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Cover of The Producers (Deluxe Edition)

Fountain Hills Theater is proud to announce the return of the funniest, most honored musical in the history of Broadway: The Producers! This production, presented in January of 2011, was one of the most successful, acclaimed shows ever produced at FHCT. The run finished with an extensive waiting list and requests poured in to remount the show, which FHCT decided to do this summer.

Outrageous, hilarious, unexpected, a wee bit naughty and a sure-fire hit! Debuting on Broadway in 2001, this Mel Brooks musical quickly racked up a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The Producers follows the adventures and misadventures of Max Bialystock, a washed-up Broadway producer, and Leo Bloom, a meek accountant, who together set out to produce a full-fledged flop – and fleece their investors in the process – but unwittingly wind up with a hit on their hands. These two schemers will sing and dance their way through the greatest show biz scam there ever was!

The Producers is produced by Patricia Tonzi and Patty Torrilhon and directed by Peter J. Hill. The show is choreographed by Noel Irick and musically directed by Flora Mogerman. The Producers features; Scott Hyder, Michael Stewart, Morgan Ottersbach, Terry Gadaire, Patrick Russo and Matt Mcdonald. Ensemble members include; Bilen Astatke, Sean Bollinger, Heidi Carpenter, Chris Fidler, Brittany Dawn Foster, Melanie Foster, Bill Graham, Sandy Gulledge, Natalie Kilker, Leah Klein, Jamie Novotny, Tanya Schoenwolf, Shira Schwartz, Kelly Smith, Ryan Smith, Patricia Tonzi and Tom Vinopal.

WHEN: June 17 – July 3, 2011
Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm
WHERE: Fountain Hills Community Theater
11445 N Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ
www.fhct.org
HOW: Reservations: (480) 837-9661 x3 Visa/MC/Amex/Discover
PRICE: Individual Adult Tickets $25, Children 17 and under $20.

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An affectionate paean to Smalltown, USA of a bygone era, THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, in 1912, into buying musical instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band he vows to organize – despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef! His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the town librarian, with chaos ensuing as the townsfolk get wind of his scheme.

Filled with classical musical fun, tender romance, barbershop quartets (Chris Fidler sings High Tenor!) and favorites including, “Ya Got Trouble,” “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Goodnight My Someone,” “Gary, Indiana” and “Till There Was You,” THE MUSIC MAN is the perfect All-American Musical!

Presented by Mesa Encore Theatre
When: Friday, May 27 – Sunday, June 12, 2011
Where: Mesa Arts Center, Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse, One East Main Street, Mesa, Arizona 85201
Price: Adults $25 – $20 Seniors/Students/Teachers

Fountain Hills Theater is proud to announce the world premier of a new musical, The Man Who Would Be King, based on the story by Rudyard Kipling and adapted by Peter J. Hill, with original music by Reynaldo Saenz and lyrics by Peter J. Hill and Rudyard Kipling. (You won’t see Lizz on stage this time, but she will be in the “pit” playing guitar and 2nd percussion!) This tale follows two rogue British officers who set off on a journey for adventure and end up the kings of a Pakistani province called Kafiristan. The story explores themes of courage, lust and redemption. It was made into a movie in 1975, starring Michael Caine and Sean Connery.

The Man Who Would Be King will play May 13 -29, 2011. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM. A reception will be held on Opening Night for all those attending that evening, featuring free appetizers, wine and soft drinks. Individual tickets are $25.00 for Adults and $20.00 for children 17 and under. Seniors receive a $5.00 discount on all Thursday performances. Group rates and student rush discounts are available.

All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater on its Mainstage at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Visit the Fountain Hills Theater website at www.fhct.org.

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Robert J. Loskey wrote under the pen name of Bobby Rose. Bama Sweetheart is his first novel and it came out in August 2009. He planned to have four more in the works. Man in the Mirror was to follow in 2011, but has been placed on hold until further notice.

Bobby was a great friend. He will be missed. Rest in peace, Bobby.

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