PAST PRODUCTIONS: 2012-2013 SEASON

South Pacific
Set in an island paradise during World War II, this Tony Award-winning musical tells the sweeping romantic story of two couples and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and by their own prejudices. These two parallel love stories are set against the backdrop of a score featuring such songs as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair,” “This Nearly Was Mine” and “There is Nothin’ Like a Dame.”

The Little Mermaid Jr.
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. features the hit songs “Part of Your World,” “She’s in Love,” and the Oscar-winning “Under the Sea.”
Presented by the Roxy Regional School of the Arts.

Peter Pan
“Second star to the right, and straight on ’til morning!” This tale of the boy who never grew up is reborn in an exciting new musical by the authors of Honk! and Mary Poppins, bringing to life the magical world of Neverland with spectacular scenes of flying, swashbuckling and sheer fantasy.

Civil War Stories
Celebrated for their intensity, insight and mastery of form, Ambrose Bierce’s collection of stories has been described as one of the great antiwar statements in American literature. Selections include “Chickamauga,” “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” and “Killed At Resaca.” The third production in our four-part series celebrating the Sesquicentennial of The Civil War.

The Motherf**ker with the Hat
A new high-octane, verbal cage match about love, fidelity and misplaced haberdashery. Jackie and Veronica have been in love since the eighth grade. But now, Jackie is on parole and living clean and sober under the guidance of his sponsor, Ralph D, while still living with and loving his volatile soulmate Veronica who is fiercely loving, but far from sober. Still, their love is pure. And true. Nothing can come between them — except a hat.
Presented in theotherspace.

Romeo & Juliet
Rediscover one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, the tragic love story about “a pair of star-crossed lovers” from rival families. Performed simply and honestly, this production celebrates the captivating language and enduring characters of Shakespeare’s masterpiece.

Always … Patsy Cline
A tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963, this show is based on a true story about Patsy Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961 and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. This beloved musical features over 25 unforgettable hits, including “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall To Pieces,” “Crazy,” “She’s Got You,” “Your Cheatin’ Heart” and more!

Heidi
This beloved classic is a heartwarming tale of an orphan sent to live with her hermit-like grandfather high in the Swiss Alps. One of the most charming heroines of all time, Heidi ultimately transforms the lives of many people — among them Clara, a well-to-do but sickly girl; Peter, a goatherd, and his blind grandmother; and, above all, her embittered, reclusive grandfather.

The Vagina Monologues
Spread the word! We’re back for the eleventh year! Eve Ensler’s hilarious monologues about women and performed by women have played to packed houses around the country.
Presented in theotherspace.

A Christmas Carol
Celebrating the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens, this rollicking musical morsel will sweeten your taste buds and warm even the hardest of hearts. Ebenezer Scrooge meets the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, finding redemption and rediscovering the true meaning of the holiday in this Dickens classic, now a Roxy tradition.

The Giver
Jonas lives in a perfect world, one without war, fear or pain — but also one without choices. When he is chosen to receive special training from The Giver, Jonas begins a journey to uncover the truth about life and the hypocrisy of his utopian world, while discovering what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of his own destiny.

The Rocky Horror Show
Dig out your fishnet stockings and sharpen your stilettos … that sweet transvestite and his motley crew are back! On the way to visit an old college professor, two clean-cut young people, Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, run into trouble and seek help at the freaky Frankenstein mansion. Prepare to do the “Time Warp” like you have never done it before! Rated “M” for Mature.

9 to 5: The Musical
Starring Bailey Hanks, star of Broadway’s “Legally Blonde” and winner of MTV’s “The Search for Elle Woods,” and based on the film starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, this hilarious musical comedy tells the story of three unlikely friends who, even in a man’s world, prove there’s nothing they can’t do! Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: The Musical kicks off our 30th anniversary of live theatre at the corner of Franklin and First.