I’m sure you thought that we had abandoned you. But we’re back. We had a wonderful run of My Fair Lady and today is closing day of our 27th annual production of A Christmas Carol. This has been a wonderful Christmas season for all of us here at Hale Centre Theatre.
Every year we have quite a few companies who hold their holiday parties at the Theatre and then go to the show. This year one of the parties was lucky enough to receive a visit from Santa Clause. Several cast members couldn’t resist getting a photo on Santa’s knee.
Santa and his elves with Fred, Fred's wife and the Laundress
Santa and Tiny Tim
Santa, his elves and Ebenezer Scrooge
As we reflect on the past year and look forward to 2012, we want to express our sincerest appreciation to all of you who make what we do possible.
The 2012 season just might be our best yet and season tickets are still available. Just as a reminder, here is what we have in store for you…
Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot (A Regional Premiere)
December 31 to February 4
Set in 1936 at the Gillette Castle located on the Connecticut River…friends and family gather and an 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 the Musical (The U.S. Premiere)
February 15 to April 11
After critical acclaim in London’s West End, Moscow, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Paris, Rio…HCT is honored to bring this spectacular production to life on our stage! 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 beneath the mask? Romance, betrayal, redemption and mesmerizing magic (and a little bit of fire). Zorro has it all! A rare theatrical event!
Father of the Bride
April 17 to May 26
Back by popular demand…Late 1950s…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 – this pulls on the old heart strings. A comedic gem by Caroline Francke.
The Sound of Music
June 6 to August 4
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.
9 to 5 the Musical (A Regional Premiere)
August 15 to September 29
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.
Oliver!
October 10 to December 1
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. A true classic!
A Christmas Carol
December 8 to December 22
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.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
and as Tiny Tim observed
“God Bless Us, Everyone!”
