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101 Dalmatians at the Media Theater

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101 Dalmatians at the Media Theater


June 1 - July 27, 2013

Based on the beloved animated film, this is a large cast with many 'tails' as Cruella DeVille plots to use the cute dogs for her own selfish purposes... and becomes foiled by her own silly, bungling burglars.

For more information: http://www.mediatheatre.org/

Location: 104 East State St. Media, PA 19063

Cost: $10 -$12
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Oliver at Footlighters Community Theater

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Oliver at Footlighters Community Theater

 Friday, May 17th, through June 8th. 
Footlighters Community Theater in Berwyn, PA

OLIVER is a musical whose name most people recognize. But how many have actually SEEN this classic look into Victorian England?

OLIVER isn’t obvious “feel good” musical fare. It’s the story of an orphaned, workhouse boy who is mistreated then sold, escapes, finds himself in the clutches of a miserly old man (who exploits homeless children and fences the items they steal), becomes entangled with and then threatened by a foreboding villain from the East End, and then witnesses a murder.


And yet, this story is actually an uplifting one (spoiler alert: the good guys win!) and has become part of classic entertainment, much like the Wizard of Oz, which appeals in many ways to many sorts of people.


Adults will quickly find themselves in the land of familiar lyrics and toe-tapping tunes: Where is Love, As Long as He Needs Me, Food Glorious Food and more. Children will be drawn to a story line based upon other children, where the title character is a young boy who makes good, while other kids (like the mischievous Artful Dodger) are seen taking advantage of adults with freedom that sounds so enticing to our “impoverished” youth. All will enjoy the comedic aspect of this dark time in England with characters such as the over-exaggerated Fagin and Nancy singing and dancing through their gloomy existences, and imposing Bill Sykes inserting the thrill of a scare.



Consider yourself part of OUR family …. Join the cast and crew of OLIVER going up at the on Friday, May 17th, with weekend shows running through June 8th.



For some additional fun, a special English Pub Night has been put together with nearby EmJ’s Café, allowing you to feast upon delicious English fare before heading off to Merry Old England at 58 Main Avenue. Reservations are required for this June 6th event!



Details and tickets may be obtained at the theater website, www.footlighterstheater.com.


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Review of the Arden Theatre Company's Cinderella

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Review of the Arden Theatre Company's Cinderella
Cinderella & Prince Sebastian

I recently had the chance to see Cinderella at the Arden Theater.  This is not your Disney Cinderella, but I love the twist that the Arden put on this show. It's still the basic Cinderella story about a young girl who loses her mother, her father remarries and Cinderella has new sisters.  The fairy godmother is a bird who helps to guide Cinderella throughout this difficult time in her life.  Cinderella becomes friends with a young boy that she doesn't know is really the prince.  One of my favorite characters was the Prince's friend Wolfgang, as in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.  The King also stole the show with his crazy ideas that made every kid in the audience crack up.
Cinderella & Fairy Godmother
One of my favorite parts of the show was how they used shadows and light to tell the story.  .  This show is for the whole family, when boys hear Cinderella they think it's the typical story, but the show has many positive male role models that boys can relate to.  As usual the Arden theater puts on another amazing performance this holiday season!


Cinderella 

 Deal Alert
The following performances are part of the Target 2 for 1 Family Series:
Fridays at 7pm: November 30, December 7, 14, 21 and January 4, 18, 25
Plus: Saturday, December 2 at 12pm and 4pm

Show has been extended until 2/3

Target 2 for 1 Tickets are just $8-$18 each (standard prices $16-$36). Tickets can be ordered online at www.ardentheatre.org, by calling 215.922.1122, or by visiting the Box Office at 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia PA 19106. There is a limit of four discounted orders (8 tickets) per transaction, available while supplies last.  

For more information:  www.ardentheatre.org

Location:    Arden Theatre Company 40 N. 2nd Street, Old City Philadelphia 19106      

This event is appropriate for:   ages 5 and older

Cost: Weekday Performances (Tuesday – Friday, excluding Friday nights at 7pm)

Adults: $32; Teens (13-17 yrs): $20; Kids (12 yrs and under): $16

Weekend Performances (Friday nights at 7pm; Saturdays and Sundays)
Adults: $36; Teens (13-17 yrs): $22; Kids (12 yrs and under): $1


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