We are extremely excited to announce our 2012 season of shows! There is a little something for everyone…
The Game’s Afoot
December 31, 2011 – February 4, 2012
A Utah Premiere!… by Tony Award winning author, Ken Ludwig – fresh from his pen to our stage! It’s 1936 in a country mansion on the Connecticut River. Family and friends gather … a hilarious, mystery thriller ignites! Is it the Inspector, the actor, the fiancé, the sweet young thing or the aged mother? Sherlock Holmes to the rescue! A playful way to giggle in the New Year!
ZORRO (A New Musical)
February 15 – April 11, 2012
A United States Premiere!… After critical acclaim in London’s West End, Moscow, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Rio… HCT is honored to Bring ZORRO – the Musical to the U.S.! Fiery music by the famous ‘Gipsy Kings’ …riveting adaptation and lyrics by Cameron and Clark…authentic Flamenco dancing, chilling Spanish Guitar and ahh!…the mystique of ZORRO – who lies behind the mask? Romance, betrayal, redemption and mesmerizing magic. ZORRO has it all! A rare theatrical event!
Father of the Bride
April 17 – May 26, 2012
By Popular Demand… Late 1950′s…boy meets girl… they fall in love…they get engaged…they plan the wedding…the wedding gets out of control. Father goes broke. But Father’s real loss is his little girl. Funny – even raucous – but ‘good golly Miss Molly’ – this pulls on the old heart-strings. A comedic gem by Caroline Francke.
The Sound of Music
June 6 – August 4, 2012
Winner of 5 Tony Awards! For more than 50 years, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s masterful retelling of the Family Von Trapp singers has delighted audiences with its enduring story and glorious music… ‘Climb Every Mountain’, ‘Do Re Mi’, ‘My Favorite Things’ … With HCT’s marvelously innovative direction, staging and costumes, this timeless musical soars anew. This will sell out!
9 to 5 the Musical
August 15 – September 29, 2012
Fresh From Broadway!… Dolly Parton’s sparkling musical comedy garnered 4 Tony nominations. A showstopper…plenty of sassy tunes and soul-filled ballads…plenty of laughter…plenty of heart! This full musical remake of the iconic movie is just plain fun…three unlikely friends conspire to take over the company. Music and lyrics by the irrepressible, Dolly Parton. Book by Patricia Resnick. Reserve early!
Oliver!
October 10 – December 1, 2012
Winner of 3 Tony Awards!…Fresh from its recent London revival, Charles Dickens’ treasured tale of the orphan boy sings with marvelous music…’Where is Love’, ‘As Long As He Needs Me’,…Lionel Bart’s book, music and lyrics stir the spirit and teach that each child is a gift and that love is the yearning of the soul. Add HCT’s world-class staging, costumes and talent! A true classic – not to be missed!
A Christmas Carol
December 8 – December 22, 2012
Your Christmas spirit will awaken as Ebenezer Scrooge visions his life as it was, as it is and as it would be – if not for a change of heart. A redemptive gift each Christmas, HCT’s nationally acclaimed musical adaptation by Wilkins and Bradford continues to joyously inspire. In its 28th year…Utah’s Christmas theatre tradition. Merry Christmas!
Tickets go on sale to the general public on August 1st. Current season ticket holders have the opportunity to renew starting June 1st.
