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A listing of the Frederick area's producing theaters and their seasons.

CHILDREN'S THEATRE AT WAY OFF BROADWAY
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For Tickets: (301) 662-6600
www.wayoffbroadway.com

2013 Season to be announced soon!

WAY OFF BROADWAY DINNER THEATRE
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For Tickets: (301) 662-6600
www.wayoffbroadway.com

THE MUSIC MAN
September 7 - November 3, 2012
An affectionate ode to Smalltown, U.S.A. of a bygone era, Meredith Willson's The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize - this despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by the fall of the curtain.

SEASON'S GREETINGS: An Empire Christmas
November 17 - December 29, 2012
It’s The Odd Couple meets A Christmas Carol when two brothers - one, a successful, high-powered businessman, the other, a struggling, out of work actor - find themselves unexpectedly spending the holidays together. When the brothers, who lead two completely different lives, find their worlds colliding, holiday hilarity ensues as a wide array of friends, family, and associates walk through the front door. Season's Greetings is a musical comedy anyone with a family will understand and enjoy.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS
January 11 - March 9, 2013
The quintessential story of friendship and trust, Steel Magnolias serves up a southern slice of life that's as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie! In the world of Truvy's Salon, six women come together to share their secrets, fears, and love for one another while engaging the audience in hysterical and neighborly gossip. From weddings to divorces, babies to funerals, new beginnings to happy and sad endings, they share each moment in their lives with grace and heart.

9 TO 5 - The Musical
March 22 - June 1, 2013
9 to 5: The Musical is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. Based on the hit movie starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin, 9 to 5 tells the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do -- even in a man's world. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5 is about teaming up and taking care of business. It's about getting credit and getting even.

LEGALLY BLONDE
June 14 - August 24, 2013
Sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

SUNSET BOULEVARD
September 6 - November 9, 2013
Sunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition as silent movie star Norma Desmond longs for a return to the big screen. Having been discarded by Tinsel Town with the advent of “talkies,” her glamour has faded in all but her own mind. When she meets struggling Hollywood screen-writer Joe Gillis through dramatic circumstances, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion.

MR. CLAUS
November 22 - December 28, 2013
A tale of Christmas comes to Way Off Broadway for the holidays. Always the most popular show of the season, perfect for the entire family, this original Christmas musical is one not to be missed. Blending songs and music from Christmases past and present, and all set to a backdrop celebrating the one and only Santa Claus, this show will fill everyone with the holiday spirit. And when Santa is involved, anything is possible.

FUN COMPANY
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A Part of Maryland Ensemble Theatre
For Tickets: (301) 694-4744
www.marylandensemble.org

RIKKI TIKKI TAVI
September 15 - October 7, 2012
An adaptation of the classic Rudyard Kipling story about a young mongoose who protects his human family from two dangerous king cobras. Clever puppetry and innovation help bring the characters of the jungle garden to life.

COMMEDIA PUSS IN BOOTS
November 24, 2012 - January 6, 2013
The classic story of the foolish youngest son of a miller, who follows the advice of a clever cat in extraordinary footwear to achieve nobility and a fine marriage. Our Commedia players (Columbine, Arlequin, Punchin, Scaramouch, Rosetta and Pantalone) embellish the story with their own form of magic.

MY MONSTER AND ME
April 13 - May 5, 2013
After a divorce and a move to a new school, 12 year old Benji learns how to appreciate change and how to strike a balance between his two lives with the help of the monster under his bed and his friends.

DAKOTA McKANE AND THE QUEST FOR THE GOLDEN MOLE
May 25 - June 1, 2013
Debbie and her talking teddy bear Edward get more than they bargain for when they accompany Debbie's uncle, intrepid explorer Daytona McKane, as he searches for the mysterious lost idol, the Golden Mole. Things go from bad to worse after Daytona disappears and it's up to Debbie and Edward to save the day.

