1997

Musical Comedy dominated the Playhouse schedule during the 58th Season.
Little Shop of Horrors was the first regular show of the season. Appearing in the leads were Louis Palena as Seymour Krelborn and Autumn Drulis as Audrey.
La Cage aux Folles, always an audience pleaser, was seen in June. Michael Klausner reprised his role of Zaza with Lance Gray opposite him as Georges.
One of the most critically acclaimed and most enjoyed shows of the season was our premiere of Once Upon A Mattress. The show starred Carlene Rohmann as Princess Winnifred. Also seen here is Shane Rhodes as Prince Dauntless. Carlene is back for our 1998 season appearing as Lola in Damn Yankees and Anita in West Side Story.
Crazy for You returned in 1997 after a very successful run in 1996. Maria Couch returned as Polly. In this production, Bobby Child was played by Deren Gilly.
The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Carousel was performed in August. In the leads were Maria Couch as Julie Jordan and Brian Nelson as Billy Bigelow.
The musical, Big River, made its Playhouse debut in September. In the role of Huckleberry Finn was Ash Curtis. Will Roberson portrayed Jim.
Crazy for You returned in the Fall and we finished out the season with A Chorus Line, The Sound of Music and a production of It's A Wonderful Life, based on the Frank Capra classic.