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Our 57th Season Season At A Glance Furlan Auditorium Productions Enjoy eight fully-staged shows. Productions include hilarious comedies, edgy dramas, intriguing mysteries, and Broadway musicals. Musical MainStage Concert Series Themed concerts you’ll love! Staged in our Furlan Auditorium, Musical MainStage is Sunset’s popular professional concert series featuring tributes to rock, pop, and Broadway.
SideNotes Cabaret Series Enjoy an evening of cocktails, intimate table seating, and live music performances by professional entertainers in our Studio Theatre.
bug in a rug Children’s Theater bug in a rug is a casual and fun introduction to the performing arts for children ages 2 – 8. Special Events Must-see performances and events you won’t want to miss!
Sept2016 8 - 25 Moon Over Buffalo Sept 19 - 20 Happy Days! Oct 6 - 9 Songs of the Silver Screen Oct 13 - Nov 6 Fiddler On The Roof Oct 23 - 24 Fiddler On The Roof, Jr. Oct 31 - Nov 1 Twist And Shout! Nov 9 - 12 The Big Blue Ball Dec 1 - 23 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec 5 - 6 Down Home With The Carpenters Dec 14 - 18 Holiday Belles Dec 31 A Blast From The Brass II 2017 Jan 19 - Feb 4 You Can’t Take It With You Jan 30 - 31 Billy Joel and Friends Feb 8 - 11 Goodnight Lulu Feb 16 - 19 It Might As Well Be Swing Swing Explosion featuring Pete Sorce March 2 - 19 Little Shop of Horrors Mar 6 - 7 Family Ties Mar 30 - Apr 2 What The World Needs Now - A Burt Bacharach Tribute April 20 - May 7 The Dixie Swim Club May 1 - 2 I’ll Take Manhattan May 10 - 13 Hansel and Goldie May 18 - 21 Ella Meets Mel June 1 - 18 And Then There Were None June 15 - 18 Belters, Balladeers, and Broadway July 13 - Aug 6 Hello, Dolly! www.sunsetplayhouse.com FURLAN AUDITORIUM PRODUCTION
by Ken Ludwig “MOON MOON OVER BUFFALO is presented by special OVER arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. BUFFALO A hilarious comedy, MOON OVER is hilarious! BUFFALO centers on a couple of over-the- hill actors trying to keep their marriage and An evening their ragtag touring company afloat. In of farcical Buffalo, New York, there’s suddenly one last delight. Go shot at stardom--film director Frank Capra is and enjoy!” rumored to be arriving for their matinee and might sign them to a Hollywood contract. But this is fun-filled farce at its finest so – New York everything that can go wrong does go Post wrong. It’s the perfect recipe for an evening of madcap, door-slamming, belly-laugh adventures.
September 8 – 25, 2016
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Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special With iconic permission of Arnold Perl and beloved Book by Joseph Stein Music by Jerry Bock songs Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick including Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). “Sunrise, Sunset,”“If I For five decades, this Tony Award- Were a Rich winning musical has touched Man,” and audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth, and honesty. The beloved “Matchmaker, story of Tevye, Golde, their five Matchmaker,” daughters, and colorful community is FIDDLER ON as relevant today as always, reminding THE ROOF is us of the importance of love, tradition, the perfect mix and acceptance in an ever-changing world. of humor and heart.
October 13 – November 6, 2016
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by Barbara Robinson “One of Presented by special arrangement with the best SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. Christmas In this hilarious classic, a couple struggling stories ever - to mount the annual church pageant is and certainly faced with casting the Herdman kids— one of the and nothing says Christmas like a family funniest.” of raucous, misbehaving bullies. You won’t believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide head- on – The Seattle with the Christmas story! This delightful Times and poignant comedy, adapted from the best-selling book, has become a holiday staple for groups across the country. Our production will feature many of your favorite Christmas carols and a whole lot of laughs!
