Presented by Stages Theatre Company

• Musical
• Kids

Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA TYA

A GOLDEN TICKET TO A MAGNIFICENT SUMMER EXPERIENCE

JUNE 28 – AUGUST 4, 2019

ALL AGES

Hop on a magnificent fantasy ride through the land of pure imagination with Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. The scrumdidilyumptious adventures of Charlie Bucket touring the enigmatic Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory enlivens our stage this summer. This enchanting adaptation, featuring memorable songs from the 1971 film, will be a delicious experience for everyone to savor!

Halima Bigirindavyi (Oompa Loompa), Celia Birgy (Violet), Kimora Collins (Mrs Beauregard), Faith Culbertson (Oompa Loompa), Logan Bitz Daum (Willy Wonka), Aidan Einhorn (Charlie), Athan Fischer (Mr Bucket), Riley Gamades (Oompa Loompa), Maya Eva Haugen (Grandma Josephine), Zoe Hollander (Veruca), Clare  Judge (Mrs Bucket), Sayer Keeley (Oompa Loompa), Samara Koshiol (Oompa Loompa), Chase Kozak (Mike Tv), Lauren LaCourse (Oompa Loompa), Sara Magnuson (Mrs Tv), Laura Mahler (Mrs Gloop), Natalie Mosakowski (Oompa Loompa), Gideon Pressley (Oompa Loompa), Sam Rosewarne (Oompa Loompa), Bruce  Rowan (Grandpa Joe), Asgerami Semkoff (Oompa Loompa), Medi Semkoff (Grandma Georgina), Olivia Trader (Oompa Loompa), Ellie Turk (Augustus), Josie Turk (Oompa & u/s Charlie), Daniel Untiedt (Mr Salt), Hogan Vaupel (Oompa Loompa), Alex Weiner (Oompa Loompa), and Tiahna Wolfe-Shields (Oompa Loompa)

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - Sandy Boren-Barrett, DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER - Nikki Swoboda, MUSIC DIRECTOR - JC Lippold, STAGE MANAGER - Cody R Braudt, SET DESIGNER - Anne Henly, PROPS DESIGNER - Jim Hibbeler, TECH DIRECTOR - Gretchen Katt, COSTUME SUPERVISOR - Christa Ludwig, LIGHTING DESIGNER - Karin Olson, COSTUME & MAKE-UP DESIGNER - Lori Opsal, SOUND DESIGNER - Alan Pagel, PRODUCTION MANAGER - Melanie Salmon-Peterson

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka TYA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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Presented by Stages Theatre Company

• Musical
• Kids

Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA TYA

A GOLDEN TICKET TO A MAGNIFICENT SUMMER EXPERIENCE

JUNE 28 – AUGUST 4, 2019

ALL AGES

Hop on a magnificent fantasy ride through the land of pure imagination with Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. The scrumdidilyumptious adventures of Charlie Bucket touring the enigmatic Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory enlivens our stage this summer. This enchanting adaptation, featuring memorable songs from the 1971 film, will be a delicious experience for everyone to savor!

Halima Bigirindavyi (Oompa Loompa), Celia Birgy (Violet), Kimora Collins (Mrs Beauregard), Faith Culbertson (Oompa Loompa), Logan Bitz Daum (Willy Wonka), Aidan Einhorn (Charlie), Athan Fischer (Mr Bucket), Riley Gamades (Oompa Loompa), Maya Eva Haugen (Grandma Josephine), Zoe Hollander (Veruca), Clare  Judge (Mrs Bucket), Sayer Keeley (Oompa Loompa), Samara Koshiol (Oompa Loompa), Chase Kozak (Mike Tv), Lauren LaCourse (Oompa Loompa), Sara Magnuson (Mrs Tv), Laura Mahler (Mrs Gloop), Natalie Mosakowski (Oompa Loompa), Gideon Pressley (Oompa Loompa), Sam Rosewarne (Oompa Loompa), Bruce  Rowan (Grandpa Joe), Asgerami Semkoff (Oompa Loompa), Medi Semkoff (Grandma Georgina), Olivia Trader (Oompa Loompa), Ellie Turk (Augustus), Josie Turk (Oompa & u/s Charlie), Daniel Untiedt (Mr Salt), Hogan Vaupel (Oompa Loompa), Alex Weiner (Oompa Loompa), and Tiahna Wolfe-Shields (Oompa Loompa)

