PERFORMING ARTS
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SEASON OF THE ARTS
Gypsy comes to the Riverside in March, and Momma Mia!,
featuring the songs of Abba, will be performed in April.
EXTRA, EXTRA
0altz -upiter Theatre Mumps in with 'isney·s Newsies the
Musical, based on a true paperboy strike in 1899 when wholesale
newspaper prices rose and the boys struggled to buy
enough to sell. They banded together to take on some of the
biggest names in New York City media, eventually winning
the battle in an unexpected way.
Branford 0arsalis entertains at the /yric Theatre in 6tuart
in -anuary. ´,n the Mazz world he is one of the most amazing
artists,µ /yric 'irector .ia Fontaine says. ´+e·s a saophonist,
a band leader, and a *rammy award winner.µ +e·ll be
playing music from his extensive repertoire.
0agical pirates invade the /yric stage on 'ec. 9 when
Skullduggery sails in with comedy, magic and loads of fun
for families. The illusionists are internationally acclaimed for
their high seas adventures merging magic with storytelling.
´We are trying to develop a wellrounded program to make
sure there is something for everyone at the /yric,µ Fontaine
says. ´We want to entertain, educate and stimulate and
within that, to diversify the type of artist we present — comedy,
jazz and blues, folk, Americana and so on.”
BLOCKBUSTER SEASON
2ops ³ a new kind of Frankenstein is loose at the Barn
Theatre in 6tuart. 0el Brooks· comedy Young Frankenstein
tells the story of how the grandson of the infamous creator of
Frankenstein creates a new monster that escapes and leads to
a bunch of funny situations. The Barn also presents Breaking >>
Enjoy the great jazz
of Branford Marsalis
at the Lyric Theatre
in Stuart in January.