Playhouse Announces 2012 Blockbuster Season

Upper Canada Playhouse, the Seaway Valley’s popular professional theatre company, kicks off with a live taping of THE VINYL CAFE WITH STUART MCLEAN January 28 and 29. Norm Foster’s hilarious golf comedy, THE FOURSOME, about 4 pals re-uniting after 15 years for a round of golf, plays March 16-April 1 followed by COUNTRY JUKEBOX, May 2-13, a brand new country concert of famous duos from popular singer Leisa Way and her Wayward Wind Band, known for their hit shows Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton tributes. Next up is the popular Summer Comedy Series starting with HOTBED HOTEL, by Michael Parker, running June 7-July 1 about a couple trying to sell their run-down hotel. Up next is Norm Foster’s comedy HERE ON THE FLIGHT PATH playing from July 5 though 29. It’s set on 2 balconies of an apartment building where writer John Cummings deals with the hilarious antics caused by new ladies constantly moving in next door. WIFE BEGINS AT FORTY by Arne Sultan, Earl Barret and Ray Cooney follows from August 2 to 26. Friends, neighbours and a real family dog deal with the hilarious consequences of a couple trying to re-kindle their romance. A NICE FAMILY GATHERING by Phil Olson runs September 6-30. It’s the first family reunion since Dad died, and the tension and hilarity increase when his ghost appears to one of his sons with a special favour. It all breaks lose when Mom’s date shows up for dinner. The Fall features BLUE SUEDE SHOES, A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS PRESLEY playing October 10-21 and is an explosive, 45-song journey through the life of the King of Rock ‘N ROLL. The Playhouse Season wraps up with the Holiday Family Show-EVERYTHING I ALWAYS LOVED ABOUT CHRISTMAS by Robert More playing November 22 to December 16. It’s a wholesome, down-home story, told through the comical eyes of a granddad, about a family preparing for Christmas while their daughter is stranded in a bus stop far away. A joyous and entertaining Yuletide story filled with magic, music and the wonder of the Season.

The Box Office is open year round and, although tickets can be purchased anytime throughout the year, Flex Passes are only available til June 7. The Playhouse also has popular Group and Senior rates available. Tickets can be purchase at 1-877-550-3650 or uppercanadaplayhouse.com

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