Season 2016
    Our 35th Year of Quality Theatre!    


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ALL SHOWS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND LICENSING.
SHOWS AND SCHEDULE MAY CHANGE AS NECESSARY




Book by Jo Swerling & Abe Burrows
Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Based on The Idyll of Sarah Brown and characters by Damon Runyon

Directed by Dan Pascoe
(Assisted by Seth Golden)

Music Direction by Ted Anderson
Choreography by Rachel Orehotsky

January 30 to February 21

Dolls & Guys


Nathan Detroit: Jimmy Williams
Miss Adelaide: Megan Horwatt
Sky Masterson: Dane Bower
Sarah Brown: Ericka Law
Nicely-Nicely Johnson:     Karl Kleist
Benny Southstreet: Jonathan Vojtko
Harry the Horse: Nikolas Dyanick
Big Jule: Steve Bartolomei
Angie the Ox: Troy Taylor
Rusty Charlie: Dan Pascoe
G.A.(Gambler Anonymous):     Mark Finkelstein
General Cartwright: Jessica Holm Werbin
Arvide Abernathy: Ted Anderson
Calvin: Ryan Aregood
Agatha: Kalen Churcher
Angelica: Kippie Morgan
Martha: Michelle Pilch
Mimi: Kristina Toussaint
LT.Brannigan: Darren Moore
The Hot Box Dancers: Natasha Bogutzki
    Allie Liguori
    Maddie Mokychic
    Jackie Nat
    Rachel Orehotsky
    Kristina Toussaint


* Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International
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Book by Terrence McNally
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek

April 1 to April 17

Directed by Dane Bower
Music Direction by Megan Horwatt
Choreography by Jimmy Williams

Fridays & Saturdays, April 1, 2, 8, 15, 16: Evening Dinner Performances
Doors Open 6 pm * Meal 6:30 pm * Curtain 8 pm

Sundays, April 3, 10, 17: Matinee Dinner Performances:
Doors Open 1:00 pm * Meal 1:30 pm * Curtain 3:00 pm

Special Thursday, April 14: Family Night Show Only Performance:
Doors Open 6:00 pm * Curtain 7:00 pm





The Cast:
(Dressed and Undressed)

Jerry Lukowski: Scott Colin
Nathan Lukowski: Aaron Ditri
Pam Lukowski: Allie Liguori
Teddy: Jay Whymark
Dave Bukatinski: Jonathan Wallace
Georgie Bukatinski: Ericka Law
Harold Nichols: Jeff Guse
Vicki Nichols: Ashlee Danko
Malcolm Macgregor: Ben Steltz
Mollie Macgregor: Rebecca Walsh
Noah "Horse" T. Simmons:     Kirsten Derrick
Ethan Girard: Karl Kleist
Jeanette Burmeister: Jessica Holm Werbin
Buddy 'Keno' Walsh: Jonathan Muniz
Reg Willoughby: Mason Reipert
Estelle: Jess Ross
Joanie: Amanda Merrill
Tony Giordano: Seth Golden
Marty: DJ Nat
Susan: Eyanna Gruver
Ensemble/Various Roles:     Kerry Kimmel
    Amanda Merrill
    Rebecca Walsh
    DJ Nat
    Seth Golden


* Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International
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Ages 12 to 18

Our teen players explore
the many facets of theatre arts
via weekly demonstrations, lessons, & hands-on experiences,
culminating in a student production of

Prepare ye the way to see they learned their lessons well!
May 13th @ 7:00pm
May 14th @ 7:00pm
May 15th @ 2:00pm

CAST:
Megan Milford
Maddison Black
Abbigail Schultz
Amelia Sack
Nina McCormack
Madelyn Ebersole
Katie Stuart
Megan Gallagher
Samantha Stemmeler
Lola Terrana

With special appearance by Michael Wawrzynek

Call the Box Office at 570-283-2195 for more information!

* Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International
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Friday, May 20

Doors Open 6 pm
First Race at 7 pm

$10 admission includes owner & naming rights for a horse in one of the 10 races.
$50 payoff for winning horses!
View / Print a Horse Purchase Form & Reminder Flyer
Food and refreshments included in price of admission

Introducing the Kentucky Derby Hat Parade,
Derby Hat Parade
generously sponsored by
Champi Greenhouses and LandShapers, Inc.

Enter your most 'fascinating' race day hat for a chance to win a prize.


RACE SPONSORS NEEDED:
A $50 donation will sponsor one of our races!
Your name or organization will be listed and announced as a sponsor before the race!

Use the same form above or Call the Box Office for details: 570-283-2195

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Book, Music, & Lyrics by Bob Walton & Jim Walton

Directed by H. Blaine McKeown
Music Direction by Jonathan Wallace

June 10 to June 26


Who's in Crisis?
  Cassie Palfey
  Angela Kelly
  Kalen Churcher
  Jeffrey Kelly
  Darren Moore
  George Steltz

* by special arrangement with the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization
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Since 1981, the Music Box Dinner Playhouse has been a creative outlet
and unique entertainment venue for thousands.
Join us and together we'll reminisce about some of our proudest moments.

