Doubt: A Parable

Student Matinee Date(s): TBA
By: John Patrick Shanley

What do you do when you're not sure? Set in a Bronx Catholic school during the sixties, a deeply principled nun suspects a popular new priest of improper conduct. Her allegations could destroy lives. Doubt is one of the most exciting and popular plays in recent Broadway history. The New York Times calls it, "An inspired study in moral uncertainty with the compellingly certain structure of an old-fashioned detective drama."

Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play.

1776

Student Matinee Date(s): TBA
Book by: Peter Stone

Music and lyrics by: Sherman Edwards

Originally directed on Broadway by: Peter H. Hunt

Finally, a history lesson you won’t sleep through! 1776 is a light-hearted look at John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they grapple with the Continental Congress and independence from Britain. Inspired by the words of our founding fathers, this critically acclaimed musical comedy is filled with lively songs, witty dialogue, and true American spirit.

Winner of the Tony award for Best Musical.

The Underpants

Student Matinee Date(s): TBA
Adapted by: Steve Martin from a play by Carl Sternheim

No one wants to be caught with their pants down. ..or do they? Theo and his young wife, Louise, are at the center of a public scandal when her bloomers innocently fall down during a parade for the king. Suddenly, the couple finds themselves with no shortage of ususual applicants to rent their spare room...coincidence? Steve Martin brings his comic genius to this outrageous look at politics, sex, and feminism.

Peter Pan-The Musical

Student Matinee Date(s): TBA
Book by: J.M. Barrie
Music by: Mark Charlap, additional music by Jule Styne

Lyrics by: Carolyn Leigh, additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green

Take a magical voyage this holiday season to a place where dreams are born. Fly to Never Never Land with the wide-eyed Darling children. Meet mischievous Lost Boys, feisty Tiger Lily, swashbuckling pirates, spunky Tinker Bell, and the ultimate young adventurer: Peter Pan. Whether you're grown up or not, this enchanting story and its brilliant score will sprinkle your heart with fairy dust and leave you thinking lovely thoughts.

GUY DAVIS

Student Matinee Date (10 am & 12 pm): February 29

One of the foremost musicians of the modern-era, Davis creates toe-tapping, knee slapping, musically good-times. Come listen as he makes his harmonica bark like a dog, grunt like a pig, and rattle like a train.

Appropriate for audiences of aged 8 and up.

$15; $6 lap seat (ages 3 and under); Groups of 15 or more recieve additional discounts.

From the World Famous Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

& Other Eric Carle Favourites

Student Matinee Date (10 am & 12 pm): May 16

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia returns to Olney by popular demand! Join them as they recreate The Very Hungry Caterpillar, who eats and eats until he becomes a butterfly; Little Cloud, who mimics animals he sees, and The Mixed-Up Chameleon, who changes shapes as well as colors.

Appropriate for audiences of aged 4-7.

$15; $6 lap seat (ages 3 and under); Groups of 15 or more recieve additional discounts.

Olney Theatre Institute Presents:

Cinderella and Her Sisters

Student Matinee Date(s): TBA

Cinderella and Her Sisters is a fun-filled experience that features three versions of the beloved fairytale from around the world: The Little Red Fish and the Golden Clog (Iraq), Maria La Cencienta (Chile), and Little Burnt Face (Native American).

Appropriate for audiences of aged 5-10.

$15; $6 lap seat (ages 3 and under); Groups of 15 or more recieve additional discounts.