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The Hits Just Keep Rolling In!

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THE JERVEY SERIES
SEP 16 - OCT 2, 2022
The Revolutionists*
BY LAUREN GUNDERSON
Four bodacious women lose their heads (literally) in this irreverent, women-centered tragicomedy set during the French Revolution. This witty, thought-provoking, raucously funny adventure was inventively conceived by one of today's most-produced American playwrights.

‍OCT 21 - NOV 20, 2022
Broadway Hit Musical
TBA July 15, 2022
Based on a British film, this sweet, sexy, fiery musical will blow your mind! It won six Tony Awards in 2013 including Best Score for a certain 1980s icon. We can't wait to reveal the title of this beautiful show that will raise you up!

‍JAN 13 - FEB 5, 2023
You've Got a Friend (working title)
CONCEIVED BY SCOTT KEYS AND MICHELLE KASANOFSKY
Once we announce the details, you'll come running to hear a tapestry of songs that will make the earth move under your feet! If you're down and troubled, inject your soul with some sweet rock 'n' roll and brighten up even your darkest night.

‍FEB 24 - MAR 26, 2023
Gypsy: A Musical Fable
MUSIC BY JULE STYNE I LYRICS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM | BOOK BY ARTHUR LAURENTS
BASED ON GYPSY: A MEMOIR BY GYPSY ROSE LEE
Speculated by many (including New York Times critic Ben Brantley) to be the greatest of all American musicals, Gypsy tells the story of one woman's efforts to get her daughters into show business. Featuring musical theatre standards like "Some People," "Let Me Entertain You,; and the show-stopping "Everything's Coming Up Roses," Gypsy helped launch Stephen Sondheim's career and earned Mama Rose a place in the theatrical canon as the quintessential Stage Mother.

‍APR 28 - MAY 14. 2023
Death of a Salesman
BY ARTHUR MILLER
This Pulitzer and Tony Award Winner tells the iconic American story of Willy Loman, who made his living riding on a "smile and a shoeshine." About to lose his job and haunted by missed opportunities and a troubled past, he continues to chase his elusive American Dream while his wife struggles to help him.

‍STAGE 2 SERIES

‍SEP 9 - 25, 2022
God's Country*
BY STEVEN DIETZ
A riveting, highly theatrical docudrama about those dedicated to revolution against the U.S. government and the expulsion from "God's Country" of non-Aryans. Three narrative spines are skillfully interwoven in this thought-provoking, unsettling, and challenging fare that examines America's dark soul, and asks, "What can/should we do about it?"

‍JAN 20 - FEB 12, 2023
The Cemetery Club
BY VAN MENCHEL
A funny, sweet-tempered, moving romantic comedy about three Jewish widows who meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands' graves. The Broadway production was so popular that it was made into a film starring Ellen Burstyn, Dianne Ladd, and Olympia Dukakis.

‍MAR 3 -19. 2023
Roe*
BY LISA LOOMER
A theatrically innovative play about the history of and human backstories behind the 1973 Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision. Far from being an "issue" play, Roe presents the spectrum of the abortion debate without taking a side, and thoughtfully examines the moment in recent history when our nation changed.

‍MAY 5 - 21, 2023
Lizzie Stranton*
BY LYDIA R. DIAMOND
On the eve of the Apocalypse, Lizzie, First Lady of "a country brave and free" hatches a plan with her global female contemporaries to end the war by withholding sex until the world is united in peace - No Peace - No Piece!
*Includes adult language/themes. Audience discretion advised.

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‍JUL 19 - 24. 2022 (Jervey Theatre)
The Fantasticks
BOOK & LYRICS BY TOM JONES
MUSIC BY HARVEY SCHMIDT
"Try To Remember" a time when this romantic charmer wasn't enchanting audiences! The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in the world and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and innocence that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless celebration of young love and family that is both nostalgic and universal.

‍AUG 4 - 7, 2022 (Jervey Theatre)
Godspell JR
BOOK BY JOHN MICHAEL TEBELAK
MUSIC & LYRICS BY STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
BASED ON "THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW."
Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Broadway musical that inspired a generation.

‍OCT 7 - 16, 2022 (Pinkerton Theatre)
Arabian Nights
Through a mixture of song, dance, puppetry, and illusion, these magical folk stories of the Islamic
Golden Age deliver a message of acceptance, forgiveness and redemption.

‍NOV 18 - DEC 20, 2022 (Pinkerton Theatre)
Xanadu
BOOK BY DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY JEFF LYNNE & JOHN FARRAR
BASED ON THE UNIVERSAL PICTURES FILM
SCREENPLAY BY RICHARD DANS & MARC RUBEL
Based on the Universal Pictures cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, Xanadu is hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired.

‍DEC 9 - 20, 2022 Jervey Theatre)
A Christmas Carol
ORIGINAL BOOK & LYRICS BY SCOTT KEYS
ORIGINAL MUSIC BY E. SUZAN OTT I ADDITIONAL MUSIC BY
SCOTT KEYS, JASON BRENNER, AND ELI SCHILDKRAUT
ADAPTED FROM THE ORIGINAL STORY BY CHARLES DICKENS
Travel to Victorian London for our original musical adaptation of Dickens' classic story where you'll meet Ebenezer Scrooge as he reflects on his past, present, and possible future.

‍MAR 30 - APR 2, 2023 Vervey Theatre)
The Silver Foxes
The Silver Foxes are a professionally-directed volunteer troupe who have been bringing entertainment to the area for over 25 years. Each March they bring a full-scale production to our MainStage Jervey Theatre, led by their beloved director, Brad Wages.

‍MAR 31 - APR 23, 2023 (Pinkerton Theatre)
Little Women
The Broadway Musical
BOOK BY ALLAN KNEE
MUSIC BY JASON HOWLAND
LYRICS BY MINDI DICKSTEIN
Based on Louisa May Alcott's American classic. this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time. This captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. The original production starred the unparalleled Sutton Foster, who received Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations for her performance.

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