Welcome back again, theatre lovers! What do we have to tempt you this week?
Closing This Weekend
Oklahoma!
The Skinny: It’s the turn of the century, and the Oklahoma territory is on the cusp of statehood. There are farmers, their daughters, cow-men and their mounts in this beloved musical extravaganza.
Dates: Oklahoma closes this weekend, 11/10.
Tickets: Please visit the Wright State University Theatre department website here.
Opening This Weekend!
Oedipus Rex
Springfield Stage Works
The Skinny: Oedipus is abandoned after his father hears a prophecy that he is to kill his father and marry his mother. Oedipus is adopted and later hears that same prophecy, and goes in search for the truth. Hijinks do not, in this play, ensue.
Dates: Oedipus opens this weekend and closes next weekend.
Tickets: Please visit the Springfield Stage Works site, www.springfieldstageworks.org
Currently In Production
Fiddler On The Roof
The Human Race Theatre Company
The Skinny: In the early part of the 20th century, the inhabitants of the shtetl of Anatevka, including Tevye and his 5 daughters, must contest with how Russia’s sweeping changes will effect their daily lives.
Dates:
Tickets: Please visit the Human Race Theatre Company website at www.humanracetheatre.org
9 to 5
Playhouse South
The Skinny: A musical workplace-revenge fantasy, based on the 1980 comedy movie.
Dates: 9 to 5 runs this weekend and next, closing Saturday, 11/16.
Tickets: Please call (888) 262-3792.
Opening Next Weekend
Over The River And Through The Woods
Brookville Community Theatre
The Skinny: Nick is a family-dedicated Jersey boy who has to tell his family he’s moving to follow his dream job. Out of town.
Dates: Over The River opens the 14th and runs through the 24th.
Tickets: Please call the Brookville Floral Shop at 937-833-6790.
