Past Lakewood Production Seasons
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Lakewood Theatre Season 2010-11
2010-11 MAINSTAGE SHOWS
GYPSY
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July 16 - Aug. 22, 2010
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents
Directed by Jim Crino
Considered by many to be the last great musical comedy, Gypsy tells the
backstage tale of vaudeville entertainer turned stripper Gypsy Rose Lee
and her overbearing mother, Rose. Stephen Sondheim's lyrics with Jule
Styne's infectious music provide a tight structure and natural language
to the score with such Broadway standards as "Everything's Coming Up
Roses," "Small World," "Some People," "If Momma Was Married," "Together
Wherever We Go," and the climactic "Rose's Turn."
SWEET CHARITY
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Sept. 10 - Oct. 17, 2010
Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Dorothy Fields, Book by Neil Simon
Directed by Isaac Lamb
Sweet Charity takes a poignant and humorous look at the misadventures of
love as encountered by the sweet but guileless Charity Hope Valentine.
With well-intentioned advice from her girlfriends and co-workers at the
Fandango Ballroom, Charity bumbles her way through amorous mishaps. The
musical features such favorites as "Big Spender," "There's Gotta Be
Something Better Than This" and "If They Could See Me Now." The original
Broadway production was nominated for 12 Tony Awards. Show Sponsor: The Bank of Oswego
THE FOREIGNER 
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Nov. 5 - Dec. 12, 2010
By Larry Shue
Directed by Joe Theissen
Shy Charlie Baker is persuaded by his buddy Froggy LaSueur to accompany
him on a vacation. But after they arrive at the rural fishing lodge,
Charlie just wants to be left alone. Froggy convinces Charlie to pretend
to be a foreigner who doesn't understand English. The plan backfires
when other vacationers open up to this exotic "foreigner" and share
their secrets and schemes. Compelled to do the right thing, he tries to
help the potential victims involved - with bizarre results. Show Sponsor: The Swinford Family
THE HOLLOW 
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Jan. 14 - Feb. 20, 2011
By Agatha Christie
Directed by Don Alder
The victim was loved, some may say to death. When Sir Henry and Lady
Angkatell invite a group of friends to spend the weekend at their
country retreat, The Hollow, little do they know that a tangle of
romantic liaisons and marriages will explode into murder. Amid the
stylish Agatha Christie repartee, it's up to Inspector Colquhoun to
unravel the love affairs and secrets to solve the crime. Show Sponsor: Lakewood Center Associates
LEND ME A TENOR 
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Mar. 11 - Apr. 17, 2011
By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Wade Willis
It's September 8th, 1934, and Cleveland's premiere opera producer is on
the verge of a nervous breakdown. The tickets are sold, the stage is set
and the thirty-piece orchestra is ready. But it's about to become un
disastro gigantesco, because it's three minutes to curtain, and the
leading man - the greatest tenor in the world - has gone missing! Show Sponsor: Providence Health & Services
THE SECRET GARDEN 
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May 6 - Jun. 12, 2011
Music by Lucy Simon, Book by Marsha Norman, Based on The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Directed by Kirk Mouser
The Secret Garden tells the story of spoilt orphan Mary Lennox and her
sickly cousin Colin. After the death of her parents, Mary returns from
India to live in her uncle's house in England. She is desperately
unhappy until one day she discovers the key to a secret and magical
garden unlocking a new life of adventure.
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2010-11 SIDE DOOR STAGE SHOWS
Lakewood Theatre Company presents on its Side Door Stage for 2010-11 The Lost Treasures Collection - a unique series of three plays. Each attraction is performed for one weekend only!
