Fall Semester
CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY – a poignant tale by Lynn Nottage
Directed by Tracy Salter
Adult language
Newly renovated Norton Theatre
October 3-6 and October 9-13 at 8pm;
October 7 & 14 at 2pm
Lynn Nottage, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of such plays as "Intimate Apparel" and "Fabulation", continues her tradition of thoughtful and funny plays with "Crumbs From the Table of Joy." It’s 1950 and Godfrey Crump has just lost his wife. Finding solace in Father Divine and the Peace Mission Movement, he moves his teenage daughters to Brooklyn. Told through the eyes of his 17-year-old daughter Ernestine, "Crumbs From the Table of Joy" aims straight at the heart in a story that deals with boundaries of race, gender, and society.
HEARTBREAK HOUSE – a comedy by George Bernard Shaw
Directed by David Grapes, featuring guest artist Jim Mezon
Langworthy Theatre
October 17-20 at 8pm; October 21 at 2pm
Can a play which debates serious issues still be a laugh riot? In Shaw’s case, the answer seems always to be “yes.” Set in the Bohemian country manor of the elderly Captain Shotover (played by the Canadian theatre and film actor Jim Mezon), the play features a family full of odd ducks, daffy servants, and bewildered houseguests marooned at the manor as the world begins to shift around them. Shaw’s wit is extra sharp here – the author weaves pointed discussions on social theory, sexual conflict, greed, capitalism, intergenerational relationships, and other Shavian themes into a brilliant play.
ROCKY HORROR SHOW – the biggest rock n’ roll musical ever!
Created by Richard O’Brien
Directed by Vance Fulkerson
Adult language and situations
Newly renovated Norton Theatre
October 31, November 1-3 &
November 6-10 at 8pm;
November 4 & 11 at 2pm
Wholesome squeaky clean college sweethearts Brad and Janet find themselves on a bizarre journey to a spooky castle where time has no meaning and nothing is quite what it seems. Gasp as they are tempted and tantalized by aliens, monsters and a fishnet Dr. Frank N. Furter. The play is a rock musical, a spoof of science fiction movies, and a bizarre story of seduction and sexual confusion…
This is the boldest bash of all, so fish out the fishnets, buff up your basque and sharpen those stilettos for the ride of your life.
LITTLE WOMEN – an opera by Mark Adamo
Directed by Brian Clay Luedloff
Langworthy Theatre
November 15-17 at 7:30pm
In this beloved classic, America's favorite sisters come to life through a brilliant score by American composer Mark Adamo. The score is faithful to the spirit of the book; literature leaps to life onstage! Little Women features UNC Professor Julián Gómez-Giraldo conducting the orchestra.
2007 HOLIDAY DANCE CONCERT
All ages
Langworthy Theatre
December 6-8 at 8pm
Join our talented students, teaching artists, and guest choreographers for a festive and entertaining celebration of movement, dance and music of the holiday season.
In this beloved classic, America's favorite sisters come to life through a brilliant score by American composer Mark Adamo. The score is faithful to the spirit of the book; literature leaps to life onstage! Little Women features UNC Professor Julián Gómez-Giraldo conducting the orchestra.
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Spring Semester
THE INTELLIGENT DESIGN OF JENNY CHOW – an instant message with excitable music by Rolin Jones
Directed by Ken Womble
Adult language
Newly renovated Norton Theatre
February 13-16 and February 19-23 at 8pm; February 17 & 24 at 2pm
This hilarious and heartfelt new play centers on 22-year-old Jennifer Marcus, an obsessive-compulsive agoraphobic young woman with a genius-level IQ and a remarkable love of technology. She spends her entire life in her bedroom, in front of her computer screen, with only her adoptive parents, her online friends, and an occasional visit from Todd the pizza guy for company. In a quest to learn about her biological parents, she builds a robotic replica of herself, “Jenny Chow,” who helps Jennifer make the “virtual” connections to discover her Chinese birth mother and eventually her sense of self.
CABARET – an award-winning musical
Book by Joe Masteroff; based on the play by John Van Druten
and stories by Christopher Isherwood;
Music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed and Choreographed by
John Leonard
Adult language and situations
Langworthy Theatre
March 5-8 at 8pm; March 9 at 2pm
Winner of eight Tony Awards in 1967 and an additional four Tony Awards in 1998, Cabaret established itself as one of the most popular and influential musicals of the 20th century. Set in Berlin in the 1930s, when political unrest racks the country and millions of unemployed roam the streets, the musical chronicles the tale of the vivacious Sally Bowles, an American cabaret dancer who entertains at the infamous Kit-Kat Club – a place where anything goes. Into Sally’s life come a parade of colorful characters, including a rich German politician, a young Jewish man struggling with his identity, a teacher from London, and, of course, the all-knowing, all-seeing Master of Ceremonies.
HÄNSEL UND GRETEL – an opera by Englebert Humperdinck
Directed by Brian Clay Luedloff
Monfort Concert Hall
April 17th and 19th in German;
April 18th in English - all shows 7:30pm
Back by popular demand! Bring your children and your children’s children to this one: a timeless story set to the rich and beautiful music we’ve all come to love. With the University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Russell Guyver, and an outstanding cast of singers, this opera will enchant your entire family. Happy ending guaranteed!
AMADEUS – a drama by Peter Shaffer
Directed by Mary Schuttler
Adult language
Langworthy Theatre
April 24-26 at 8pm; April 27 at 2pm
Set amidst the opulence of 18th century Vienna, Amadeus is the story of one man’s obsession. Antonio Salieri is revered as the finest composer in the land. Not only is he the court composer, he is convinced his music reigns supreme – that is until Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart appears. Brutally confronted with the limitations of his own talent, Salieri curses God for giving musical genius to the brash and unconventional Mozart. Salieri does everything in his power to sabotage his rival’s career, hoping Mozart’s heavenly music will fade into obscurity. Amadeus won the 1981 Tony Award for Best Play on Broadway, and ran for more than 1000 performances. This magnificent play is arguably one of theatre’s greatest dramas.
TOMATO PLANT GIRL
By Wesley Middleton
Children’s Theatre
APRIL 5, SATURDAY
Tomato Plant Girl
12:00 pm and 2:00 pm,
Hensel Phelps Theatre, UCCC,
Tickets 356-5000
Directed by Gillian McNally
Rated G (For ages 4 and up)
Little Girl has recently moved from Heretown to Thereville. She loves books and tomatoes and desperately wants people to like her. Bossy Best Friend is her new best friend. Bossy Best Friend is older, richer, and girlier than Little Girl. When Bossy Best Friend leaves for her summer vacation, Little Girl is left behind to care for her ailing tomato plant. With a gentle hand, Little Girl manages to revive the scrawny plant until it takes on a life of its own--Tomato Plant Girl is born! Literally rising from the earth, Tomato Plant Girl teaches Little Girl about friendship and soon Little Girl learns a valuable lesson about bullying, real friendship and the power of making her own rules.
Little Girl – “I got scared. But I'm not scared anymore. I LIKE being a foreigner! I like being different! that's why I like you. That's why I'm your friend.”
Tomato Plant Girl will tour to local elementary schools during the month of April, 2008. If you are interested in booking a tour to your school, please contact Gillian McNally, Assistant Professor of Theatre Education at: Gillian.McNally@unco.edu or 970-351-2597.
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