Woodbury Community Theatre’s ‘Nunsense’ Underway

Some shows at the new black box theater at East Ridge High School are already sold out.

Woodbury Community Theatre’s first performance in the new black-box theater at East Ridge High School is Nunsense. And it’s proving to be a popular show—three performances are already sold out. Nunsense begins at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, April 11. People will be able to check out the new theater an hour before each show. Nunsense is a musical comedy that was spawned by a line of greeting cards. Upcoming shows with tickets still available include: For tickets, visit the Woodbury Community Theatre website. Woodbury Community Theatre is part of the Yellow Ribbon Network. Email the group to reserve free tickets for active duty military personnel and their immediate families.   Like Patch on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our…

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Kris Janisch

8:09 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013

Awesome photos Jeanne! Thanks for posting!   more ›

Woodbury Community Theatre’s ‘Stars on Broadway II’ Continues

The production features 15 local families.

More than 1,100 people came out for weekend performances of Woodbury Community Theatre’s Stars on Broadway II. There are still three chances to catch the show: The production features nearly 120 local actors and 15 families—multiple siblings and moms and dads. The show includes songs from popular Broadway musicals: Sound of Music, Guys & Dolls, Music Man, Oklahoma, Peter Pan, Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Annie Get Your Gun, Oliver, South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof and more. Performances are at the Loft Stage at East Ridge High School. Tickets are available on the Woodbury Community Theatre website. Online tickets will be available until 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, but people can still purchase them in person starting an hour before each …

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Margaret Wachholz

8:08 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

The beautiful photographs of the performers is a great indicator of the professionalism and entertainment value WCT is offering. What a breath of fresh air to read & see 'Stars on Broadway II' this morning. Top Applause to ye all!   more ›

Link: Final Weekend for Woodbury Community Theatre's 'Into the Woods'

Performances are at The Loft Stage at East Ridge High School.

Woodbury Community Theatre Heads ‘Into the Woods’ for Fall Play

Shows begin in October at The Loft Stage at East Ridge High School.

Woodbury Community Theatre will hit the stage next month to perform the award-winning musical Into the Woods. The fairy-tale themed production—by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine—features several storybook-type characters “as they strive to get their wishes and deal with the consequences of those wishes,” according to a release from Woodbury Community Theatre. This will be the last show without the benefit of a new black box theater, which will adjoin the high school once built. The Merrill Community Arts Center facility will provide space to help with rehearsals and “green room” support.       Related: Swept Away: Merrill Community Arts Center Groundbreaking For more information about the all-volunteer theater group, which was founded in…

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Kris Janisch

10:13 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012

Nice! And thanks for uploading the photos Michael! (Hey, I also linked to your deal on KARE 11. Pretty cool.)   more ›

Brief: Score Tickets for Woodbury Community Theatre’s Production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Stop by the Merrill Community Arts Center from 4-6:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, for tickets.

Woodbury Community Theatre is getting ready for upcoming performances of The Wizard of Oz. Patrons can stop by Merrill Community Arts Center (MCAC) to pick out seats and head home with tickets from 4-6:30 p.m. today, Monday, July 9. Tickets cost $10 for students, $12 for seniors and $15 for adults. The MCAC is located at 380 Rivertown Drive, suite 200, in Woodbury. (A second phase of the arts center is being built at East Ridge High School.) Online ticket sales for the weekend of July 13-15 are only available until 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 11. After July 11, tickets for these performances must be reserved by telephone (651-730-4627) or purchased at the Loft Stage at East Ridge, where the performances will be held. Check out the flyer with …

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Swept Away: Merrill Community Arts Center Groundbreaking

A new black box theater will be built on the campus of East Ridge High School.

As theater options expand in Woodbury, “creativity and imagination expands with it.” That’s from East Ridge High School student actor Ryan Richardson, who played a part, literally, in Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the second phase of the Merrill Community Arts Center. “I think it’s going to be a lot of fun,” said Ryan, a 16-year-old who will be a junior next year. He said he’s pleased that he’s been able to participate in performing arts at the school. “I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” he said. Plans call for a 112-seat black box theater attached to the high school, said Michelle Witte with the Arts Connection, which “is really becoming the Merrill Community Arts Center.” Dozens of people came out to East Ridge for Tuesday’s …

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Broadway Comes Calling in Woodbury

Woodbury Community Theatre's production of Stars on Broadway opens Friday.

Some of Broadway’s biggest musical hits will ring out at East Ridge High School this weekend and next for Woodbury Community Theatre’s latest production. Stars on Broadway will feature songs from The Lion King, Wicked, Bye Bye Birdie, Hairspray, Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins, Annie and Les Miserables. Ninety people will hit the Loft Stage at East Ridge for the show. Stars on Broadway opens with a 7:30 p.m. performance on Friday. Shows continue at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, with a 7:30 p.m. performance Friday, March 30. The final performance is set for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 31. Tickets cost $15 for adults; $12 for seniors (65 or older); and $10 for students (5-17). It’s free for kids under 5. For ticket information, visit the …

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Video: Woodbury Community Theatre To Present ‘A Christmas Carol’

The local theater group was rehearsing Tuesday for its upcoming performances, which begin Friday.

Woodbury Community Theatre will present the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol starting Friday at The Loft Stage at East Ridge High School. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10, with a 3 p.m. show on Dec. 4. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (65 and older) and $10 for youth 5-17. Kids under 5 years old get in free. Tickets are available at the door and online on the Woodbury Community Theatre website. Woodbury Community Theatre will be collecting items for Tubman during each performance. Items needed include: baby and toddler supplies (diapers, sippy cups, socks), winter hats, boots, socks, gloves and scarves, gift cards (Wal-Mart, Target, Cub, Rainbow, etc.), socks and underwear (for women and …

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Woodbury Community Theatre to Perform Cheaper by the Dozen

The musical will run this weekend and next at The Loft stage at East Ridge High School.

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Check out Cheaper by the Dozen, a musical that will be performed by Woodbury Community Threatre on the Loft Stage at East Ridge High School. Woodbury Community Theatre is proud to present the story of the Gilbreth family. The play is based on the true story of Frank Gilbreth and his large family. The play, which takes place in the 1920s, features Frank Gilbreth, a well-known efficiency expert and scientist who runs his home like a tight ship. His children are beginning to seek life outside the walls he has carefully constructed. Performances are set for March 26-27 and April 1-2. Tickets are available at the door. For more information and showtimes, click here.

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