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - Sandy Boren-Barrett, DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER - Nikki Swoboda, MUSIC DIRECTOR - JC Lippold, STAGE MANAGER - Cody R Braudt, SET DESIGNER - Anne Henly, PROPS DESIGNER - Jim Hibbeler, TECH DIRECTOR - Gretchen Katt, COSTUME SUPERVISOR - Christa Ludwig, LIGHTING DESIGNER - Karin Olson, COSTUME & MAKE-UP DESIGNER - Lori Opsal, SOUND DESIGNER - Alan Pagel, PRODUCTION MANAGER - Melanie Salmon-Peterson

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka TYA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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Presented by Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

• Musical

One mom. One daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!

ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit!     

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Presented by Eagan Summer Community Theatre

• Musical

This summer, Eagan Summer Community Theatre invites you to the musical spectacular Big Fish! Come prepared for tales of witches, giants, and mermaids, and a fantastically moving story about family and growing up.

July 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20. 24, 25, 26, & 27 at 7:00 p.m.
July 14 and 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Free senior citizen preview: July 11 at 7:00 p.m. Seating is general admission. No reservation is necessary. 

Ticket sales go live Friday, June 14. Order from the Eagan High School box office either online or by phone.

PRODUCTION TEAM

PRODUCER  Dr. Polly Reikowski
DIRECTOR  Jodene Wartman
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR  John Ratzlaff
STAGE MANAGER  Rachael Norton
VOCAL DIRECTOR  Jim Cox
ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR  Brett Benson
CHOREOGRAPHER  Megan Kelly Hubble
ASST. CHOREOGRAPHER  Emily Roth
COSTUME DESIGNER  Suzanna Schneider
PROJECTION DESIGNER  Jackson Cobb
PROP DESIGNER  Joshua Hamness
SCENIC ARTIST  Angelique Powers
MASTER CARPENTER  Jay Beal

CAST

EDWARD BLOOM  Quinn Forest Masterson
WILL BLOOM  Ryan Niedenthal
SANDY TEMPLETON  Katie Anderson
YOUNG WILL  Everett Parker
JOSEPHINE BLOOM  Sam Hull
KARL  Ryan Huling
AMOS CALLOWAY  Ben Habegger
DON PRICE  Josh Mathiowetz
THE WITCH  McKenna Barker
JENNY HILL  Meghan Hayes
MERMAID  Johanna Engebrettson
DR. BENNETT/JUDGE  Dan Stephans
ZACKY PRICE  Cooper Swanson
MAYOR/GENERAL  Nick Lane
FISHERMAN  Caleb Hustedde

HUNTER  David Alseth
BARBER  Rich Brown
SHARE CROPPER  Kevin Tran
RED FANG  Steve Xiaaj
LITTLE GIRL  Dani Fraher
BAKER  Katherine Brown
GROCER  James Eiden
AERIALIST  Taylor Wentworth

LITTLE LAMBS  Maddie Sell, Olivia Sell, Emma Sell, Beth Ryan, Kaitlyn McLellan
FAMILY  Anne Estes, Evelyn Gore, James Eiden
NURSES  Cami Sharratt, Morgan Abel
TEACHER/PUPIL  Karen Van Siche, Evelyn Gore, Amber Brown
CHEERLEADERS  Omalara Aguda, Emily Afdahl, Kayla Faulkner, Lizzie Grey, Anna Dale
COLLEGE CO-EDS  David Alseth, Timmy Lyne, Finn Wallace
SORORITY CO-EDS  Morgan Abel, Hannah Johnson, Cami Sharratt, Mara Currens, Carrie Dierkes, Kaitlyn McLellan
SPECIALTY DANCERS (WITCHES)  Emily Roth, Emma Sell, Olivia Sell, Maddie Sell, Mara Currens, Anna Dale, Beth Ryan, McKenzie Thelen, Morgan Abel, Kayla Faulkner, Omolara Aguda, Meg Forse, Hannah Johnson
SPECIALTY DANCERS (USO TAP)  Emily Afdahl, Beth Ryan, Emma Sell, Maddie Sell, Olivia Sell, Lizzie Grey, Anna Dale, Annie Estes, Emily Roth, Cooper Swanson, Caleb Hustedde
ENSEMBLE MEMBERS  Steve Ziaaj, Hann Paulson, Ashlyn Cox, Jackson Henry, James Eiden, Rich Brown, Taylor Wentworth, Brady Amundsen, Kevin Tran, Amber Brown, Danielle Faher, Evelyn Gore, Kathleen Brown, Cami Sharratt, Caleb Hustedde, Timmy Lyne, David Alseth, Cooper Swanson, Karen Van Sich, Nick Lane, Carrie Dierkes, Finn Wallace

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Presented by Buffalo Community Theater

• Comedy
• Musical

 The Music Man is all-American, family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson’s six-time, TONY Award winning musical comedy is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation!

