SEMINAR, THE SECRET GARDEN and More Set for Stoneham Theatre's 14th Season

Every year, Stoneham Theatre seeks out stories and shows that will entertain, amuse, and surprise audiences. "We pride ourselves on our variety," Producing Artistic Director Weylin Symes shared. "And this season is no different, with new and familiar titles and hopefully something a little unexpected." Stoneham Theatre's Season 14 boasts a hip new comedy direct from Broadway, a fresh take on a classic horror story, a holiday favorite, a silly, murder mystery musical, a Tony Award-winning musical, and one show yet to be announced. "We are very excited to present our 14th season of professional theatre right here in Metro North and pleased to share this new slate of shows with the public," Managing Director Debra Rafson added.

Memberships for Season 14 are available now. To learn more, call the Stoneham Theatre Box Office at (781) 279-2200, or visit www.stonehamtheatre.org.

September 12-29, 2013
Seminar
By Theresa Rebeck
Contemporary Comedy
New England Premiere

They came to learn and ended up getting the schooling of their lives. Tempers, egos and libidos flare when four young writers hire a world-famous novelist to teach a writing seminar. Direct from Broadway and written by the creator of the hit TV show Smash, Seminar was praised as "slick and satisfying" by The New Yorker. Don't miss the New England Premiere of this bawdy and bracing new play.

Note: Recommended for adults. This show contains brief nudity and epic swearing.

"Seminar" is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

October 24-November 10, 2013
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson
New Look at a Horror Classic

Is there a good and evil side to everyone? And can we always tell the difference? In this new adaptation of the classic tale, Dr. Henry Jekyll undertakes experiments aimed at separating the best parts of his personality from the worst. When the result is the disastrous creation of his alter-ego, the savage Edward Hyde, Dr. Jekyll comes face-to-face with the very nature of good and evil. The San Francisco Chronicle calls Hatcher's adaptation of this classic "a smart, tense, and suspenseful new take."

November 29-December 29, 2013
Miracle on 34th Street
From the original screenplay by Valentine Davies
Holiday Favorite

When Kris Kringle agrees to serve as a last-minute replacement for Santa in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, he is so convincing that he is offered a job as the Santa for Macy's Department store. Kris claims to be the real Santa Claus, but how can he convince the doubters, including an 8-year-old girl who longs to find something to believe in? Based on the classic film starring Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O'Hara, and Natalie Wood, this stage adaptation is certain to be a Holiday delight!

February 27-March 23, 2014
Something's Afoot
Book, Music, and Lyrics by James McDonald, David Vos, and Robert Gerlach
Additional Music by Ed Linderman
Musical Mystery Comedy

Murder, mystery, music - and laughs! This musical, satirical spoof of whodunits like Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None and The Mousetrap will leave you in stitches as nine strangers gather in a remote mansion on a stormy night. When the power goes out, the bridge is flooded, the butler is killed in a freak explosion and the other guests start to die in mysterious ways, it quickly becomes clear that (you guessed it), Something's Afoot.

"Something's Afoot" is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

April 10-27, 2014
TBA

You can't rush great theatre. We're searching high and low for just the right show to complete Season 14.

May 15-June 8, 2014
The Secret Garden
Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon
Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Broadway Musical based on the Classic Novel

Mary Lennox, a young oprhan, is sent to England to live with her reclusive uncle and sickly cousin. When this neglected child discovers an equally neglected secret garden, she begins to bring life (and a bit of magic) back to both the garden and her uncle's manor. This lush Broadway musical won 3 Tony Awards, including "Best Score of a Musical," and is based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

"The Secret Garden" is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Box Office: (781) 279-2200. Box Office Hours: Mondays - Fridays 11am to 6pm; Saturdays 1pm to 6pm. Website: www.stonehamtheatre.org.

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