December 1 – 23, 2016
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by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman “Both Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists genuinely Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York funny and This classic screwball comedy won truly heart- the Pulitzer Prize in 1937 and it’s been warming.” entertaining audiences ever since. Set in the large house of a rather batty New York family, sweet-natured Alice falls for – The Guardian banker’s son Tony. When her snooty, prospective in-laws arrive for dinner, the event is a disaster, capped with the arrest of everyone in the household. Madcap, warm, life-affirming…the New York Times calls this the “rare play that will have you beaming from curtain to curtain.”
January 19 – February 4, 2017
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Books and Lyrics by Howard Ashman One of the Music by Alan Menken longest-running Presented by special arrangement with Off-Broadway Music Theatre International (MTI) shows, LITTLE SHOP OF Meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he HORRORS, names “Audrey II”--after his coworker the charmingly crush. This R&B-singing carnivore tongue-in-cheek promises unending fame and fortune to musical, has the down-and-out Seymour as long as been produced he keeps feeding it-- BLOOD. Over time, worldwide Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out-of-this- to incredible world origins and intent towards global success. domination! Suggested for mature audiences
March 2 – 19, 2017
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a jones hope wooten comedy
By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten If you’re a Presented by special arrangement with fan of “The Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York Golden Girls,” Five Southern women, whose you’ll love friendships began many years ago on this hilarious their college swim team, set aside a and touching long weekend every August to recharge comedy about those relationships. We focus on four of those weekends, spanning more friendships than 30 years. When fate throws a that last wrench into one of their lives, these forever. friends prove the enduring power of “teamwork,” rallying with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction.
April 20 – May 7, 2017
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www.sunsetplayhouse.com Here’s why you should Subscribe Now One Location: Sunset Playhouse Two Venues: 1. Furlan Auditorium: A comfortable, 299-seat theater 2. Studio Theatre: An intimate performance space with cabaret-style seating Three Full-season and Pick & Choose packages
Furlan Auditorium Productions Great comedies. Thought-provoking dramas. Memorable musicals. Eight full-scale productions presented to you on our main stage in the Furlan Auditorium.
Musical MainStage Concert Series Enjoy some of the area’s finest professional singers and musicians in these themed concerts, with special appearances by talented high school students, our “Rising Stars.”
SideNotes Cabaret Ella Meets Mel Series Don’t miss these limited-engagement performances! The relaxed and comfortable Studio Theatre features a full-service bar open before and during the show.
Need flexibility? Check out our Pick & Choose packages • Buy at least 4 vouchers • Exchange for tickets to any performance o Furlan Auditorium Productions – 8 Shows o Musical MainStage Concert Series – 6 Shows o SideNotes Cabaret Series – 6 Shows Furlan Auditorium Productions — 8-Show Package Please enter the number of packages you’d like.
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Signature ______I will pick up my tickets Please mail my tickets Order Totals Furlan Auditorium Productions $ Musical MainStage Concert Series $ SideNotes Cabaret Series $ Pick & Choose $ Subscription Subtotal $ WI State Tax (5.1 %) $ Processing Fee $5.00 Total Subscription Cost $ Yes! I’d like to be a Sunset Playhouse Member (add $25) $ Additional tax deductible contribution to Sunset Playhouse $ Grand Total $ All subscription orders will be available the week of June 21, 2016. Single tickets will go on sale July 5, 2016. Three ways to subscribe: By Mail Sunset Playhouse, Attn: Stephanie Rejman Staufenbeil PO Box 2, Elm Grove, WI 53122 By Phone (262) 782-4431 x 291 In Person Tues-Fri: 1-5 PM OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Rcvd Check or CC Order # Date Processed Pick & Choose Total flexibility Pick Now Choose Later • Buy at least 4 vouchers • Select the show, time, • Order your vouchers • Exchange for tickets and preferred seating • Exchange vouchers to ANY Show • Fill out form below within 16-17 Season Pick & Choose seating will be selected after full package subscriber orders have been fulfilled. # of PICK NOW tickets Performance Furlan Auditorium Productions Moon Over Buffalo Fiddler On The Roof The Best Christmas Pageant Ever You Can’t Take It With You Little Shop of Horrors The Dixie Swim Club And Then There Were None Hello, Dolly! Musical MainStage Concert Series Happy Days! Twist And Shout! Down Home With The Carpenters Billy Joel and Friends Family Ties I’ll Take Manhattan SideNotes Cabaret Series Songs of the Silver Screen Holiday Belles It Might As Well Be Swing What The World Needs Now Ella Meets Mel Belters, Balladeers, and Broadway Total Pick Now Tickets Choose Later Vouchers Total Pick & Choose Preferred Seating
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By Agatha Christie Agatha Presented by special arrangement with Christie SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. was the Eight guests who have never met each mistress of other (or their apparently absent host and the carefully hostess) are lured to an island. Throw in laid clue, two house servants and you have ten guilty the chance strangers, marooned. One by one, each is remark, accused of murder; one by one they begin to die, each demise followed by one little shadowy toy soldier falling from the mantel…until corners, and there were none. Who will be next? the joy of suspense.