Friday & Saturday Evening Performances:
Doors Open 6 pm * Meal 6:30 pm * Curtain 8 pm
Sunday Matinee Performances:
Doors Open 1:00 pm * Meal 1:30 pm * Curtain 3:00 pm


35th Anniversary Revue Cast


        The Reminders
Cynthia M. Brandreth         Nancy Brown Kalen Churcher
Kevin D. Costley Kimberly Crofchick-Johnson         Mary R. Dower
Michael G. Gallagher Angela Kelly John Owen Kennedy
Jen Kozerski Rylee Marotto H. Blaine McKeown
Madison Mokychic Cassie Palfey Sara Paulson
Scott Rave Jonathan J. Wallace Debbie Zehner

        The Dreamers
Rebecca Brandreth Gianna Evans Chloe Orfanella
Jacinda Rose Abbigail Schultz Zachary Schultz

Piano Accompanist - Jennifer Hunter

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Tuesdays & Thursdays - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Saturdays - 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Young Players led by experienced teachers
as they explore the magic of theatre in group and individual activities,
and perform on stage, in

Directed by Sarah Crake

August 12 & 13 @ 7:00 PM
August 14 @ 2:00 PM




* Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International
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a musical based on the play that inspired the movie "The Birdcage"

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Based on the play by Jean Poiret

Directed by T.Doyle Leverett
Music Direction by Larry Vojtko
Choreography by Bernardine Vojtko
Costumes by K.D. Love

September 9 to September 25

Friday & Saturday Evening Performances:
Doors Open 6 pm * Meal 6:30 pm * Curtain 8 pm
Sunday Matinee Performances:
Doors Open 1:00 pm * Meal 1:30 pm * Curtain 3:00 pm




Le Casting aux Folles
 
Georges:       Seth Brandreth
Albin:       Kevin Costley
Jean-Michel:       Jonathon Vojtko
Anne:       Marissa Moku
Jacob:       Karl Kleist
Dindon:       Paul Winarski
Mme. Dindon:       Dawn Korus Winarski
Reynaud:       George Thomas
Mme. Reynaud:           Wendi Prymus-Newell
Jacqueline:       Sarah Thomas
Francis:       Chris Laundry
 
Les Cagelles:           DJ Nat
          Al Reed
          Albert Sweitzer
          Mike W. Gruver
          Jonathan Wallace
          Alex Zaloga


* "La Cage aux Folles" is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
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The Music Box Players have replaced
"No Sex Please, We're British"
with

3 manic actors, 1 dead bard, 37 great plays, in 2 short hours!
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, & Jess Winfield

Directed by Amanda Merrill

October 21 to October 30

Friday & Saturday Evening Performances:
Doors Open 6 pm * Meal 6:30 pm * Curtain 8 pm
Sunday Matinee Performances:
Doors Open 1:00 pm * Meal 1:30 pm * Curtain 3:00 pm



Dramatis personæ
Jess:       Chris Laundry
Daniel:       Jessica Werbin
Adam:       John Beppler


* Produced by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing, Inc.
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Toy Bingo

Doors Open 6 pm
First Game at 7 pm

$20 Admission ($18 if paid in advance!)
includes 20 regular games of bingo
with a themed basket of toys for each winner.


Additional 'special bingos' will be sold throughout the evening.

Food & Refreshments will be available for purchase during this event.

Seating is limited, and past bingo events have sold out, so make your reservations as soon as possible.
Call the Box Office: 570-283-2195
or Email:
Reservations@Musicbox.org

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Back by popular demand!

We are proud that A CHRISTMAS STORY, directed by Debbie Zehner,
was the 2014 NEPTA AWARD winner for
BEST FAMILY MUSICAL


the Tony-nominated 2012 Broadway musical version
of the classic 1983 Jean Shepherd movie!
(Yes, the one with Ralphie, the Red Ryder BB Gun, and that famous Leg Lamp)

Book by Joseph Robinette
Music & Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Directed by Debbie Zehner
Music Direction by Jennifer Hunter

December 1 to December 18

Thursday, Friday, & Saturday Evening Performances:
Doors Open 6 pm * Meal 6:30 pm * Curtain 8 pm
Sunday Matinee Performances:
Doors Open 1:00 pm * Meal 1:30 pm * Curtain 3:00 pm






The Cast
   Jean Shepherd:       Daniel Carey
   Ralphie: David Getz
   Randy: Zachary Schultz
   Mother: Lisa Zurek
   The Old Man: David Giordano
   Schwartz: Billy Bartolomei
   Flick: Stanley Motyka
   Scut Farkus: Aaron Ditri
   Grover Dill: Catal Ormando
   Miss Shields: Cindy Brandreth
   Mrs. Schwartz: Shelley Bartolomei
   Santa Claus: Steve Bartolomei
   Classmates: Rachel Bath
    Madison Chacko
    Rebecca Brandreth
    Holly Egbert
    Kieran Elliott
    Lucy Obrzut
    Breala Ormando
    Katie Stuart
    Abbigail Schultz
    Olivia Thomas
    Jacinda Rose
   Ensemble: Michael Gallagher
    Jen Hunter
    Angie Kelly
    Jen Kozerski
    Noelle Marchegiani
    Wendi Prymus-Newell
    Kelly Ormando
    Matt Wegener


* produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing
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Starting off right away in 2017:

a musical mashup of Rock & Roll and Broadway
performed by the Young Players, ages 7 to 17

One Weekend Only!
January 20, 21, & 22


Auditions on December 12 & 13, 2016 at 7 PM

Production Staff Needed! Inquire within.

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