The Lost Treasures Collection is a new series of obscure and rarely performed musicals presented in concert/cabaret version on our Side Door stage. No sets, no props (none of the usual trappings of a fully staged production). Picture Portland’s foremost performers presenting some of the most beautiful, comedic and witty songs of musical theatre. Food, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase before and during the show
THE BAKER'S WIFE
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October 22 - 23, 2010 - Side Door Stage (Friday & Saturday at 7 PM)
Based on the film La Femme de Boulanger
by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono, 1974
Book by Joseph Stein
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Directed by Ron Daum
A small town finds peace and pleasure in the bread of the newly arrived
baker and his attractive young wife. When she is lured away by a
handsome young gigolo, the baker loses all zest for life and baking,
throwing the Provencal community into chaos. Songs include: “Chanson”,
“Proud Lady”, “Where is the Warmth?” and the smash hit “Meadowlark”.
CYRANO
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January 7 - 8, 2011 (Friday & Saturday at 7 PM)
Book and Lyrics by Anthony Burgess, 1973
Music by Michael J. Lewis
Directed by Ron Daum
Based on Edmond Rostand’s classic, “Cyrano de Bergerac”
Meet Cyrano, a phenomenal swordsman, born leader and an artistic,
intelligent poet with the ability to enchant the hardest of souls... and
a nose bigger than can be imagined. Cyrano secretly loves Roxanna but
when she tells him of her interest in the handsome yet inarticulate
soldier Christian, Cyrano helps the young man woo her by acting as his
muse and penning eloquent love letters. Songs include “The Nose Song”,
“Roxanna”, “Bergerac” and “You Have Made Me Love”.
GREENWILLOW
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April 22 - 23, 2011 (Friday & Saturday at 7 PM)
Music and Lyrics Frank Loesser, 1960
Book by Frank Loesser and Lesser Samuels
Based on the Best-Selling Novel by B.J. Chute
Directed by Ron Daum
This fantasy is set in the magical town of Greenwillow, where the eldest
in each generation of Briggs men have been cursed with a powerful
wanderlust and sends them traveling, leaving the ones they love behind
them. Determined to stop the curse from passing to the next generation,
Gideon Briggs vows never to marry. The citizens of Greenwillow (a cast
of quirky, fablebook characters) must trust their hearts, to help Gideon
listen to a new “call” and find his way back home for good.
Oh, Coward!
Feb. 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2011 (Fridays & Saturdays at 7 PM)
Directed by Steve Knox.
Lakewood Theatre Company will present Oh, Coward!, a musical
revue featuring the words, music and lyrics from Nöel Coward’s work, on
two weekends in February. Performances will be on Lakewood Theatre
Company’s Side Door stage, an intimate 90-seat cabaret-style theatre.
Food, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase before and
during the show.
About the musical: Oh, Coward! is an amazing musical
comedy revue filled with the words and songs of Noel Coward (1899-1973),
the English playwright, composer, director, actor and singer, known for
his wit and flamboyance, The sharp 34 song-fest, directed by Steve Knox, is brilliantly performed by Lauri Jones, Tim Smith and Jeremy Southard and features the deft piano work of musical director Steven Alexander.
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Lakewood Theatre Season 2009-10
The Producers
July 10 - August 23, 2009
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music & Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Thurs - Sat at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 7:00 PM (July 12, 19, 26 and August 2)
Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM (July 19, August 9, 16 & 23)
Directed by Alan Shearman
A
down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant
come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history
thereby bilking their backers out of millions of dollars. Only one
thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit and the investors want their
returns! This record-breaking hit won 12 Tony awards with its modern,
outrageous, in-your-face humor. A Portland area premiere!
The title sponsor for The Producers is Sonia Johnson in honor
of Cynthia Glazer.
Oliver!
Sept. 11 - Oct. 18, 2009
Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart
Directed by Jim Crino
Based on the classic tale of the orphan boy who asked for more, Lionel Bart's award-winning musical masterpiece Oliver! features all the Charles Dickens characters singing such popular songs as "Food, Glorious Food," "I'd Do Anything," "Consider Yourself," and "As Long As He Needs Me." Hailed the world over as one of the best-loved family musicals of all time.
