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Wheeling Jesuit Performing Arts Season 2012-2013

Androcles and the Lion
Adapted by Aurand Harris
Troy Theater 
 
November 15, 16, 17 at 7:30 p.m. and November 18 at 2 p.m.
In true Commedia dell'Arte tradition, a group of strolling players sets up their stage and gives a performance using authentic staging and stock characters of Commedia -- the miserly Pantalone, the bragging Captain, the romantic Lovers, the trickster Arlequin, plus an endearing Lion. The play skyrockets with zany comedy, catchy songs and glows with the warmth of friendship." The play will be performed in an intimate seating arrangement allowing for plenty of hands-on fun and audience interaction.



WJU Student Dance Concert
Troy Theater

December 6 at 8 p.m.
An energetic exploration of a variety of dance styles featuring the talents of WJU students.



WJU Chamber Singers Holiday Concert
by Paul Zindel
St. Michael Parish Church, National Road
December 7 at 7:30 p.m.
A welcome tradition of Holiday music under the direction of Robert Troeger. The concert will include traditional and contemporary arrangements for chorus and solo voices.


River City Brass & Wheeling Jesuit University Symphonic Band Christmas Brasstacular Concert
Troy Theater

December 8 at 8 p.m.
Bring in the holiday cheer and celebrate the spirit of Christmas in this joyful, reflective joint performance, under the direction of Maestro James Gourlay.


Rumors
By Neil Simon
Troy Theater

February 21, 22, 23 at 8 p.m. and February 24 at 2 p.m.
At a large, tastefully appointed townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken and wife Chris must get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and mis-communications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.


Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
Troy Theater

April 18, 19, 20 at 8 p.m. and April 21 at 2 p.m.
Considered to be the "first great American musical," Oklahoma launched the remarkable songwriting collaboration of Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is the winner of a Pulitzer Prize, two Academy Awards, a Grammy and a special Tony Award. Oklahoma! ran for an unprecedented 2,243 performances after its original opening in 1943, and later enjoyed award-winning revivals, national tours, foreign productions and an Academy Award-winning film adaptation in 1955. Featuring favorite numbers like "People Will Say We're In Love", "Oh What A Beautiful Mornin'", and "Surrey With the Fringe On Top”.



General Information

All performances are in Troy Theater unless otherwise noted. Troy Theater is located in Swint Hall on the WJU campus. Please check curtain times as they may vary for each event.

Admission is free on a first-come basis. No reservations are taken. All seating in festival style. The box office will open one hour before curtain time. Late arrivals will not be seated until an appropriate break in the production or until intermission.

If you have any questions, would like more information, please contact Dave Henderson, Coordinator for Performing Arts and Lectures at daveh@wju.edu or call 304-243-2095.

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