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See every CATCO is KIDS production in the 2017–18 season: Shakespeare and Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope, Madeline’s Christmas, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, Garfield: The Musical with Cattitude, and The Throne of Oz.
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Theatre is a shared experience that illuminates the mysteries of our humanity. Its magic has the power to transform us whether on stage, in the classroom or in our diverse communities. CATCO creates theatre that
delights, challenges, and transports.
SEASON SPONSOR: 2017–18 Season
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book and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber,
lyrics by Don Black and Charles Hart from David Garnett’s novel May 30–June 17, 2018
Studio One, Riffe Center*
Love takes many forms—love between couples; romantic infatuation; the devotion of married people; the ties of children to their parents. This chamber musical examines all of them as it weaves a magical dream of poetic poignancy.
book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, music by Jeanine Tisori
from Alison Bechdel’s 2006 memoir Sept. 13–Oct. 1, 2017
Studio Two, Riffe Center*
Fun Home—winner of five 2015 Tony® Awards, including Best Musical—is an emotionally charged story of a young woman’s discovery of her own sexuality and her attempts to unlock the mysteries surrounding her gay father’s life.
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by David Mamet Nov. 30–Dec. 9, 2017
Studio One, Riffe Center*
CAPA and CATCO present Deaf West Theatre’s explosively profane acclaimed production. First performed by Los Angeles-based Deaf West in 2015, all of the characters communicate using American Sign Language.
book by John Caird, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon
based on the novel by Jean Webster Jan. 31–Feb. 18, 2018
Studio Two, Riffe Center*
One of the trustees of the John Grier Orphan’s Home admires the satirical essays of eighteen-year-old Jerusha and provides her with a full college scholarship. She dubs her benefactor Daddy Long Legs because she imagines him to be old and gray. She is mistaken.
DaddyLong Legs
by Will Eno Mar. 7–25, 2018
Studio One, Riffe Center*
Meet neighbors Bob and Jennifer and John and Pony, two suburban couples who have more in common than their identical homes and shared last names. As their relationships begin to intertwine, the Joneses must decide between idyllic fantasies and imperfect realities.
by Willy Russell Apr. 11–29, 2018
Studio Two, Riffe Center*
Classes clash in this hilarious, but biting comedy, when a midlife university lecturer begins to tutor a 26-year-old hairdresser, Rita. Both characters’ eyes are opened to their very different lifestyles and they experience firsthand that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.
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Madeline’sChristmas
book and lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby, music by Shirley Mierbased on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans
Dec. 8–17, 2017Shedd Theatre, CPAC
549 Franklin Ave.
A holiday musical treat for the whole family! While on their morning walk with Miss Clavel, the girls come down with the flu. When a mysterious stranger arrives, Madeline and friends get a holiday adventure beyond their wildest dreams.
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary
Musical book and lyrics by Mo Willems,
music by Michael Silversher
Jan. 12–21, 2018Van Fleet Theatre, CPAC
549 Franklin Ave.
The perfect show for a family-friendly outing based on the beloved Caldecott Honor-winning picture book series. The story: Girl loves stuffed animal. Girl loses beloved animal. Girl fights to get animal back. Filled with adventure, song and dancing laundry!
The Throne of Oz based on Frank Baum’s
The Marvelous Land of Ozadapted by Chris Leyva
May 4–13, 2018Shedd Theatre, CPAC
549 Franklin Ave.
Few fantasy lands have captured our hearts as has the marvelous land of Oz! Join a young boy named Tip as he adventures with our old friends the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, as well as some new friends like Jack Pumpkinhead, the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, and the amazing Gump.
PLEASE NOTE: Subscription to the 2017–18 CATCO is Kids season is the only way to guarantee a seat to Shakespeare and Star Wars
Shakespeare and Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope
by Ian Doescher
Aug. 25–27, 2017 | Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.
Return once more to a galaxy far, far away with this sublime retelling of Star Wars in the style of the immortal Bard of Avon. The saga of a wise (Jedi) knight, an evil (Sith) lord, and a beautiful princess held captive, Shakespeare and Star Wars abounds with all the adventure, valor and villainy of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.
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*All CATCO is Theatre performances take place at the Vern Riffe Center, 77 S. High Street
The Realistic JonesGarfield: The Musical
with Cattitude book by Michael J. Bobbitt
and Jim Davis, music and lyrics by John L. Cornelius II
Mar. 2–11, 2018Van Fleet Theatre, CPAC
549 Franklin Ave.
Garfield, that chubby and sarcastic tabby cat, wants to have the best birthday ever. But his friends, Arlene, Odie, Jon and even his nemesis, Nermal, seem to have forgotten. Garfield runs away, but quickly learns that “home is where the heart…and the food is.”
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Robin & Peter Hersha