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cal journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas with one of the biggest casts of actors, singers, dancers and musicians to hit the Playhouse stage. Upper Canada Playhouse kicks off jam-packed season April 23
New anniversary, new season, new shows and new seats: There’s a lot that’s new at The Upper Canada Playhouse this season. But one thing hasn’t changed--the win- ning formula that has made the popular Morrisburg theatre a success for three de- cades. The Playhouse has become one of the most successful theatres in the province by keeping its eye on the pulse of what its audience wants--top-notch productions of popular and entertaining shows featuring some of the country’s best professional ac- tors, singers, directors and designers and performed in a comfortable, intimate con- verted toothbrush factory where every- one’s close to the action. “That’s basically it,” says Artistic Direc- tor Donnie Bowes. “We have an unwritten agreement with our audience to give them shows that are well-produced and shows that entertain them, make them laugh, make them tap their toes and sometimes make them think about life itself. But always through a comic eye.” The new season comes hot on the heels of last year’s record crowd of over 43,000--proof that people are enjoying the live theatre experience more than ever. Although the cost of producing profes- sional theatre and of maintaining and im- proving the venue itself is substantial, the Playhouse continues to make theatre an af- fordable experience. With its audience coming from a wider area every year, the Playhouse has also be- come a significant contributor to the local economy and tourist trade. To celebrate the 30th Anniversary, the Playhouse has installed new seats for the comfort of its ever-growing audience. But Bowes hastens to add”“The most important way we’re celebrating this landmark year is to continue to give our audience the shows they like to see when they’re sitting in those seats.” The season starts April 23 to May 5 with Wichita Lineman: the music of Glen Camp- bell-a brand new country concert fromPlay- house favourite Leisa Way and her band. It stars Aaron Solomon who has wowed audiences as Johnny Cash and also as a fantastic fiddle player in last year’s Coun- try Jukebox. There’s a lot more than Glen Campbell in this fabulous live concert co- starring Leisa Way & Randall Kempf. You’ll be treated to songs from Bobbie Gentry, TanyaTucker, Paul McCartney, Roger Miller, Johnny Cash to name a few. There are
also sensational medleys from The Beach Boys and Anne Murray and also a fabulous rendition of the William Tell Overture with dueling guitars and Solomon on his fiddle. The Playhouse’s Summer Comedy Series follows with four brand new shows never before seen on the Playhouse stage. The hi- lariousWhoseWives Are They Anyway? runs from June 6 to June 30. Buddies John and David go on a golfing weekend without their wives. When their boss arrives at the same resort and demands to meet their spouses, John convinces the receptionist to be his wife and David con- vinces John to dress up and be his. When their real wives show up, it’s game on! Next up July 4 to July 28 is the mad-cap comedy Murder at the Howard Johnsons. It’s filled with thrills, suspense, surprises and a ton of laughs. Three characters meet in the same room at the same hotel on three different nights to plot three different murders. Only prob- lem is, they’re no good at it. The hysterical farce No Sex, Please, We’re British hits the stage Aug.1 to Aug. 25. In the play, a couple sends away for some glassware and instead receives shipments of adult material they frantically try to hide. It gets more hectic with the arrival of the man’s mother, his boss, the police and a muddled friend who tries to help. The summer series wraps up Sept. 5 to Sept. 29 with the hilarious and touching The Cemetery Club. If you liked the Gold- en Girls, you’ll love Ida, Lucille and Doris, three widows who meet once a month to visit their husbands’ graves. Their friendship blows apart when widower Sam the butch- er enters the scene and the ladies vie for his attention. The Playhouse has a busy fall with the re- turn of Marshall Button’s locally renowned Lucien playing Oct. 3 to Oct. 6. Audiences will be treated to this hilarious millworker’s take on everything from politics to mar- riage. The theatre comes alive with big band music Oct. 18 to Oct. 23 when Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Tom Jones, Bobby Darin, Elvis Presley and a seven- piece, three-horn orchestra light up the stage in Vegas Knights. The season concludes with the holiday family show, Dickens A Christmas Carol. Theatre patrons can treat the family to Scrooge’s magical, mysterious and musi-
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