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JULY 6TH | Allynn Gooen’s:

GOOWIN’S BALLOOWINS

JULY 13TH | Casey Carle’s:

BUBBLEMANIA

JULY 20THOddfellows Playhouse Traveling Circus Company:

ADSCENSIO

JULY 27TH | The Pushcart Players:

RED RIDING HOOD & OTHER STORIES

AUGUST 10TH | Hartford Children’s Theatre:

TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING

Adapted by Bruce Mason Book by Judy Blume

AUGUST 17THIvoryton Playhouse Intern Company:

DON’T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS UNTIL THEY CRY WOLF

Book by Carol Lynn Wright Pearson Music by J.A.C. Redford

ALWAYS... PATSY CLINEWritten and originally directed by Ted Swindley

MARCH 14TH - APRIL 1ST

Based on a true story about Cline’s long-lasting friendship and correspondence with a fan who befriended her in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961. This show includes such unforgettable hits as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams andWalkin’ After Midnight.

THE GRADUATEAdapted for the stage by Terry Johnson

Based on the novel by Charles Webb and thescreenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry

APRIL 18TH - MAY 6TH

California in the 60s. Benjamin’s got excellent grades, very proud parents and, since he helped Mrs. Robinson with her zipper, a fi ne future behind him. A cult novel, classic fi lm and quintessential 1960s hit, now Benjamin’s disastrous sexual odyssey comes vividly to life on stage.

LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERSBy Neil Simon

JUNE 6TH - JUNE 24TH

Middle-aged Barney Cashman married his high school sweetheart but wants to have a fl ing before life passes him by. The hilarious results bring plentiful laughs and a tender portrayal of a decent fellow who just can’t succeed in sinning in a comedy that will linger with you.

HAIRSPRAYTHE BROADWAY MUSICALBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan

Music by Marc Shaiman

Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman

JULY 4TH - JULY 29TH

It’s 1962, and pleasantly plump, unpopular Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad wants to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy becomes a sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win over heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network – all without denting her ‘do!

OLIVER!Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart

AUGUST 8TH - SEPTEMBER 2ND

Bringing vividly to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more, Lionel Bart’s sensational score includes Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I’d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more.

BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO:FEATURING THE SONGS OF NEIL SEDAKABook by Erik Jackson and Ben H. Winters

Music by Neil Sedaka | Lyrics by Neil Sedaka,

Howard Greenfi eld and Philip Cody

SEPTEMBER 26TH - OCTOBER 14TH

Set at a Catskills resort in 1960, this is the sweetly comic story of Lois and Marge, two friends from Brooklyn in search of good times and romance over one wild Labor Day weekend. The score showcases 18 Neil Sedaka classics, including Where the Boys Are, Sweet Sixteen, Calendar Girl and of course, the chart-topping title song.

THE KITCHEN WITCHESBy Caroline Smith

OCTOBER 31ST - NOVEMBER 18TH

It’s Martha Stewart meets Jerry Springer in this 2003 comedy of dueling divas who stir up a main course of fun with a side dish of drama. Dolly Biddle and Isabelle Lomax – archrivals in life and love – are tricked into appearing on a cooking show together on their local public access channel. Look out as spoons fl y and family secrets are aired!

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2012 SUBSCRIPTION PRICES & CALENDAR

SCHEDULESeries 1 Wednesday Mat 2:00pm Mar 14, Apr 18, Jun 6, Jul 4, Aug 8, Sept 26, Oct 31

Series 2 Wednesday Eve 7:30pm Mar 14, Apr 18, Jun 6, Jul 4, Aug 8, Sept 26, Oct 31

Series 3 Thursday Eve 7:30pm Mar 15, Apr 19, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 9, Sept 27, Nov 1

Series 4 Friday Eve 8:00pm Mar 16, Apr 20, Jun 8, Jul 6, Aug 10, Sept 28, Nov 2

Series 5 Saturday Eve 8:00pm Mar 17, Apr 21, Jun 9, Jul 7, Aug 11, Sept 29, Nov 3

Series 6 Sunday Mat 2:00pm Mar 18, Apr 22, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 12, Sept 30, Nov 4

Series 7 Wednesday Mat 2:00pm Mar 21, Apr 25, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 15, Oct 3, Nov 7

Series 8 Wednesday Eve 7:30pm Mar 21, Apr 25, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 15, Oct 3, Nov 7

Series 9 Thursday Eve 7:30pm Mar 22, Apr 26, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 16, Oct 4, Nov 8

Series 10 Friday Eve 8:00pm Mar 23, Apr 27, Jun 15, Jul 13, Aug 17, Oct 5, Nov 9

Series 11 Saturday Eve 8:00pm Mar 24, Apr 28, Jun 16, Jul 14, Aug 18, Oct 6, Nov 10

Series 12 Sunday Mat 2:00pm Mar 25, Apr 29, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19, Oct 7, Nov 11

Series 13 Wednesday Mat 2:00pm Mar 28, May 2, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 22, Oct 10, Nov 14

Series 14 Wednesday Eve 7:30pm Mar 28, May 2, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 22, Oct 10, Nov 14

Series 15 Thursday Eve 7:30pm Mar 29, May 3, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 23, Oct 11, Nov 15

Series 16 Friday Eve 8:00pm Mar 30, May 4, Jun 22, Jul 20, Aug 24, Oct 12, Nov 16

Series 17 Saturday Eve 8:00pm Mar 31, May 5, Jun 23, Jul 21, Aug 25, Oct 13, Nov 17

Series 18 Sunday Mat 2:00pm Apr 1, May 6, Jun 24, Jul 22, Aug 26, Oct 14, Nov 18

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3 plays $120 $114 $2 off each ticket* - pick 3 plays

SELECT YOUR SHOWSALWAYS… PATSY CLINE

THE GRADUATE

LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS

HAIRSPRAY

OLIVER!

BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO: featuring the songs of Neil Sedaka

THE KITCHEN WITCHES

A ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION WITH MICHAEL MCDERMOTT AND FRIENDS SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH | CENTERBROOK MEETING HOUSE Join Playhouse favorite, Michael McDermott and his group “Cead Mile Failte” to celebrate Celtic culture and heritage through narration, stories and joyous music.

Includes a sampling of Irish food and drink.

IVORYTON’S AMAZING RACESATURDAY MAY 19TH

Mark your calendars now for this wild and crazy ride! Classic cars, scavenger hunt, music, food and dancing. Tickets are limited so check our web site for updates and information.

“WALKER AND SHOWALTER: AN EVENING OF WORDS AND MUSIC”SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

For one night only, Peter Walker shares memories of his partnership with composer, Max Showalter. Come and hear the timeless melodies, including

their work in Harrigan and Hart and Touch of the Child.

IVORYTON ILLUMINATIONS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST

Light up the season with over 150,000 lights in the heart of Ivoryton village. Lots of family activities, great food and music and of course, a visit from Santa!

Visit our web site for details on this colorful community event.

“A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES”DECEMBER 6TH – 16TH

This very special adaptation of Dylan Thomas’s beautiful childhood memoir will be produced with The Little Theatre of the Deaf. An exquisite holiday story, Thomas captures

the magic of memory and the universal gift of human warmth. A perfect Christmas present perfectly presented in spoken English and American Sign Language.

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