Provided by Don Wilson
Pied Piper Theatre’s production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID opens at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas April 28 at 2:00 p. m. and 7:00 p. m. and April 29 at 3:00 p. m. This favorite Hans Christian Andersen tale with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and music by Alan Menken follows the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, who longs to leave the ocean and yearns to walk in the world above the sea. Against the wishes of her father, King Triton, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and meets Prince Eric on her first adventure on land. With the help of best friends Flounder, Sebastian the crab, and Scuttle the seagull, Ariel attempts to break the curse of the sea witch. Enjoy all of your favorite songs including Under the Sea, Part of Your World, and Kiss the Girl in this wonderful tale of the sea! Tickets can be purchased online at hyltoncenter.org or at the Hylton box office. The early bird special runs through April 25 with tickets $15 for general admission and $12 for children 12 and under. Starting April 26, tickets will be $20 general admission and $15 for children 12 and under. Group tickets are available for organized groups such as school drama clubs, church groups and scouts by calling (703) 330-2787.
The Center for the Arts’ ROOFTOP PRODUCTIONS presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, based on characters created by Charles Addams
Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays, May 4 and May 11-19 at 8:00 p. m. and May 5 matinee at 2:00 p. m. at the Kellar Theater at the Center for the Arts, 9419 Battle St., Manassas.
The Addams family kids are growing up and Wednesday wants to bring home a “normal” boy and his parents to meet the family. With Gomez and Wednesday keeping secrets from Morticia, dinner plans do not go as expected! Be sure to catch your favorite mysterious and kooky family this spring! Tickets are $22 General Admission and $18 for Seniors 65+ and Students. Tickets are available at the door or can be purchased online at center-for-the-arts.org/tickets/. 703-330-2787.
The Center for the Arts Spring & Summer 2018 Brochure is now online at center-for-the-arts.org. Sign up today for acting classes, performance camps, dance, and art camps. Lots of offerings are available for ages 5-adults. Acting opportunities include Showtime, Disney Princesses, Knights & Dragons, Imagination Express, Center Stage, Footlights & Fairy Tales, Superheroes & Villains, Broadway Dance for Actors, Whodunit Murder Mystery Dessert Theatre, Theatre Express!, The Actor’s Approach, Acting & Improv, Lighting & Sound Classes, Voice Training, Speaking for Success, and Seussical, Jr., a three-week intensive at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Camps are already filling, so don’t wait! 703-330-2787.
