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2016

A NOTE FROM OUR PRODUCER

to the Welk Theatre! You are helping us celebrate 35 years of professional,

Broadway-style musical theatre this year. It all began in 1981 with Barefoot In the Park starring Dorothy Lamour. Since then, in addition to Broadway musicals, we have presented a number of variety shows, tribute bands and plays, and have had special appearances by Welk Show stars. I am especially proud to have brought theatre and movie legends—such as Debbie Reynolds, Mitzi Gaynor, Rich Little, Shirley Jones, JoAnne Worley, Vicki Lawrence, Cloris Leachman, Debby Boone and many others—since 2009. I am excited about our 2016 season and know that you will be too! In the Welk tradition, we always use live musicians and professional actors, sets and costumes, and pride ourselves on presenting the best that southern California theatre has to offer. We look forward to bringing you exciting new variety acts this year and our smash season of standard Broadway musicals. As an audience member, the theatre provides us with a moment, an emotion and a memory, and hopefully stirs conversation on relevant social issues. I hope to promote that conversation and I thank you for your loyalty. Here’s to another 35 years of quality, affordable entertainment.

Joshua Carr Producer | Theatre Manager

WELCOME

Songs by HUGH MARTIN & RALPH BLANE Book by HUGH WHEELER Based on The Kensington Stories by SALLY BENSON and the MGM™ motion picture Meet Me In St. Louis Songs by MARTIN & BLANE published by EMI FEIST CATALOG, INC. Produced for Broadway by BRICKHILL-BURKE PRODUCTIONS, CHRISTOPHER SEABROOKE and EPI PRODUCTS™

Set in 1904 St. Louis, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS is based on the MGM™ film by the same name. Life is wonderful for the Smith family: the World’s Fair is about to begin and love is in the air. This happy world crumbles when Mr. Smith runs into financial trouble and announces that the family will have to move to New York. The family packs their belongings and is set to leave, but at the last minute, Mr. Smith realizes how much his family loves their home and relents. To the joy of everyone, Mr. Smith announces that the family will not leave St. Louis after all. Packed with great songs like THE TROLLEY SONG, THE BOY NEXT DOOR, HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS and more, this musical is perfect for the holidays, or any time at all!

*This is not part of the 2016 subscription series

JANUARY 2–JANUARY 31

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Book by JOSEPH STEIN Music by JERRY BOCK Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK Based on the short story Tevye and His Daughters by SHOLOM ALEICHEM

A musical theatre tradition! Tevye the milkman tries to protect his daughters and his way of life from a changing world. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, based on the short story, Tevye and His Daughters by Sholom Aleichem, was one of the first musicals to defy Broadway's established rules of commercial success. It dealt with serious issues such as persecution, poverty and the struggle to hold on to one's beliefs in the midst of a hostile and chaotic environment. Criticized at first for its "limited appeal," FIDDLER ON THE ROOF struck such a universal chord in audiences that it became, for a time, the longest running production in the history of Broadway.

FEBRUARY 5–APRIL 24


MAY 20–AUGUST 7

Music and lyrics by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER & TIM RICE

It seems especially fitting that the firstrock opera, created as a concept album atthe end of the turbulent '60s, should haveat its center a social and political rebel.Jesus' meteoric-like rise in renown providesa parallel to contemporary celebrity worship. As his radical teachings are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questionsthe enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ's final days are dramatized with emotional intensity, thought-provoking edge and explosive theatricality. Propelled by a stirring score, by turnsdriving and majestic, satirical and tender, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart.

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Musical by CY COLEMAN Lyrics by DOROTHY FIELDS & NEIL SIMONA BOB FOSSE dance musical based on FEDERICO FELLINI’S screenplay for Nights of Cabiria

Have you ever known a girl who wanted something so badly that she tried too hard to get it? Meet SWEET CHARITY, the girl who wants to be loved so much that she has lost sight of who she is. Charity sings, dances, laughs and cries her way through romances with the “animal magnetism” hero, the “ultra-chic continental” hero and the “impossible-to believe-but-he’s-better-than-nothing” hero. This is a bright and sophisticated show in every sense. Cy Coleman has captured the rhythms and sounds, and Dorothy Fields the vernacular and fun of New York in this touching comedy. Neil Simon has a particular talent for looking at the truly amusing side of life. It’s a dancing show too, with great opportunity for use of dramatic movement. Wonderful musical numbers include BIG SPENDER, IF MY FRIENDS COULD SEE ME NOW, TOO MANY TOMORROWS, THERE’S GOTTA BE SOMETHING BETTER THAN THIS, I’M A BRASS BAND and BABY, DREAM YOUR DREAM.

