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July 26 The balcony has reopened!
Caution - New left end seats L8 and M9 have a partially blocked view (the left end of the stage) during live shows. Only a little corner is blocked for movies. One more new seat and a few details are still pending. |
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The 2023 Fall Musical -
Disney's The Little Mermaid
Nov 9-Dec 2, 2023
Tickets will go on sale October 9, and a link will be posted here.
Music by
ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by
HOWARD ASHMAN & GLENN SLATER
Book by
DOUG WRIGHT
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story
and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker
and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements
Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions
Co-Directed by Devin Greenup and Natalie Knudson; with Erika Greenup and Laura Hinze
Admission price Green: $15 Blue: $18 Red: $20
Opening Night is Family Night, all seats $10
Additional online ticket service fee 1.50 per seat.
Tickets online or at the lobby
Whether you first came to The Little Mermaid by way of the original Hans Christian Andersen tale, the classic Disney animated film, or the stage musical adaptation, the story resonates with the same emotional power. Strip the tale of its fantastical elements – mermaids and sea witches and talking crabs – and what’s left is the simple story of a young woman struggling to come into her own.
There’s a little bit of Ariel in all of us: headstrong, independent, insatiably curious, and longing to know the world in all of its glory, mystery, and diversity. A young woman who passionately pursues her dream, Ariel makes decisions that have serious consequences, all of which she faces with bravery and dignity. Her choice to live in the human world breaks down a fear of difference that is deeply imbedded in her undersea culture. By leaving home, she opens up the eyes of her fellow mermaids and human friends, who learn to accept and appreciate one another.
The Little Mermaid is also a tale of fathers and daughters. Though we do not have fins like our heroine, we do have parental figures who, perhaps at times, we feel have stood in the way of our happiness. Many can also sympathize with the widower King Triton who raises his daughter on his own in the best, and safest, way he can – even if Ariel is not always capable of recognizing that loving intention. The same is true of the relationship between Grimsby and Prince Eric, another strong-willed young person searching for his place in the world. As Ariel and Eric learn to make decisions for themselves, King Triton and Grimsby learn the parental lesson of letting go.
The stage adaptation of The Little Mermaid – with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright – retains the most beloved songs and moments from the original film while deepening the core relationships and themes, adding in layers, textures, and songs to form an even more moving and relevant story.
Our last production:
THE SECRET GARDEN
MISSOULA CHILDREN"S THEATER
Friday Aug 11 & 12 2023 Links to photo album. See our gallery page.
Video link will be posted here soon.
The Secret Garden, an original Missoula Children’s Theatre rendition, is a joyful retelling of a story of hope and celebration and all good things in life. Mistress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India to her uncle’s home in England. Along the way she makes friends with the hilarious Canadian Geese and the colorful Giant Bugs that Rock! In time she learns to appreciate everything around her, including the Moor Animals and the helpful Fireflies. Add to that a good healthy dose of caring, and what happens? Colin, Martha, Archibald – well, the whole household - begin to enjoy the return of health and happiness in a garden carefully tended…until it blossoms once more.
Conceived and Written by Michael McGill, Music and Lyrics by Michael McGill
MISSOULA CHILDREN"S THEATER
Friday Aug 11 & 12 2023 Links to photo album. See our gallery page.
Video link will be posted here soon.
The Secret Garden, an original Missoula Children’s Theatre rendition, is a joyful retelling of a story of hope and celebration and all good things in life. Mistress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India to her uncle’s home in England. Along the way she makes friends with the hilarious Canadian Geese and the colorful Giant Bugs that Rock! In time she learns to appreciate everything around her, including the Moor Animals and the helpful Fireflies. Add to that a good healthy dose of caring, and what happens? Colin, Martha, Archibald – well, the whole household - begin to enjoy the return of health and happiness in a garden carefully tended…until it blossoms once more.
Conceived and Written by Michael McGill, Music and Lyrics by Michael McGill
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