SWEENEY TODD
September 6-October 6
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim,
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Plunge headlong into this Tony Award-winning musical tale of
revenge and murder in 19th- century London. Darkly comic.
Powerful. Some of the most astonishing music ever written for the
theatre. Directed by Don Toner. Music Direction by Allen
Robertson. Featuring Joe York as "The Demon Barber of Fleet
Street."
ON GOLDEN POND
October 18-November 17
By Ernest Thompson
A husband and wife facing their twilight years are brought
even closer by near tragedy, and realize that every summer on
Golden Pond must be cherished. Funny. Deeply moving. Warmly
perceptive. Directed by Jill Parker-Jones. Featuring Sandy Walper
and Dirk VanAllen.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 3-22
Adaptation by Don Toner and Ellsworth Schave
Music by Allen Robertson
Dickens’ immortal tale comes alive again, following last
year’s hit run. Greed. Glorious redemption. A holiday treat for
the whole family. Directed by Don Toner. Featuring Steven
Fromholz as Ebenezer Scrooge. Season ticket subscribers get
half-price discounts for this show, which is not included in the
subscription season.
SHADOWLANDS
January 10-February 2
By William Nicholson
The story of a famous writer’s fall from intellectual smugness
and bachelorhood, and his discovery of the transforming,
awe-inspiring power of deep love. Soaring drama. Heart-warming
laughs. Don’t miss this award-winning gem of a play. Featuring
Babs George.
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU
February 14-March 9
By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
One of the most popular, successful plays of modern times,
this uproarious comedy is the perfect antidote to the treadmill
world of the ’90s. Unforgettable. Unorthodox. Sounds the Bronx
cheer at conventional American life. Directed by Michael Hankin.
Featuring Tom Parker.
WOODY GUTHRIE’S AMERICAN SONG
March 21-April 20
Songs and Writings of Woody Guthrie,
Conceived and Adapted by Peter Glazer
Guthrie’s whole life was lived as one long, loving song of
America. This award-winning musical receives its Texas premiere
at Live Oak Theatre at the State. Singing prose. Wit. Humanity.
Stage and Music Direction by Allen Robertson. Featuring Steven
Fromholz as Woody Guthrie.
TO BE ANNOUNCED
May 2-June 1
Continuing in our tradition of premiering an original script
each year, the season’s final selection promises something
totally new. Last year, this place in the season went to the
smash hit The Dead Presidents’ Club by Larry L. King. What will
crop up for this year’s TBA slot? We promise you’ll be the first
to know!
Photography by Christine Galida
