[NEohioPAL]PLAYERS GUILD 2002-2003 SEASON ANNOUNCED

[Players Guild Theatre]

The Players Guild Theatre announces our 2002-2003 season.  All shows are
listed below.  Please check our website for additional information.

Barry Wakser
Players Guild Theatre
1001 Market Avenue North
Canton, Ohio 44702
Box Office: 330-453-7617
Main Office: 330-453-7619
URL: www.playersguildtheatre.com


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SHOW DATES:

LES MISERABLES--Mainstage Musical

August 23 - September 7

This will be the FIRST Ohio non-professional production of this classic.
Through special arrangement with Music Theatre International and Cameron
MacKintosh. The entire production will be cast with area students.
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THE JUNGLE BOOK--Arena Family Series

September 20 -October 6

An original musical adaptation.
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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW--Mainstage Special

October 25 - October 31

There will be 2 performances on October 31st
(7 and 11 pm)

The AREA PREMIER of the popular cult classic in a limited Halloween run!
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL--Mainstage Holiday Special

November 29 - December 22

There will be 2 shows on Saturday, December 21 (1:30 pm & 8:00 pm) and fewer
performances this year, so get your tickets early for this annual tradition!
The 21st season of our Original Holiday Tradition. This will be the original
Jerry Lowe version that has become so popular with area audiences.
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STEEL MAGNOLIAS--Mainstage Comedy-Drama

January 17 - February 1

The award-winning comedy-drama. See it LIVE on our stage.
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OF MICE AND MEN--Mainstage Drama

March 14 - March 29 (special high school performances on March 19 and March
26)

See the John Steinbeck classic brought to life on our stage.
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THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES--Arena Family Series

April 8 - April 27

(Due to Easter, there will be no performances from April 14 - 24)

The Hans Christian Anderson favorite!
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PERSONALS--Arena Musical

May 9 - May 24

A musical review based on the many lives in the Personals Section.
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1776--Mainstage Musical

June 6 - June 29

*(possible special performance on Friday, July 4, 2003)

DON'T miss the hit musical dramatization of our country's birth! This show
combines humor, catchy musical numbers and of course, history--to form a
non-stop entertainment extravaganza!!
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***Our Box Office hours are Monday through Friday,
10 A.M. - 2 P.M. Our Box Office is also open one hour prior to curtain time.
Please call (330) 453-7617 to order tickets.