Mainstage
Sept 03 - 26, 10
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
Book by Terrence McNally
Six unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. In the process they find renewed self-esteem, the importance of friendship and the ability to have fun. As the guys work through their fears, self-consciousness, feelings of worthlessness and anxieties (over everything from being overweight to child custody, bigotry to being gay), they come to discover that not only are they stronger as a group, but that the strength they find in each other gives them the individual courage to face their demons and overcome them.
Mainstage
Oct 15 - 16, 10
Imagine having the ability to accurately read thoughts, influence others, and even shift or shatter objects using only the power of your mind. Sound impossible? It isn't.
Internationally renowned "Surrealist" Angela Funovits does these things all the time. As a gifted mentalist, Angela has engaged the mind, captivated the heart, and inspired the spirit of millions of faithful viewers with her unique brand of esoteric thought reading and theatrical illusion. Launched into the international spotlight by her starring role on NBC's primetime series Phenomenon as well as TV specials in France, Germany, and Japan, Angela's astonishing demonstrations are reaching out to more people today than ever before.
William G. Fry Theatre
Nov 05 - 21, 10
Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart
Oliver is a young orphan in a large workhouse who draws a great deal of attention to himself when he asks for more at the dinner table. No one likes a greedy orphan, so Oliver finds himself sold to an undertaker. He runs away, and is taken in by a group of pickpockets who try to teach the innocent boy to be a thief. Eventually he escapes from the clutches of the crime ring and finds love, happiness, and a home. Based on the novel 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens, Oliver! the Musical vividly brings to life Dickens' timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the orphan who asked for more.
Mainstage
Dec 03 - 19, 10
The magic returns for the 29th consecutive year. This season welcomes the fresh musical adaptation back after its triumphant run last season. Dickens’ ghostly story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the emotional journey towards his redemption is told through soul-stirring melodies and a soaring score.
"A holiday mainstay that entertains and moves...A Christmas Carol is well worth seeing" –Dan Kane, Canton Repository
William G. Fry Theatre
Jan 14 - 30, 11
The magical tale focuses on a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters. Cinderella dreams of a better life. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella is transformed into a beautiful princess and after many entertaining twists and turns, meets her prince charming.
William G. Fry Theatre
Feb 25 - Mar 13, 11
By Bernard Pomerance
Based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century, the Tony Award winning play The Elephant man tells the story of a horribly deformed young man, victim of rare skin and bone diseases, who has become the star freak attraction in traveling side shows. Found abandoned and helpless, he is admitted to London's prestigious Whitechapel hospital. Under the care of celebrated young physician Frederick Treves, Merrick is introduced to London society and slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati only to be denied his ultimate dream, to become a man like any other.
Mainstage
Apr 08 - 08, 11
Cameo Concert- Symphony Then and Now
This concert will feature the music of Mozart and the "Classical Symphony" by Sergei Prokofiev. The Canton Symphony Orchestra's Cameo Concert tradition is transformed in 2011 into something even bigger and better than before! A larger chamber orchestra of Canton Symphony's top musicians will perform under the baton of Associate Conductor Matthew Brown.
For tickets visit www.cantonsymphony.org or call 330-452-2094 Monday - Friday, 10am-2pm
Mainstage
Apr 15 - May 08, 11
Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Loosely based on the final days of Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ Superstar is rich with passion and powerful music, written by world renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. As Jesus' radical teachings are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questions the enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ's final days are dramatized with emotional intensity, thought-provoking edge and explosive theatricality. Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, Jesus Christ Superstar illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart.