2007-08 Subscription Season*


Biloxi Blues

Comedy by Neil Simon

September 11-23, 2007

Best Play, 1985 Tony Award

"Joyous and unexpectedly rewarding." N.Y. Times

 

A Raisin in the Sun

American Classic Drama by Lorraine Hansberry

October 16-28, 2007

Best Play of the Year, N.Y. Drama Critics' Circle Award

"Pivotal play in the history of the American Black theatre." Newsweek

 

Doubt

Drama by John Patrick Shanley

February 26-March 9, 2008

2005 Pulitzer Prize Winner

"Well-written roles that crackle with intelligence and rhythm. Doubt is a superbly told yarn." New Yorker

 

First Baptist of Ivy Gap

Southern Comedy by Ron Osborne

April 22-May 4, 2008

Barter Theatre's 2003 Winner of the Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights

"...will be compared to Steel Magnolias, but forget the steel, these mountain magnolias are pure gold...humor, drama, warmth and six of the most wonderful characters you'll see--tasty comfort for the playgoer's soul." Bristol Herald-Courier

 

 

The Fantasticks

Musical by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt

May 27-June 8, 2008

The World's Longest Running Musical

"A sophisticated story about innocence...the songs are distinguished and delightful." Saturday Review

Extra Seasonal Shows

SHIRLEY VALENTINE

Benefit performances with Shirley Simpson

November 1 & 4, 2007

A CHRISTMAS CAROL adapted from Charles Dickens by Ivan Rider

                                          November 29 - December 20, 2007

December 1, 6-8, 13-15 & 18-20 at 7:30 p.m.; December 2, 9, & 16 at 2:00 p.m.;

Special Saturday 10 a.m. Performance on December 15 with a visit from Santa Claus in the Hewes Room following the show. Regular A Christmas Carol pricing applies.

SOLD OUT--SchoolFest Matinees on November 29, 30, December 6, 7, 12 & 13 at 10:00 a.m.

LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE

Children's show by Kevin Henkes

January 22 - February 3, 2008

Saturday and Sunday performances on January 26 & 27 and February 2 & 3 at 2:00 p.m. Regular Lilly pricing applies.

SOLD OUT--SchoolFest Matinee performances on January 22-25, 29-31 and February 1 at 10:00 a.m.

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom
Based on the autobiographical book by Mitch Albom

March 26-30, 2008
Hewes Room at New Stage
Tickets: $15

The Eudora Welty New Play Series

April 11 - 13, 2008

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