Current Season
Lamplighter’s Theatre Company is pleased to announce our line up for the 2012/2013 season – A Journey of Discovery.
Man of LaMancha (Sept. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 &16) - In 2005 Man of LaMancha was our first major musical. Our audience was only starting to discover us at the time but those who were there are delighted at the prospect of seeing it again. Some of the most moving and powerful music ever written for the
American stage combines with the timeless wit and inspiration of the story of Don Quixote to create an unforgettable evening at the theatre. As one of our patrons from 2005 remarked, “The impossible dream is seeing community theatre this good.”
The 39 Steps (Oct. 26, 27, 28 & Nov. 2, 3, 4) - What do you think would happen if you took a classical Alfred Hitchcock thriller mystery and turned it over to Monty Python? If you said, “It would be Lamplighters’ Theatre Company’s production of The 39 Steps,” you would be correct, sir (or madam). Don’t miss this wacky retelling of Hitchcock’s masterpiece. It was wildly successful on Broadway and is sure to be in Smyrna as well.
A Christmas Carol (7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16) - Experience this wonderful Lamplighters’ tradition. Some consider it the perfect story filled with ghosts, time travel, invisibility, love, life, death, and redemption all wrapped
around Christmas time. Told in the classical Dickens’ style this production is guaranteed to add joy, warmth, and meaning to your Christmas observance.
Last Train to Nibroc (Feb. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17) - The best love story you’ve never seen. OK, we know you’ve never even heard of this play much less seen it, but this is going to be your new favorite play. Don’t just take our word for it. When it played off Broadway the NY Times critic enthused, “You could easily enjoy another few hours of this.” You’ll agree as you experience playwright Arlene Hutton’s loving retelling of the remarkable humorous and touching manner in which her parents met.
To Kill a Mockingbird (April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21) - Atticus Finch. Scout Finch. Tom Robinson. Boo Radley. These names have all become familiar to generations of readers, and with good reason. To Kill a Mockingbird has often been cited as second only to the Bible for its impact and importance to American culture. Join us for the season ending production of Harper Lee’s enduring classic.
And there is still time to catch Leaving Iowa, the final offering from our 2012/2013 season – A Place to Belong.
Annie (Sept. 9-11 & 16-18) The deightful musical comedy featuring the beloved orphan girl and her stray dog Sandy. In addition to a great score and story this show has some highly memorable characters such as the disillusioned Miss Hannigan, billionaire Daddy Warbucks, and of course President FDR.
The Boys Next Door (Oct. 21-23 & 28-30) You will fall in love with Arnold, Norman, Lucien, and Barry in this remarkable show about four mentally handicapped men and their lives together in a group home. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll stand up and cheer.
A Christmas Carol (Dec. 9-11 & 16-18) Join us for an annual LTC tradition as we relive the wonder of this timeless Charles Dickens’ classis. Redemption and Christmas time all wrapped in a ghost story.
Sense and Sensibility (Feb. 10-12 & 17-19) One of our most popular shows was Paula Parker’s adaptation of Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice. Once again Ms. Parker brings to the stage one of Ms. Austin’s beloved works and LTC presents its world premiere! Perfect for Valentine’s season.
Leaving Iowa (April 20-22 & 27-29) You may not have heard of this one but rest assured if you have ever been on a family vacation you will identify with this sentimental comedy about family and… uh, family vacations. Though it has not played yet in New York it did have a long highly acclaimed run in Chicago and we are proud to introduce it to audiences in Nashville.
Please note that our schedule has changed. Since many of our audience members have schedule conflicts during the month of May we are moving one production into the fall. Instead of a May production we now have an October show. Also, we are moving our opening musical from late September to early September.