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CAMBRIDGE – Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment, has unveiled an ambitious 2015 Season of “Music, Laughter ... and all that jazz!” Nineteen productions will span seven stages throughout the province of Ontario over a 10 month period, March through December.
“2015 is a year of celebration, as it marks the 25th anniversary of the Drayton Festival Theatre,” says Mustakas. “We have planned a season full of magical moments at all of our theatres, complete with Broadway blockbusters, heartwarming comedies, nostalgic musical tributes, and lots of family fun.”
Tickets are on sale now exclusively to Members, followed by Groups and Subscribers on Monday, November 10th and the general public on December 1st just in time for the holidays.
Drayton Festival Theatre
The 25th Anniversary Season kicks off with Legends ... of Rock ‘n’ Roll, which relives the incredible discography that forever changed the landscape of modern music. Such influential acts as Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, Elton John, ABBA, and Simon & Garfunkel are celebrated in this tribute to musical pioneers, May 14th to June 6th.
The hilarious Norm Foster comedy Looking runs June 10th to June 27th. Answering a personal ad in the newspaper brings a foursome of singletons together at a local pub for a life‐altering rendezvous.
The heartwarming comedy Hilda’s Yard is on stage July 2nd to July 18th. This Norm Foster gem follows empty‐nesters who must bridge the generation gap when their grown children return home unexpectedly.
The Drayton Festival Theatre celebrates 25 years with the classic Broadway musical comedy, The Music Man. A con man’s swindle hits some wrong notes when he unexpectedly falls in love with the town librarian. By turns funny, warm, romantic, and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. The production runs August 5th to August 29th.
Dunfield Theatre Cambridge
The 2015 Season commences with the greatest family musical of all‐time, The Wizard of Oz. After a twister hits her Kansas farm, Dorothy Gale is transported somewhere over the rainbow and embarks on an epic journey to find her way home. This family production runs March 4th to March 29th.
Next up is Monty Python’s Tony® Award‐winning musical comedy, Spamalot, May 6th to May 24th. This tongue‐in‐cheek retelling of the classic tale of Camelot raises silliness to an art form as King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table embark on their infamous quest for the Holy Grail.
From the creators of the perennially popular Legends series of tribute shows (Twist and Shout: The British Invasion, Legends ... of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Dance Legends) comes the world premiere production of Canadian Legends. Neil Aitchison will reprise his famous alter ego, Constable Archibald F. Inkster, and take audiences on a musical journey in a brand new show that features the music of such legendary Canadian artists as Anne Murray, Paul Anka, Leonard Cohen, Gordon Lightfoot, Shania Twain, Michael Bublé, and Celine Dion. The production runs July 2nd to July 18th.
The comic event of the season starring the most memorable pair of mismatched roommates you’ll ever meet comes to Cambridge. The laugh‐out‐loud comedy The Odd Couple is on stage August 12th to August 29th.
The most popular musical in Canadian theatre history, Anne of Green Gables, runs October 14th to November 8th. Journey to the shores of Prince Edward Island and follow the misadventures of Anne Shirley, a freckle‐faced, red‐haired orphan who will immediately capture your heart with her irrepressible spirit.
The season ends with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, the holiday musical you’ve been dreaming of. The beloved film starring Bing Crosby comes to life in a lavish spectacle for the entire family. Make your days merry and bright with this unforgettable musical about love, friendship, and loyalty, November 18th to December 20th.
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
The 2015 starts on a high note, with the madcap musical whodunit The Last Resort, March 4th to March 22nd. Outrageous characters sing their way through a storyline full of murderous twists and turns. Put your detective skills to the test, and try to separate fact from fiction, but beware – nothing is what it seems.
Warm, witty and wise, The Crazy Time is a laugh‐a‐minute comedy about the pursuit of happiness as one man tries desperately to regain control of the madness engulfing him, April 15th to May 3rd.
Next up is Drayton Entertainment’s hotly anticipated production of Chicago, June 3rd to June 27th. Bob Fosse’s energetic, cabaret style musical continues to seduce audiences worldwide. Winner of six Tony® Awards, Chicago glitters hypnotically with brassy songs, astonishing dancing, biting satire, and of course, all that jazz.