June 1 – 18, 2017
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Presented by special arrangement with HELLO, TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC. DOLLY! is an irresistible It’s turn-of-the-century New York City when we meet the enchanting, story of the boisterous matchmaker, Dolly joy of living, Levi, and the cantankerous half-a- alive with the millionaire, Horace Vandergelder. personality This beloved musical captured ten of one of the Tony Awards, along with our hearts, when it burst onto Broadway in 1964. most fabulous With its memorable Jerry Herman characters on score, you’ll want to catch this one the musical “Before the Parade Passes By!” stage…Dolly Gallagher Levi!
July 13 – Aug 6, 2017
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www.sunsetplayhouse.com Musical MainStage Concert Series Mondays 7:30 PM • Tuesdays 2 PM & 7:30 PM Like music? You’ll love these concerts featuring professional singers and musicians (along with one promising high school student) performing all your favorites. Two narrators provide an informative and humorous framework for the music and our 90-minute, no-intermission shows get you home plenty early. (We even offer a matinee.) So call a friend, grab a cocktail, and take your seat. Here’s the lineup for our exciting 11th season!
September 19 - 20, 2016 October 31 - Nov 1, 2016 TWIST & SHOUT
We’ll stroll down Nostalgia Lane to the soundtrack of our youth--American Graffiti You asked. We heard you. Because meets The Big Chill. “more Beatles” is always the answer.
DOWN HOME WITH THE & Friends January 30 - 31, 2017 December 5 - 6, 2016 This celebration of singer- From “Merry Christmas, songwriters will pay tribute to folks Darling” to “We’ve Only Just like Simon & Garfunkel, Carol King, Begun,” we’ll ring in the and the Piano Man himself. holidays with the sounds of this distinctive duo. I’LL TAKE Family Ties MANHATTAN May 1 - 2, 2017
March 6 - 7, 2017 The Mamas & the Papas & the brothers & the sisters…most families Our season eleven finale will find create stories but some also generate us tipping our top hats to the best a whole lot of great music. of the Great White Way.
262-782-4430 SideNotes Cabaret Series Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 3 PM
Sunset’s SideNotes Cabaret Series offers a unique assortment of musical entertainment presented by talented professionals in an intimate, relaxed setting. Come celebrate our 9th season!
SONGS OF THE SILVER SCREEN October 6 - 9, 2016 Join us for a look back at the glittering melodies and sparkling lyrics that have become distinctive and memorable movie stars in their own right.
HOLIDAY BELLES December 14 - 18, 2016 HOLIDAY Ring in the holiday season with a sleigh full of jazzy BELLES harmonies, melodies of the swing era, and a hearty helping of jolly favorites to get you in a festive mood. Added Performance: Wed., Dec. 14 at 8 PM
IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SWING SWING EXPLOSION featuring PETE SORCE February 16 - 19, 2017 Swing into spring with sweet musical treats for your Valentine as outstanding musicians present an evening of delectable songs from the Great American Songbook.
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW A Tribute to Burt Bacharach March 30 - April 2, 2017 Burt Bacharach’s unique style and syncopated rhythms will be front and center in this retrospective of his many popular and sophisticated compositions.
