2008 main stage productions & SUMMER CONCERTS

The Full Monty
June 19 - July 6
Music & Lyrics by: David Yazbek
Book by: Terrence McNally
Based on the motion picture released by Fox Searchlight Pictures
Written by Simon Beaufoy, Produced by Uberto Pasolini, and Directed by Peter Cattaneo

The story revolves around a group of unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, NY who come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. In the process they find renewed self-esteem and discover the importance of friendship. (Mature audience suggested)

Sponsored by:
Best & Cavallaro Real Estate, The White Hart Inn, WKZE

Camelot
July 11 - July 20
Book & Lyrics by: Alan Jay Lerner
Music by: Frederick Loewe
Original productions directed and staged by: Moss Hart
Based on "The Once and Future King" by: T.H. White

“In short there’s simply not . . . a more congenial spot . . .” than Lerner & Loewe’s classic musical Camelot. King Arthur and Guenevere set off fireworks in this timeless masterpiece where the legends of the roundtable and the turbulence of medieval romance create a musical theatre experience you’ll never forget. Featuring the lush fullness of the TriArts orchestra.

Sponsored by:
Prindle Insurance, Salisbury Bank & Trust, Sotheby’s International Realty

Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA
July 31 - August 17
Music by: Elton John and Lyrics by: Tim Rice
Book by: Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls & David Henry Hwang

AIDA is a reworking of the classic opera in a hip, young, pop version
set in ancient Egypt. This powerful story is a tour de force about the
love between a soldier and an enslaved princess that will leave you
breathless!

Sponsored by:
Elyse Harney Real Estate, Founders Insurance Group, Herrington’s

Big Band Swing Legends
Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM

Rich Conlon and the TriArts orchestra salute your favorite swing classics by Sinatra, Darin, Ella, Benny Goodman, and lots more! Featuring Mark Raisch, you won’t want to  miss this swingin' and swayin' sentimental journey!

Sponsored by:
Robinson Leech Real Estate, Riley’s Furniture, AM1020/WHDD

Divas Do Berkeley
August 22 - 24
TriArts’ divas do it again — this time by singing the music and lyrics of TriArts’ Artistic Director Michael Berkeley in a glittery evening of comedy, music and show-stopping divadom! Michael now has three shows licensed for production around the country, but you only have to travel to Sharon to enjoy this unique-to-TriArts annual sensation.

Sponsored by:
Interlaken Inn, WQQQ