THE MOUSETRAP
October 2 - October 11, 2009
Agatha Christie’s intriguing mystery
about a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm,
one of whom is a murderer. The suspects include the newly married couple
who run the house, a spinster with a curious background, an architect who
seems better equipped to be a chef, a retired Army major, a strange little
man who claims his car has overturned in a drift, and a jurist who makes
life miserable for everyone. Into their midst comes a policeman, traveling
on skis. THE MOUSETRAP is the longest continuous running
play in the history of the world.
MIRACLE ON 34th STREET
December 4 - December 13, 2009
Kris Kringle is the personification
of good will and holiday spirit. As Macy's holiday Santa, he enchants children
and shoppers so completely that he is deemed dangerous by fellow employees
who question his competency and plot to ruin him. A small girl's belief
in Santa and the magic of the holiday is at stake in a climactic courtroom
decision. This hilarious, tender and charming show for the entire family
is a Christmas classic.
THE SOUND
OF MUSIC
March 5 - March 24, 2010
The final collaboration between Rodgers
& Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical.
When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is
dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval
Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity
of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they
marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has
been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain's immediate service in
their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland
on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational
finales ever presented in the theatre.
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
May 7 - May 16, 2010
C.S. Lewis' classic, set in the land
of Narnia, faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great
lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children
who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten
Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch
is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of
Aslan. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph
of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.
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