Music Box Season 2017
    Our 36th Year of Quality Theatre!    


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

(We may add or change shows as we plan and fill out the season.)

Kicking off 2017 with

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

Conceived & Directed by Dana Feigenblatt

One Weekend, Show Only!
January 20 & 21 at 7 PM
January 22 at 2 PM


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Music by Richard Rodgers
Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs

Directed & Choreographed by Dan Pittman
Music Direction by Ted Anderson

February 18 to March 5

The Cast



Laurey: Eyanna Gruver
Curly: Mike Wawrzynek
Ado Annie: Maureen Hozempa
Will: Jonathan Vojtko
Jud Fry: Dane Bower
Aunt Eller: Kalen Churcher
Ali Hakim: Tom Franko
Andrew Carnes:     Nikolas Dyanick
Gertie: Alison Scott
Ensemble: Jackie Nat
    Kristina Toussaint
    Sara Paulson
    Nichole Conrad
    Kippie Morgan
    Katie Luksa
    Madison Mokychic
    Barbara Edwards
    Michala Dennis
    Michelle Pilch
    Sara Mascelli
    John Toussaint
    Davy Janoski
    Jacob Thomas
    Ben Dugas
    Ryan Aregood
Understudies
   Will: John Toussaint
   Curly: Jacob Thomas
   Annie: Nichole Conrad
   Laurey:     Sara Paulson

Dance Captains
Jackie Nat and Kristina Toussaint


* Produced by special agreement with the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization
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Bingo
Each round of bingo offers a chance at a Direct Vendor Prize,
valued at $100.00, including Mary Kay Cosmetics, Pampered Chef,
Park Lane Jewelry, Avon, 31 Gifts, LuLaRoe Clothing,
Tastefully Simple, Chloe Jewelry, Vera Bradley Purses and more...
Twenty rounds of bingo for an afternoon of fun!

Doors Open 12:30 pm
First Game at 2 pm

$20 Admission ($18 if paid in advance!)
includes 20 regular games of bingo

Food & Refreshments will be available for purchase, including a Cash Bar

Additional bingo 'specials' will be sold throughout the 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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Directed by Karl Kleist

March 24, 25, 26 Only!

The interactive fun starts before dinner and
continues through the solution of the mystery!


Ghosts, Guests, and Attendants

Alberto the Great: Ben Steltz
Jane Bryant: Jess Ross
Martin Worthington: Daniel Carey
Charlotte Worthington: Marissa Moku
Mrs. Alice Camden: Debbi Kilfoil
Doc Rawson: Steve Bartolomei
Henry Rawson: Mason Riepert
Diamond Jack:     Matthew Buckman
Kathy: Barbara Wozniak
Sleuths, Detectives,
  & Passive Observants:  

All of You
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Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Book by Cheri & Bill Steinkellner
Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane
Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture Sister Act, written by Joseph Howard

Directed by TDoyle Leverett
Music Direction by Kimberly Crofchick-Johnson
Choreography by Dan Pittman

April 22 to May 7

The Cast
Deloris Van Cartier: LaToya Martin
Mother Superior: Alice Y. Lyons
Sister Mary Robert: Maia Bagusky
Sister Mary Patrick: Amber Familetti
Sister Mary Lazarus: Kalen Churcher
Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours:    Cynthia Brandreth
Sister Mary Theresa: Barbara Edwards
Monsignor O'Hara: Felix Wawer
Curtis: David Giordano
Eddie: Dan Pittman
TJ: Kelly Krieger
Joey: Darren Cementina
Pablo: Jose Adames
Michelle: Amanda Hunisch
Tina: Jessica Miorelli
Ernie: Adam Myers
Altar Boys: Jarod Engle
Brennen Johnson
The Sisters: Karen Steltz
Lisa Dobbs
Kim Pugliese
Rachel Bath
Kippie Morgan
Maggie Dishong
Jessica Ferik
The Hooker: Lenny Markoch
* Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International
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Book, Music, & Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Based on the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Directed by Dana Feigenblatt
Music Direction by Ted Anderson
Choreography by Amanda Hunisch

June 3 to June 18

The Cast
Oliver Twist: Zachary Schultz
The Artful Dodger: Davy Janoski
Fagin: Kevin Costley
Nancy: Jackie Nat
Bill Sikes: Scott Rave
Bet: Anna Markoch
Mr. Bumble: Ben Dugas
Widow Corney: Allie Liguori
Mr. Sowerberry: Jimmy Williams
Mrs. Sowerberry: Jessica Werbin
Charlotte Sowerberry: Bryna Soriano
Mrs.Bedwin: Eyanna Gruver
Noah Claypole: Jacob Thomas
Charley Bates(Fagin's Gang):    Stanley Motyka
Fred Brownlow: George Barron
Mr.Grimwig: Brett Vallet

