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2019 - 2020 SEASON

Bringing Community Theatre to the Community for 72 Years!

2019-2020 SEASON TICKETSWelcome to Grosse Pointe Theatre’s 72nd Season! What a season it will be!

Two years ago, we began our new adventure with our main stage performances in three different venues. This year, we will be performing in the same venues, again offering complimentary valet parking for our patrons.

Grosse Pointe Theatre’s 2019-2020 season is one you won’t want to miss, filled with exciting and fun shows: Mamma Mia!, Neil Simon’sRumors, Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of Horrors, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

The cost of an individual season ticket remains the same at $95.00, which means you are getting five shows for the price of four. And season ticket holders receive FREE exchanges for any performance. What a great value and the perfect way to support arts in the community!

In response to our ticket demand and patron requests, we are modifying our show schedule next season. We will no longer offer two Thursday evening performances for each show but will have one Thursday evening performance with a 7:30 p.m. curtain time. We are also adding a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.

NEW - FLEX PACKAGESThe Flex Package is a new option this year and allows you to create a custom season ticket package by selecting any date for each performance and best available seats when you renew. If you need flexible dates, this option is for you!

Whether you have been a season ticket holder for one year or many, we invite and encourage you to be a part of our family as we continue to provide the finest in community theater.

Our 72nd season’s main stage shows will be filled with fun! Hope to see you at the show!

Linda Zublick Executive Director

September 20-22, 26-29, 2019Pierce AuditoriumTwo performances on Sept 21 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Music and Lyrics by BENNY ANDERSSON & BJÖRN ULVAEUSAnd some songs with STIG ANDERSONBook by CATHERINE JOHNSON Originally Conceived by JUDY CRAYMER

Directed by ALLISON ROBERTS and RACHEL SETTLAGE

ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

Mamma Mia! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

M A I N S T A G E

www.gpt.org/mammamia

November 15-17, 21-24, 2019University Liggett School AuditoriumTwo performances on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

by NEIL SIMON

Directed by JERRY NEHR

At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room, and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken, and wife, Chris, must get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and mis-communications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

Neil Simon’s Rumors is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.www.samuelfrench.com

M A I N S T A G E

www.gpt.org/rumors

M A I N S T A G E

January 10-12, 16-19, 2020Christian A. Fenton Performing Arts Center at Grosse Pointe North High SchoolTwo performances on Jan. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

A Musical Fable of BroadwayBased on a Story and Characters of Damon RunyonMusic and Lyrics by FRANK LOESSERBook by JO SWERLING and ABE BURROWS

Directed by DON BISCHOFF

Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

Guys and Dolls is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

www.gpt.org/guysanddolls

March 27-29, April 2-5, 2020Pierce AuditoriumTwo performances on March 28 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Book and Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMANMusic by ALAN MENKENBased on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles GriffithOriginally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director)Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPATheatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization

Directed by LETA CHRISMAN

The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

Little Shop of Horrors is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

M A I N S T A G E

www.gpt.org/littleshop

M A I N S T A G E

June 19-21, 25-28, 2020University Liggett School AuditoriumTwo performances on June 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBERLyrics by TIM RICE

Directed by AMY RICKER

Sha la la Joseph you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time! One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is presented through special arrangement with The Musical Company, LP. www.themusicalcompany.com

www.gpt.org/joseph

P U R D O N S T U D I O T H E A T R E

MAY 1-3, 7-9, 2020Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church

By ERIC BOGOSIANBased on an original idea by Tad Savinar

Directed by KEVIN FITZHENRY

Barry Champlain, Cleveland’s controversial radio host, is on the air doing what he does best: insulting the pathetic souls who call in the middle of the night to sound off. Tomorrow, Barry’s show is going into national syndication and his producer is afraid that Barry will say something that will offend the sponsors. This, of course, makes Barry even more outrageous. Funny and moving, off beat, outrageous and totally entrancing, Talk Radio had a long run at New York’s Public Theatre starring the author.

Talk Radio is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.www.samuelfrench.com

www.gpt.org/talkradio

P U R D O N S T U D I O T H E A T R E P E R F O R M A N C E L O C A T I O N S

Grosse Pointe Theatre is proud to partner with Grosse Pointe Public Schools, University Liggett School, and Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church in our continued effort to Bring Community Theatre to the Community!

GROSSE POINTE THEATRE TICKET OFFICE & REHEARSAL STUDIO 315 Fisher Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 Phone: 313-881-4004 Ticket Office Hours: Monday - Friday (10 am - 2 pm) Saturday hours on show weekends.

PIERCE AUDITORIUM 15430 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 Mamma Mia! Little Shop of Horrors Disney’s Frozen Jr. (Youth On Stage)

UNIVERSITY LIGGETT SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 1045 Cook Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Neil Simon’s Rumors Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

GROSSE POINTE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Christian A. Fenton Performing Arts Center 707 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Guys and Dolls

GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL 11 Grosse Pointe Blvd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 Elf The Musical Jr. (Youth On Stage)

GROSSE POINTE WOODS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 19950 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Talk Radio (Purdon Studio Theatre)

*The Box Office at Performance Locations opens one hour prior to show times.

Y O U T H O N S T A G E

December 13-15, 2019Grosse Pointe South High School

Book by THOMAS MEEHAN and BOB MARTINMusic by MATTHEW SKLARLyrics by CHAD BEGUELINBased on the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Elf The Musical Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

www.gpt.org/elf

To learn more about our Youth on Stage program visit gpt.org.