ELLA MEETS MEL May 18 - 21, 2017 Ellen Winters and Johnny Rodgers present dramatic ballads, blazing scat, and complex vocal duets in this tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Tormé.
BALLADEE S, RS BELTERS, BALLADEERS, AND ER T L BROADWAY E B June 15 - 18, 2017 Celebrate legendary belters, enjoy classic ballads, and have fun with show-stopping music from the Golden Age of Broadway. and BROADWAY
www.sunsetplayhouse.com A Blast from the Brass II NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA EVENT December 31, 2016 “What a celebration! Let’s do that again!” That was the consensus on New Year’s Eve and we agree. By popular demand, premier show band BtW returns to Sunset Playhouse to pay tribute to the groups that revolutionized blues, funk, and soul in the ‘60s and ‘70s. If you love rockin’ out to the music of James Brown, Chicago, Steely Dan, and Tower of Power, we guarantee you’ll be singing and dancing along with the forceful rhythms, powerful vocals, and electrifying horns of BtW.
Celebrate the start of the New Year with an evening of dynamic rock music in the Furlan Audtiorium, followed by raffles, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and a champagne toast at midnight in the Studio Theatre. Doors open at 8:00 PM Show at 9:00 PM $50 Concert & post-show party $35 Concert only
bug in a rug | Children’s Theater Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 10:30 AM Saturdays: 10:30 AM & 2 PM Adult - $10, Child - 2 & up - $5 (siblings under 2 free with purchase of a child ticket). Group (25 or more): Adult - $7, Child - $4 THE BIG BLUE BALL | November 9 - 12, 2016 We all live on this fascinating planet called Earth. From all over the world come tales of its beauty. This original musical takes you inside that folklore, with an interactive focus on the environment and embracing diversity.
GOODNIGHT LULU| February 8 - 11, 2017 Paulette Bogan’s fabulous book is brought to life with crackling wit and huge laughs in this original musical. Saying goodnight can sometimes take a little coaxing and convincing, espe- cially for Lulu, the chicken. You’ll help Momma hen get Lulu tucked in and fall asleep for the night. With permis- sion from Bloomsbury Publishing. HANSEL & GOLDIE | May 10 - 13, 2017 Once upon a time…Well, you know the stories of Hansel and Gretel and Goldilocks and the Three Bears but do you know what happened next? Did you know that Hansel and Goldilocks both get lost on the way home? They meet up in the woods and learn that two heads are better than one. 262-782-4430 Senior (60+), Groups Value Full Student and of 15 Nights or TICKET PRICES Price Military or more Child (12 & under) Furlan Auditorium Productions Moon Over Buffalo $21 $18 $16 $12.50 Fiddler On The Roof $25 $23 $18 $15 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever $25 $23 $18 $15 You Can’t Take It With You $21 $18 $16 $12.50 Little Shop of Horrors $25 $23 $18 $15 The Dixie Swim Club $21 $18 $16 $12.50 And Then There Were None $21 $18 $16 $12.50 Hello, Dolly! $25 $23 $18 $15 Musical MainStage $21 $18 $16 N/A Concert Series SideNotes Cabaret Series $21 $18 $16 N/A HOW TO FIND US 2 blocks north of Bluemound Road on Wall Street 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove,WI 53122
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www.sunsetplayhouse.com Box Office Policies Box Office Hours Our Box Office is open Tues: 1 - 7 PM, Wed - Fri: 1 - 5 PM, and Sat: 1 - 4 PM. The Box Office is also open one hour prior to any performance to purchase tickets for that evening’s performance and through intermission to purchase other tickets. How To Reach Us Call our box office at 262-782-4430 or visit our website, SunsetPlayhouse.com, for more information and to purchase tickets. Policies ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Sunset Playhouse does not issue refunds or credit for unused or unwanted tickets. Exchanges for different performances of the same show may be made up to 48 hours prior to the performance. No refunds will be given for performances cancelled due to inclement weather. All show titles are subject to availability. Payment We accept cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover at the Box Office. For phone or online orders, we accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. SEATING CHART
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