classically trained dancers Chloe Gonzales
and Michael Chan join with them to enhance the performance.
Beginning their 14th year together, the Singers on The Grand is
presented by founder Libby Brandon and daughter, Katy McDonough,
choral director. The production offers a marvelous variety of songs,
including “Laura,” “As Time Goes By, “Singing in The Rain,” “Steam
Heat,” “I Got Rhythm,” “A Wink and a Smile,” “My Heart Will Go On,”
plus many other favorites. Traditionally, the group performs two
sacred songs as well, “Amazing Grace,” and “Walkin’ Cross The Sea.”
The Singers on The Grand vocalists include Bill Atkin, Bill DeWitt,
Barbara Frazier, James Hall, Ellen Hoard, Kathleen Leyrer, Charlie
Martin, Katy McDonough, Kelly Sandula-Gruner, Rachel Schroeder, Dave
Sincox, and Dan Templin. The Grand Band instrumentalists include Herm
Bushnell, Bob Engardio, Don Farnum, Bill Holda, Jim Kasprzak, Pete
Murthum, and Rick Peterson.
Tickets for the show are $10 in advance and $12 at the door for the 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday shows. Make your reservations now by
calling Riverwalk Theatre at (517) 482-5700. Riverwalk Theatre is
located at 228 Museum Drive next to Impression Five Science Center,
downtown Lansing and is a barrier-free facility.
The Grand as they present their new show, “Mostly Movies!” at Riverwalk
Theatre Saturday, April 14, 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m..
Great music of the silver screen - 1930’s to the present - will be
performed as solos, duets and the close harmonies of the
twelve-vocalist choral group accompanied by the very talented
seven-piece “Grand Band.” Classically trained dancers Chloe Gonzales
and Michael Chan join with them to enhance the performance.
Beginning their 14th year together, the Singers on The Grand is
presented by founder Libby Brandon and daughter, Katy McDonough,
choral director. The production offers a marvelous variety of songs,
including “Laura,” “As Time Goes By, “Singing in The Rain,” “Steam
Heat,” “I Got Rhythm,” “A Wink and a Smile,” “My Heart Will Go On,”
plus many other favorites. Traditionally, the group performs two
sacred songs as well, “Amazing Grace,” and “Walkin’ Cross The Sea.”
The Singers on The Grand vocalists include Bill Atkin, Bill DeWitt,
Barbara Frazier, James Hall, Ellen Hoard, Kathleen Leyrer, Charlie
Martin, Katy McDonough, Kelly Sandula-Gruner, Rachel Schroeder, Dave
Sincox, and Dan Templin. The Grand Band instrumentalists include Herm
Bushnell, Bob Engardio, Don Farnum, Bill Holda, Jim Kasprzak, Pete
Murthum, and Rick Peterson.
Tickets for the show are $10 in advance and $12 at the door for the 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday shows. Make your reservations now by
calling Riverwalk Theatre at (517) 482-5700. Riverwalk Theatre is
located at 228 Museum Drive next to Impression Five Science Center,
downtown Lansing and is a barrier-free facility.
STAGED READINGS
...of NEW, ORIGINAL SCRIPTS will continue at 7:00pm on these Sunday evenings at the Riverwalk Theatre Black Box Stage. FREE OF CHARGE; donations accepted.
Alas, Poor Yorick
November 6
By Gary Seger
Directed by Jeff Magnuson
Directed by Jeff Magnuson
Four One Acts
December 11
By Deb Carlson
Directed by John Roche
Directed by John Roche
Happy Birthday, You're Being Deported
May 20
By Phil Kline
Directed by Addiann Hinds
Irma Valentine, wife of a soldier during the Viet Nam War, turns twenty years old the day she is told she will be deported to an Asian country by the Immigration Service of the United States Government. She has done nothing wrong, and has abided by all the regulations pertaining to entry.
An action taken by the army of the country her husband has been willing to die for, is the culprit.
Enforcing federal law, immigration authorities are deporting her to the Island of Okinawa, south of Japan. A former citizen of Mexico and resident alien of the United States, she is to be sent back to Okinawa a year after she received official orders from the Defense Department allowing her to join her husband who was stationed there.
As an illegal alien, she has no rights to consul, visitors, or even to communicate with her husband who is told of her plight by immigration authorities. He is advised by the military authorities to proceed to his new station, and from there, apply to the court system in the hopes he will get a federal judge who will rule in his favor and return his wife to him.
Directed by Addiann Hinds
Irma Valentine, wife of a soldier during the Viet Nam War, turns twenty years old the day she is told she will be deported to an Asian country by the Immigration Service of the United States Government. She has done nothing wrong, and has abided by all the regulations pertaining to entry.
An action taken by the army of the country her husband has been willing to die for, is the culprit.
Enforcing federal law, immigration authorities are deporting her to the Island of Okinawa, south of Japan. A former citizen of Mexico and resident alien of the United States, she is to be sent back to Okinawa a year after she received official orders from the Defense Department allowing her to join her husband who was stationed there.
As an illegal alien, she has no rights to consul, visitors, or even to communicate with her husband who is told of her plight by immigration authorities. He is advised by the military authorities to proceed to his new station, and from there, apply to the court system in the hopes he will get a federal judge who will rule in his favor and return his wife to him.
