Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre & Children's Theatre

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
January 21 - March 19, 2011

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. This irresistible musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph paints a picture of betrayal, prophecy, and forgiveness. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.

Lyrics by TIM RICE Music ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

SOUTH PACIFIC
April 1 - June 5 , 2011

Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a mature French planter, Emile. Nellie learns that the mother of his children was an island native and, unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was raised, refuses Emile's proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, the strapping Lt. Joe Cable denies himself the fulfillment of a future with an innocent Tonkinese girl with whom he's fallen in love out of the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile is recruited to accompany Joe on a dangerous mission that claims Joe's life, Nellie realizes that life is too short not to seize her own chance for happiness, thus confronting and conquering her prejudices.

Music by RICHARD ROGDERS Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II

HAIRSPRAY
June 17 - August 27, 2011

Hairspray delights audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore, where the 50's are out -- and change is in the air. Loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show. Overnight she finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. Can a larger-than-life adolescent manage to vanquish the program's reigning princess, integrate the television show, and find true love (singing and dancing all the while, of course!) without mussing her hair? Another Frederick first at Way Off Broadway, Hairspray is set to be the biggest party of the summer.

Book by MARK O'DONNELL and THOMAS MEEHAN Music & Lyrics by MARC SHAIMAN
Lyrics by SCOTT WITTMAN

CHICAGO
September 9 - November 5, 2011

In roaring twenties Chicago, Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband to take the rap . . . until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Muderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines. Both out for fame, fortune, and an acquittal. A sharp, edgy, satiric masterwork that on the corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the idea of the "celebrity criminal." Currently, one of the longest running shows on Broadway, Chicago is set to razzle dazzle WOB audiences!

Book by FRED EBB and BOB FOSSE Music by JOHN KANDER Lyrics by FRED EBB

CHRISTMAS TIDINGS
November 18 - December 30, 2011

The holiday season is always one of the most fun and exciting times at Way Off Broadway. The joy of the season returns to the theatre with this year's original musical production of Christmas Tidings. Always the most popular show of the year, WOB's Christmas productions are fun for the whole family. Blending songs from Christmases past to present, Christmas Tidings will fill everyone with the holiday spirit. As always, we make certain to take time and remember what the true meaning of Christmas is with a recreation of the Nativity. Not only is the Christmas show the most popular show of the season, it also sells out the quickest. Get your tickets early for this one, so you can celebrate the holidays with family and friends right here at Way Off Broadway.

Written by JUSTIN M. KISKA