Youth theater groups stage spring productions

BY KYLE BRAVIN

Northeast Pennsylvania’s upcoming children’s theatrical season features many renditions of classic productions. Over the next few months there are plenty of shows on display. Here is what’s in store.

 

 

‘Peter Pan’

Starring more than 30 children ranging from 5-year-olds to high school seniors, this 1954 Broadway version about a young boy who refuses to grow up is presented by Act Out Theatre Group. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors and are free for ages 3 and younger.

• When: Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 8, 2 p.m.; Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m.
• Where: Act Out Theatre, 150 E. Grove St., Dunmore
• Details: 717-504-0829 or actouttheatre.com

 

‘Romeo and Juliet’

Join the director and assistant director before the show for a discussion of what is to come throughout the night. Act Out Theatre Group will present Shakespeare’s classic tragic love story for one weekend only. Tickets cost $10.

• When: Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m.
• Where: Act Out Theatre, 150 E. Grove St., Dunmore
• Details: 717-504-0829 or actouttheatre.com

 

 

‘Beauty and the Beast’

Reservations for this classic Disney show presented by Phoenix Kids are highly recommended and can be made by calling the box office and leaving a message. Tickets cost $10 for general admission and $5 for children 5 and younger.

• When: Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m.; Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m.
• Where: Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409 Main St., Duryea
• Details: Visit phoenixpac.vpweb.com or Phoenix’s Facebook page for more information.

 

 

‘Clue’

The Creative and Performing Arts Academy of NEPA’s Advanced Production students present this show based on the classic Hasbro board game. Some proceeds will go to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter and CaPAA’s Youth Leadership Fund. Tickets cost $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Doors open an hour before the show.

• When: Friday, March 20, 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m.
• Where: Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton.
• Details: Call 570-252-4156. Tickets are available at ShowTix4U.com and at the door.

 

‘Matilda’

The Ritz Mainstage Players will present a second helping of the musical based on Roald Dahl’s novel of the same name after a successful first run last year

• When: Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26; times to be announced
• Where: Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton
• Details: For more information call 570-252-4156. Buy tickets at ShowTix4U.com or at the door an hour before the show starts.

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Musical Theatre Dance Class Showcase’

Dance class students from the Creative and Performing Arts Academy of NEPA will perform dances ranging from classic to modern Broadway. Tickets start at $11.50.

• When: Wednesday, May 6, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Where: Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton
• Details: Call 570-252-4156 for more information. Buy tickets at ShowTix4U.com or at the door.

 

‘The Little Mermaid’

Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple’s Youth Theatre Program presents this classic with students from pre-K to high school.

• When: Friday, May 15, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 16, 7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 17, 2 p.m.
• Where: Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
• Details: 570-346-7369, ext. 100, or scrantonculturalcenter.org