2009 Season
Lend Me a Tenor
Dec 31 - Feb 14
A famous Italian opera star comes to town and all Maggie wants is his autograph but, why are there two of him and who's in the closet? This 'in and out of doors' romp will make you sing with laughter! Lend Me a Tenor won two Tony's and is considered one of the most hilarious of modern comedies.
King and I
Feb 19 - Apr 4
It's 1862 and the King of Siam summons Anna, an English widow, to Bangkok to tutor his many children. Keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and respect one another. A dazzling score including, "I Whistle A Happy Tune", "Getting to Know You", "Hello Young Lovers", and "Shall We Dance" makes The King & I one of the all time greats of the musical stage!
Charley's Aunt
Apr 9 - May 23
This turn-of-the-century comedy is truly the original "Mrs. Doubtfire". This smash hit has entertained numerous generations with it's hilarious tale of mistaken identity. Perfect for the whole family, this world famous farce has moved millions to tears of laughter!
April Ann
May 28 - July 2
Nathan and Ruth Hale, founders of the Hale Theatres and prolific authors of over 100 plays, penned the delightful April Ann in the 1950's. It has since become the most often produced play in the Hale Theatre family. Based on a true story, April Ann is about a girl who lived her entire life on a mountain top never seeing a man until suddenly two shows up. Now she has to choose between two of them. Set to music and laced with humor, this show is great for the entire family, and is one you'll want to see again and again.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
July 9 - Aug 29
We are proud to present Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Broadway's fourth longest running show, nominated for numerous Tony Awards and an Academy Award winner for best musical score. This magical show will delight audiences of all ages! In the intimate setting of the HCT, this show will sweep you away like never before. "Be Our Guest" and bring someone you love to experience the enchantment of an unforgettable performance of Broadway's classic musical.
She Loves Me
Sept 3 - Oct 10
In a more innocent time, long before "You've got Mail", lived George and Amalia. They're two lonely, feuding clerks, toiling in a 1930's European perfumery, at a time when the unfolding of love was never an instant message. Their only solace comes in the form of anonymous, romantic letters from their lonely hearts club pen-pals. How could they have ever guessed the letters were from each other? This funny, heartwarming musical, from the songwriting team that gave us "Fiddler on the Roof" debuted in the spring of 1963, perhaps Broadway's last year of innocence.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Oct 15 - Nov 28
Millie is a young bride living in the 1850's Oregon wilderness whose plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law to ensure the success of her own marriage backfires when the brothers, in their enthusiasm, kidnap six women from a neighboring town to be their brides. Bursting with the rambunctious energy of the original film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is all boisterous fun and romance that harkens back to the glory days of the MGM movie musical.
A Christmas Carol
Dec 3 - Dec 23
The retelling of Charles Dicken's magnificent and timeless tale will be this seasons treat! Our traditional dramatization of Ebenezer Scrooge's life-altering Christmas Eve is sure to put holly in your heart each Christmas season. Don't miss out on this powerful and enchanting musical experience!
