‘The Trip to Bountiful’ at The Classic Theatre of San Antonio

Coming up this month at The Classic Theatre of San Antonio is ‘The Trip to Bountiful,’ written by Texas playwright Horton Foote and directed by John O’Neill. This American drama opens on Friday February 15 and will run through Sunday March 10. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 8p.m. and Sunday at 3p.m. Tickets are $33 for general admission, $29 for senior, military, educator or SATCO and $18 for students. They are available online or at the box office by calling (210) 589-8450. Proper ID is required. On opening night, there will be a complimentary champagne reception after the show. (The Classic Theatre, 2019)

‘The Trip to Bountiful’ tells the story of Carrie Watts, an elderly woman who longs to escape a cramped Houston apartment and return to her beloved hometown of Bountiful, Texas one last time before she dies. But when dreams do not match up with reality, what does Carrie have to fall back on? Cast includes Alison Bridget Chambers, Joe De Mott, Jana Drew, Emily Huber, Chris Miller, Russell Oldmixon, Magda Porter, Steven Starr, Chad Thompson and Hunter Wulff.

Special Student Performances – Thursday February 28 at 7p.m.

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio
1924 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 589-8450

‘Late Nite Catechism’ tickets now on sale

‘Late Nite Catechism’ returns to the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre for four performances from Friday April 5 through Sunday April 7, 2019. to benefit the Archdiocese San Antonio Chapter of the Retired Fund for the Religious which provides medication and nursing care to elderly sisters, brothers and priests. Performance times are 8p.m. on Friday; 2p.m. and 8p.m. on Saturday and 2p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $39.50 and go on sale Friday, February 1 at 10a.m. in person at the Majestic Theatre Box Office, online through Ticketmaster or by phone at 800-745-3000. Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling (210) 226-5967. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees. (Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 2019)

Written by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan, ‘Late Nite Catechism’ made its debut May 28, 1993 at the Live Bait Theatre in Chicago, Illinois and since has grossed over $100 million in box office receipts. It has been presented in more than 410 cities around the world and has played six countries with attendance exceeding 3.5 million people. There have been more than 100 “Sisters” presenting the eight shows now in the series which has raised in excess of $4 million for retired Sisters and Catholic Organizations.

‘Late Nite Catechism’ is an uproarious piece of theater that takes audience members back – sometimes nostalgically, sometimes fearfully to the children they once were. The irrepressible Sister teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of “students,” the audience. Throughout the play, Sister goes from benevolent instructor, rewarding the “students” for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and laminated saint cards, to authoritative drill sergeant. These abrupt mood swings are bound to strike a resonant chord with anyone who survived the ups and downs of going to school, with an omniscient authoritarian at the helm. It was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award in New York and won the L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Lead Performance for Maripat Donovan.

Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
226 N. St. Mary’s St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

‘Rent’ opens this Friday at The Public Theater

rent19 — ‘Rent’ opens at The Public Theater this Friday January 25. Photo: Siggi Ragnar, used with permission.

Opening at The Public Theater of San Antonio this week is the local production of ‘Rent.’ This original rock musical by Jonathan Larson opens on Friday January 25 and will run until Sunday February 17 in the Russell Hill Rogers Theater. It is a story about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 2p.m. Tickets are available online and at the box office by calling (210) 733- 7258. Prices are $40 for general adult, $35 for military with valid ID, $35 for seniors aged 60 and up and $25 for students with valid ID. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more. There will be a post-show reception on opening night. (The Public Theater of San Antonio, 2019)

‘Rent’ is set in the East Village of New York City and is an inspiring musical about friends and artists struggling with addiction, poverty and most of all love. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, it is a re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème and follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven struggling artists in New York’s Lower East Side. With its universal themes of love and hardships it has become a pop culture phenomenon that appeals to people of all ages. Its message of joy and hope in the face of fear reminds people to measure their lives with love, which is the only thing that matters.

Cast includes Robby French as Roger, Gavin Rohrer as Mark, Taylor Chilton as Maureen, Alexandria Henderson as Joann, Damon McToy as Benny, Isidro Medina as Collins, Louie Canales as Angel and Athena Boneta as Mimi. The Director is David Nanny, Choreographer is Courtnie Mercer and Music Director is Zachariah Baker.

*May contain themes and content not suitable for all audience members.

Special dates:
Education Nights -Thursday January 31 and Thursday February 7
ASL Night (interpreters present) – Saturday February 9

The Public Theater of San Antonio
800 W. Ashby Pl.
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-7258

Las Casas Scholarship Program application deadline is January 27

Las Casas Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019 Performing Arts Scholarship Program through Sunday January 27. Applications are available online. (Las Casas Foundation, 2019)

Now in its 11th year, this annual education scholarship program culminates at the Joci Awards, a one-night showcase of 25 talented performing arts students in San Antonio and the surrounding area. The program is open to students in grades 9-12 and includes five categories: Vocal, Acting, Dance, Best Lead Actor in a Musical and Best Lead Actress in a Musical. This year, Las Casas will award its one-millionth dollar, maintaining its designation as the largest scholarship funding source of its kind in the United States.

