Book by Michael Stewart, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee Adams, Originally Produced by Edward Padula

Directed By Carmen Rossi

Opening Fri, Jun 1, 2012

Performances:
June 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at 8:00 PM
June 3, 10, 17 at 2:00 PM (Sundays)

BYE BYE BIRDIE is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time.

It tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. The singer, Conrad Birdie, is an Elvis Presley type. Albert Peterson, his agent, is a very pleasant mild mannered young man. Albert’s faithful secretary Rose Alvarez keeps him and Birdie moving forward in the world. Rosie concocts one final national publicity plan before Conrad’s induction.   Conrad will bid a typical American teen-age girl goodbye with an all-American kiss. Kim MacAfee in Sweet Apple, Ohio wins the honor. All of the phones in her town are already busy during The Telephone Hour as Kim has just been pinned to Hugo, a local boy.

BYE BYE BIRDIE is a satire done with the fondest affection. It gives an insight into the everyday life that is very much part of us all. It is the tops in imagination and frivolity!

Back by popular demand, Jeff Krick will return to Footlighters Theater for another one night only concert. Saturday July 21th at 8:00PM

You can pick up your tickets now below – we had a GREAT crowd last year that was up and dancing!

Jeff Krick is not only an award winning Elvis Tribute Artist but also the # 1 Elvis Tribute Artist in the country! Jeff makes his home in Pennsylvania but travels all over the country performing and entertaining to great Elvis fans everywhere.

Jeff has won many awards and contest for his unbelievable voice and authenticity of bring Elvis to the stage. He captures every detail of Elvis’ live performances, he has the look, stage presence, charisma, and most importantly a voice that sounds so much like Elvis, he will make you feel like you’re watching Elvis himself on stage doing what the King loved doing, entertaining the people!

Don’t miss this one! Tickets are $20 each – cash at the door or buy online and guarantee a seat ahead of time.

In addition to Jeff’s credits he has had the distinct honor of performing with Elvis’ very own back up vocal group, The Stamps Quartet on numerous occasions. Jeff is fully-endorsed by the Stamps Quartet and Ed Enoch one of the original members of The Stamps Quartet who toured with Elvis from 1971 to 1977. Some quotes from Ed Enoch who was there with Elvis from 1971 – 77, “You’re a great singer and performer and we always enjoy working with you, Elvis would be very very proud. You have proven that you are a man of your word and that means a lot to me. It’s always a pleasure spending time with you, your family and friends.”

“You my friend our the best and closest I have ever seen to working with my friend Elvis. When I am with you it’s like I am with him again. You bring back some great memories and I get chills”.

by Ken Ludwig

Adapted from the book by Robert Louis Stephenson

Opening Fri, Apr 20, 2012 for 10 performances!

Directed by Tony Filipone

Assistant Director Will Rompala

Performances Apr 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, May 3, 4, 5. Showtimes 8:00PM on Thur/Fri/Sat with 2:00PM on Sundays

Winner – 2009 AATE Distinguished Play Award, Best Adaptation

Based on the masterful adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island is a stunning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. It begins at an inn on the Devon coast of England in 1775 and quickly becomes an unforgettable tale of treachery and mayhem featuring a host of legendary swashbucklers including the dangerous Billy Bones, the sinister two-timing Israel Hands, the brassy woman pirate Anne Bonney, and the hideous form of evil incarnate, Blind Pew. At the center of it all are Jim Hawkins, a 14-year-old boy who longs for adventure, and the infamous Long John Silver, who is a complex study of good and evil, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time. Silver is an unscrupulous buccaneer-rogue whose greedy quest for gold, coupled with his affection for Jim, cannot help but win the heart of every soul who has ever longed for romance, treasure and adventure.

In this episode of Inside the Directors’ Studio, we visit Director Tony Filipone and discuss Treasure Island.  Will sits down with Tony and covers the crafty craziness of starting the production meetings a year ahead of time, the challenges of building and moving the set, the casting and the definition of ‘luck’.

We hope you enjoy – leave a comment or drop us a line.

(Oh – the video is in HD, so you may want to watch it right on YouTube by clicking here so you can see it larger)

Treasure Island runs through May 5th, 2012 – tickets are available below.

Read the full review here! 

Come see pirates flying through the air! The show runs until May 5th!

Come see Treasure Island and experience the thrill of pirate treasure yourself! Tickets and full info here online.

Blind Pew delivers the black spot to Billy Bones

Get your tickets now- capture some of the excitement of the high seas!

Learn all about acting and have fun doing it.

Join the FOOTLIGHTERS SUMMER DRAMA WORKSHOP now in its 30th year.

Each session of creative dramatics includes work with pantomime, dialogues, monologues, improv, auditioning techniques, character development and creating skits with props and costumes.

Each session also includes a final production for family and friends.

DON’T MISS THE FUN

SESSION 1 (for students entering grades 2 – 6)
June 25 – July 13 (no class July 4)

SESSION ( for students entering grades 7 – 12)
July 16 – August 3

Both sessions meet Monday through Friday 9:30- noon at the theater
58 Main Ave., Berwyn (opposite St. Monica’s)

For further information and registration form contact:

Bev Smith 610-644-6885  or use the feedback form below to request information.

Registration limited.

Information Request Form

Photo Credit: Donna Schiel

Remember- the last three performances of The Wizard of OZ are this Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00PM.  If you don’t already have your ticket, we would recommend you purchase them online ahead of time to avoid being shut out with a sell out night.

Use the calendar widget on the right or right here below to grab your tickets for closing weekend!

Photo Credit - Tracey Boyle

by L. Frank Baum, adapted by Frank Gabrielson, music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg

March 2, 3, 4*, 9, 10, 11*, 15**, 16, 17, 18*, 22**, 23, 24

Directed by Hugh Abbott

Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Wishing to return, she begins to travel to the Emerald City where a great wizard lives. On her way she meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. They all hope the Wizard of Oz will help, before the Wicked Witch of the West catches up with them.  Come join Dorothy (Toto, too!) as she travels the universe of her imagination!

You can purchase your tickets right here!