Theatre Denton – 2022 Season

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We are happy to present our new season to you in the comfort of the remodeled Point Bank Auditorium at Denton’s Historic Campus Theatre. We have made many improvements to enhance your viewing experience. 

A Doll's House Part 2
A Doll’s House, Part 2
By Lucas Hnath
Directed by Kim Campbell
Feb. 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 

Fifteen years have passed since Nora walked out on her husband and children in a desperate attempt to become her own person. What life has she led as a single woman in the late 19th century, and how will her husband react to her return? 

Written over a hundred years later as a sequel to Henrik Ibsen’s groundbreaking play, A Doll’s House, this drama answers those questions.
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Godspell
Godspell
Book by John Michael Tebelak, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Conceived
and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak, Based on The Gospel According to St.
Matthew.
Directed by Mandy Schofield
April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17

A small band of characters help Jesus Christ tell various parables to spread his message of
kindness and love in this lively musical. Features beloved numbers such as “Prepare Ye the Way
of the Lord,” “Turn Back, O Man,” and “”Day by Day.”
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Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit
Directed by Danny Armitage
June 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12
 
When a socialite novelist, Charles Condomine, enlists an eccentric medium to conduct a séance to gather information for a new book, the ghost of his first wife is inadvertently summoned. Life becomes hilariously difficult for Charles as she continuously strives to disrupt his current marriage.
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Music Man
The Music Man
Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson, Based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey
Directed by Kristin Ray and Les Deal
July 8, 9, 10 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
 
This classic upbeat musical tells the story of a charming con-man who blows into a small town and convinces them that he will teach all the children to be musicians, if only the parents will buy his instruments and uniforms. The prim librarian sees through his shenanigans, but falls for him anyway due to his kindness towards her kid brother. 
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Moon Over Buffalo
Moon Over Buffalo
By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Donna Trammell and Buster Maloney
August 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28
 
This fast-paced comedy centers around a married couple, George and Charlotte Hay, who are actors in a traveling troupe. While Charlotte dreams of Hollywood stardom, George is convinced that the stage is superior. The two bicker, and all of the characters are caught up in the wacky hijinks that ensue. Adult themes.
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Death of a Salesman
Death of A Salesman
By Arthur Miller
Directed by Micha Marie Stevens
Sept. 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25
 
This Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning drama features traveling salesman, Willy Loman. He is getting on in years and is unable to feel anything but disappointment about his life. Although he has a loyal, loving wife and two sons, he sees their failures to live up to his ideals as his failure to achieve The American Dream.
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Cabaret
Cabaret
Book by Joe Masteroff, Based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by Jim Laney
Oct. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 – Nov. 4, 5, 6
 
Set in 1929-1930 Berlin, this energetic musical focuses on the happenings at a seedy nightclub, The Kit Kat Klub – specifically the relationship between an American writer and one of the performers, Sally Bowles. The club’s Master of Ceremonies oversees the action while the club’s musical numbers highlight the ominous political developments going on outside. Adult themes.
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Theatre Denton 2022 Season
Disney’s Beauty And The Beast
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, Book by Linda Woolverton, Originally Directed by Rob Roth, Originally Produced by Disney Theatricals
Directed by Helen Dewey Reikofski 
Dec. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18
 
A “tale as old as time” that features Belle, a beauty from a provincial town, and a terrifying beast, who is actually a prince under a curse. The beast must learn to love and be loved before time runs out, or he and his whole household will be cursed forever. This spectacular musical is a treat for the whole family.