Las Casas will recognize the top three outstanding high school productions at the annual Joci Awards, which is open to the public and scheduled for Sunday April 14, 2019 at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre. Each production will be awarded a $500 stipend to support its theatre program and a special trophy to be displayed in the school’s award case. A teacher or director from the top production will also receive the chance to attend the National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City.

In affiliation with the Joci Awards production team, Las Casas Foundation will select three Production Assistants for the 2019 Joci Awards. This opportunity is open to students in grades 9-12 and each Production Assistant will receive a $1,000 scholarship. A separate application for the Joci Awards Production Assistant internship is available online.

Las Casas Foundation is dedicated to the development of the performing arts through education and scholarships, as well as the restoration and preservation of historic theatres. Las Casas Foundation offers a variety of educational initiatives to nurture and grow the performing arts, including an annual scholarship program, awarding more than $100,000 in scholarship funds each year, as well as additional educational and training opportunities.

The Public Theater and the San Antonio Area Foundation announce scholarship opportunities

publictheaterscholarship — Registration is now open for the Joe Salek Scholarship for the Theater Arts Trust. Photo: The Public Theater, used with permission.

Scholarship opportunity announcement courtesy of the San Antonio Area Foundation:

The Public Theater of San Antonio in partnership with the San Antonio Area Foundation are pleased to announce Scholarship Opportunities for the 2019-2020 academic year through the Joe Salek Scholarship for the Theater Arts Trust. (San Antonio Area Foundation, 2019)

The Trust was created in honor of Joe Salek, whose years as Executive Director of the San Antonio Little Theater from 1949-1976 demonstrated his dedicated leadership and artistic inspiration and enriched the lives of all San Antonians.

Scholarships are available to students graduating from, or who have already graduated from, any public or private high school in Bexar County. Prospective student applicants must major or concentrate in one or more of the following subjects related to the theater arts: Acting/Performance, Playwriting, Directing, Scenery and Costume Design and Theater Management. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, experience, community involvement and career goals. A minimum 3.0 GPA, sample theater work attachments and a letter of recommendation are required. Scholarship application is now open and will close March 23, 2019.

For application questions or technical assistance, please email Bernice Uresti or call (210) 225-2243. Anyone interested in making a charitable contribution to the Joe Salek Scholarship for the Theater Arts Trust, please visit The Public Theater online.

Teatro Audaz’ ‘The Taming of the Shrew’

tamingshrew — ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ will be playing at Palo Alto College’s Performing Arts Center Auditorium. Photo: Teatro Audaz, used with permission.

Teatro Audaz San Antonio’s next production is William Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew.’ Teatro Audaz gives this classic battle of the sexes tale a Latinx twist. Set in a Texas border town in 2018, this production cautions audiences to be careful what they wish for and invites them to come and find out who is taming who. In collaboration with Teatro Palo Alto. Thursday January 10 through Saturday January 12 at 7:30p.m. and Sunday January 13 at 2:30p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available online. It is directed by Laura T. Garza and stars Victoria Gutierrez as Grumio, Olivia Guerras as Bianca, Ruby Lopez as Wife/Kate and Gabriel Itzcoatl Luera as Sly/Petruchio.

Palo Alto College
Palo Alto Performing Arts Center Auditorium
1400 W. Villaret Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78224

‘An Infinite Ache’ at the Cellar Theater

Opening this Friday December 28 at The Public Theater’s Cellar Theater is ‘An Infinite Ache’ by David Schulner. This fresh and heartfelt play about love, time and the infinite directions in which two lives can travel plays until Sunday January 20. Tickets are available online or at the box office by calling (210) 733-7258. Prices are $30 for adults, $25 for military members with ID and seniors age 60 and older, $20 for students with ID and $15 for children under 12. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more. Additional ticket service fees may apply. There will be a post-show reception on opening night. Show times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 2p.m. Thursday December 27 is Pay What You Can Preview Night. (Cellar Theater, 2018)

In ‘An Infinite Ache,’ Hope and Charles are a pair of lonely twenty-somethings about to end a supremely uninteresting first date. But just as they say good night, the myriad possibilities of their futures and a life shared together come rushing to meet them. From their first kiss to their first child, from a horrible tragedy to a second chance, each moment moves with breathtaking sincerity that will have audiences clinging to every word. It stars Stephanie Lim and Nich Witham and is directed by Jim Mammarella.