The Man Who Came to Dinner 
Nov. 6 - Dec. 13, 2009
By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
Directed by Joe Theissen
Sheridan Whiteside, theatre critic, lecturer, and radio personality, arrives for dinner at the home of the prominent Stanley family, slips on their doorstep and injures his hip. A tumultuous six weeks of confinement follow with Whiteside monopolizing the living room, inviting ex-convicts to meals and storing penguins in the library! Before it's over, the outrageous has become commonplace. Show Sponsor: Lakewood Center Associates.
Spider's Web
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Jan. 15 - Feb. 21, 2010
By Agatha Christie
Directed by Don Alder
An original Agatha Christie mystery! Clarissa, the wife of a Foreign Office diplomat, discovers a body in the drawing room of her home. With her husband scheduled to arrive at any moment with an important VIP in tow, Clarissa has to create an intricate web of alibis and invention to save her family. When her lies lead to new surprises the audience is left to untangle the puzzle. A captivating whodunnit. Show Sponsor: The Bank of Oswego.
Lettice and Lovage
(Tickets now on sale!)
Mar. 12 - Apr. 18, 2010
By Peter Shaffer
Directed by Diane Englert
What happens when an eccentric tour guide is assigned to the dullest house in England? After watching her groups dwindle with boredom, she begins to elaborate. As she adds wildly dramatic tales of murder and intrigue, she begins to receive ovations from her increasing audiences. Her success is cut short when the formidable head of the Historic Tours shows up.
Curtains
May. 7 - Jun. 13, 2010
Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Book by Rupert Holmes
Directed by Ron Daum
When the hapless star of a Broadway musical dies on opening night, Lieutenant Frank Cioffi arrives on the scene to conduct an investigation. The lure of the theatre, however, proves irresistible and the stage-struck detective finds himself drawn to making the show a hit as he attempts to solve the murder. A recent Broadway release and a Portland area premiere!
2008
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As You Like I
Jan. 11 -Feb. 17, 2008 Directed by Rebecca J. Becker, By Don Nigro -
The Full Monty
Mar. 7 -Apr. 13, 2008 Directed by Greg Tamblyn, Book by Terrence McNally Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek -
Edwin Drood
May 2 -Jun. 8, 2008 Directed by Ron Daum, Book, Music and Lyrics by Rupert Holmes
2007
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Noises Off
July 13-Aug 19, 2007 Directed by Don Alder, By Michael Frayn -
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Sep 7 - Oct. 21, 2007 Directed by Milli Hoelscher, Book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan -
The Dinner Party
Nov. 2 - Dec. 9, 2007 Directed by Diane Englert, By Neil Simon
2006
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The Lion In Winter
Jan. 13 - Feb. 19, 2006 By James Goldman -
The Musical Comedy Murders Of 1940
March 3 - April 9, 2006 By John Bishop -
Hello Dolly
April 28 - Jun 11, 2006 Book by Michael Stewart, Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
2005
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Amadeus
Jan 14 - Feb 20, 2005 Directed by Bill Dobson By Peter Shaffer Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -
Da
Mar 11 - Apr 17, 2005 Directed by Rebecca Becker, By Hugh Leonard -
Most Happy Fella
May 6 - Jun 12, 2005 Directed by Ron Daum, Music, Lyrics and Libretto by Frank Loesser Based on Sidney Howard's play, They Knew What They Wanted -
Bye Bye Birdie
July 15 - Aug. 21, 2005 Book by Michael Stewart, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee Adams -
The Music Man
Sept. 9 - Oct. 23, 2005 Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson Based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey -
Broadway Bound
Nov. 4 - Dec. 11, 2005 By Neil Simon
2004
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Once In A Lifetime
Jan. 16 - Feb. 22, 2004 Directed by Don Alder Written by Moss Hart & George S. Kaufman -
Accomplice
