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Sweeney Todd

Directed by: Mark Swezey

June 8 - 10
&
June 14 – 17

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Music by Stephen Sondheim
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
(Based on a version by
Christopher Bond)

 

The rare instance of a musical thriller, Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s chilling, suspenseful, heart-pounding masterpiece of murderous barber-ism and culinary crime tells the infamous tale of the unjustly exiled barber who returns to 19th century London seeking revenge against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. His thirst for blood soon expands to include his unfortunate customers, and the resourceful proprietress of the pie shop downstairs soon has the people of London lining up in droves with her mysterious new meat pie recipe! Sweeney Todd was the recipient of eight 1979 Tony® Awards (Best Musical, Best Book, Best Original Score, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design, Best Direction) and two 2006 Tony® Awards (Best Director, Best Orchestrations).

RATED R - Contains some adult material. Parents should learn more about the show before taking their younger children with them. Generally it's not appropriate for young children to attend a show with an "R" rating.

 


Legally Blonde
Directed by: Greg Shaw

June 22 – 24
&
June 28 – July 1

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Book by Heather Hach
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe
and Neil Benjamin
Based on the movie Legally Blonde

 

Sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

RATED PG - Parental guidance is suggested.
 

Disney's

The Jungle Book
& Sleeping Beauty

Directed by: Tammy Ruder

July 6 – 8
&
July 12 – 15

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Two beloved Disney tales
on stage - on the same night!
Two one-act musical plays,
alternating each night in repertory!

 

The Jungle Book
The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz is this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like “The Bare Necessities,” and “I Wan’na Be Like You.”

Sleeping Beauty
It's princess Aurora's sixteenth birthday, and Flora, Fauna and Merryweather must use their fairy magic to save her from the spell of evil sorceress Maleficent! This classic fairytale told Disney-style includes songs from the beloved film, including "Once Upon a Dream," plus fun new songs like "Maleficent!" and "A Little Magic Now" to bring a fresh telling of the story to a new generation of kids and families

RATED G - Appropriate For All Audiences.
 

Urinetown

Directed by: David Hastings

July 20 - 22
&
July 26 - 29

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Music by Mark Hollmann
Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
and Greg Kotis
Book by Greg Kotis

 

In a grim Gotham-like city of the future, a 20-year drought is underway. As a result, the government has banned private toiletries and the citizens must use pay toilets regulated by a monopolistic company, the Urine Good Company, which charges exorbitant prices. Bobby Strong, the assistant custodian at the poorest urinal in town, decides enough is enough. With the help of the daughter of the CEO of the Urine Good Company, Hope Cladwell, Bobby ends up leading a rebellion which frees the citizens. Smart, funny lyrics and great story telling pays witty homage to the great American musical theatre tradition. Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective of one of America’s greatest art forms. Urinetown was the recipient of three 2002 Tony® Awards (Best Book, Best Original Score, Best Direction).

RATED PG - Parental guidance is suggested.

 

You're a Good Man,
Charlie Brown

Director: Tim Bair

August 3 - 5
&
August 9 - 12

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Based on the comic strip
“Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz
Book, Music and Lyrics
by Clark Gesner.

 

Charlie Brown." It really is just that, a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown, from Valentine's Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends (both human and non-human) and strung together on the string of a single day, from bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening. None of the cast is actually six years old. And they don't really look like Charles Schulz' "Peanuts" cartoon characters. But this doesn't seem to make that much difference once we are into the play, because what they are saying to each other is with the openness of that early childhood time, and the obvious fact is that they are all really quite fond of each other. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown was the recipient of two 1999 Tony® Awards (Best Featured Actor, Best Featured Actress).

RATED G - Appropriate For All Audiences.

   

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Performance Night Information
Theatre Box Office Opens
6:30 pm
Grass Seating Area Opens
7:30 pm
Curtain Opens
8:30 pm

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Administration Office
The Theatre in the Park Admin. Offices
Antioch Park, Bldg. A
6501 Antioch Road
Merriam, KS 66202-3637

Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

(913) 236-1237

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