FREDERICKTOWNE PLAYERS
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For Tickets: (240) 315-3855
www.fredericktowneplayers.com

RUMORS
September 28 - October 7, 2012
Several affluent couples gather at a posh dinner party celebrating their hosts’ tenth anniversary. However, they discover the hostess is missing, and the host - the deputy mayor of New York City - has shot himself through the earlobe! Comic complications arise when, given everyone’s upper class status, they decide they need to do everything possible to conceal the evening’s events from the local police and the media! Classic Neil Simon at his hysterical best.

THE WOMEN
January 25 - February 3, 2013
This brilliant play has assumed the status of a modern classic. Aside from the novelty of featuring a large cast of women (no male characters at all!) it is an immensely entertaining panorama of our world from the feminine viewpoint. The playwright shows us not only a somewhat unflattering picture of womanhood, but digging under the surface, reveals a human understanding for and sympathy with some of its outstanding figures. The plot involves the efforts of a group of women to play their respective roles in an artificial society that consists of vainity, comedy, tragedy, hope and disappointment.

OLIVER!
July 26 - August 4, 2013
After running away from the orphanage run by the heartless Mr. Bumble, Oliver meets the Artful Dodger and is recruited to pick pockets for Fagin. There, Oliver finds a friend in Nancy, but neither she nor the boy are fit for a life of crime. This classic crowd-pleaser is adapted from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and features the beloved songs Where is Love?, Consider Yourself, As Long as He Needs Me, and Food, Glorious Food.

MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATRE
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For Tickets: (301) 694-4744
www.marylandensemble.org

Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS
September 6 - 30, 2012
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This 2-time Tony® and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a cast of 4), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance!

BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
October 18 - November 11, 2012
Andrew Jackson is mad as hell and he’s not going to take it anymore! This emo-rock musical reinvents the seventh president and the guy whose face you know from the 20 dollar bill as a complete and total rock star. Winner of the 2010 Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical, this angsty Wild-west-rock-fest will have you singing with the rebellion!

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - A Live Radio Play
December 6 - 30, 2012
If you loved the movie, you’ll fall head over heels for the tribute! This award-winning adaptation brings Bedford Falls to life by way of an on stage 1940s radio broadcast, and you’re invited to be a member of the live studio audience.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE
February 7 - March 3, 2013
Tennessee Williams’ semi-autobiographical, heartbreaking, yet often humorous memory play about a young struggling poet and his tenuous relationships with his overbearing mother and his fragile sister is an emotionally charged portrait of hope in 1930s St. Louis that is timeless in its ability to capture the imagination and hearts of audiences.

FINALLY HEARD: FEMININE HEROES OF AN UNCIVIL WAR
April 4 - 28, 2013
On the 150th Anniversary of the bloodiest conflict in our nation's history, the MET is thrilled to bring back to life its first ever production based on the real lives of six extraordinary women who lived during the Civil War. This original production gives voice to little known stories of these miraculous women.

PICKLE MY MONKEY
May 16 - June 9, 2013
MET brings you another original comedy for our season finale. The creators of "Skin Deep" and "Something Brilliant Will Come To Us" are gearing up for another wacky ensemble-created comedy to rock your socks off. We can't give you a synopsis because we don't yet know what it will be - that's part of the fun!

MARYLAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
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For Tickets: (301) 668-4090
www.mdshakes.org

OTHER VOICES AT THE PERFORMING ARTS FACTORY
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www.danceunlimitedfrederick.com

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
January 25 - February 3, 2013
A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination!

THE NEW ADVENTURES OF ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Performed at the Weinberg Center for the Arts
March 29 & 30, 2013
Alice is a fantasy theater event that is perfect for the entire family. This original Other Voices, Inc. production combines dance, music, and song with witty dialogue adapted from the Lewis Carroll original. The cast of more than 50 performers features the highly-acclaimed Dance Unlimited Repertory Company and actors from the tri-state region. In addition to Alice and her side-kick White Rabbit, you'll enjoy a whimsical Tea Party, talking flowers, tap dancing red and black cards and more surprises including a silly March Hare and the infamous Tweedledee and Tweedledum duo.

Non-Producing Theaters in Frederick . . .
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CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
www.frederickartscouncil.org

JACK B. KUSSMAUL THEATRE at FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
www.frederick.edu

WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS
www.weinbergcenter.org