March 12 - April 18, 2004 Directed by Alan Shearman Written by Rupert Holmes -
My Fair Lady
May 7 - June 13, 2004 Directed by Dan Murphy Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner Music by Frederick Loewe, adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play and Gabrial Pascal's motion picture Pygmalion -
Good News
Jul 16 - Aug 22, 2004 Directed by Milli Hoelscher, Book by Lawrence Schwab, B.G DeSylva and Frank Mandel Words and Music by DeSylva, Brown and Henderson -
Man Of La Mancha
Sep 10 - Oct 17, 2004 Directed by Greg Tamblyn By Dale Wasserman Music by Mitch Leigh, Lyrics by Joe Darion Adapted from Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes -
Vitriol & Violets
Nov 5 - Dec 12, 2004 Directed by Louanne Moldovan, By Shelly Lipkin, Louanne Moldovan and Sherry Lamoreaux
2003
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Anything Goes
Jan. 10 - Feb. 16, 2003 Directed by James N. Erickson Music and lyrics by Cole Porter Book: Guy Bolton, P.G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay & Russell Crouse -
The Woman In Black
March 7 - April 13, 2003 Directed by Diane Englert A thriller by Susan Hill, adapted by Stephen Mallatratt -
Carnival
May 2 - June 8, 2003 Directed by Ron Daum Music and Lyrics by Bob Merrill Book by Michael Stewart, based on material by Helen Deutsch -
The Spitfire Grill
July 11 - August 17, 2003 Directed by Ron Daum Music & book by James Valcq Lyrics & book by Fred Alley Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff -
Oregon Ghosts
July 18 - August 24, 2003 Directed by Donald Olson Written by Donald Olson -
Joseph & The Amazing T.D.C.
Nov. 7 - Dec. 21, 2003 Directed by James N. Erickson by Andrew Lloyd Weber & Tim Rice
2002
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Fiddler On The Roof
Jan. 11 - Feb. 17, 2002 Directed by Ron Daum Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl Book by Joseph Stein Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick -
Ah, Wilderness!
March 8 - April 14, 2002 Directed by Jim Eikrem By Eugene O'Neill -
Carousel
May 3 - June 9, 2002 Directed by Milli Hoelscher Music by Richard Rodgers Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Based on Ferenc Molnar's play Lillom as adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer -
Quilters
July 12 - August 18, 2002 Directed by Kate Hawkes Written by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek Based on the book The Quilters: Women and Domestic Art, by Patricia Cooper and Norma Bradley Allen -
Godspell
Sept. 13 - October 20, 2002 Directed by Stan Foote Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz -
Blithe Spirit
Nov. 1 - Dec. 8, 2002 Directed by Rebecca Becker by Noel Coward
2001
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After The Fact & Porch
January 12 - February 18, 2001 Directed by Rebecca Becker Two one act plays by Jeffrey Sweet -
Arsenic and Old Lace
March 2 - April 8, 2001 Directed by Ernie Casciato Written by Joseph Kesselring -
Sweeney Todd
April 27 - June 10, 2001 Directed by Stan Foote Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler -
Ernest In Love
July 13 - August 19, 2001 Directed by Ron Daum Book by Anne Croswell Music by Lee Pockriss Lyrics by Anne Croswell Based on Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Ernest" -
A Little Night Music
Sept. 7 - October 14, 2001 Directed by Stan Foote Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by Hugh Wheeler Based on a film by Ingmar Bergman -
Footligh Frenzy
Nov. 2 - Dec. 14, 2001 Directed by Alan Shearman Written by Ron House, Alan Shearman, Diz White and Bud Siocomb
2000
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Rockstar
July 7 - August 13, 2000 Directed by Greg Tamblyn Written and created by Shawn Rogers, Ernie Casciato and Greg Tamblyn -
The Grass Harp
September 8 - October 15, 2000 Directed by Ron Daum Book and Lyrics by Kenward Elmslie, Music by Claibe Richardson, Based on the Novel by Truman Capote -
Annie
November 3 - December 17, 2000 Directed by Milli Hoelscher Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse and Lyrics by Martin Charnin
