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by Tom DudzickNovember 22 – December 15 | Preview Nov. 21

The Nowaks have always felt special, ever since the Virgin Mary made an appearance in the family barbershop. Clara now takes care of her father’s beautiful statue of the Blessed Mother, and shares the story of the miracle with all who pass by. But Clara’s daughter is about to reveal a family secret, one that will have the Nowaks questioning both their faith and their identity.

by Aaron SorkinOctober 18 – November 10 | Preview Oct. 17

A young American lawyer defends two Marines accused of murder in a hazing incident gone wrong in Guantanamo Bay. As the legal team digs for the truth, they uncover a high-level conspiracy that threatens the integrity and honour of the military system. A thrilling Broadway hit by writer Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing, The Social Network, Moneyball ).Aco-productionwiththeCitadelTheatre

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Ed can fix just about anything – an old truck, a stubborn boat motor, even people’s problems. Folks flock to Ed’s Garage for oil changes and sage advice. Everything’s running like a well-oiled machine until a psychotherapist from the city sets up shop next door, throwing a wrench into the whole business. The team from the Wingfield series returns with this light-hearted comedy.

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adapted by Niki Landau | based on the novel by Margaret MitchellJanuary 10 – February 2 | Preview Jan. 9 | WorlDPreMIere

Southern belle Scarlett O’Hara’s pampered life of parties and petticoats is threatened by the devastation of the American Civil War. As she struggles to survive, this unlikely heroine proves she has the courage to persevere despite the odds. Margaret Mitchell’s epic romance comes to life in the world premiere adaptation of this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

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music and lyrics by Paul Gordon | book by John Cairdbased on the classic novel by Jean Webster | March 14 – April 6 | Preview Mar. 13

Set in the early 20th century, this charming musical is the spirited account of a young orphan as she blossoms into a beautiful, intelligent and vivacious woman. When Jerusha gets the opportunity to go to college, all expenses are paid by a mysterious benefactor whose only requirement is that she never know his identity. As she writes monthly letters to the man she calls “Daddy Long Legs,” we’re drawn into the lives of these two extraordinary individuals.

by Jerry SternerApril 18 – May 11 | Preview Apr. 17

In the business world, corporate takeovers are the ultimate seduction. Larry the Liquidator preys on companies that are worth more dead than alive and he’s set his sights on the aging New England Wire and Cable Company. As he prepares to play monopoly with people’s lives, Larry realizes this family business has more game – and heart – than he anticipated. In today’s economic climate, this satire about the excess of the ‘80s remains startlingly relevant.

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In late 1950s New York, painter Mark Rothko is offered one of the greatest artistic commissions of the 20th century. With the next generation of artists nipping at his heels, Rothko struggles to create a masterpiece for an extraordinary setting. Assisting in this monumental task is a young painter who quickly learns that nothing in Rothko’s world is black and white.Aco-productionwiththebelfryTheatre

music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheimbook by John Weidman | January 17 – February 2 | Preview Jan. 16

Bold, surreal and alarmingly funny, Stephen Sondheim’s vaudeville extravaganza takes aim at nine individuals who set out to assassinate the President of the United States. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, these lost souls believe the American dream has failed them and they’re ready to settle the score. Part of SondheimFestA BirdLand Theatre and Talk is Free Theatre production

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by Margaret AtwoodFebruary 21 – March 9 | Preview Feb. 20

Her husband’s gone off to war. With nothing but third-hand news of his exploits, Penelope is left to run the kingdom while dealing with a bratty teenager and a raft of aggressive suitors who are trying to jump the queue. Now, Penelope tells her side of the story. With sardonic wit and a fresh perspective, Margaret Atwood breathes new life into the classic myth.

by Jacob Richmond and Brooke MaxwellMarch 21 – April 6 | Preview Mar. 20

This weird and wonderful musical takes us on a wild ride when a teenage chamber choir from a small town dies in a roller coaster accident. Karnack, a mechanical fortune-telling machine, feels responsible for the young choir’s demise, and gives the teens a chance to perform from beyond the grave. Ride the Cyclone is their final recital, where they celebrate their individuality while coming to terms with their sad fate. AnAtomicVaudevilleproduction

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