Mainstage

OLIVER!

Directed by HEATHER STOKES
Choreographed by JILLIAN TOBY

December 4 - 13, 2009

Oliver! is a true musical theater classic that has long been a favorite show with the CMT casts and audiences. The triple Tony Award winning play is based on Charles Dickens’ classic tale of a workhouse boy-turned-pickpocket, and boasts a wonderful opportunity for performers of all ages to join in scenes including "Food, Glorious Food," "Consider Yourself," and "Where is Love."

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Directed & Choreographed by KEVIN R. HAUGE

March 5 - 14, 2010

Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show's Tony Award winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Directed by JOHN MCCLUGGAGE
Choreographed by ALEX ACEVEDO

May 7 - 16, 2010

On Sale April 9th - A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination!

MISS SAIGON

Directed & Choreographed by KEVIN R. HAUGE

July 23 - August 1, 2010

On Sale June 18th - A classic love story is brought up-to-date in one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time. In Miss Saigon, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michael Schönberg (the creators of Les Misérables), along with Richard Maltby, Jr., bring Puccini's Madame Butterfly to the modern world in a moving testament to the human spirit and a scathing indictment of the tragedies of war. An international sensation, Miss Saigon is an epic, daring pop opera that is universal in its emotional power even as it deals with controversial, contemporary issues. Its sung-through pop-inflected score gives a multi-ethnic cast of strong pop singers an opportunity to shine, in showstopping numbers like "I Still Believe," "Why God Why?" and "The American Dream."

Rising Stars

13

Directed & Choreographed by KEVIN R. HAUGE

November 18 - 22, 2009

When his parents get divorced and he's forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, Evan Goldman just wants to make friends and survive the school year. Easier said than done. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown, 13 is a hilarious, high-energy musical for all ages about discovering that cool is where you find it, and sometimes where you least expect it.

"Youth theater is a unique art form unto itself," says CMT Artistic Director, Kevin Hauge "filled with joy, exuberance, energy and amazing talents full of optimism.  Jason Robert Brown has created a show tailored specifically for this wonderful group of performers.  It is extraordinary music by an extraordinary composer absolutely tailored for extraordinary young voices.  We are thrilled to have been selected as the company to develop the show regionally and will be mounting a production that uses our incredibly talented performers to set the definitive standard."

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Directed by LINDSEY O’CONNELL
Choreographed by MARY THERESA CAPRILES

February 25 - 28, 2010

If you thought you knew the story of "The Princess and The Pea," you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken's love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Directed & Choreographed by KIKAU ALVARO

April 29 - May 2, 2010

On Sale April 2nd - This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the the popular fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score. In almost non-stop song and dance, the show tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2

Directed by IAN LEONARD
Choreographed by SHANNON SELF

July 9 - 18, 2010

On Sale June 4th - The gang's all here for an action-packed summer extravaganza as Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats finish junior year and blast onto the summer scene. At the Lava Springs Country Club, Sharpay reigns supreme while the Wildcats get to work - literally! Keeping every ounce of the light-hearted fun that makes High School Musical a household name, this buoyant sequel takes on the questions of real kids facing the realities of the adult world. Friendships are tested, summer romances go haywire, and the meaning of success is redefined.

RUGRATS, A LIVE ADVENTURE

Directed & Choreographed by MICHELLE MORGAN

August 5 - 8, 2010

On Sale June 26th - Family fun for all ages, this Junior Talents show features CMT's youngest performers as they bring this award-winning television show to life. The story revolves around Tommy Pickles, who is feeling like the world is too scary. So his friends - Chuckie, Susie, Phil and Lil, along with his cousin Angelica - try to convince him otherwise. With a score by Mark Mothersbaugh, singer/keyboardist for Devo and original composer of the TV program, Rugrats! A Live Adventure features fun-filled pop and reggae tunes performed by all your favorite characters.

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SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

Directed & Choreographed by KEVIN R. HAUGE

April 16 - 25, 2010

On Sale March 5th - You remember the plot. You love the characters. You know "the song." It's no less than the stage adaptation of one of the most celebrated and beloved films of all time. 1920s Hollywood is the setting for this zany, light-hearted romantic comedy about the early days of sound film, when many a movie studio found itself scrambling to salvage the career of its chipmunk-voiced silent picture star.