BARN THEATRE 63rd SEASON

The Barn Theatre’s 63rd season opens June 3 with one of the most hysterical farces of all time! LEND ME A TENOR plays through June 15. Set in 1934, this comedic gem revolves around opera star Tito Merelli, who is to join the Cleveland Opera Company for a gala fundraiser. The action takes flight as Tito’s jealous wife finds what she thinks is his lover hiding in a closet. What follows is a chain-reaction of confusion, impersonations, and rapid-fire door slamming!

Next up is the epic international mega-hit LES MISERABLES playing June 17-July 6. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, LES MISERABLES follows the life and struggles of Jean Valjean. Its lush score includes "Look Down," "I Dreamed a Dream," "Master of the House," "Do You Hear the People Sing?”, "On My Own," "Bring Him Home” and "One Day More." LES MISERABLES is one of the most beloved musicals of all time!

The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in the classic WEST SIDE STORY playing July 8-20. Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet” is transported to Manhattan’s Upper West Side as two young lovers find themselves caught between two warring street gangs.  Included in this magnificent, celebrated score are the timeless treasures “Maria”, “One Hand, One Heart”, “America”, “Somewhere”, and “Tonight.”

STEEL MAGNOLIAS plays July 22-August 3! This hilarious and touching play focuses on the friendship of six Southern women in Chinquapin, Louisiana, who gossip, question, and harangue each other through the best of times - - and cry, comfort and embrace each other through the worst. STEEL MAGNOLIAS pulls tears from even the most cynical eyes.

The colorful and dramatic SHENANDOAH plays August 5-17. This beautiful musical revolves around a strong willed Virginia farmer who attempts to keep his family neutral during the Civil War. Their story is a heart warming and heart rending portrayal of the mayhem that left wounds on the land and people. With a score full of memorable songs including “Next to Lovin”, “We Make A Beautiful Pair” and “Freedom”, this musical will be loved by every member of the family.

Playing August 19-31 is the Broadway phenomenon, RENT! Winning many coveted awards, RENT tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling for success and acceptance while enduring poverty, addiction, and AIDS. Among the memorable songs in this revolutionary rock score are “Without You,” “What You Own”, “Take Me Or Leave Me,” “Seasons of Love” and the title song “Rent.” Inspired by  Puccini's opera La Bohčme, with music and lyrics written by the Barn’s own Jonathan Larson, RENT is hailed as the Rock Opera of our time!

Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 PM, Saturday at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM, and Sunday at 5:00 PM (possible added show Sunday 8:30 PM) all summer long! Enjoy refreshments in The Rehearsal Shed Lounge with friends before, during intermission and after the show. Enjoy a light snack while being entertained by the free cabaret-style show in the Rehearsal Shed Lounge after the main stage performance.

 

The Barn Theatre is located on M-96, west of Augusta.  Tickets are $29.00 for all performances and Visa and MasterCard are accepted.  Group prices available. The box office is open daily 10:00 am-10:00 pm. For tickets or more information call (269) 731-4121.  www.barntheatre.com


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