Workhouse Boys/Fagin's Gang:
Nate Barron
Joshua Pavlick
Sarah Pugliese
Katie Stuart
Chloe Orfanella
Madison Chacko
Olivia Robatin
Rachel Bath
Kalysta Newberry
Saraea Kaplan

Workhouse Boys,
    'Who Will Buy' Kids,
        Girls & Boys Ensemble:
Jacinda Rose
Jesse Kosierowski
Shaun Thomas
Olivia Thomas
Jacob Thomas
Bryna Soriano
Madison Hopkins
Megan Gallagher
* Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International
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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



Mention this 'coupon' and save $2 per Dinner & Show ticket!


The Cast

Truvy Jones: Sarah Marie Thomas
Annelle Dupuy-Desoto: Stephanie Booth
Clairee Belcher: Alicia Nordstrom
Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie:     Kelly Jean Graham
M'Lynn Eatenton: Shelly Bartolomei
Ouiser Boudreaux: Adele Ann Tavella
Steel Magnolias is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
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Young Players, led by experienced teachers,
explore the magic of theatre in group & individual activities,
then perform on stage in

Sweet!

August 11 & 12 @ 7:00 PM
August 13 @ 2:00 PM


All Golden Tickets Only $10

The Cast


Willy Wonka/Candy Man:     David Getz
Charlie Bucket: Anson Jumper
Grandpa Joe: Jayden Craig
Mrs. Bucket: Emmie Kindler
Mr. Bucket: Shaun Thomas
Grandma Josephina: Julia Prutzman
Grandma Georgina: Julissa Barra
Grandpa George: Katie Schell
James: Abby Butler
Matilda: Rebecca Brandreth
Phineous Trout: Gia Cella
Agustus Gloop: Tyler Lucas
Mrs. Gloop: Alyson Spangenberg
Veruca Salt: Katie Stuart
Mr. Salt: Jacinda Rose
Violet Beauregarde: Sarah Pugliese
Mrs. Beauregarde: Lucy Obrzut
Mike Teavee: Mason Matthews
Ms. Teavee: Madison Hopkins
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Oompa Loompas: Natalie Wilson
    Kate Brecht
    Mary Jane Michaels
    Apalonia Passetti
    Olivia Thomas
    Alyssa Payne
    Emmie Kindler
    Rebecca Brandreth
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Candy Kids: Natalie Wilson
    Kate Brecht
    Mary Jane Michaels
    Apalonia Passetti
    Olivia Thomas
    Alyssa Payne
________________ ________________
Squirrels: Shaun Thomas
    Julia Prutzman
    Julissa Barra
    Katie Schell
    Abby Butler
    Gia Cella

* Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International
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Ages 13 to 17
Teen players explore the many facets of theatre arts
via lessons, demonstrations, & hands-on experience,
culminating in a student production of

You can't stop the beat!

August 18 & 19 @ 7:00 PM
August 20 @ 2:00 PM


All Tickets Only $10

The Cast


Tracy Turnblad: Alyson Price
Corny Collins: John Toussaint
Edna Turnblad: Mike Speranzo
Penny Pingleton: Maia Bagusky
Velma Von Tussle: Olivia Anderson
Amber Von Tussle: Marissa Moku
Link Larkin: Rocco Pugliese
Seaweed Stubbs: Darren Cementina
Little Inez Stubbs: Myya Swainback
Motormouth Maybelle:     Sophia Bene
Prudy Pingleton: Amelia Anderson
Brad: William Siejna
Tammy: Audrey Jumper
Fender: Tommy Walkowiak
Sketch: Makenna Unvarsky
Shelley: Ashley Kessell
IQ: Kevin Caffrey
Brenda: Faith Kessell
Lou Ann: Trinity Hull
Wilbur Turnblad: Stanley Motyka
Principal: Rosemarie Breish
Lorraine: Malaysia Conley
Gilbert: Lola Terrana
Mr. Pinky: Jess Kosierowski
Judine: Lola Terrana
Kamilah: Kate Barnosky
Shayna: Lindsey Hufford
Gym Teacher: Madison Chulick
Cindy Watkins: Faith Kessell
Matron: Katie Barnosky
Beatnick Chick: Autumn Olejar
Male Guard: Tommy Walkowiak
Newscaster(VO): Dan Pittman
Dance Captain: Tommy Walkowiak
* Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International
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18 & Under Dance Party
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Bingo
This is a much needed fundraiser for The Music Box Players.
Read our letter explaining how you can help!


