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Footlite Musicals Opens 2013-2014 Season with Young Frankenstein July 5-21

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Footlite Musicals (Footlite) is pleased to announce the opening of its 58th season with the Young Adults Production of Young Frankenstein, an Indianapolis debut. It will run July 5-21 at the Hedback Community Theatre.

Winner of the 2008 Outer Critic’s Award for Outstanding New Musical, Young Frankenstein is the madcap musical version of the Mel Brooks film of the same name. It follows the story of Dr. Frankenstein’s grandson and his creation of a new monster. The production features a talented cast of young adults, ages 18-25, from many parts of the Indianapolis metropolitan area and marks the return of Footlite veterans Kathleen Clarke Horrigan, the production’s director, and choreographer Trish Roberds.

Young Frankenstein features original music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, a dazzling rendition of Irving Berlin’s “Puttin’ on the Ritz”, full orchestra accompaniment and upbeat dance numbers. The production was made possible, in part, through the generous support of The Summer Youth Program Fund, a funding collaboration that provides grants coordinated by the Central Indiana Community Foundation and Lilly Endowment.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased 24 hours a day online at www.footlite.org/boxoffice or by phone through Brown Paper Tickets by calling 800-838-3006.

Follies at Footlite Musicals May 3-19

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182988-250Book by James Goldman, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

This legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created. The time is 1971, and a theatrical impresario famous for his lavish Follies of yesteryear hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theater. This sets the stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers such as “Losing My Mind”, “I’m Still Here” and “Broadway Baby”. Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face to face with their future. Nominated for 10 Tony Awards in 1972, it won for Best Musical Score. Directed by Bill Hale.

Performances
May 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2013

Thursdays: 7:30pm
Fridays & Saturdays: 8pm
Sundays: 2:30pm

$20.00 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
$10.00 Thrifty Thursdays

Footlite Musicals
1847 N. Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Footlite Musicals March 8-24, 2013

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182975-250Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Footlite Musicals

March 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2013

Thursdays: 7:30pm
Fridays & Saturdays: 8pm
Sundays: 2:30pm

Book by Jeffrey Lane, Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek

Based on the popular 1988 film of the same name, this musical centers on two con men working on the French Riviera – one is suave and sophisticated, the other a small-time crook. The two unsuccessfully attempt to work together only to find that this small French town isn’t big enough for the two of them. A hilarious winner-takes-all battle of cons ensues that will keep you laughing, humming and guessing to the end! Footlite’s production is the Indianapolis premiere of the Tony Award nominated musical. Directed by Dan Scharbrough.

Tickets start at $15.

Footlite Musicals
1847 N. Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

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The Last Five Years at Footlite Musicals

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169531-250The Last Five Years at Footlite Musicals

January 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 2013

Thursdays: 7:30pm
Fridays & Saturdays: 8pm
Sundays: 2:30pm

Book, Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown

This one act, contemporary song-cycle musical ingeniously chronicles the five year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up… or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it. Written by Jason Robert Brown, composer of Parade and Songs for a New World, The Last 5 Years is an intensely personal look at the relationship between a writer and an actress told from both points of view. Winner of the 2002 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music and Lyrics. Directed by Kathleen Clarke Horrigan
Cast: Angela Manlove and Dane Rogers

This is our annual cabaret style show where the audience joins the actors on the stage in an intimate setting. Festival seating applies and seats are limited.

Tickets are $20.

Footlite Musicals
1847 N. Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

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Seussical at Footlite Musicals on Friday, November 16, 2012

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Seussical at Footlite Musicals
November 16, 2012 through December 9, 2012

Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Co-Conceived by Eric Idle
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss

All of the favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elehphant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, and Jojo, a little boy with a big imagination, have lovingly been brought to life in this musical for the entire family! The story centers around Horton, who finds himself faced with a double challenge – not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by Mayzie La Bird. Directed by Susan Smith. Choreography by Lynn Herrick.

Sunday November 25th we are hosting a Seuss Brunch and Show. Your event package includes the Green Eggs and Ham Brunch, a ticket to the performance of Seussical, a commemorative photo in our photo booth, story time with the cast, and many other fun activities. The brunch begins at 12:00 and curtain is still 2:30.

Tickets are $20.

Footlite Musicals
1847 N. Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

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The Rocky Horror Show at Footlite Musicals through October 7th

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The Rocky Horror Show at Footlite Musicals
September 21st through October 7th

Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien

“Let’s Do The Time Warp Again!!!” This deliberately kitschy rock ‘n ‘roll sci-fi gothic is a cult favorite. The musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple, Brad and Janet, getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank N. Furter, unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. A lively evening of theatre and one that you’ll never forget! The original Broadway production was nominated for the 1975 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. Not recommended for children. Directed by Ryan Mullins.

Footlite Musicals
1847 N. Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

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Godspell at Footlite Musicals: August 10-19, 2012

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Godspell at Footlite Musicals

Godspell is one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time. This musical boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit “Day By Day”. As the cast performs “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord”, “All Good Gifts”, “All For the Best” and “By My Side”, the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and hearteningly to life. This Young Artists Production will feature performers ranging in age from 13 to 18.

Directed by Ed Trout.

Tickets start at $10.

Dates

  • Friday, August 10, 2012 at 8:00 pm
  • Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 8:00 pm
  • Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 2:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, August 17, 2012 at 8:00 pm
  • Saturday, August 17, 2012 at 8:00 pm
  • Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 2:30 pm

Footlite Musicals 1847 N. Alabama Street Indianapolis, IN 46202

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RENT at Footlite Musicals

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RENT at Footlite Musicals
Select dates July 6, 2012 through July 22, 2012

2012 Young Adult Production
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson

Set in the East Village of New York City, RENT is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this musical has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, the show follows a year in the life of a group of friends struggling to make it in the big city under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. This Young Adults Production will feature performers ranging in age from 18 to 25. Not recommended for children. Directed by Kathleen Clarke Horrigan

Tickets start at $5.

Footlite Musicals
1847 N. Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

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