SEPTEMBER 2–NOVEMBER 20


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Original FOREVER PLAID vocal and musical arrangement by JAMES RAITT, BRAD ELLIS, RAYMOND BERG & DAVID SNYDER Musical Continuity and Supervision by DAVID SNYDER Book by STUART ROSS

The legendary Plaids come back to Earth to spread yuletide joy with the greatest holiday hits of the ages. FOREVER PLAID: PLAID TIDINGS is a brand-new show that offers the best of FOREVER PLAID tied-up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow on top! Filled with Christmas standards that have all been "Plaid-erized," our boys are back to do their Christmas special. At first, Francis, Jinx, Smudge and Sparky aren't sure why they've returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they're needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites, like their riotous three-minute-and-eleven-second version of The Ed Sullivan Show—this time featuring The Rockettes, The Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir and A Plaid Caribbean Christmas, which puts the "Day-O" in Excelsis! This truly "heaven-sent" holiday treat will lift audiences' spirits and fill them with nostalgia for a bygone era of classic music sung in perfect harmony.

NOVEMBER 25–DECEMBER 31


BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

BANDSTRIBUTE

NEXT TO REAL NEIL:The Neil Diamond Experience

JANUARY6, 13, 20 & 27 (7 PM)

FEBRUARY10, 17 & 24 (7 PM)

BRITAIN’S FINEST:The Complete Beatles Experience

MARCH2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 (7PM)

APRIL6, 13 & 20 (7PM)

welk illusionsAward-winning illusionist, Anthony Hernandez, of Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle, will astound and amaze audiences with this all-new show for 2016! It will be a magical night of interaction, illusions and fun for the whole family!

Please note that our Canyon Grille dinner package is not available for this performance.

Please note that our Canyon Grille dinner package is not available for this performance.

MAY: 4, 11 & 25 (7 PM) | JUNE: 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 (7 PM)JULY: 6, 13, 20 & 27 (7 PM) | AUG: 3, 17 & 24 (7 PM)


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AUGUST 12–AUGUST 28

Book by JOSEPH KESSELRING

Writer and notorious marriage detractor, Mortimer Brewster, falls for girl-next-door Elaine Harper, and they tie the knot on Halloween. When the newlyweds return to their respective family homes to deliver the news, Brewster finds a corpse hidden in a window seat. With his eccentric aunts, disturbed uncle and homicidal brother, he starts to realize that his family is even crazier than he thought.

APRIL 29–MAY 15

Written by MICHAEL FRAYN

Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing's On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. "The most dexterously realized comedy ever about putting on a comedy. A spectacularly funny, peerless backstage farce. This dizzy, well-known romp is festival of delirium." - The New York Times

Presented by Premiere Productions. These are not Welk- produced shows and not part of the subscription season.


SHOWONLY

SHOW & MEAL*

NUMBER OF TIX

DATE & TIME

SUBTOTAL

Fiddler on the RoofFeb 5–Apr 24, 2016 $40 $59*

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Jesus ChristSuperstarMay 20–Aug 7, 2016

$40 $59*

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Sweet CharitySept 2–Nov 20, 2016 $40 $59*

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Plaid TidingsNov 24–Dec 31, 2016 $48 $67*

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*Add $13 for Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve

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Show days and times Matinees at 1pm Thursday, Saturday, Sunday; Evenings at 8pm Thursday and Saturday.

Ticket information All prices include tax. All sales are final. No refunds. Prices, dates, times and shows are subject to change

without notice. Children under four are not permitted in the theatre. We do offer special ticket prices for children 4 to 13 years of age. Please note that Christmas shows are $8 more. Prices not valid on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Group sales We welcome groups of 10 or more with special package pricing and meal options. Please call our Group Sales liaison at 760.749.8501. Group rates include gratuity.

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