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Fall Shows in Downtown San Jose
Barnum
November 15 - 18, 2012
A CMT Rising Stars Production
Directed & Choreographed by: Shannon Self
Ages 8-15
“Step right up!” Based on the life of showman P.T. Barnum, this musical covers the beginnings of “The Greatest Show on Earth!” Nominated for a Tony and Drama Desk Award for Best Musical! Jugglers, trapeze artists, clowns and music all combine to make this production a spectacle to behold. Musical theater and the circus - there couldn’t be a better combination to please all ages!
Les Misérables
November 30 - December 9, 2012
A CMT Marquee Production
Directed & Choreographed by: Kevin R. Hauge
Ages 14+**
Regional debut! CMT has long waited to present the full version of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical! This adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel is arguably one of the most well-known musicals in the world. Set during the French Revolution, Les Misérables takes us through the struggle between love and justice. With songs like “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars” and “One More Day,” this epic story highlighting the survival of the human spirit cannot be missed!
** This special Marquee production will include a few roles for ages 14 and up. Performers with special skills (acrobatic, dancing, singing) will be encouraged to audition. The hope is to cast ~20 performers with the right skill set from the Mainstage age range. A fee for participation will be collected from performers under 20.
Winter Shows in Downtown San Jose
Godspell
February 28 - March 3, 2013
A CMT Rising Stars Production
Ages 8-14*
AUDITION
Following a successful revival on Broadway, CMT presents Godspell. Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew and featuring a sparkling score, Godspell boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, "Day By Day." Drawing from various theatrical traditions such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and hearteningly to life with a message of kindness, tolerance and love.
In The Heights
March 8 - 17, 2013
A CMT Mainstage Production
Ages 14*-20
AUDITION
Tagged as “The first musical of the 21st Century, IN THE HEIGHTS is the Winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score. This high-energy show brings Tony-winning hip-hop dance moves to the stage through a contemporary Latin-flavored score; all the while telling a universal story of family, love and perseverance. This ground breaking musical cannot be missed!
Spring Shows in Downtown San Jose
A Chorus Line
April 19 - 28, 2013
A CMT Marquee Production
Ages 19+
Marquee premiere! Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Musical, A Chorus Line is a musical theater classic sharing the achingly poignant ambitions of Broadway professionals attempting to land a job. This brilliantly complex fusion of dance, song and compellingly authentic drama is a powerful metaphor for all human aspiration. This musical mainstay will be produced in a style that only CMT is able to provide!
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Disney's Aladdin Jr.
May 2 - 5, 2013
A CMT Rising Stars Production
Ages 8-14*
All of your favorite characters are here in Disney's Aladdin Jr., a stage adaptation of the Disney hit film. Filled with magic, mayhem and flying carpet rides, audiences' spirits will soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful Academy Award-winning score, with songs including "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me," will certainly make this musical a favorite of the season!
Phantom
May 10 - 19, 2013
A CMT Mainstage Production
Ages 14*-20
This mesmerizing adaptation of Gaston Leroux' The Phantom of the Opera is traditional musical theater in the finest sense. The Tony Award-winning authors of Nine have created a sensation that enraptures audiences with beautiful songs and an expertly crafted book. It is constructed around characters more richly developed than in any other version, including the original novel.
Summer Shows in Downtown San Jose
The Music Man
July 12 - 21, 2012
A CMT Rising Stars Production
Ages 10-14*
This five-time Tony Award-winning musical theater classic has become an all-American institution, thanks to its quirky characters, charmingly predictable situations, and one-of-a-kind nostalgic score, featuring all-time favorites “Ya Got Trouble,” “Goodnight Ladies,” “Shipoopi,” and “76 Trombones.” This summer’s toe-tapping production will put a spring in your step and a song in your heart.
Jesus Christ Superstar
July 26 - August 4, 2013
A CMT Mainstage Production
Ages 14*-20
A CMT staple! Jesus Christ Superstar is an early rock opera created by Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Propelled by a stirring score, Jesus Christ Superstar illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart.
Heidi
August 8 - 11, 2013
A CMT Junior Talents Production
Ages 6-9
Warmth, humor and melody abound in Heidi, a fresh take on the beloved story about a Swiss orphan who restores joy and meaning to the life of her bitter, lonely grandfather. A skillful and spirited reworking of the Alpine classic, this exquisite adaptation is a touching celebration of optimism, determination and friendship - with plenty of fun, excitement and yodeling, to boot!
