Seussical
“Seussical,” a musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss, will be staged with three performances
Friday, Jan. 14, at Pitt-Bradford.Performed by Theatreworks USA, the school matineeseries version will take place at 7 p.m. for students and the public. Tickets for the 75-minute program are $8 for adults and $7 for students. Showings at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for kindergarten through fourth grade students, as part of the university’s Kaleidoscope Series, have been sold out.
“This is the first time a Kaleidoscope school matinee production has been held over for an evening family show,” said Randy Mayes, director of art programming at Pitt-Bradford. “If successful we may look at developing a small family series of shows that parents can take their children to at inexpensive prices similar to buying a movie ticket. ‘Seussical’ is a perfect show to experiment with.”
“Seussical” features 12 actors who portray the Cat in the Hat, a Who named JoJo, Miss Gertrude McFuzz, Horton the elephant, lazy Mayzie La Bird and more. Broadway veterans Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens wrote the show, which weaves together storylines from various Dr. Seuss books.
After playing on Broadway in 2000-2001, Ahrens and Flaherty condensed their musical
into a one-act version appropriate for young audiences, which premiered at the Coterie Theatre
in Kansas City, Mo.
Theatreworks USA’s production of Seussical began its national tour in
September 2006 and was presented at Off-Broadway’s Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York in
summer 2007 as Theatreworks USA’s annual Free Summer Theatre program. This production
received 2008 Lucille Lortel Award nominations for Outstanding Revival, Outstanding
Choreography and Outstanding Costumes, in addition to a Drama League Award nomination for Outstanding Musical Revival.
“While this production is sized for school matinees, and is not to be confused with the Broadway tour, which is much, much larger, it is still a notable production that maintains Theatreworks’ reputation for using professional Actors' Equity Association actors matched with a solid script and music,” Mayes said. “We hope that parents and young students will be impressed that they can see quality family theater presented professionally at such a low price.”
Tickets are available at the Bromeley Theater box office by calling (814)362-5113.
Martin Luther King Day celebration
Sunday, January 16 2011
4 PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church
212 Laurens Street
Olean.
Everyone is invited to attend “Let's Get Together!” a program celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This non-denominational celebration will include music, poetry, distinguished speakers, prayers from many religions, the presentation of the Baha'i Unity Award, and more.
The program will include a presentation in which black and white speakers will share "conversation style" stories on various topics, including what it was like before, during, and after Dr. King's lifetime -- as well as an invitation to help shape the future.
Presenters and musical guests for the afternoon include Ola Mae Gayton, Della Moore, Rev. Gerald Slack, Gary Larson, Fontilla Timmons, Marc Sabella, the Gospel Choraliers, the Olean Select Choir, and more!
The annual Baha'i Unity Award will be presented to an individual committed to promoting diversity in the community.
A free dinner will follow the celebration, and all are invited to bring a dish to share. This event is being co-sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Olean and Jamestown Community College Faculty Student Association.
Local Sports
JCC Men's Basketball Vs. Erie CC
Saturday, January 15 2011
1 PM
Location: Olean Family YMCA
1101 Wayne Street
Olean, NY
Phone: 376-7500
Olean Eagles High School Hockey Vs. Depew
Sunday, January 16 2011
11:30 AM
Location: William O. Smith Rec Center
Front & State Streets
Olean, NY
Phone: 373-RINK
SBU Men's Basketball Team vs. Xavier
Wednesday, January 19 2011
7 PM
Location: St. Bonaventure University
Reilly Center
St. Bonaventure, NY
Phone: 375-2500