Last Chance Romance is a topsy‐turvy romantic comedy about the perils of finding a “the one.” Its frothy, fun look at the absurdity of love will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone. The production runs July 22nd to August 9th.
In honour of the 40th Anniversary of the Waterloo Regional Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Drayton Entertainment presents The Pirates of Penzance, a laugh‐filled songfest full of zany puns and good‐natured fun, October 7th to October 25th.
The holidays will sparkle with Aladdin: The Panto, a deliciously entertaining production for the entire family on stage November 18th to December 20th. In the British Panto tradition where audiences cheer the hero and boo the villain, this lively production boasts incredible musical numbers, slapstick comedy, audience participation, and of course, a dash of theatrical magic.
St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre
Check in for a weekend of laughs with the lighthearted, racy comedy Sexy Laundry. A couple books a swanky hotel room for a romantic getaway, all in the hope of rekindling some much‐ needed passion – but jumpstarting their stale love life proves infinitely more difficult, and hilarious, than anticipated. The production runs September 8th to December 20th
Huron Country Playhouse: Mainstage
The 2015 Season kicks off with the most popular musical in Canadian history, Anne of Green Gables, on stage June 11th to June 27th. Journey to the shores of Prince Edward Island and follow the misadventures of Anne Shirley, a freckle‐faced, red‐haired orphan who will immediately capture your heart with her irrepressible spirit.
Next up is the hotly anticipated production of Chicago, July 2nd to July 18th. Bob Fosse’s energetic, cabaret style musical continues to seduce audiences worldwide. Winner of six Tony® Awards, Chicago glitters hypnotically with brassy songs, astonishing dancing, biting satire, and of course, all that jazz.
After a sold‐out engagement at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse this fall, Footloose is dancing its way onto the Huron Country Playhouse stage, July 23rd to August 8th. Based on the beloved 80s movie, Footloose is the feel‐good story about a young rebel who inadvertently heals the heart of a small town when he encourages the local youth to defy the strict edict of the local pastor and hold a rock ‘n’ roll dance.
From the creators of last year’s sensation, Twist and Shout: The British Invasion, comes another production in the perennially popular Legends series of tribute shows that will put a snap in your fingers and a song in your heart. Legends ... of Rock ‘n’ Roll relives the incredible discography from the 1950s through 1970s that forever changed the landscape of modern music. Such influential acts as Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, Elton John, ABBA, and Simon & Garfunkel are celebrated in this tribute to musical pioneers, August 13th to August 29th.
Huron Country Playhouse II
Check in for a weekend of laughs with the lighthearted, racy comedy Sexy Laundry, on stage June 11th to June 27th. A couple checks into a swanky hotel room for a romantic getaway, all in the hope of rekindling some much‐needed passion – but jumpstarting their stale love life proves infinitely more difficult, and hilarious, than anticipated.
Last Chance Romance is a topsy‐turvy romantic comedy about the perils of finding “the one.” Its frothy, fun look at the absurdity of love, will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone. The production runs July 2nd to July 18th.
After the success of last season’s production of Peter Pan: The Panto, comes Snow White: The Panto. In the British Panto tradition where audiences cheer the hero and boo the villain, this lively production boasts a winning combination of incredible musical numbers, slapstick comedy, outrageous costumes, audience participation, and of course, seven dwarfs. Once again, there will be opportunities for local youth to participate in the production as members of the Children’s Chorus. Audition details will be made available in the New Year. Snow White: The Panto will entertain theatregoers of all ages July 29th to August 29th.
Ticket Information
Drayton Entertainment offers flexible subscription packages to enable theatregoers to book tickets to any performance, at any theatre, for any date. When patrons buy tickets to four, five, six, or even seven different productions, they can save close to 25% off the regular ticket price.
Regular performance tickets are $42.00 for adults; $25.00 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for preview performances and groups of 20 or more are $34.00.
To learn more about the benefits of Membership, to order tickets or receive a complimentary 2015 Theatre Guide, call the Drayton Entertainment Box Office Toll Free at 1‐855‐DRAYTON (372‐9866).
2014-10-31
Cambridge: Drayton Entertainment announces its 2015 season