Carousel
Friday, February 22, 2008 - Saturday, April 19, 2008
From the magical evocation of the carousel in the overture to the majestic and moving strains of the immortal "You'll Never Walk Alone", this giant of the musical stage, considered one of the finest in the Rogers and Hammerstein repertoire CAROUSEL remains timeless and star-bright. The poignant story of the faithful Julie and her brutish husband Billy is one of the most powerful books of the musical theatre and perfectly matches its extraordinary score littered with famous and familiar tunes like "Mister Snow", "If I Loved You", "June Is Bustin' Out All Over" and "When The Children Are Asleep”. Showing at its namesake theater for the first time in 16 years of operation, the Carousel Dinner Theatre is thrilled to be presenting this timeless classic.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Friday, November 30, 2007 - Sunday, February 17, 2008
With sensational reviews and millions of worldwide fans to its credit, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling musical continues to enjoy huge success and standing ovations across the nation. This hilarious fable borrows shtick and song from all genres including country, rock, folk, calypso and even a little ‘Elvis’! With the liveliest, most energetic company of actors, singers and dancers you’ll ever see, combined with the best of Broadway glitz and glamour in sets, lights and costumes, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is brimming with non-stop action, laughter and infectious fun that is sure to delight all audiences.

Altar Boyz
Friday, September 21, 2007 - Saturday, November 24, 2007
Holy Hit! Full of sharp parody, spectacular dance moves, and irreverent gags, Altar Boyz is a laugh-out-loud spoof adored by fans and critics alike. Sidesplitting songs “convincing enough to be played on MTV” keep up the “crowd-pleasing, infectious energy” delivering “dynamite performances.” (-New York Times) This award winner will have the whole family guffawing and singing along! Altar Boyz tells the inspiring story of 5 small-town boys: Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham—trying to save the world one screaming fan at a time.

The Last 5 Years
Friday, August 3, 2007 - Saturday, September 15, 2007
A groundbreaking new production, The Last Five Years is an intensely personal look at the relationship between a writer and an actress told from both points of view through beautiful music and alternately humorous and heartfelt lyrics.  The show is presented in “forward time” as we follow the story of their relationship from Jamie’s perspective, starting with their first meeting and following through with their wedding and ultimate breakup. At the same time, Cathy relates the story in “reverse” - starting with their breakup and moving backwards in time until their first meeting at the end of the show. This touching and powerful story has amazed audiences across the country. Don’t miss the Carousel premiere of this critically acclaimed production.

Singin' in the Rain
Friday, April 13, 2007 - Saturday, July 1, 2007
America’s most beloved movie-musical, “Singin' in the Rain”, immortalized by Gene Kelly, includes the famous rain dance in a torrential downpour live on stage! Come back to the 1920s with us to panic-filled Hollywood where hilarious problems pop up when the two hottest silent film stars, must prove themselves as real actors with real voices. The carefree fun of the '20s and the glitz and glamour of Hollywood make this a must-see show for the spring. Bring the raincoats and whole family to the Carousel Dinner Theatre’s annual spring blockbuster!

Evita
Friday, February 3, 2007 - Saturday, April 7, 2007
One of the most powerful and ground-breaking musicals, a blockbuster movie, and winner of seven Tony Awards®, Evita brings to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator, Juan Peron. Blessed with charisma, Eva captivated a nation by championing the working class. This exuberant production, staged for the first time by the Carousel Dinner Theatre, features Andrew Lloyd Webber's compelling Latin, pop and jazz influenced score. One of the most popular collaborations between Webber and Tim Rice, the score centers around the No. 1 song “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina."

The Music Man
Friday, January 5, 2007 - Saturday, February 17, 2007
Considered one of the most popular musicals in history, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a children’s band he vows to lead—despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. With classic favorites such as “Shipoopi,” “Till There Was You,” and “Seventy-Six Trombones”, audiences will leave wishing they, too, were part of the Music Man’s marching band.

Jesus Christ Superstar
Friday, August 18, 2006 - Sunday, September 24, 2006
Experience the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, that exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of musical theatre forever. With a score of amazing songs—“I Don’t Know How to Love Him”, “Hosanna”, “Everything’s Alright”, “What’s the Buzz”, “Superstar”, and “Heaven on Their Mind”—this original groundbreaking production playing for the first time at the Carousel Dinner Theatre is as relevant and timeless as ever.

Grease
Sunday, April 2, 2006 - Monday, July 31, 2006
The Carousel’s spring blockbuster, in the same tradition of Cats and Beauty and the Beast, Grease will certainly be worth the wait! This show is filled with favorite songs, high-energy choreography and a rockin’ sound that will leave you dancing in the aisles and singing all the way home. Join Danny and Sandy, those crazy T-Birds, and those sassy Pink Ladies as you rock-and-roll to the sounds and spirit of the fifties.

Fiddler on the Roof
Friday, January 27, 2006 - Saturday, April 1, 2006
One of the greatest musicals ever written, Fiddler on the Roof is set in the small Russian village of Anatevka on the eve of the Russian Revolution, and tells the humorous story of the dairyman Tevye, who is trying to maintain the simplicities of his traditional life while his five daughters are quickly growing up. One of Broadway’s most celebrated and longest-running shows, it features perennial musical numbers like “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Matchmaker,” just to name a few. Don’t miss the Carousel’s all-new production of this favorite classic!

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Blood Brothers
Friday, September 2, 2005 - Saturday, November 5, 2005Performed by a dinner theatre for the first time in the country, Blood Brothers tells the haunting story of twins separated at birth, who grow up unaware of each other, only to become friends and later rivals until they learn the truth on one fateful day. One of London’s longest running productions that critics call “Devastating. . . a masterpiece”, and “The Greatest Musical of the Decade”, Blood Brothers is centered around soaring music, stunning acting, and a shattering ending that will bring you to your feet with applause and amazement. It’s the must-see of 2005!