RAPUNZEL to Play At the Winnetka Theatre, Begins Tonight

Rapunzel, the enchanting story of the girl with the longest hair in the world, will be Winnetka Theatre's popular "Especially for Kids" production this season. The funny, witty one-­hour musical for children ages 3-­10 will be presented on Saturdays and Sundays from January 21-­Feb 5th, 2012 at the Winnetka Community House, with performances 11 am and 2pm each day.

Directed and choreographed by Stacey Flaster, Rapunzel tells the tale of a possessive mother who happens to be a witch, a tentative young man who happens to be a prince and a strong-­? willed young girl who happens to live in a tower. With a book and lyrics written by two of the creators of the hit TV show Friends, this fairy tale promises some new twists on a favorite children's story.

The Rapunzel story recently gained a renewed popularity and widespread audience with the release of Walt Disney's animated movie hit, "Tangled".

Rapunzel stars Carrie Weis of Schaumburg, and Tommy Thurston, Cory Stonebrook, Danielle Davis, Brent Walker and Marian Kaderbek, all of Chicago. All tickets are $12 and can be ordered by calling 847-­?604-­?0275 or online at www.winnetkatheatre.org.

Winnetka Theatre strives to produce high-­?quality shows that stretch the creative talents of their actors and staff as well as surpass the expectations of their audience. www.winnetkatheatre.org