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Review: A Powerful PARADE Sparks the Conversation at Manatee Players

From the moment the lights dim to the opening chords of the Prologue, the audience knew they were in for a treat. A haunting and stirring rendition of The Old Red Hills of Home, led by young actor Elijah Zurek as the Young Soldier, will have you in a chokehold from the very start.
THE FULL MONTY Coming to Manatee Performing Arts Center

Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a ten-time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show. The powerhouse team of Terrence McNally (Ragtime) and David Yazbek (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) cooks up an aggressive crowd-pleaser that both entertains and grabs your heart.
Photo Flash: MY FAIR LADY opens at Manatee Performing Arts Center Tonight

This show is the standard by which all other musicals are measured. Based on George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe, My Fair Lady is gloriously triumphant. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady features one of musical theatre's greatest scores. Songs include "Wouldn't It Be Loverly?," "With a Little Bit of Luck," "The Rain in Spain," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "On the Street Where You Live," "Get Me to the Church on Time," and "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face." The production is directed by Steve Dawson and Music Directed by Paul Smith. Featuring set design by Caleb Carrier, lighting design by Michael Pasquini, with costume design by Becky Evans and stage management by Tiffany Smith.
Photo Flash: PHANTOM Celebrates Opening Night at Manatee Performing Arts Center

The Manatee Performing Arts Center presents Manatee Players' production of PHANTOM, running now through May 8th in Stone Hall. Directed by Steve Dawson, choreographed by Vanessa Russo, and musically directed by Aaron Cassette, this musical is a must-see. Watch as the Phantom reveals himself only by the strength of his love through beautiful music. Below, BroadwayWorld has an inside look at last night's opening reception!
Photo Flash: First Look at PHANTOM at Manatee Performing Arts Center

The Manatee Performing Arts Center presents Manatee Players' production of Phantom: April 21st - May 8th in Stone Hall. Directed by Steve Dawson, choreographed by Vanessa Russo, and musically directed by Aaron Cassette, this musical is a must-see. Watch as the Phantom reveals himself only by the strength of his love through beautiful music. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Manatee Players' SPAMALOT, Opening Tonight

Manatee PlayersThe Manatee Players, Inc.'s production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT opens in Stone Hall at the Manatee Performing Arts Center tonight, April 30 and plays through Sunday May 17. Click below to watch highlights from the show!
SPAMALOT Opens Tonight at Manatee Performing Arts Center

The Manatee Players, Inc.'s production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT opens in Stone Hall at the Manatee Performing Arts Center tonight, April 30 and plays through Sunday May 17.
SPAMALOT Opens 4/30 at Manatee Performing Arts Center

The Manatee Players, Inc.'s production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT opens in Stone Hall at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Thursday April 30 and plays through Sunday May 17.
The Manatee Players' BRIGADOON and THE FOURSOME Open Next Month

The Manatee Players' production of BRIGADOON opens in Stone Hall at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Thursday January 8 and plays through Sunday January 25, 2015.
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Plays Manatee Performing Arts Center, Now thru 1/26

The triple Tony Award-winning musical THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD is coming to the Manatee Performing Arts Center! The Manatee Players will present the show opening today, January 9 and running through January 26.
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD to Play Manatee Performing Arts Center, 1/9-26

The triple Tony Award-winning musical THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD is coming to the Manatee Performing Arts Center! The Manatee Players will present the show opening January 9 and running through January 26.
Photo Flash: First Look at YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at the Manatee Players

The Manatee Players, Inc. will bring Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to the stage of the Manatee Performing Arts Center. The production runs October 24 and run through November 10. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

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