Media Release from Drayton Entertainment
GRAND BEND – Seven productions will take centre stage at Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend with an ambitious 2015 Season of “Music, Laughter … and all that jazz!”
“This season promises to be remembered for years to come,” says Artistic Director Alex Mustakas. “We have planned a season full of magical moments, complete with Broadway blockbusters, heartwarming comedies, nostalgic musical tributes, and lots of family fun.
Huron Country Playhouse: Mainstage
The 2015 Season kicks off with the most popular musical in Canadian history, Anne of Green Gables, on stage June 11th to June 27th. Journey to the shores of Prince Edward Island and follow the misadventures of Anne Shirley, a freckle-faced, red-haired orphan who will immediately capture your heart with her irrepressible spirit.
Next up is the hotly anticipated production of Chicago, July 2nd to July 18th. Bob Fosse’s energetic, cabaret style musical continues to seduce audiences worldwide. Winner of six Tony® Awards, Chicago glitters hypnotically with brassy songs, astonishing dancing, biting satire, and of course, all that jazz.
After a sold-out engagement at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse this fall, Footloose is dancing its way onto the Huron Country Playhouse stage, July 23rd to August 8th. Based on the beloved 80s movie, Footloose is the feel-good story about a young rebel who inadvertently heals the heart of a small town when he encourages the local youth to defy the strict edict of the local pastor and hold a rock ‘n’ roll dance.
From the creators of last year’s sensation, Twist and Shout: The British Invasion, comes another production in the perennially popular Legends series of tribute shows that will put a snap in your fingers and a song in your heart. Legends … of Rock ‘n’ Roll relives the incredible discography from the 1950s through 1970s that forever changed the landscape of modern music. Such influential acts as Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, Elton John, ABBA, and Simon & Garfunkel are celebrated in this tribute to musical pioneers,August 13th to August 29th.
Huron Country Playhouse II
Check in for a weekend of laughs with the lighthearted, racy comedy Sexy Laundry, on stage June 11th to June 27th. A couple checks into a swanky hotel room for a romantic getaway, all in the hope of rekindling some much-needed passion – but jumpstarting their stale love life proves infinitely more difficult, and hilarious, than anticipated.
Last Chance Romance is a topsy-turvy romantic comedy about the perils of finding “the one.” Its frothy, fun look at the absurdity of love, will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone. The production runs July 2nd to July 18th.
After the success of last season’s production of Peter Pan: The Panto, comes Snow White: The Panto. In the British Panto tradition where audiences cheer the hero and boo the villain, this lively production boasts a winning combination of incredible musical numbers, slapstick comedy, outrageous costumes, audience participation, and of course, seven dwarfs. Once again, there will be opportunities for local youth to participate in the production as members of the Children’s Chorus. Audition details will be made available in the New Year. Snow White: The Panto will entertain theatregoers of all ages July 29th to August 29th.
Drayton Entertainment’s Other Venues
Drayton Festival Theatre, Drayton
Legends … of Rock ‘n’ Roll
A Tribute to Musical Pioneers May 14th to June 6th
Looking
A Comedy About Finding Love June 10th to June 27th
Hilda’s Yard
An Uplifting Comedy July 2nd to July 18th
The Music Man
An Award-Winning Broadway Classic Aug 5th to Aug 29th
Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, Cambridge
The Wizard of Oz
A Family Musical March 4th to March 29th
Spamalot
Monty Python’s Smash-Hit Musical May 6th to May 24th
Canadian Legends
A Celebration of Our Musical Heritage July 2nd to July 18th
The Odd Couple
A Mismatched Comedy Aug 12th to Aug 29th
Anne of Green Gables
A Musical Oct 14th to Nov 8th
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
The Holiday Musical You’ve Been Dreaming Of Nov 18th to Dec 20th
King’s Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene
Snow White: The Panto
A Tradition for the Entire Family June 3rd to June 27th
Sexy Laundry
A Comedy of Unmentionable Hilarity July 2nd to July 18th
Legends … of Rock ‘n’ Roll
A Tribute to Musical Pioneers July 23rd to Aug 8th
Footloose
The Dance Musical Aug 13th to Aug 29th
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, St. Jacobs
The Last Resort
A Madcap Musical Whodunit March 4th to March 22nd
The Crazy Time
A Laugh-A-Minute Comedy April 15th to May 3rd
Chicago
The Musical June 3rd to June 27th
Last Chance Romance
A Heartwarming Comedy July 22nd to Aug 9th
The Pirates of Penzance
A Comic Operetta Oct 7th to Oct 25th
Aladdin: The Panto
A Tradition for the Entire Family Nov 18th to Dec 20th
St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs
Sexy Laundry
A Comedy of Unmentionable Hilarity Sept 8th to Dec 20th
8 thoughts on “Drayton Entertainment announces 2015 Season at Huron Country Playhouse & Other Venues”
Hi I am just wondering when auditions will be for the Grand Bend Theatre for summer of 2015. I worked there last year as an usher. If possible please let me know where and when they will be held. Thank you in advance.
Candice Neves
226-663-1664
Hi Candice
I will watch for that information and post it here if I see anything. However, you should keep an eye on Drayton Entertainment’s website at www.draytonentertainment.com
Break a leg,
Mary
When will dunfield theatre in Cambridge be hosting youth auditons????
I don’t think Drayton Entertainment has announced children’s auditions at the Dunfield Theatre yet — I assume they will be sometime in the fall in preparation for Anne of Green Gables, which doesn’t open Oct. 14.
Break a leg,
Mary
Hi there!
How do we get notified of upcoming auditions?
Check their website at www.draytonentertainment.com or watch for media releases in your local newspaper.
are there any matinees between August 17-20 for The Music Man?
Yes, check out the dates and book at www.draytonentertainment.com