On stage this summer in the tri-county area
Genesius Theatre in Reading will present "Godspell,"
PUBLISHED: July 15, 2014 at 7:48 p.m. | UPDATED: September 24, 2021 at 4:44 a.m.
COLLEGEVILLE – Methacton Community Theatre will present its summer musical 'Oliver!,' July 18 through July 26 in Collegeville. The popular show, with book, music, and lyrics by Lionel Bart, is based on the classic Charles Dickens novel 'Oliver Twist.' Evening shows are July 18, 19, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees on July 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. All shows are performed at Perkiomen Valley Middle School East, located on 100 Kagey Road, Collegeville. The school is handicap accessible with an ample parking lot. Tickets are $13 (children and senior citizens) and $16 (adults). Tickets are available at the door prior to each performance. Tickets can also be reserved by calling 610-489-6449 or visiting the website http://methactoncommunitytheater.org/subpages/Tickets.html
COLLEGEVILLE – Facetime Theatre Summer Stage I will present its summer camp procuction of 'Fiddler on the Roof' July 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. and July 19 at 2 p.m. in the Lenfest Theater in the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center at Ursinus College, 601 East Main St., Collegeville. Enter the campus at the north entrance on 9th Ave. and drive straight into the Kaleidoscope parking lot. For more information call 610-983-4636 and for tickets go to www.facetimetheatre.org.
PHOENIXVILLE – Firebird Theatre will present two performances of 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr.' July 18 and 19. Both performances will be on the Phoenixville Area Middle School stage (1000 Purple Pride Parkway, Phoenixville.
The July 18 show is at 7 p.m. and the July 19 show is a matinee at 1 p.m., which is perfect for families with younger children.
Adults and children will enjoy hearing classic musical songs like 'Be Our Guest' performed by an array of enchanted servants in unbelievable costumes, and the title song, 'Beauty and the Beast.' The Phoenixville Area Middle School auditorium is air-conditioned and fully handicapped accessible. Parking is free in the school parking lot. For tickets, visit the website at www.firebirdtheatre.net. Firebird Theatre will also be presenting '101 Dalmatians Kids' on Aug. 1 at the same location.
PHOENIXVILLE – Firebird Theatre will present 'Shrek: The Musical!' on July 25 and 26 at Phoenixville Area Middle School Auditorium on the campus of the middle and high schoo. Adults and children of all ages will enjoy this show backed by a live orchestra.The Friday, July 25 show is at 7 p.m., while the Saturday shows are a matinee at 1 p.m. and an evening performance at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through Firebird Theatre's website at www.firebirdtheatre.net.
The Phoenixville Area Middle School auditorium is located at 1330 Main Street in Phoenixville. It is air-conditioned and fully handicapped accessible. Parking is free in the school parking lot.
FLEETWOOD – Fleetwood Community Theatre flies to Neverland with its musical 'Peter Pan' July 24 to 26 at Fleetwood High School, Shows are July 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m., and July 26 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Adults and $12 for Students/Seniors. Seats can be reserved by calling 610-944-3610 or at http:fctspeterpan.bpt.me. General admission at the door is available as well. Doors open 30 minutes before shows. The concession stand is available for all shows.
BIRDSBORO – Alpha Omega Players present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's international hit musical 'Jesus Christ, Superstar,' Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 3 and 10 at 3 p.m.at the playhouse, 301 E. 1st St. in Birdsboro. Adult tickets are $22 and Children (12 & under) $15. For reservations, call 610-404-4844 or visit alpahomegaplayers.org.
READING – Genesius Theatre presents the exuberant rock musical 'Godspell' Aug. 1 through 10. The show is based on the gospel according to St. Matthew. It opens AUG. 1 and runs througb Aug. 10 at Genesius Theatre, 153 N. 10th St.(10th and Walnut streets)in Reading. Shows are Aug, 1, 2, 8, 9, at 8 p.m., and Aug, 3 at 2 p.m., Aug. 10, at 7 p.m., and Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets with all major credit cards visit the website at www.genesiustheatre.org or call 610-373-9500. Tickets range from $15 to $28.50 and credit card fees apply. Tickets are also available at the door. For more information, contact the theater at 610-371-8151. Genesius Theatre is handicap accessible and there is free parking next to the theater (limited spaces available). This production is rated G.
MT. GRETNA – Gretna Theatre presents Ken Ludwig's 'Moon Over Buffalo July 10-20. The play stars Soap Star Daren Kelly and Gretna Theatre favorite Kathryn Kendall. All summer performances are at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse, 200 Pennsylvania Avenue at Carnegie Avenue, Mt. Gretna. Parking is free. Tickets may be purchased online (online fees will apply), by phone at 717-964-3627 ( between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. or until show time on show days), or in person at the Box Office daily between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. or until show time on show days; closed Mondays. For more information and tickets visit the website at gretnatheatre.com.
PARADISE – Rainbow Dinner Theatre announces the opening of their summer offering 'Always A Bridesmaid.' Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, this creative team, with ties to television's Golden Girls, spins a hilarious tale of four women who swore to be in each other's weddings no matter what life held in store for them. Join them as they say yes to the dress, in a comedic journey that spans seven years of their friendship. The production runs through Aug. 9. For reservations call 1-800-292-4301 or go online to Rainbowdinnertheatre.com. Rainbow Dinner Theatre is located at 3065 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, Pa. 17562.
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