2008-2009 Season
Cats
September 19-21 & 26-28
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First Baptist of Ivy Gap
October 24, 25, 31 & November 1, 2
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A Christmas Story
December 12-14
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The Nutcracker Ballet
December 19-21
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Ain't Misbehavin'
February 13-15 & 20-22
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Movie Legends-Hits from Hollywood
March 6, 7
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Inherit the Wind
March 27-29 & April 3-5
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Junie B. Jones & A Little Monkey Business
May 15-17
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Spring Ballet - The Bluebird
May 23, 24
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All Shook Up
June 19-21 & 26-28
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High School Musical 2
July 17-19
(We will also have a Saturday Matinee on July 18 at 2:00 p.m.)
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Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
August 14-16
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*Cats September 19-21 & 26-28
Musical/Main Stage
Sponsored by Towne Services
At the annual gathering of the cats before the Jellicle Ball, one lucky feline will be gifted an extra life from Old Deuteronomy. Rum Tum Tugger, McCavity, Grizabella, and Gus all vie for a tenth life. For the first time in Central Texas, it's CATS!
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*First Baptist of Ivy Gap October 24, 25, 31 & November 1, 2
Comedy/Main Stage
Sponsored by TCBY & Big Chief Distributing
During WWII, the church women of Ivy Gap gather to roll bandages for the Red Cross and plan the 75th anniversary of their church. Twenty-five years later, times have changed a little--but wait ‘til you see what’s happened to the women! A Southern-fried comedy sure to tickle and touch.
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*A Christmas Story December 12-14
Comedy/Children's Theatre
Sponsored by Embarq
Young Ralphie has one wish for Christmas -- a Red Ryder BB Gun. Before Christmas morning, he has to deal with Father and his famous leg lamp, the neighborhood bully, a flat tire, and a visit to Santa. Join us at this December for A Christmas Story.
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*The Nutcracker Ballet December 19-21
Ballet/Extraordinary Extra
Sponsored by Metroplex Adventist Hospital
A holiday tradition for over a decade in Central Texas--it's the story of Clara, a nutcracker, a prince, the Snow Queen, and the Rat King. If you’ve ever seen it or never seen it, come see it --Ballet Renee and the Newcomb School of Dance always surprise and delights us.
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*Ain't Misbehavin' February 13-15 & 20-22
Musical/Main Stage
Sponsored by Ross Caviness Insurance
It's Fats Waller, in all his musical glory! The musical soul of 1930s Harlem lives on in this rollicking revue that is still considered one of Broadway's best. You'll love the swinging sounds of Your Feets Too Big, Honeysuckle Rose, Handful of Keys, Ain't Misbehavin' and many more.
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*Movie Legends-Hits from Hollywood March 6, 7
Musical/Fundraiser
Sponsored by Toyota of Killeen
The Legends series returns--this time, inspired by the silver screen. Join us for the best movie songs ever, and performed in our own inimitable "Legends" style. From westerns, musicals, comedies, dance movies, biopics, historical classics, you name it--just don't miss it!
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*Inherit the Wind March 27-29 & April 3-5
Drama/Main Stage
Sponsored by Patriot Furniture
In 1925, a Tennessee town held a court proceeding that shook the nation, the infamous "Monkey Trial." It's been nearly a century since then, and the reverberations are still felt. See the drama unfold in the play often considered one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century.
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*Junie B. Jones & A Little Monkey Business May 15-17
Musical/Children's Theatre
Sponsored by The Education Connection
Junie is always a little bit in trouble. But when she finds she's going to have a baby brother, and she doesn't know what to bring to school for show and tell, things get really out of hand. Don’t miss her as she decides to bring a live monkey to school!
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*Spring Ballet - The Bluebird May 23, 24
Ballet/Extraordinary Extra
The Newcomb School of Ballet proudly presents their Spring Ballet, “The Bluebird.” This original ballet is the story of two little girls who set off to find the bluebird they think will help them find happiness, only to discover that happiness comes from within. From the same company that brought you Bug Talk, A Princess Tale, and the Nutcracker.
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*All Shook Up June 19-21 & 26-28
Musical/Main Stage
Sponsored by Patriot Pontiac
A mysterious, hip-swiveling stranger turns a town in the Midwest on its ear. We know Fools Fall in Love, so Don't Be Cruel: get on your Blue Suede Shoes, because we want you to Spend One Night with us at the only musical authorized by Elvis!
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*High School Musical 2 July 17-19
(We will also have an additional Saturday Matinee on July 18 at 2:00 p.m.)
Musical/Children's Theatre
Sponsored by Connell Chevrolet
The kids from High School Musical are back! Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Ms. Darbus and all the gang at the Lava Springs Country Club. See what songs, what summer loves, what new plot twists happen as the HSM gang gathers at the pool. A co-production of the VLA Children's Theatre and KISD.
