Theatre By The Sea Presents THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 7/14

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to announce the opening of the musical creature-feature Little Shop of Horrors on July 14.

One of the most popular musicals of all time, Little Shop of Horrors combines early rock and roll, doo-wop and Motown to tell the story of a hapless florist shop worker who discovers an unusual plant... with an even more unusual appetite! Funny and touching and just a little bit spooky. Join Seymour, a deranged dentist, the alluring Audrey, and the audacious Audrey II for this zany production that's absolutely out of this world! Songs include "Suddenly Seymour," "Somewhere That's Green," and "Feed Me."

Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner, who directed last season's highly acclaimed productions of Crazy For You and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Motif Awards for Best Director and Best Summer Stock Production) returns to the director's chair. She will be joined by music director Tim Robertson, who music directed the 2007 sneak preview production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and choreographer Ann Cooley, a former line captain and choreographer for the Radio City Rockettes, who choreographed last season's production of Peter Pan. New York performer Guy Olivieri makes his Theatre By The Sea debut in the role of Seymour and recent NYU graduate, Katerina Papacostas, will play the role of Audrey. Joel Briel, a veteran of the Broadway cast of CATS, will portray Mushnik and Trinity Rep Conservatory graduate Timothy John Smith, appears as Orin. Rhode Island native Angela Williams, who played The Narrator in Theatre By The Sea's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2000) returns to Rhode Island in the role of Ronette.

Audiences are invited to enhance their theatre experience by dining in the casual, contemporary and creative atmosphere of Bistro by the Sea, just a short stroll down the arbor walk adjacent to the theatre. Following selected performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, theatergoers can enjoy fun, food and drinks at the popular Late Night Cabaret with Sabrina Blaze. Reservations are strongly recommended for dinner and the cabaret and can be made by calling (401) 789-3030 after 3:00 pm. Before or after the meal theatergoers can enjoy the lush seaside gardens maintained by Dana Designs, which contain over 300 varieties of perennials, grasses, shrubs and climbing plants, offering a magical environment for flower lovers of all ages.

Little Shop of Horrors will be presented at Theatre By The Sea from July 14 - August 1. Previews are scheduled for Wednesday, July 14 at 8:00 pm and Thursday, July 15 at 2:00 and 8:00 pm. Opening weekend performances will be held on Friday at 8:00 pm, Saturday at 4:30 and 8:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 and 8:00 pm. All other performances will be held Tuesday through Friday evenings at 8:00 pm, Thursdays at 2:00 pm, Saturdays at 4:30 and 8:30 pm and Sundays at 5:00. The theatre is located at 364 Cards Pond Road, Matunuck, RI. Tickets are $35 for preview performances and $39-$49 for all other performances. Discount rates for groups of 20 or more are available by calling (401) 782-3800 x18. Rush tickets are available on a limited basis one hour prior to curtain on the day of the performance. Tickets are on sale at the box office Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, online anytime at www.theatrebythesea.com and via telephone during normal box office hours by calling (401) 782-TKTS (8587). The box office will also be open one hour prior to every performance.

Your summer memories are waiting at Theatre By The Sea!

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