This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Theater at The Paradise
Presented by Paradise Community Theatre
Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice
Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams
Directed by Paul Johnson
July 10*, 11, 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 PM
July 12 & 19 at 2:00 PM
(*ASL Interpreted Performance!)
A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, The Addams Family is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man whom her parents have never met. And if that weren't upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done before: keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's "normal" boyfriend and his parents.
Tickets - Member: $21.50, Non-Member: $23.50, Student: $17.50
(Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
THE ADDAMS FAMILY is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide www.theatricalrights.com
Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr.
Presented by Marquee Children's Theatre
Book & Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music by Zina Goldrich
Adapted from the JUNIE B. JONES Series of books by Barbara Park
Directed by Mickey Morstad
July 31* and August 7 at 7:00 PM
August 1, 2**, 8, and 9 at 2:00 PM
*ASL Interpreted | **Sensory Friendly
Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store: Junie's best friend Lucille has found new best friends, and Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. While in Mr. Scary's class, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard — and she may need glasses. Add in a friendly cafeteria lady, an intense kickball tournament, and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal," and first grade has never been more exciting.
Tickets - Adults: $14.50, Students: $9.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Show Sponsor: Federated Insurance
Marquee Season Sponsors: Southern Heights Dental Group & The Bahl Foundation
*This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.*
JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL JR. Is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI.) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Presented by Paradise Community Theatre
By Agatha Christie
Adapted For The Stage by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Marc Robinson
October 16, 17, 23, and 24 at 7:30 PM
October 18 & 25 at 2:00 PM
Exotic locales... World Class Elegance... and Murder! Join Hercule Poirot on Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express as he is forced to solve a particularly difficult case, all while the famous luxury train journeys from Istanbul to Paris. An international roster of rich and famous are all witnesses and suspects as Poirot must engage his little gray cells to discover the culprit. This fast-paced adaptation from Ken Ludwig promises a thrilling ride!
AUDITIONS: August 2nd from 3:00 - 5:00 PM
August 3rd from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Tickets - Member: $19.50, Non-Member: $21.50, Student: $15.50. (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
PCT Season Sponsor: The Bahl Foundation
"Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Presented by Paradise Community Theatre
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Directed by Shelley Fitzgerald
December 4, 5, 10, and 11 at 7:30 PM
December 6, 12, and 13 at 2:00 PM
Her past is a mystery. Her future is an adventure. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family!
Tickets - Member: $21.50, Non-Member: $23.50, Student: $17.50. (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Show Sponsor: Faribo Air Conditioning & Heating
PCT Season Sponsor: The Bahl Foundation
ANASTASIA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Presented by Paradise Community Theatre
Book by Claudia Shear & Tim Federle
Music by Chris Miller
Lyrics by Nathan Tysen
Based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Directed by Mickey Morstad
February 19, 20, and 26 at 7:30 PM
February 21, 27, and 28 at 2:00 PM
What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tick's unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey. Based on the best-selling classic novel by Natalie Babbitt and adapted for the stage by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, Tuck Everlasting features a soaring score from Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen.
Tickets - Member: $21.50, Non-Member: $23.50, Student: $17.50. (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
PCT Season Sponsor: The Bahl Foundation
TUCK EVERLASTING is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Presented by Paradise Community Theatre
Adaptation by Kathryn Schultz Miller
Directed by Amber Holven
April 16 & 23 at 7:30 PM
April 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 2:00 PM
Prince Harcourt (known to his friends as Harry) is on a desperate quest for a "True Princess." With King Ulstead's health failing, Harry must marry to secure his crown--but his impossibly high standards are getting in the way. As his younger brother Edgar and wife Greta wait in the wings to seize the throne, Harry is running out of time. Will he find his perfect match, or will his own pickiness be his downfall? This entertaining retelling of The Princess and the Pea is an enchanting blend of magic, romance, and comedy and is a royal treat for the whole family!
Tickets - Member: $19.50, Non-Member: $21.50, Student: $15.50. (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
PCT Season Sponsor: The Bahl Foundation
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA is presented by arrangement with ArtReach Children's Theatre Plays. www.childrenstheatreplays.com
The Bahl Family Auditorium Seating Chart
Paradise Community Theatre Committee
Mark Ahnemann, Jessica Bastyr, Patrick Braucher, Emily Casper, Justin Delesha, Garrett Fitzgerald, Shelley Fitzgerald, Todd Ginter, Diane Hagen, Luke Havumaki, Amber Holven, Courtney Kryzer, Julie Longshore, Will McIntyre, Kathy Rush Vizina, Bambi Shumski, Reid Shumski, Marianne Brooks, Zeke Brooks, Kris Snow, and Youth on Boards Members Ella Chappius & Morgan Holven.
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