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*Alice in Wonderland, Jr. August 14-16
Musical/Children's Theatre
Sponsored by Killeen Vet Clinic
It's time to go down the rabbit hole! Don't be late for this important date--it's the Adventures of Alice in Wonderland, geared just for young people. Find out how she gets back from behind the looking-glass in this Children's Summer workshop production.
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Content Guide
Cats
HISTORY: Cats is an award-winning musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot.
LANGUAGE: None
SMOKING AND DRINKING: None
SEX: None
VIOLENCE: None
APPROPRIATE AUDIENCE: Cats is suitable for all audiences, including children aged 5 and older.
RATING: PG
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First Baptist of Ivy Gap
HISTORY: First Baptist of Ivy Gap is a comedy written by Ron Osborne.
LANGUAGE: NONE
SMOKING AND DRINKING: NONE
SEX: NONE
VIOLENCE: NONE
APPROPRIATE AUDIENCE: First Baptist is suitable for all audiences, including children aged 10 and older.
RATING: PG
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A Christmas Story
HISTORY: Like the film, A Christmas Story is based on the short stories and semi-fictional anecdotes of author and raconteur Jean Shepherd. In the year 2000, an authorized stage play adaptation of A Christmas Story was written by Philip Grecian.
LANGUAGE: They make reference to a swear word by saying the word "fudge."
SMOKING AND DRINKING: None
SEX: None
VIOLENCE: None
APPROPRIATE AUDIENCE: A Christmas Story is suitable for all audiences.
RATING: PG
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The Nutcracker Ballet
LANGUAGE: None
SMOKING AND DRINKING: None
SEX: None
VIOLENCE: None
APPROPRIATE AUDIENCE: The Nutcracker Ballet is suitable for all audiences.
RATING: G
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Ain't Misbehavin'
HISTORY: Ain't Misbehavin is a musical revue with a book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr., music by Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller, and lyrics by various writers.
LANGUAGE: A few mild curse words with song lyrics. As the show is a musical review, there is very little spoken dialogue.
SMOKING AND DRINKING: References to drinking, smoking, and drug use in the 1920’s Jazz era. Simulated drinking and smoking on stage.
SEX: Some suggestive lyrics
VIOLENCE: None
APPROPRIATE AUDIENCE: Ain't Misbehavin' is suitable for most audiences, including children of middle-school age or older.
RATING: PG-13
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Movie Legends-Hits from Hollywood
HISTORY: This year, we're celebrating all your favorite tunes from the greatest Hollywood films. Somewhere Over The Rainbow, A Whole New World, Stayin' Alive and Mrs. Robinson...just to name a few. Don't miss the fourth installment of our annual Legends series!
LANGUAGE: Some songs may contain minor swearing.
SMOKING AND DRINKING: None
SEX: None
VIOLENCE: None
APPROPRIATE AUDIENCE: Legends is suitable for all audiences, including children aged 10 and older.
RATING: PG
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Inherit the Wind
HISTORY: Check back for more details.
LANGUAGE: Check back for more details.
SMOKING AND DRINKING: Check back for more details.
SEX: Check back for more details.
VIOLENCE: Check back for more details.
APPROPRIATE AUDIENCE: Inherit the Wind is suitable for all audiences, including children aged 10 and older.
RATING: PG
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Junie B. Jones & A Little Monkey Business
LANGUAGE: None
SMOKING AND DRINKING: None
SEX: None
VIOLENCE: None
APPROPRIATE AUDIENCE: Junie B. Jones is suitable for all audiences.
RATING: G
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Spring Ballet
LANGUAGE: None
SMOKING AND DRINKING: None
SEX: None
VIOLENCE: None
APPROPRIATE AUDIENCE: The Spring Ballet is suitable for all audiences.
RATING: G
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High School Musical 2
LANGUAGE: None
SMOKING AND DRINKING: None
SEX: One kiss
VIOLENCE: None
APPROPRIATE AUDIENCE: High School Musical 2 is suitable for all audiences, including children aged 5 and older.
RATING: PG
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All Shook Up
LANGUAGE: None
SMOKING AND DRINKING: Implied consumption of alcohol in two saloon scenes
SEX: Some kissing
VIOLENCE: Minimal suggested violence
APPROPRIATE AUDIENCE: All Shook Up is suitable for all audiences, including children aged 10 and older.
RATING: PG
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Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
LANGUAGE: None
SMOKING AND DRINKING: None
SEX: None
VIOLENCE: None
APPROPRIATE AUDIENCE: Alice in Wonderland is suitable for all audiences.
RATING: G
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