EMPTY NEST
Rating: PG-13
A middle aged couple whose children have finally left the nest are alone together, but not for long! All three sons come charging back home after experiencing some hard knocks in the real world. This heartwarming comedy will keep you laughing as Mom and Dad unite for the battle of the home-front. A must-see comedy for every empty nester!
5/30/2008 - 7/19/2008
Previews:  5/28/2007 - 5/29/2008


  ARE WE THERE YET?
Rating: PG
ARE WE THERE YET? Takes a fresh musical look at the typical American family as they embark on "The Roller Coaster of Life". Every conceivable experience a family undergoes is hilariously brought to life in a madcap, bumby, yet thoroughly wonderful family trip.
7/25/2008 - 9/13/2008
Previews:  7/23/2008 - 7/24/2008


  THE FULL MONTY
Rating: PG-13
Nominated for ten Tony Awards, THE FULL MONTY is Broadway's recent blockbuster about six loveable down-on-their-luck guys who come up with an outrageous plan to make some quick cash. All they have to do is triumph over their fears, their nerves…and their cloths! Charming, hilarious funny and full of heart, this feel-good musical is about family, friendship and feeling comfortable in your own skin.
9/19/2008 - 11/8/2008
Previews:  9/17/2008 - 9/18/2008


  A WONDERFUL LIFE
Rating: G
Frank Capra's film classic has been brought to vibrant theatrical life through the remarkable collaboration of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Sheldon Harnick and Grammy and Emmy Award winner Joe Raposo. In it's area premiere the story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls remains a timeless fable.
11/14/2008 - 1/3/2009
Previews:  11/12/2008 - 11/13/2008


  RING OF FIRE: The Johnny Cash Musical
Rating: PG
A cast of gifted singers and instrumentalists take you through some of the greatest songs from one of America's most brilliant singer/songwriters, Johnny Cash. Though he is never impersonated, his remarkable life story of love and faith; struggle and success; rowdiness and redemption; and home and family is told through his music, climaxing in a concert that will both move and exhilarate! RING OF FIRE features over 30 of the music legend's songs such as "Country Boy", "A Thing Called Love", "Five Feet High And Rising", "Daddy Sang Bass", "Ring Of Fire", "I've Been Everywhere", "I Walk The Line", "The Man In Black", and his final hit, "Hurt".
1/16/2009 - 3/21/2009
Previews:  1/14/2009 - 1/15/2009


  CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES
Rating: PG
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A church basement kitchen throughout much of America is often the heart and soul of any church. Like any great kitchen, problems are solved here as well. We see four women handle a Lutefisk Dinner, a funeral, an Easter fund raiser, a wedding, and a pastor in this hilarious new musical!
3/27/2009 - 6/6/2009
Previews:  3/25/2009 - 3/26/2009


  PETER PAN
Rating: G
See Peter Pan and his friends actually fly around the theatre in this mystical musical about a boy who won't grow up! Join us as the Circa '21 stage is transformed into the magical world of Neverland, filled with Fairies, Pirates, Indians and, of course, The Lost Boys.
6/19/2009 - 8/29/2009
Previews:  6/17/2009 - 6/18/2009


  MID LIFE - THE CRISIS MUSICAL
Rating: PG-13
Welcome to Mid-Life! This wacky musical takes a comic look at the "age-old" conditions and situations faced in mid-life. From reading glasses and mammograms to weekend warriors and colonoscopies - all lampooned with a Saturday Night Live style. Everyone will relate to this hilarious, and at times, touching musical about the curiosities and inevitabilities of middle age.
9/4/2009 - 11/7/2009
Previews:  9/2/2009 - 9/3/2009


Youth Theater Musicals
  SNOW WHITE
Rating: G
One of the most popular children's stories comes to life on the Circa '21 stage! SNOW WHITE maintains all of the magic of the classic tale, enhanced with sensational songs, colorful costumes, a cheerful set, and lots of humor that will offer an entertaining experience for children as well as adults. Our SNOW WHITE will discover, with the help of the be-bopping Seven Dwarfs, that she doesn't need a handsome prince to be happy.


MATINEE/BRUNCH PERFORMANCES
Adults $17.00 - Children $15.00
Groups (12 or more) $13.00
Doors: 10:45
Buffet: 11:00 - 11:45
Show: 12
Performances on November 28
December 6,7,11,12,13,14,18,19,20,21,26,27


FAMILY FUN NIGHT
December 8
Doors Open 5:30
Buffet: 5:45 - 6:30
Show: 6:45
Prices same as matinee performance


SHOW ONLY PERFORMANCES
All Tickets $10.00
AM Performances - December 2,9,16
PM Performances - November 29 and December 4.
11/28/2008 - 12/27/2008

  JUNIE B. JONES & A Little Monkey Business
Rating: G
Based on the wildly popular children's book by Barbara Parks, Joan Cushing's Junie B. Jones & A Little Monkey Business is brought to life on the Circa '21 stage in a glorious new musical. Follow this spirited and sassy six year old through her feelings of frustration and having a baby brother and the dilemma of finding something great for show-and-tell at school. Hearing her grandma refer to her brother as the "cutest little monkey," things get mixed up! Junie can't wait to tell her friends that she will have the best show-and-tell in class, a real live monkey!

SHOW ONLY PERFORMANCES
All seats $8.00
Groups (12 or more) $7.00

AM Performances
(Doors Open 9:30 - Show at 10:00)
April 14,16,21,23,24,28,30 and May 1,5,7,8,9
PM Performances
(Doors open 12:30 - Show at 1:00)
April 18,21,25 and May 1,2,7,9
4/14/2009 - 5/9/2009

  PINKALICIOUS
Rating: G
Based on the children's book by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann, Pinkalicious loves pink and wants everything in her life to be pink. After overindulging in pink cupcakes one night, she wakes up pink and is thrilled to have her dream come true!! She will discover, however, to be careful what you wish for!

SHOW ONLY PERFORMANCES
All seats $8.00
Groups (12 or more) $7.00

AM Performances
(Doors open 9:30 - Show at 10:00)
June 30 and July 2,7,14,16,18,23,25
PM Performances
(Doors open 12:30 - Show at 1:00)
July 9,11,18,21,25
6/30/2009 - 7/25/2009

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