Broadway Meets Lake Benton
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Spring Play
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Old Time Fiddlers
Summer Musical
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Fall Play
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Children's Theatre
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Christmas Show
March 17, 2012
Back by popular demand...yo won't want to miss our second annual "Broadway Meets Lake Benton: musical revue. Enjoy some of your favorite actors and actresses from Opera House musicals perform some of America's classic Broadway show tunes.
Showtime: 2:00pm and 7:30pm Admission: $10.00 straight across
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2005 Plays "Touch & Go" & "Remember Me". Photos Courtesy of Lake Benton News & Mark Wilmes Photography
"Sylvia"
April 13-15, 20-22, 2012
Greg and Kate have moved to Manhatten after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg's career
as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate's career, as a public-school English teacher, is beginning to
offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park - or that has found him - bearing
only the name "Sylvia" on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of
contention between husband and wife. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just
doesn't understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after
a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued
part of their lives.
Showtimes for April 13, 14, 20, 21: 7:30pm
*Sunday Matinees April 15, 22: 2:00pm
Admission:
Adult: $10.00
Senior Citizens/Students: $9.50
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Photo Courtesy of Lake Benton News & Mark Wilmes Photography 2004 Production of "Annie"
"Seussical the Musical"
July 26-29 August 1-5, 2012
The story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge--not only
must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers,
but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although, Horton
faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him, the
only one who recognizes "his kind and his powerful heart." Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty,
family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant, in a story that makes you laugh and cry.
Dr. Seuss has been "one true friend in the universe" to millions of young readers for generations and Seussical The Musical wonderfully brings these valuable stories to audiences via a new medium. The lyrics "kind and powerful heart" from "Notice Me, Horton" appropriately describe the musical as well, and most audience members will be moved by its positive and uplifting messages. Review by Scott Cain.
Showtime: July 26, 27, 38, & August 1, 2, 3, 4 @ 7:30pm
*Matinees: July 29, August 5 @ 2:00pm
Admission: Adult $12.50 Senior/Student $12.00
On Saturday, August 4th the Opera House will have a Senior Citizen Day. Seniors will be able to purchase tickets for only $10.00 for the 2:00pm Show!!!!
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Fall Play
Pictures of 2004 Nunsense Production. Courtesy of Lake Benton News & Mark Wilmes Photography
The Nerd
October 5-7, 12-14, 2012
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has oftern told his
friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who
saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that,
as long as he is alive, "you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you" -so Willum
is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday
party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless "nerd" - a bumbling oaf
with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. And Rick stays on and on, his continued presence
amoung Willum and his friends leading to one uproarious incident after another, until the normally
placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence - a dire development which, happily is staved off
by the surprising "twist" ending of the play.
Showtime: October 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 7:30pm
*Sunday Matinees: October 7, 14 @ 2:00pm
Admission: Adult $10.00 Senior/Student: $9.50
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Photos Courtesy of Lake Benton News & Mark Wilmes Photography
November 19, 2011 - November 17, 2012
Showtime: 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Admission: Adult $5.00 Senior/Students $3.00
*3 years and under, not taking a seat FREE
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December 3, 2011 - December 1, 2012
Another holiday season will be ushered in with a joyous celebration of music performed by talented veterans of past Opera House musicals.
Showtime: 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Admission: $10.00 straight across
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