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PIPPIN

Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Roger O. Hirson

Originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow
Originally directed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse
2013 Broadway revival directed by Diane Paulus
Theo ending originally conceived in 1998 by Mitch Sebastian

TUE-SUN, MAR 3-8
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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PIPPIN

Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Roger O. Hirson

Originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow
Originally directed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse
2013 Broadway revival directed by Diane Paulus
Theo ending originally conceived in 1998 by Mitch Sebastian

TUE-SUN, MAR 3-8
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time GRAMMY winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, PIPPIN is the story of a man’s journey to the extraordinary. The son of a king, Pippin is stuck between what is expected of him and the possibilities that forging his own path holds. Contains adult content, adult language, violence, and sexual content. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
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The House of Bernarda Alba

By Federico García Lorca
Adapted by Caridad Svich

WED-SUN, APR 1-12
 STUDIO THEATRE

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The House of Bernarda Alba

By Federico García Lorca
Adapted by Caridad Svich

WED-SUN, APR 1-12
 STUDIO THEATRE


The House of Bernarda Alba is a provocative drama set in a small, Spanish village, which follows the legacy of Bernarda Alba, the matriarch, and her five daughters. Living under Bernarda’s control as they mourn their father’s passing, these sisters seek a world beyond their mother’s walls. Contains adult content, adult language, violence, and references to suicide. Parental discretion advised.
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Cinderella: A Classic Fairytale Opera

Adapted by Joshua Borths
Based on the operas by Gioachino Rossini and Jules Massenet

Featuring the JMU Opera Theatre

SAT-SUN, APR 11-12
 RECITAL HALL

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Cinderella: A Classic Fairytale Opera

Adapted by Joshua Borths
Based on the operas by Gioachino Rossini and Jules Massenet

Featuring the JMU Opera Theatre

SAT-SUN, APR 11-12
 RECITAL HALL


Once upon a time, a young prince threw a royal ball to choose his future bride! Everyone in the kingdom was invited, but Cinderella was forced to stay behind by her devious stepfather, Don Magnifico, and her shallow stepsister. However, with the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella wins the day, transforming herself-and the kingdom-along the way. 35-minute children’s opera sung in English. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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Basement Demons and Trailer Saints

By Briandaniel Oglesby

x TUE-SUN, APR 28-MAY 3
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Basement Demons and Trailer Saints

By Briandaniel Oglesby

x TUE-SUN, APR 28-MAY 3
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


This new work was a finalist in the inaugural season of the School of Theatre and Dance’s Madison New Works Lab (MNWL), an incubator for developing new plays with professional playwrights from across the country. Seven years after workshopping Basement Demons and Trailer Saints, JMU welcomes its world premiere. Madison New Works Lab is made possible by the generosity of Paul Holland and Linda Yates. Contains adult content and adult language. Parental discretion advised.
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