THE WIZARD OF OZ - Limelight Performing Arts - April 9-19, 2020

L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage. Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. There, she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold. To find her way home, she must journey along the Yellow Brick Road to see the mysterious and all-powerful Wizard in Emerald City. Along the way, she makes new friends, but must also brave many dangers, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who will stop at nothing to get her hands on Dorothy’s magical ruby slippers. To make it home safely, Dorothy must learn an important lesson: there’s no place like home

April 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 & 18 at 6:30pm
April 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 2:00pm

Mesa Arts Center Playhouse

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THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, THE MUSICAL - Limelight Performing Arts - December 13-December 22, 2019

The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to Bradley and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 2019 - 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 2019 - 3:30 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 2019 - 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 2019 - 2:00 PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 2019 - 5:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 2019 - 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 2019 - 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 2019 - 3:30 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 2019 - 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 2019 - 2:00 PM

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Ensemble: Anna Alvarez
 Elmer Hopkins: Owen Aspinall
 Bob Bradley: Tyler Berger
 Ensemble (u/s Ollie Herdmann): Jonas Boyer
 Charlie Bradley: Brandon Bui
 Helen Armstrong (u/s Grace Bradley): Libby Carr
 Reverend Hopkins: Emily Colmenero
 Ensemble (u/s Claude Herdmann): Kaylee Delgado
 Claude Herdmann: Shayla Forero
 Ollie Herdmann (u/s Ivy): Janelle Frazier
 Luanne: Ashton Grantham
 Beth Bradley: Olivia Gregory
Miller : Samia Hankinson
 Teddy: Zoe Hatziathanassiou
 Betty (u/s Alice): Abigail Lovell
 Ensemble: David Lovell
 Ensemble: Elliot Lovell
 Ralph Herdmann: William Lovell
 Leroy Herdmann: James McGuire
 Ensemble (u/s Teddy): Edward Oster
 Ensemble: Piper Perea
 Ensemble (u/s Gladys Herdmann): Remi Rasmussen
 Connie: Sophia Sanchez
 Ivy (u/s Beth Bradley): Ainslee Schmidt
 Ensemble: Kaleb Schulken
 Alice (u/s Imogene Herdmann): Peyton Shoffner
 Imogene Herdmann (u/s Betty): Abigail Springer
 Grace Bradley (u/s Luanne): Camryn Taylor
 Ensemble: Mason Todd
 Ensemble: Tara Todd
 Ensemble: Rylee Wiggins, Emma England, Carol Webb, Gillian Elliot, Brianna Fallon

LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL - Limelight Performing Arts - January 15-19, 2020

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

Performances at the Mesa Arts Center January 15-19, 2020

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Mia Angelina - Serena
Connor Bessimer - Kyle/Sundeep Padamadan
Cole Blubaum - Grandmaster Chad
Joshua Boenzi - Aaron Schultz/Carlos
Laine Bombard - Reporter
Summer Brown - Delta Nu Ensemble
Olivia Brydon - Leilani/Delta Nu Ensemble
Kylie Burge - Elle Woods
Natalie Cline - Delta Nu Ensemble
Paola Crespo-Roman - Delta Nu Ensemble
Angelica d'Escoto - Delta Nu Ensemble
Gabriela d'Escoto - Ensemble
Marguerite Durma - Ensemble
Paige Erdmann - Pilar
Jordan Gingell - Professor Callahan
Owen Grover - Nikos Argitakos
Zoey Hart - Delta Nu Ensemble
Sawyer Hauk - Ensemble
Mckenna Henry - Chutney Wyndham
Matthew Hermann - Winthrop/Dewey
Adele Johns - Ensemble
Johnathan Johnston - Warner Huntington III
Matthew Kienitz - Pforzheimer/Bailiff
Kayla King - Vivienne Kensington
Hailey Laidig - Kate/Delta Nu Ensemble
Peaches Lesinski - Delta Nu Ensemble
Garret Lindsay - Emmett Forrest
Ama Loukili - DA Riley
Kennady MacDonald - Paulette Buonofonte
Maddie Sue Miller - Ensemble
Kylie Neef - Ensemble
Alyse Negroni - Brooke Wyndham
Eric O'Dell - Lowell/Elle's Dad
Alina PIerzga - Whitney
Halle Prusse - Gaelen/Delta Nu Ensemble
Remington Rathbun - Margot
Sophia Sanchez - Ensemble
Paige Shanks - Elle's Mom
Abigail Springer - Ensemble
Isabel Vazquez - Dana/Delta Nu Ensemble
Meredith Woodward - Judge
Kaitlyn Woodward - Stenographer
Ava Wright - Enid Hoopes
Katie Wright - Store Manager (u/s Elle Woods)

INTO THE WOODS, JR - Limelight Performing Arts - November 15-November 24, 2019

Be careful what you wish for, as Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical.  Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.

The musical centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse, and wind up changed forever.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 2019 - 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 2019 - 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 2019 - 2:00 PM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 2019 - 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 2019 - 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 2019 - 2:00 PM

Emma Benham -Ensemble/Milky White
Cole Blubaum -Wolf
Elliot Burns -Rapunzel
Jorian Chait -Cinderella’s Prince
Kylan Chait -Rapunzel’s Prince
Catherine Curtis -Mysterious Man
Gabriela d’Escoto -Ensemble
Amy Dubin -Lucinda
Vincent Farley -Baker
Robyn Foley -Jack
Jordan Gingell -Narrator
Zoey Hart -Jack’s Mother
Hailey Laidig -Little Red
Alexis Moulton -Ensemble
Alina Pierzga - Baker’s Wife
Remington Rathbun -Florinda
Lilah Suniga -Ensemble
Olivia Timothy -Witch
Meredith Woodward -Stepmother
Kaitlyn Woodward -Cinderella’s Mother/Granny/US Little Red
Katie Wright -Cinderella
Ava Wright -Ensemble/Steward

Emma England -Artistic Director
Dustin Loehr -Director/Choreopgrapher
Nikki Gray -Music Director
Bear Hogan -Technical Director
Payten Mcleod -Assistant Director

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PIPPIN - Limelight Performing Arts - September 6-15, 2019

What is greatness and how does one become great? In the musical Pippin, written by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson, the title character and heir to the throne is determined to become "great".  But Pippin soon finds that the path to "greatness" is intertwined with the road to self-discovery. Will Pippin's greatness be the result of royal his lineage, his deeds of valor or proving something to himself?

Leading Player – Kayla King
Pippin – Brandt Norris
Charles – Vincent Farley
Lewis – Laine Bombard
Fastrada – Shayna Padjen
Berthe – Caitlyn Miller
Catherine – Olivia Brydon
Theo – Savannah Springer

THE PLAYERS
Nova Arceo
Emma Benham
Elliot Burns (u/s Catherine)
Libby Carr
Paige Erdmann
Ashton Grantham
Zoey Hart
Kristy Kelly
Adele Johns
Peaches Lesinksi
Alexis Miller
Halle Prusse
Remington Rathbun (u/s Pippin)
Sophia Sanchez

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 2019 - 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 2019 - 3:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 2019 - 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 2019 - 3:00 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 2019 - 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 2019 - 3:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 2019 - 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 2019 - 3:00 PM

PIPPIN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIshows.com

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