The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet,
Pinocchio, takes on timely issues in Disney's Geppetto & Son. Grammy
Award-winner and master melodist Stephen Schwartz adds a compelling score of
original songs to the beloved classics "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "I’ve
Got No Strings." Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli
and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the Toy Shop to
discover what makes the "perfect child."
This family-friendly musical is appropriate for all
audiences and is a magical mix of heartwarming fairytale and action-packed adventure.
Audiences will love following Pinocchio's journey from an awkward wooden puppet
to a real, live boy and will be charmed by Geppetto's transformation from demanding
creator to a real, live father.
sponsored by:
BANK OF SPRINGFIELD
First Year SPonsoring
****not included on season ticket****
An Evening with Lucille Ball
February 12-13, 2010
As a special event for Valentine’s Day, QCT is excited to bring An Evening with Lucille Ball to our stage. It is like having Lucy herself onstage. Lucy guides us through the lifetime of personal memories inspiring her timeless sketches on “I Love Lucy,” her 30-year television career and never-before heard personal recollections about her tempestuous and complicated marriage to Cuban bandleader turned impresario, Desi Arnaz. It’s the Lucy the whole world loved – from "Ricardo" to "Mame" – but, more importantly, it’s an evening with the REAL Lucy, as you’ve never seen her before.
****not included on season ticket****
Some Enchanted Evening
March 11-14 & 18-21, 2010
More
so than any composer and lyricist who has written for the stage, the songs of
Rodgers & Hammerstein have become an integral part of our everyday lives.
We sing them in the shower; we dance to them in ballrooms; we hear them on the
radio and in clubs and, yes, in elevators and supermarkets too. We still thrill
to hear them on the live stage in their respective shows, and we teach them to
our children. This stunning collection of compositions places five performers
in a theatrical setting-first "backstage," where the songs are sung
as personal interplay, and then "onstage." While offering the
performers an opportunity to explore the songs within their own styles and
sensibilities, it offers the audience a glorious parade of genuine hits
including “If I Loved You,” “Shall We Dance,” “There is Nothing Like a Dame,” “Younger
than Springtime,” “I Enjoy Being a Girl,” “It Might As Well Be Spring,” and of
course, “Some Enchanted Evening.”
sponsored by:
First Year SPonsoring
Put the Nuns in Charge
April 9-11, 2010
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the classroom, Mother Superior shows up in this companion piece to the nationally-acclaimed comedy phenomenon, LATE NITE CATECHISM.
In Mother Superior’s world, everything relates to her upbringing in the Catholic faith. Instead of listening to modern music, she directs the class to look at the religious classics! She longs for the days of the May Queen and wonders what examples are being set by today’s celebrities.
Put the Nuns in Charge “makes you laugh so hard, it ought to be a sin!”
****not included on season ticket****
PARTIALLY SPONSORED BY:
WESTERN CATHOLIC UNION
First Year SPonsoring
Steel Magnolias
April 30-May 2 & May 6-9, 2010
Steel Magnolias is the story of the close
friendships of six ordinary Southern women, living in a small Louisiana town. The action takes place in
Truvy's beauty salon, where the women who regularly gather there share in the
small, humorous, every day events of life, as well as its unexpected crises.
Through their joys and sorrows, the six women learn to endure hard times, and
emerge from their individual struggles with confidence and grace.
Filled with humor and heartbreak, Steel
Magnolias, will have you laughing and crying as you follow the realities of
life.
Romeo & Juliet
June 17-20, 2010
The most famous love story of all time has been edited from Shakespeare's text for a cast of five. This classic tale of love found and love lost will be presented in the QCT Laboratory Theatre.
****not included on season ticket****
All Shook Up
July 22-25 & 28-August 1, 2010
All Shook Up mixes a little bit of
Shakespeare with a whole lot of The King—Elvis Presley, and guarantees that
your entire family will be jumpin’ out of their blue suede shoes! The book by
Joe DiPiertro (I Love You, You’re
Perfect, Now Change) sets the action in Smalltown, USA
circa 1955. When “a rolling roustabout with a song in his soul and an eye for
the ladies” rambles into town on his motorcycle, guitar slung over the leather
jacket on his back, everyone eventually responds with new attitudes and welcome
results. Memorable Elvis songs include “Jailhouse Rock,” “A Little Less
Conversation,” “Love Me Tender,” “Fools Fall in Love,” “Hound Dog,” “Don’t Be
Cruel,” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
sponsored by:
Fourth Year SPonsoring
Sherlock Holmes, the Final Adventure
September 17-19 & 23-26, 2010
The
world's greatest detective has seemingly reached the end of his remarkable
career when a case presents itself that is too tempting to ignore: The King of
Bohemia is about to be blackmailed by a notorious photograph, and the woman at
the heart of this crime is the famous opera singer, Irene Adler. With his
trusted companion, Doctor Watson, at his side, Sherlock Holmes pursues first
the case, and then the affections of Miss Adler—and in doing so, marches right
into the lair of his longtime adversary, that malevolent genius of crime:
Professor Moriarty. In this spirited, fast-moving and thoroughly theatrical
adaptation, Steven Dietz presents Holmes at the height of his powers—surrounded
by all the elements that fans of his exploits have come to expect: danger,
intrigue, wit, humor and surprise. "The game is afoot, Watson—and it is a
dangerous one!"
sponsored by:
Fourth Year SPonsoring
Tickets on sale now!
David Thomas Presents: The World of Magic
October 16-17, 2010
QCT is proud to announce that David Thomas’ The World of Magic will be seen onstage in October. Experience the supernatural, experience the excitement, experience the unexplainable, and above all, be enchanted as David Thomas brings his magic to our stage!
David Thomas performs for a variety of high profile events where he shares the spotlight with some of America’s most respected celebrities. The results of David’s talents can be seen in major theme parks and various vacation destinations including Branson and Las Vegas.
****not included on season ticket****
Coming Soon
Tickets on sale: Oct 2, 2010
Forever Plaid
November 5-7 & 11-14, 2010
One
of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory, this deliciously
goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in
the 1950s on the way to their first big concert, and now miraculously revived
for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that
never was.
Singing in the closest of harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest
intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with
over-zealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a
program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in
the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the great nostalgic pop
hits of the '50s, including “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling
Star,” “Heart and Soul,” “Day-O,” “Papa Loves Mambo,” “Magic Moments,” “Dream
Along With Me,” and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing.”
PARTIALLY SPONSORED BY:
FIRST YEAR SPONSORING
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
December 9-11 & 18-19, 2010
Embark
on the adventure of a lifetime as four young children wander into a mysterious
wardrobe and land in the magical world of Narnia. Susan, Lucy, Edmund
& Peter are unwittingly caught up in an epic battle between the White Witch
and the Great Lion, Aslan. Duels, chases and narrow escapes entail as our
young heroes conquer evil with good. Experience all the key episodes of
C.S. Lewis’ much beloved story that parallels a much greater Story of sacrifice
and salvation.
