Cabaret

Book by Joe Masteroff, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, Music by John Kander

Cabaret was, and still remains, one of the most daringly modern of Broadway musicals with its overall style and the seediness of the Berlin nightclub in which it is set. The extraordinary and morally ambiguous inhabitants and splendidly decadent activity within the Kit Kat Klub appear typical of Berlin nightlife in the early 1930s, but they also serve as a metaphor for the chaotic world outside. This provocative and winning musical tells a deceptively simple story of two love affairs. At its heart is the legendary Sally Bowles who performs nightly at the infamous night-club. And, through the songs and wry commentary of the cabaret’s emcee, the audience witnesses—within the comfortable sanctuary of the cabaret—the political changes taking place outside in the real world. Songs from the show’s score include “Willkommen,” “Two Ladies,” “Don’t Tell Mama,” and “Cabaret.”

Doner Auditorium

October 24-27, 7:30pm

Matinee: October 27, 2:00pm

 

All My Sons

By Arthur Miller

Electrifying in its intensity, Arthur Miller’s All My Sons focuses on the fortunes of the Keller and Deever families. During the war, Joe Keller and Herbert Deever ran a machine shop which made airplane parts. Deever was sent to prison because the firm turned out defective parts causing the deaths of many men. Keller went free and made a lot of money. The dark shadows of this catastrophe and the fact that the young Keller son was reported missing during the war dominate the action. The love affair of Chris Keller and Anne Deever, the bitterness of George Deever returned from the war to find his father in prison and his father’s partner free, are all set in a structure of almost unbearable power. The climax showing the reaction of a son to his guilty father is a fitting conclusion to a dramatic story that will linger in the mind long after the play has ended.

Doner Auditorium

December 5-8, 7:30pm

Matinee: December 8, 2:00pm

 

Group

By Aaron Toronto

The new musical that puts the fun in dysfunction!

You’d be crazy to miss the world premiere of Group—a comical and heartfelt musical look into a therapy group attempting to conquer one of life’s greatest anxieties: anxiety itself. A truly unique theatrical experience for local audiences, Group creators Aaron Toronto and Heidi Grimsley, who are SDSU alumni, invite you to journey into the troubled psyches of these everyday people with music and stories that will stay with you long after you leave the theatre. Under the guidance of the world-renowned psychologist, Dr. Bloom, who may need a little help himself, group members tackle life’s struggles and confront their demons. When you’re one step away from crazy, sometimes all you can do is sing. A dramatically powerful yet surprisingly funny show, Group is a once in a lifetime chance to be first in line to see a new musical that gets in your head. Group. . . for your mental health!

http://www.groupthemusical.com/

Fishback Studio Theatre, Performing Arts Center

February 27-March 1; March 5-8, 7:30pm

Matinee: March 1, 2:00pm

 

Disney's Aladdin Jr.

Music by: Alan Menken
Lyrics by: Howard Ashman and Tim Rice
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by: Jim Luigs
Music Adapted and Arranged by: Bryan Louiselle
Based on the Screenplay by Ron Clements and John Musker; Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio

Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spirits will soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy Award-winning score with songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friends Like Me” certainly make this musical a favorite for young and old alike. This musical celebration promises to be fun for the entire family!

Doner Auditorium

April 23-26, 7:30pm

Matinee: April 26, 2:00pm

Matinees for schools - Contact CST office at 605-688-6131 for more details.