Cellar Theater
800 W. Ashby Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-7258

Tickets for ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at the Majestic Theatre now on sale

‘The Play That Goes Wrong,’ the hilarious Tony Award-winning hit Broadway comedy, will make its San Antonio debut as part of the North Park Lexus 2018-2019 Broadway in San Antonio season at the Majestic Theatre, Tuesday June 18 through Sunday June 23, 2019. Tickets are now on sale starting at $30 and are available through Ticketmaster online, by calling (800) 982-2787 or by visiting the Majestic Box Office. The Majestic Box Office does not accept single ticket orders over the phone; all ticket sales must be made in person. Majestic Box Office hours are 10a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Friday. Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling (210) 226-5967. Performance times are 7:30p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; 8p.m. on Friday; 2p.m. and 8p.m., Saturday and 2p.m. and 7:30p.m. on Sunday. (Broadway in San Antonio, 2018)

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ is co-written by Mischief Theatre company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields. The play is a riotous comedy about the theatre and introduces The ‘Cornley University Drama Society’ who are attempting to put on a 1920s murder mystery but, as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong does, as the accident-prone thespians battle on against all odds to get to their final curtain call. It is a remarkable rags-to-riches story for a play which started its life at a London fringe venue with only four paying members of the public at the first performance and has gone on to play to an audience of over 2 million people around the world. ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ is directed by Mark Bell, featuring set design by Nigel Hook, lighting design by Ric Mountjoy, sound design by Andy Johnson and costume design by Roberto Surace. Entertainment Weekly calls The Play That Goes Wrong “Hilarious! Non-stop pandemonium.” The Huffington Post calls it “The funniest play Broadway has ever seen!” And the New York Post says it’s “Broadway’s funniest and longest-running play! Nothing is as fall down funny. GO.”

Majestic Theatre
224 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 226-5700

Tickets to ‘Kinky Boots’ go on sale Friday December 21

Troika Entertainment is thrilled to present ‘Kinky Boots,’ Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit about the friendships we discover and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. It is making a return engagement in San Antonio for four performances at the Majestic Theatre, Friday June 7 through Sunday June 9. Tickets go on sale Friday December 21 at 10a.m. Tickets start at $40 and are available in person at the Majestic Theatre Box Office, online or by calling (800) 745-3000 to charge by phone. The Majestic Box Office does not accept single ticket orders over the phone; all ticket sales must be made in person. Orders for groups of ten or more may be placed by calling (210) 226-5967. Performance times are 8p.m. on Friday; 2p.m. and 8p.m., Saturday and at 2p.m. Sunday. (Troika Entertainment, 2018)

‘Kinky Boots’ is based on the 2005 movie of the same name by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth. The film was inspired by true events and tells the story of Charlie Price who inherits a gentleman’s shoe factory from his father. It takes place in Northampton where Charlie is struggling with the family business of Price & Son. To save the business he pairs up with a cabaret performer named Lola who needs a pair of sturdy new stilettos. Together they develop a plan to produce a line of high-heeled boots and end up discovering that they are more alike than they thought.

The winner of six 2013 Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, ‘Kinky Boots’ features a Tony® Award-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and direction and choreography by Tony® Award winner Jerry Mitchell. The National Tour is produced by Troika Entertainment and includes the creative team of Tony® Award winner David Rockwell (Scenic Design), Tony® Award-winner Gregg Barnes (Costume Design), Tony Award-winner Kenneth Posner (Lighting Design), Tony® Award-winner John Shivers (Sound Design), Josh Marquette (Hair Design), Brian Strumwasser (Make-up Design), Joy Dewing Casting and Wojcik|Seay Casting (Casting), DB Bonds (Associate Director) and Rusty Mowery (Associate Choreographer).

Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 226-5700

San Antonio locals chosen for role of Lulu

waitresslulu — Annie Crain and Georgia Hallmark will share the role of Lulu on ‘Waitress’ when it plays at the Majestic Theatre in January. Photo: Broadway in San Antonio, used with permission.

The Tony nominated musical ‘Waitress,’ making its premiere in San Antonio at the Majestic Theatre for eight performances January 8 through January 13, 2019, has cast two young area actresses to take on the role of “Lulu” during its San Antonio engagement. (Broadway in San Antonio, 2018)

Annie Crain, 5, of Cuero, Texas and Georgia Hallmark 4, of Helotes, have been named in the role of “Lulu,” the daughter of the production’s main character. The character is described as “a sweet and carefree 4-to-5-year-old who appears in the show’s final scene.” Crain is in kindergarten, loves her cat named Bob and outdoor adventures with her three older brothers. Hallmark attends preschool in Helotes, also has three brothers and her hobbies include coloring, soccer, dance and gymnastics.

Both girls were chosen during an audition process held at the Hotel Valencia, November 12. Sixty girls participated in the auditions, which were presided over by members of the ‘Waitress’ company. The character of “Lulu” will be cast locally in each tour market and two girls are chosen to share the role.

Both girls will alternate the role of “Lulu” throughout the run of the show. Exact performance dates for each girl will be determined later, check the Majestic Theatre website for details.

Inspired by Adrienne Shelley’s beloved film, ‘Waitress’ tells the story of Jenna – a waitress and expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life. Tickets for ‘Waitress’, starting at $40, are available through Ticketmaster online, by calling (800) 982.ARTS (2787) or by visiting the Majestic Box Office. Performance times are 7:3 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; 8p.m. on Friday; 2p.m. and 8p.m., Saturday and at 2p.m. and 7:30p.m. on Sunday.

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