1995-1996
5th SEASON
Chicago Gypsies October 1995
This lively musical revue celebrated the rich traditions of vaudeville and musical theatre, showcasing energetic song-and-dance numbers inspired by the spirit of classic stage entertainment.
Our Town
November 1995
Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic reflected on the beauty of everyday life through the story of the residents of Grover's Corners, reminding audiences to appreciate life's ordinary moments.
Handful of Rainbows
December 1995
This heartwarming holiday production celebrated hope, kindness, and the power of community through a collection of uplifting stories and musical selections.
Rubies
January 1996
This musical revue featured a sparkling collection of songs and dances that highlighted the talents of the student performers in an entertaining evening of Broadway-inspired music.
I Never Saw Another Butterfly
February 1996
Based on the poetry and artwork created by children imprisoned at the Terezín concentration camp during World War II, this moving drama honored the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable hardship.
The Music Man
March 1996
Meredith Willson's beloved musical followed fast-talking salesman Harold Hill as his plans to swindle a small Iowa town are transformed by unexpected friendships and love.
The Nerd
April 1996
Larry Shue's fast-paced comedy delighted audiences with mistaken identities, awkward encounters, and nonstop laughs as an overly grateful houseguest turned one man's life upside down.
Steel Magnolias
May 1996
Set in a small-town Louisiana beauty salon, this touching comedy-drama celebrated friendship, resilience, and the enduring strength of the women who support one another through life's joys and sorrows.
How to Eat Like a Child
May 1996
The season concluded with a playful musical based on Delia Ephron's book, offering a humorous look at childhood through songs and sketches about growing up, family, and school.
