2012 Summer Theatre
Once upon a Mattress
DIRECTED BY AMY ZEMP
In this musical version of The Princess and the Pea, Princess Winnifred is an ungainly, brash girl competing for the hand of Prince Dauntless, whose domineering mother Queen Aggravain has declared he must marry a “true” princess before anyone else in the kingdom can marry. And if you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and The Pea,” you may be in for a surprise. Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.
The Marvelous Wonderettes
DIRECTED BY BILL SIMON
The New York musical theatre sensation from the creator of Route 66. The Marvelous Wonderettes begins in 1958 where we meet the Wonderettes, four talented girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. Act Two fast-forwards to 1968 as the Wonderettes gather for their high school reunion amid the passions of the Rock Revolution. As we learn about their lives and loves, we’re treated to the cassic songs of ’50s and ’60s including “Lollipop,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick On Your Collar,” “Mr. Lee,” “It’s My Party,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “Leader of the Pack, “R.E.S.P.E.C.T., “Rescue Me, “Son of a Preacher Man” and 20 other classic hits!
The Drowsy Chaperone
DIRECTED BY SHEILA HAGUE
Open on a drab apartment on a dull day. A middle-aged man pulls out his favourite cast album from the 1928 musical 'The Drowsy Chaperone'. He drops the needle into the groove, and suddenly his apartment is magically transformed into the show itself in all its roaring glory. This musical within a musical will have you in stitches from the moment it opens!
SNEAK PEAK
Marvelous Wonderettes
opens June 15
Concert Pianist - July 19
Jason started piano lessons when he was in Kindergarten and enjoyed practicing for the first year. Throughout his school years he "mostly" disliked practicing. His piano skills are the result of a mother (Jean Johansen of Lethbridge, AB) who wouldn't let him quit. If it weren't for a mother who won "the piano war" with her son, Jason would have never started writing music.
Jason has performed and had the chance to share his musical talents with thousands of people around the world. His piano Hymn arrangements have been played in LDS chapels throughout the world as well as many other denominations. Each song has a story and his concerts provide the opportunity to share the personal stories and experiences behind each song. Don't miss this opportunity to hear great music, motivate your piano students and be touched by this talented musician!
Cam Cahoon & Kade Hogg - This is it! (This is the title of their show) July 12 & 16
Two of Cardston's most talented Tenors come together again to perform some of your favorite music!