Drama

2007-2008 Performing Arts Season

 

Little Women
October 25-27, November 1-3

Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel), Little Women follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when the novel was written. Now, this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. Little women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. This powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope -- the sounds of a young America finding its voice.

Amadeus
January 17-19, 24-26

Winner of a Tony Award for Best Play, an Oscar for Best Movie, and triumphant in recent revivals in the West End and on Broadway, this provocative work weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power. In the court of the Austrian Emperor, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul mouthed, graceless libertine who has achieved that which is beyond Salieri's grasp. Full of envy and hatred, the mediocre composer sets out to destroy this child who effortlessly hears the music of the spheres.

The Who’s Tommy
April 10-12, 17-19

Peter Townshend’s tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph is the most electrifying evening of rock and roll ever to play in a theatre! The classic '60s rock opera by The Who was translated to the stage by theatrical wizard Des McAnuff into a high-energy, one-of-a-kind theatrical event. Nominated for 11 Tony awards, and winner of 5, this fantastic production will rock the Kinkade next spring for two great weekends of shows.