THE MUSIC MAN, INTO THE WOODS, & More Included in Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts 2018-2019 Season

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts announced a captivating lineup of
productions for the 2018-2019 season tonight at their annual party and fundraiser showcasing musical performances from next season's shows.

"What a year it's going to be at Rivertown Theaters!" said co-artistic/managing director, Kelly Fouchi. "For our 7th season, we are adding a seventh show to the line-up which will include endearing and enduring Broadway hits, a locally written satire and musical revue and a crowd-pleasing comedy. This is local theatrical entertainment at its best! Our diverse season offers a variety of shows for all ages of theatergoers."

"We are also thrilled to be going into our 7th season with the incredible support and response that we have received over the years from our very loyal and ever-growing patrons. Each of the shows last year played to rave reviews, sold out houses and enthusiastic audiences. Our goal is to continue to present productions that are full of high entertainment value featuring some of the area's most talented performers," Fouchi added.

The list of Main Stage shows for the 2018 - 2019 season follows below.

Rivertown Theaters 2018-19 Season Shows

The Music Man
September 14-30, 2018
Directed by Kelly Fouchi
"Oh, we've got trouble, right here in River...town!" It may be indecent to meet boys at the footbridge, according to Zaneeta Shinn, but you'll definitely want to meet the fast-talking Harold Hill and these cast of colorful Iowans in our season opener! One of the most cherished musicals in American theatre, Meredith Willson's The Music Man, marches onto the mainstage this September. Look for the Wells Fargo Wagon along with 76 trombones, a lovely librarian and the classic songs and dance we all know and love. Described as "American as apple pie" by the New York Times, this great American classic is a six-time, Tony Award winning musical comedy that has been entertaining audiences since 1957.

Gone Pecans!
November 2-18, 2018
Directed by Ricky Graham
A musical comedic celebration of the New Orleans Tricentennial! Ya gotta be nuts to live in New Orleans, and here's the historical proof! Celebrate 300 nutty years of New Orleans with the creators of Ditzyland, Steel Poinsettias, and Hello Dawlin'! This original and locally penned mainstage musical stars Ricky Graham, Sean Patterson, Varla Jean Merman and Jefferson Turner, with a singing/dancing ensemble and a swinging band, as they enact their comic alternative facts about the City That Care Forgot. Surprise local celebrities round out the cast each night with a special variety show throwback.

Let it Snow!
December 7-23, 2018
Directed by Rich Arnold
The Big Easy Boys Babes are "coming to town" with a brand new, spectacular holiday revue! LET IT SNOW! A Big Easy Boys Christmas is a delightful mix of holiday standards and classic hits that is sure to have you and yours "rockin around the Christmas tree." Following the success of Under the Boardwalk and Let the Good Times Roll, the Boys' signature blend of tight harmonies, slick dance moves, and a live big band orchestra is sure to get the whole family "in the mood" for the holiday season. The Times Picayune raves: "The Big Easy Boys and Babes have created a show that will brighten and delight audiences...the level of showmanship has been taken to a new level." You won't want to miss their unique spin on timeless holiday favorites and traditions.

Greater Tuna
January 11-27, 2019
Directed by Gary Rucker & Sean Patterson
Welcome back to Tuna, Texas! Greater Tuna is a hilarious and irreverent comedy about Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of Tuna citizens - men, women, children, and animals alike - are portrayed by ONLY 2 performers, making this satire on life in rural America both crazy and delightful as they change characters and costumes at breakneck speed. Called "a good ol' down-home laugh-out- loud fest," Greater Tuna has enjoyed worldwide success, including long-running engagements both on and off-Broadway, at the White House, and as an HBO special. 2 Actors, 20 Characters, 20 million laughs!

Into The Woods
March 15-31, 2019
Directed by Gary Rucker
The Brothers Grimm hit the stage in this epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make. Journey into the woods with us for this fanciful, visually enchanting show and discover what happens to your favorite, yet tragically flawed fairytale characters before and after the words "happily ever after." Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them with disastrous results. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece skillfully twists storybook tales and brings the characters together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are
both enchanting and touching.

Me & My Girl
May 3-19, 2019
Directed by TBA
Oi! This grand ol' musical comedy was hailed, "the freshest and funniest musical to hit Broadway in ages". Me & My Girl exploded in London's West End where it entertained audiences for 8 years as well as 3 years on Broadway. This multiple Tony & Olivier award winning show whisks you back to the glittering 1930s, where the aristocratic Hareford family are seeking the legitimate heir to the title of Earl. Bill Snibson, a common-as- muck Lambeth cockney turns out to be the long lost Earl of Hareford, and chaos ensues as Bill does his best to learn the art of being posh. With rousing song and dance production numbers and side splitting physical comedy,
audiences will be "doin the Lambeth Walk" long after the curtain comes down.

Summer Musical 2019 - TBA

For more information or to purchase a season package, visit https://www.rivertowntheaters.com/ or call the Box Office at 504-461-9475.

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