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Jana Robbins—Artistic Director
Broadway Producer/Director/Actress and Stephens College Alumna Jana Robbins, will be joining the OST Company for the 2012
season as Artistic Director. She joins Beth Leonard, returning for her 15th season, as well as Rob Doyen, Lamby Hedge, Dan Schultz,
Michael Burke, Ruth Ann Burke and an entire company of incomparable professionals are also returning for this magical 55th season.
Stephens College advanced theatre students will also be featured in the nine-play season. Students enrolled in the three-year, two-summer
B.F.A. theatre program at Stephens spend their second and final summer at Okoboji Summer Theatre. The Boji Bantam will produce four children’s plays this summer, which will be announced in early May. Performance dates for the Bantam shows are June 20-23, July 4-7, July 18-21 & August 1-4.
Season Schedule
The Marvelous Wonderettes
(Family Musical)
Written and created by Roger Bean
June 12-17
To kick off our 55th season, step back in time to 1958 to Springfield High’s senior prom with unforgettable songs from our ensemble of love-struck teens, Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, who yearn for that ever-desired title of Prom Queen. Classics like “Mr. Sandman”, “Leader of the Pack”, and “RESPECT” will leave you humming right along, wanting more and more from this “marvelous” opener.
Book of Days
(Intrigue, PG13)
By Lanford Wilson
June 19-24
Watch the mystery unfold when a local business tycoon goes missing in a small town in Missouri, uncovering a layer of intrigue hiding just beneath the surface. Don’t miss Book of Days, described by one critic as “…lively storytelling by one of our best playwrights,” from renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson.
Crimes of the Heart
(Comedy, PG)
By Beth Henley
June 26-July 1
Be the first to see Broadway producer/director/actor and Stephens Alumna, Jana Robbins direct this timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, that she appeared in on Broadway. Join three sisters, Meg, Lenny and Babe, as their dysfunctional story unfolds in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. Each sister faces her own sticky challenges but they soon learn that the strength of the Magrath family is what really holds them together like glue.
Beau Jest
(Comedy, PG)
By James Sherman
July 3-8
In this clever comedy, young Sarah Goldman is looking for love, but she cannot seem to please her demanding parents with her new boyfriend. In an act of desperation, she hires an imposter to be her boyfriend when her parents come to dinner. Her new “beau” David Steinberg, flawlessly woos both Sarah and her parents, which leads to a surprising conclusion in what one critic calls “…a tightly written piece of comic genius.”
Little Women
(Family Musical)
Book by Allan Knee, Music by Jason Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein |
July 10-15
Jana Robbins produced Little Women on Broadway and now brings it to life for us on the OST stage. Derived from Louisa May Alcott’s celebrated novel, the story of the March sisters is as relevant today as it was when it was written. Now this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. You know the story, now your whole family will love the musical.
Ravenscroft
(Mystery, PG13)
By Don Nigro
July 17-22
Don Nigro’s witty parody of British secrecy reminds audiences of “Clue!” as they join Inspector Ruffling while he investigates a stableman’s murder. The time is early 1900’s; the place is the isolated Ravenscroft manor. Mystery ensues as the five wacky residents cannot agree on the series of events, leaving Ruffling to uncover much more than he bargained for in this enchanting whodunit.
The Liar
(Farce, PG13)
By David Ives
July 24-29
Adapted from a 17th century play of the same name, David Ives weaves a deviously funny tale of a rogue who visits Paris and falls in love with a girl who is convinced that he is someone else. One critic called this one, “Astonishingly fresh, funny, and totally appealing.” It’s a farce and it has glorious costumes, what else can you ask for?
The Last Romance
(Love Story, PG)
By Joe DiPietro
July 31-Aug 5
As one critic says, this “…golden-years love story casts a bewitching spell.” Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro created this beautiful play about an elderly couple who meet at a Hoboken dog run. Ralph enjoys the feeling of a new crush, and uses his new-found charm to entice Carol, a distant and elegant woman. We anticipate that Jana Robbins and Rob Doyen will light up the stage with this heart-warming romance.
Chicago
(Adult Musical)
Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Aug 7-12
There is no other way to end our 55th season! With unparalleled music by Kander and Ebb featuring favorites such as “All That Jazz” and “Mr. Cellophane,” this musical, which was also a hit movie, focuses on celebrity criminals and corruption of criminal justice. Bob Fosse, the original Broadway choreographer in 1975, created this legendary masterpiece, and we are sure it will not disappoint! OST has waited a long time to give you this gift. It’s hot and it’s here…get your tickets early.
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