2008-09 Season

Hansel & Gretel
book by Sarah Jane Hardy,
music by Rodolfo Ortega

October 10 - November 2, 2008
Grandparent's Day, Oct. 11
Family Date Night, Oct. 17 catered by Elephant’s Deli

Nibble-nibble here, nibble-nibble there!

Tummies will growl and audiences will howl when a famished Hansel and Gretel stumble upon a gingerbread house and a kindly old woman. But things are not at all what they seem… Based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, this original musical adaptation is a sticky-sweet confection of fright and delight! NWCT World Premiere!

Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 7pm, Sundays at 2pm

most enjoyed by ages 6 & up

The Wizard of Oz
adapted by Frank Gabrielson, based on the book by Frank L. Baum,
music & lyrics by Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg, Herbert Stothart

December 13, 2008 - January 4, 2009
Grandparent's Day, Dec. 13
Family Date Night, Dec. 19 catered by Elephant’s Deli

There’s no place like home!

Follow Dorothy down the Yellow Brick Road all the way to the Emerald City in this Technicolor masterpiece brought to life! Based on one of the best-loved books of all time, and featuring the Oscar-winning song “Somewhere over the Rainbow,” this show is the perfect holiday outing.

Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 7pm, Sundays at 2pm

Special Holiday Matinees!
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, Dec. 23 - 26, at 2pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, Dec. 30 - Jan. 2, at 2pm

most enjoyed by ages 5 & up

Alice in Wonderland
an original musical adaptation by Ezra Weiss,
based on the book by Lewis Carroll
produced in partnership with Portland Jazz Festival

January 23 - February 15, 2009
Grandparent's Day, Jan. 24
Family Date Night, Jan. 30 catered by Elephant’s Deli

Curiouser and curiouser!

Tumble down the rabbit hole into a nonsensical world of riddle and rhyme, using two uniquely American artistic styles: musical theater and jazz! Alice’s journey into Wonderland features favorites like the Mad Hatter, Caterpillar and Queen of Hearts, reborn through jazz styles from Davis to Monk. NWCT World Premiere!

Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 7pm, Sundays at 2pm

most enjoyed by ages 6 & up

Goodnight Moon
script, music and lyrics by Chad Henry,
based on the book by Margaret Wise Brown

March 21 - 29 & April 4 - 5, 2009
Grandparent's Day, March 21

Goodnight stars, goodnight air,
goodnight noises everywhere.

Join Bunny for a bowl of mush in the Great Green Room as he bids goodnight to clocks, socks, mittens and kittens, and the cow jumping over the moon. Beloved by generations of readers and listeners, this new musical delights in the poetry and music of everyone’s favorite bedtime story.

All showtimes 12noon & 3pm

most enjoyed by ages 4 & up

The Hobbit
adapted by Patricia Gray,
based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien

May 1 - 24, 2009
Grandparent's Day, May 2
Family Date Night, May 8 catered by Elephant’s Deli

I am looking for someone to
share in an adventure…

Between the dawn of Faerie and the Dominion of Men, this unlikely hero’s journey is full of magic and mystery! Travel there and back again with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey in this epic adventure to reclaim a stolen treasure from a fearsome dragon.

Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 2pm, Sundays at 2pm & 6pm

most enjoyed by ages 6 & up