2012-2013 Season
XANADU
Music and lryics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Book by Douglas Carter Beane. Directed by Michael Gray. Music-directed by Joe Trainor.
All skate! The ’80s cult favorite is brought to life in this rolling romp, described by The New Yorker’s Hilton Als as “resolutely anti-Broadway…far sleazier and cheesier than conventional musical theatre, and it points out just how tame most other musicals are.” Sounds just like a typical day at CTC, right? Hit songs include “Magic”, “Evil Woman”, and of course the eipc title track.
Directed by Michael Gray. Music direction by Joe Trainor. Set and lighting design by Vicki Neal and Richard Kendrick.
Tickets $25 general; $40 VIP (includes 2 complimentary drinks, choice seating and CTC cast-signed program).
Production runs Friday, April 26 through Saturday, May 11, 2013. All shows 8:00pm except one 2:00pm matinee, Sunday, May 5.
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February 22 – March 2, 2013 – On The Air
Music and lyrics by Joe Trainor. Book by Kevin Regan.
Directed by Michael Gray.
World Premiere! It’s 1941, and “Sunshine Days”, a radio soap based out of the Big Apple, is moving on to the golden world of Hollywood. Comic hijinks and killer songs ensue. Rock musician Joe Trainor (JT3) and writer/director Kevin Regan (The Cheap Seats, The Clink) create a brand-spanking-new musical featuring CTC favorites.
Production runs Friday, February 22 through Saturday, March 2, 2013. All shows 8:00pm.
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February 28 2013 – Special Event – Staged reading of “8″, a new play by Academy-award winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk, J. Edgar)
Join CTC as we partner with Equality Delaware Foundation, a LGBT organization advocating for equal rights in Delaware, for a staged reading of “8” – a documentary play by Dustin Lance Black about the federal case for marriage equality. A cast of esteemed local actors and distinguished community members will read the groundbreaking play. Visit www.8theplay.com for more details about the play; tickets are available now under our CTC Tickets link. Proceeds benefit Equity Delaware.
One night only, Thursday February 28, 2013. Curtain time 7:00pm.
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November 30 – December 15, 2012 – Bat Boy: The Musical
Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe. Book by Keythe Farley.
Directed by Michael Gray. Music-directed by Joe Trainor.
CTC restages one of our cult hits for a new audience. Journey with us from the caves to the forest as we bring the tabloid darling to life. Love your Bat Boy!
Tickets $25 general; $40 VIP (includes 2 complimentary drinks, choice seating and CTC cast-signed program). Tickets purchased at www.city-theater.org or at the box office on the night of show.
Production runs Friday, November 30 through Saturday, December 15, 2012. All shows 8:00pm with one 2:00pm matinee, Sunday, December 9.
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