OPENING NIGHT
By Norm Foster
September 19-October 6, 2007
Previews: September 19, 20 Opening: September 21

Jack and Ruth Tisdale are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with an evening at the theatre. It’s a dream come true for Ruth, and an imposition for Jack who would rather be home watching the World Series. However, after events both on and off the stage that fateful night, their lives and those of all involved are irreparably altered. Another home run by Norm Foster.

Show Times >

   
WINGFIELD’S INFERNO
By Dan Needles
Starring Rod Beattie
A presentation of the Douglas Beattie Production
October 24-November 10, 2007
Previews: October 24, 25 Opening: October 26

A devastating fire at Larkspur’s community hall leaves it a smoking ruin. Walt Wingfield leads the charge to get it rebuilt, but lighting a fire under his fellow committee members proves to be a daunting task. Is it courage they lack, or is the devil in the details? Whether it’s your first Wingfield play or your sixth, you’ll soon be a fan of this Canadian icon.

Show Times >

   
THE PRICE
By Arthur Miller
January 16-February 2, 2008
Previews: January 16, 17 Opening: January 18

In the attic of a soon-to-be-demolished house, two brothers meet after a 16-year estrangement to dispose of their dead parents’ property. The first brother is a policeman who sacrificed his education to care for his ruined, invalid father. The other is an eminent surgeon who walked out on the demands of family to concentrate on medicine. Their confrontation leads them to examine the events and qualities of their very different lives and the price that each of them has had to pay.

Show Times >

   

DREAMGIRLS
Book and Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Music by Henry Kreiger
Original Broadway Production Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
Produced on Broadway by Michael Bennett, Robert Avian, Geffen Records and The Shubert Organization
A co-production with the Manitoba Theatre Centre
February 20-March 8, 2008
Previews: February 20, 21 Opening: February 22

Before the award-winning movie, there was the award-winning stage musical. At the world-famous Apollo Theatre in New York City, “The Dreamettes” try to make a name for themselves. The future looks bright when they become backup singers and gain more and more popularity. With hit songs such as One Night Only, It’s All Over, and their signature song, Dreamgirls, these girls will knock your socks off!

Show Times >

   
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
By Joe DiPietro
March 26-April 12, 2008
Previews: March 26, 27 Opening: March 28

All his life Nick and his four grandparents have gathered for Sunday night family dinner. When Nick breaks the news that he’s leaving Hoboken for a job in Seattle, his grandparents go to hilarious lengths to keep him at home. This is a touching comedy about change, individual choices, and the invisible ties that bind us to those we love.

Show Times >

Holiday Family Musical

SEUSSICAL - THE MUSICAL
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle

Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
November 30-December 30, 2007
Previews: November 28-December 6 Opening: December 7

Based on the books of Dr. Seuss, Seussical-The Musical debuted on Broadway in 2000. The story is an amalgamation of many of Seuss’ most famous stories and characters. Join Horton, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, the Sour Kangaroo, the Wickersham Brothers, the Grinch, and of course, the Cat in the Hat as they endeavor to protect the people of Whoville. This delightful musical will appeal to the young and the young-at-heart. What a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays!

Show Times >

Community Show

A MUSICAL THEATRE SCHOOL HOMECOMING
A Performing Arts Programme Alumni Production
Compiled by Tom Oliver
February 8, 2008

Before they were on stages across Canada they were on our stage as members of the Theatre Aquarius Performing Arts Programme under the guidance of Lou Zamprogna. This Homecoming celebrates their accomplishments and Lou’s mentorship.

Show Times >

Special Presentation

MACHOMER
Created and Performed by Rick Miller
Adapted from William Shakespeare’s Macbeth and characters created by Matt Groening
A WYRD Production
April 25, 26, 2008

This one-man vocal spectacular features impressions of over 50 voices from TV`s The Simpson’s in a hilarious performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth! Rick Miller has performed MacHomer to capacity crowds across the U.S. and Canada. The show has toured the world to rave reviews and awards in Scotland, England, Australia, and New Zealand. This is an educational and entertaining show, which has amazed audiences of all ages, backgrounds and languages.

Show Times >

Classic Kids

THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN
Based on the documentation by the Brothers Grimm
Theatre Aquarius presents a GADZ Production

Public performances: May 10, 11, 17, 2008
School performances: May 7, 8, 9, 15 & 16, 2008

Trouble erupts when a pipe-playing stranger arrives in a small German town and casts his magical spell. You and your children will be lured into the mystery and enchantment of this classic tale. You won’t want to miss a note!

The May 7 & 8 school matinee performances of Pied Piper of Hamelin are sponsored by:



Show Times >