Y O U T H O N S T A G E

April 24-26, 2020Pierce Auditorium

Music and Lyrics by KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ and ROBERT LOPEZBook by JENNIFER LEEBased on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

Disney’s Frozen Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

www.gpt.org/frozen

M E M B E R S H I P

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS!

Grosse Pointe Theatre members take pride in their productions and in the friendships they gain by working together for a common goal. We are all volunteers from many surrounding communities. We welcome new members!

Joining GPT is only the first step. The more active you become, the more benefits you receive … and the more fun you can have! Our members have opportunities beyond the Main Stage.

Membership benefits include: workshops, member meetings, ushering, social activities, and other volunteer roles including performing and behind-the-scenes help.

Join the Grosse Pointe Theatre today. Call 313-881-4004 or visit www.gpt.org/membership

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YOUR SUPPORT IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED!

Grosse Pointe Theatre could not exist without the support of you, our beloved patrons.

Along with your season ticket renewal, please consider a gift to help us cover our operational costs, which include royalties and production expenses. We are grateful for any amount you can give!

Donations are also welcome to our Endowment Fund, which helps with long-term sustainability of Grosse Pointe Theatre. Or consider a legacy gift to Grosse Pointe Theatre, so you can make a lasting mark through a gift that makes a difference.

To discuss a legacy gift, please call Executive Director Linda Zublick at (313) 886-3315, or email ExecutiveDirector@gpt.org.

Grosse Pointe Theatre is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. Your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Thank you for your support!

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T I C K E T I N F O R M A T I O N

PURCHASE TICKETS

ONLINE - Order online at www.gpt.org. You will receive an online confirmation email from Grosse Pointe Theatre and Vendini upon purchase.

BY PHONE - Call the Ticket Office at (313) 881-4004 to order season or single tickets. Ticket Office Hours: Monday - Friday (10 am - 2 pm). Saturday hours on show weekends.

BY MAIL - Complete and send the attached form with payment to: 315 Fisher Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230.

GROUP RATES - Groups of 20 or more receive a $5 per ticket discount. Groups of 10-19 receive a $2 per ticket discount. Student group rates are also available. Group discounts are only available through the Ticket Office and all tickets must be purchased for the same performance. Call (313) 881-4004 for more information.

STUDENT RUSH TICKETS - High school or college students with a valid student ID can purchase a ticket for a Thursday performance for $15. Valid at the Box Office one hour before curtain, or in person at the Ticket Office at 315 Fisher Road.

SPECIAL SEATING - If special seating is required for any reason, please mention this when ordering your tickets.

TICKET EXCHANGE - Tickets may be exchanged for another performance, based on availability. There is a $3 per ticket exchange fee. Exchange Fees are waived for Season Ticket Holders.

GIFT CARDS - Give that special someone the gift of theater! Call the Ticket Office at (313) 881-4004 to order your gift cards today!

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR 2019-2020 SEASON

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CHOOSE A SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE (please check one box)First Friday – 8:00 p.m. (9/20, 11/15, 1/10, 3/27, 6/19)

Saturday Matinee – 2:00 p.m. (9/21, 11/16, 1/11, 3/28, 6/20) First Saturday – 8:00 p.m. (9/21, 11/16, 1/11, 3/28, 6/20)

First Sunday – 2:00 p.m. (9/22, 11/17, 1/12, 3/29, 6/21) Thursday – 7:30 p.m. (9/26, 11/21, 1/16, 4/2, 6/25) Second Friday – 8:00 p.m. (9/27, 11/22, 1/17, 4/3, 6/26) Second Saturday – 8:00 p.m. (9/28, 11/23, 1/18, 4/4, 6/27) Second Sunday – 2:00 p.m. (9/29, 11/24, 1/19, 4/5, 6/28)

OR Choose a FLEX PACKAGE – (check one date and time for each show)

MAMMA MIA!Friday, Sept. 20 8 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 21 2 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 21 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 2 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 26 7:30 p.m.Friday, Sept. 27 8 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 28 8 p.m.Sunday, Sept. 29 2 p.m.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSFriday, March 27 8 p.m.Saturday, March 28 2 p.m.Saturday, March 28 8 p.m. Sunday, March 29 2 p.m.Thursday, April 2 7:30 p.m.Friday, April 3 8 p.m.Saturday, April 4 8 p.m.Sunday, April 5 2 p.m.

RUMORSFriday, Nov. 15 8 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 16 2 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 16 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 2 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 21 7:30 p.m.Friday, Nov. 22 8 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 23 8 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 24 2 p.m.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Friday, June 19 8 p.m.Saturday, June 20 2 p.m.Saturday, June 20 8 p.m. Sunday, June 21 2 p.m.Thursday, June 25 7:30 p.m.Friday, June 26 8 p.m.Saturday, June 27 2 p.m.Saturday, June 27 8 p.m.Sunday, June 28 2 p.m.

GUYS AND DOLLSFriday, Jan. 10 8 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 11 2 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 11 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 2 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 16 7:30 p.m.Friday, Jan. 17 8 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 18 2 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 18 8 p.m.Sunday, Jan. 19 2 p.m.

COMPLETE YOUR TOTAL AND PAYMENT INFO Number of Packages __________ x Package Price $95 = ___________ Customer Service Fee __________ x $8.00 per package = ___________

Please consider making a tax-deductible gift in addition to your ticket purchase to support Grosse Pointe Theatre

Tax Deductible Donation = ______________

TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ______________

METHOD OF PAYMENT: Check Payable to Grosse Pointe Theatre Charge

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