North Shore Music Theatre Celebrates 50 Years

The year -- 1955.

The theater -- North Shore Music Theatre, a brand new theater-in-the round, ready for patrons for the very first time.

Now, 50 years and millions of patrons later, the award-winning North Shore Music Theatre is celebrating a landmark: 50 years of providing exceptional entertainment to legions of people throughout New England.

One of the last remaining non-profit arena-style theaters in the United States to produce musical theater, NSMT has become the largest non-profit professional theater in New England. Artistic Director and Executive Producer Jon Kimbell, who has been at the helm for 22 years, has scheduled a 2005 season of musical theater that reflects the theater’s rich past and ambitious future.

The 2005 Season includes:


“Thoroughly Modern Millie”
(Regional Theater Premiere)
April 26 - May 15
The 2005 season begins in style with a high-energy, feel-good musical that captures all the excitement and exuberance of the Jazz Age. Winner of six Tony® Awards, including Best Musical of 2002, Thoroughly Modern Millie is the story of a small-town girl who follows her dreams to the big city, where she finds romance, adventure and above all, fun. This Regional Theatre Premiere of Thoroughly Modern Millie will be directed and choreographed by Barry Ivan.

“Fame: The Musical “
(NSMT Premiere)
May 31 - June 19
It began as an Academy Award®-winning movie, then it became an Emmy Award-winning TV series and finally, an international musical theater sensation. With its high-octane blend of youthful energy, hope and passion, this all-new production follows a group of gifted students through four grueling, exhilarating years at New York's renowned High School for the Performing Arts.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”
(NSMT Premiere)
July 12 - July 31
Originally created for television by the legendary team of Rodgers and Hammerstein, this magical musical continues to enchant theater audiences all over the world with its classic tale of love and transformation.

“Abyssinia”
(Co-Production with Goodspeed Musicals)
Aug. 23 - Sept. 11
Born during a terrifying tornado, Abyssinia Jackson is a young African-American woman blessed with an angelic voice and an amazing ability to heal. But when tragedy strikes, she loses faith - and begins a courageous journey of renewal and rediscovery.

"Camelot"
Sept. 20 - Oct. 9
Long ago and far away, in a lawless and barbaric land, there was one brief shining moment when justice and order held sway. Until passion got in the way. Audiences will join King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot in this epic saga of love and betrayal, set to the soaring score by Lerner and Loewe.

"The Full Monty"
(NSMT Premiere)
Oct. 25 - Nov. 20
Based on the hit movie, this upbeat musical comedy is about six unemployed steel workers in Buffalo, New York, who discover just how far they're willing to go to make some quick cash. Recommended for mature audiences.

Throughout the 2005 season, NSMT will also host several special events to celebrate their 50 years and to bring the theatre experience even closer to the audience. These events include:

Meet the Theatre
Meet the Theatre allows the audience to ask questions of the cast and creative staff and find out what happens behind the scenes to make the show go on. These discussions occur immediately after the performance following the second Tuesday evening and the third Saturday matinee of each engagement.

Out At The North Shore
This evening for the GLBT community offers the chance to meet members of the cast and enjoy live entertainment at a free post-show reception at Overtures, North Shore Music Theatre's on-site restaurant. Sponsored by In Newsweekly, the Greater Boston Business Council, the Beverly Athletic Club and Different Tastes. This reception occurs the third Thursday evening of each run.

Spotlight On History
New for 2005 -- Celebrate our country's rich cultural heritage by arriving early to take part in our Spotlight on History pre-show educational series. Partnering with the Essex National Heritage Commission and the Wenham Museum, each discussion will feature a different historical topic related to the show on stage. This bonus humanities presentation is free of charge and open to the public. These discussions occur prior to the second Saturday matinee of each run.

For information on subscription packages or individual ticket, call 978-232-7200 or visit www.nsmt.org.

-- OnStage Boston

03/03/05

 

 
 
 
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