The Phipps Center for the Arts

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

A poor boy wins the golden opportunity to tour the fantastic chocolate factory of the eccentric and mysterious Willy Wonka in this adaptation of the popular musical film starring Gene Wilder.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for students 13 and older with a current ID as well as seniors, and $15 for children 4 – 12 years old, with a $2 discount for the opening weekend. Not recommended for children under age 4.

Fridays, Feb. 12, 19 & 26, 2010, at 7 p.m.
Saturdays, Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 2010, at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Sundays, Feb. 14, 21 & 28, 2010, at 2 p.m.

The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and his Friends
by Joseph Robinette, based on the writings of Beatrix Potter

Five delightful tales including Peter Rabbit, The Tailor of Gloucester and Jemima Puddle-Duck are interwoven with the fascinating life of their creator, Beatrix Potter, in this enchanting, enlightening entertainment for all ages. The play moves back and forth from the fantasy world she created to the intriguing story of Potter herself, who overcame her lonely, strict childhood - in which her writings and drawings were discouraged in the male-oriented Victorian era - to become one of the most widely read children’s authors of all time. We also meet Potter’s governess, Annie (who narrates the play), and Annie’s children, for whom many of the stories were originally written.

The cast features talented area students in grades 7 – 9. The director is Kelli Tucker, who staged Scheherazade for The Phipps Children’s Theater last fall. She has also directed Jack and the Beanstalk for the University of Minnesota - Morris and Treasure Island for the Morris Area Jr. High School. She received a B.A. in theater arts from the university.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children.

Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m.
Friday, April 23 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 24 and 2 & 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 25 at 2 p.m.