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Presented by Jungle Theater

• Comedy
• Storytelling

JULY 20 - AUGUST 18, 2019

Tuesday – Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

by Josh Tobiessen
directed by Sarah Rasmussen

Two adorable kids? Check. One stay-at-home dad? Check. One felonious Meemaw? Check. This season reunites the much-loved writer/director team from our 2017 hit Lone Star Spirits, Josh Tobiessen and Sarah Rasmussen. Joining them is local favorite Sally Wingert, returning to the Jungle after almost 15 years. This exceptional creative team will brilliantly capture the humanity of parenting and the complexity of life’s balances.

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Presented by Guthrie Theater

• Comedy
• Musical

New York City’s infamous gambler Nathan Detroit has set his sights on the biggest craps game of his career while Adelaide, his fiancée of 14 years, longs for a wedding. Master gambler Sky Masterson woos uptight missionary Sarah Brown despite the obvious problems inherent in their relationship. Gambling in luck and love from Times Square to Havana, this classic musical boasts colorful characters and a brassy score, featuring “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat” and “Adelaide’s Lament.” It’s a surefire win.

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Presented by Walking Shadow Theatre Company

• Drama

Created by David Pisa and John Heimbuch

Forgotten alchemy. An ancient order. The pursuit of new magic.

A renegade magister’s quest threatens the Cabal’s very existence. Who should control this ultimate power? Enter the secret society and unlock the truth. 

Walking Shadow Theatre Company presents Cabal, a live theater experience with puzzles. An audience of 10 people explores an immersive environment, meeting characters and discovering large-scale, hands-on challenges.

Tickets are now on sale through March 29. Additional months will go on sale approximately 1 month in advance.

Cabal lasts approximately 90 minutes. (It may be more or less, depending on how fast your group is at solving puzzles.)

Cabal is a theater performance, but does not have standard theater seats. As audience members move through the space, they may be asked to be stand or sit. Please be prepared to walk or move at least 600 feet during the course of the event. The venue and experience are wheelchair accessible.

Content advisory: flashing lights, sudden loud sounds.

More questions? Read our FAQ!

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Presented by The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

• Musical

Come and hear the brand new beat. This classic tale of wide-eyed Peggy Sawyer dreaming of tapping her way to Broadway will knock you off your feet. Reimagined for a 21st century audience, we’ll feature local talent, masterful dancing, and funk-jazz orchestrations of hit songs like “We’re in the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” and of course, its title track. Come and hear the brand new beat on 42nd Street!

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Presented by Minnetonka Theatre Student Summer Stock

• Musical

Book by Craig Lucas, Music & Lyrics by Adam Guettel

Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American businessman, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara in the summer of 1953. While sightseeing, Clara, a beautiful sheltered young woman, meets Fabrizio, a handsome Florentine. This brief encounter, charged with coincidence and fate, sparks an immediate and intense romance between them. Margaret, extremely protective of her daughter, attempts to keep Clara and Fabrizio apart. As the story unfolds, a secret is revealed: in addition to the cultural differences between the young lovers, Clara is not quite all that she appears. Unable to suppress the truth about her daughter, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara's future, but her own hopes as well.

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Presented by Laurie Van Wieren

• Dance

Twice a year, 9x22 SOLO will present the work of a single choreographer in a 30-minute piece of new, original choreography in any style to help further their work through extended in-depth discussion and a share of the door. The third edition of 9x22 SOLO will feature the work of Margot Bassett Silver. 

Presented by Laurie Van Wieren

Featuring Margot Bassett Silver

Wednesday, July 24 at 8:00pm (doors at 7:00) $6-$15 sliding scale

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Presented by Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

• Musical

One mom. One daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!

ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit!     

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