Doors Open 12:30 pm
First Game at 2 pm

$20 Admission ($18 if paid in advance!)
includes 20 regular games of bingo

Lots of Craft Kit Prizes!



Additional bingo specials and raffles will be sold throughout the evening,
including this genuine blue topaz necklace valued at $225!


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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Directed by Benjamin Dugas
Music Direction by Kimberly Crofchick-Johnson
Choreographed by dan pittman

September 16 to October 1

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


Miss Mona Stangley:     Kalen Churcher
Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd: Matt Williams
Melvin P. Thorpe: Zachary Sessock
Bandmaster: Nikolas Dyanick
Angel: Allie Liguori
Shy: Gianna Romanelli
Governor Briscoe: Walter Mitchell
Jewel: Ashlee Danko
Doatsy Mae: Lauren Michelle Fredmund
Aggie Boys: Davy Janoski
    William Siejna
    Nate Kuhns
    Ricky David
    Jarod Engle
    Megaera Davis
The Girls: Marissa Moku
    Susan Parrick
    Alison Scott
    Jessica Marie Miorelli
    Rachel Bath
    Bryna Soriano
    Amanda Hunisch
Understudies
   Jewel: Lauren Michelle Fredmund
   Doatsy Mae:     Bryna Soriano
* Presented by special licensing agreement with Samuel French, Inc.
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Directed by Kim Rose
Music Direction by Jen Hunter
Costumes by Seth Golden

October 20 to October 29

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


Mention this 'coupon' and save $2 per Dinner & Show ticket!


The Cast

Mr. Boddy:     Ben Dugas
Miss Scarlet:     Deirdre Lynch
Col. Mustard:     Matt Buckman
Mrs. White:     David Giordano
Mr. Green:     John Bubul
Mrs. Peacock:     Jessica Miorelli
Prof. Plum:     Jimmy Daly
Detective:    
 
Jennifer Kozerski
/ Becky Phillips
* Presented by special licensing agreement with Samuel French, Inc.
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Bingo

Doors Open 12:30 pm
First Game at 2 pm

$20 Admission ($18 if paid in advance!)
includes 20 regular games of bingo

Oodles of Toy Prizes!



plus this Jewelry Making Basket with shells, charms, stones,
& a silver cross necklace with a genuine blue topaz.
The necklace is valued at $100!


One Bingo basket and one Raffle basket will contain
an extra special gift valued at $70!
(You'll have to dig for the gift, so make sure you look for it!)

Additional bingo 'specials' will be sold throughout the evening,
including this amazing collection:
Amazon Kindle Fire w/cover & screen protector
Two 16 gig memory cards w/reader
Black digital MP3 player
Silver digital MP3/radio player w/earbuds


PLUS Two Mountain Bike Specials!


Food & Refreshments will be available for purchase.

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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Book, Music, & Lyrics by Meredith Willson

Directed by Dan Pittman and Kalen Churcher
Music Direction by Jennifer Hunter


November 25, 26 / December 1,2,3
December 7,8,9,10 / December 14,15,16,17


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

Doris Walker:    
 
Denise Comiskey Jumper
Jessica Marie Miorelli
Susan:    
 
Amelia Pileggi
Mary Jane Michaels
Fred Gaily:     David Giordano
Kris Kringle:     Kevin Costley
Shellhammer:     Nichole Conrad
R.H. Macy:     Lisa Dobbs
Mr. Sawyer/Thomas Mara/Climber:     John Toussaint
Gimble:     Jessica Holm Werbin
Miss Crookshank/Tammany:     Rachel Bath
Judge Martin Group:     Jose Adames
Alvin:     Kevin Caffrey
Whitey:     Stanley William Motyka
Henrietta Finfer:     Apalonia Passetti
Henrika:     Katie Stuart
Tommy Mara:     JJ Pavlick
Featured Ensemble: Kevin Caffrey
    Stanley Motyka
    Nicole Martin
    Madison Hopkins
    Megan Gallagher
    Rachel Bath
    Warren Rosengrant
Children’s Ensemble: JJ Pavlick
    Julia Prutzman
    Lorcan Baden
    Caelan Howe-Baden
    Makayla Kazoun
    Lyla Atie
    Jacinda Rose
    Apalonia Passetti
    Katie Stuart
    David Getz
    Kalysta Newberry
* Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International
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Thank you for making 2017 a theatrical success!
We look forward to continuing the tradition:

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The Music Box Players reserve the right to alter the season as necessary.
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