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Today Theatre Orangeville announced its 2012/13 season line-up.
Add-On Show:
LEISA WAY Starring in
You Give Me Fever: A Tribute to Peggy Lee
World Premiere Concert
September 20, 21, 22 & 23
Theatre Orangeville invites you to join Leisa Way for the new tribute concert You Give Me Fever: A Tribute to Peggy Lee! From her start with Benny Goodman, Peggy Lee dominated the jazz world in the 40's, conquered movies in the 50's and was an Academy Award nominee whose career spanned 6 decades.
She co-wrote her signature song, Fever, as well as the hits It's a Good Day, I Don't know Enough About You, Manana, Don't Smoke in Bed, I love Being Here With You and Disney's, The Lady and the Tramp score. Peggy Lee is a true legend who after all these years, still gives us...Fever!
October 11 to 28
Henry & Alice: Into the Wild
By Michele Riml
Starring Mary Long & Sandy Crawley
From the creator of Sexy Laundry
When the times get tough, the tough go...camping? Henry and Alice, that crazy couple from the smash hit Sexy Laundry are back, trying hilariously to find common ground as to what constitutes "the simple life" as they embark upon an economically imposed camping trip for their summer holiday. Despite a third guest, collapsing tents, and cuisine incompatibility, Henry and Alice remain hopeful that sparks will fly once more!
November 29 to December 23
A Gift to Last
Adapted from the Teleplay by Gordon Pinsent
Written by Alden Nowlan and Walter Learning
This Christmas favourite is the heartwarming story of the Sturgess family and will transport audiences from the frenzy of modern day gift-giving, back to the wonders of Christmas in simpler times. A Gift to Last is a celebration of families and love and truly is a "GIFT" that will last throughout the year!
February 21 to March 10
Sketching Sunshine - An Evening (and Morning) with Stephen Leacock.
By WJ Matheson
Starring W. Joseph Matheson
World Premiere
In honour of the 100th anniversary of Canadian legend Stephen Leacock's most enduring work Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town, this one man show conjures up an intimate visit with Canada's preeminent humorist. It is a show filled with laughter, razor-like wit, and thought-provoking insight.
April 4 to 21
On A First Name Basis
World Premiere Comedy
By Norm Foster
Starring Norm Foster & Patricia Vanstone
Meet 62-year old wealthy novelist David Kilbride, and his housekeeper of 28 years, Miss Hopperstaad. A discussion one evening about each other's lives reveals that she knows everything about him and he knows nothing about her. In this hilariously witty comedy written by Norm Foster and starring Norm Foster and Patricia Vanstone, audiences will be treated to many secrets and surprises!
May 9 to 26
The Team on the Hill
World Premiere Drama
By Dan Needles
Austin Ransier, the patriarch of the Ransier family, has farmed his whole life on the north side of a drumlin. He watches as his son and grandson wrestle over the future of the land and wonders, whether it will survive as a working farm ... or be gobbled up by a developer and become a golf course! Austin sees things that others don't and the family assumes that he is lost in the past. But Austin's dreams are about possibilities ...
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2012-05-18
Orangeville: Theatre Orangeville announces its 2012/13 season