MOUNT DORA BUZZ - Arts & Entertainment

TAVARES HOSTS FREE BEATLES CONCERT & FESTIVITIES ON SEPT. 20

9/19/2019

It’s not Abbey Road, but it sure will be the closest thing in Lake County. This Friday, September 20, downtown Tavares Square will play host to The British Invasion, a free Beatles tribute concert, plus art, food, classic cars, a juggler, interactive stilt walker, karaoke and dancing.

The British Invasion has completed the longest running Beatles show on record after performing at Walt Disney World's Epcot Center for 14 years with more shows in a month than most Beatles tributes perform in an entire year, according to the City of Tavares press release.

The family-friendly event will also have the City’s Rec Rover (a mobile recreation center), the Library Book Bike and a selfie station, plus local artists will paint and sell their creations.

Local restaurants will vend Strawberry Fields Forever Margaritas, Yellow Submarine Subs, Lettuce Be Salads, and Sgt. Pepperoni Pizza! Classic car enthusiasts will be able to leisurely browse the gathering of autos, and guests can try their chops at Beatles karaoke.

The free concert and festivities will take place downtown at Tavares Square located at the intersection of Main Street and Rockingham Avenue from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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YOUR GUIDE TO MOUNT DORA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL ON SEPT. 28 & 29

9/1/2019

Devour some shrimp off the barbie or enjoy some chilled conch chowder. Mount Dora’s fifth annual Seafood Festival takes place on downtown’s waterfront on September 28 and 29. This year the festival will extend from Simpson Cove near the lighthouse to Mount Dora Marina.

The free Pirate-themed Festival boasts plenty of seafood vendors, over 100 craft vendors, live music, and a kick-off Pirate Party at Magical Meat Boutique on Friday night, September 27.

In past years, seafood lovers grazed on fresh conch fritters, lobster, and crab legs after gobbling up cajun crawfish, paella, shrimp and fresh fish tacos. This year’s festival-goers can expect the same.

A children’s Pirate Village will include the Panama Pearl Pirate Ship for kids to explore, Blackbeard's Pirate Show and Captain Jack Sparrow roaming the lakefront.

Foodies that want to indulge in a bountiful seafood tasting can take a "Landlubber Seafood Tour" with stops at participating restaurants. The eateries will be offering samples of their seafood dishes and refreshing libations. The self-guided tours go 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days of the event.

Saturday night features a free concert on the lakefront and Pirate Karaoke in the bar at Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant downtown from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

On Sunday, shuckers can test their skills during the Central Florida Oyster Shucking Contest at 2 p.m. on the stage at Simpson Cove.

To help meet the challenges of downtown parking, shuttles to the festival will be available at Mount Dora Plaza on Old U.S. Highway 441 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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MOUNT DORA CRAFT FAIR EARNS TOP 4 NATIONAL RANKING

8/14/2019

It certainly didn't come as surprise to those who have strolled amid the over 400 exhibitors during Mount Dora Craft Fair, but this year the event earned the ranking of the 4th best Classic and Contemporary Craft Show in the entire U.S. The prestigious ranking is done annually by Sunshine Artist magazine, an artists’ publication which focuses on all aspects of shows and events from sales and artist amenities to the quality of the art or crafts.

Rankings were determined by compiling ballots from professional artists or crafters who rated the festivals according to their own gross sales.

The sprawling event is put on throughout the streets of downtown by VisitMountDora and its army of volunteers. The festival is unique due to its mix of quality craft vendors, lively entertainment and quaint Central Florida locale surrounded by quaint shops, diverse restaurants and scenic Lake Dora. Organizers estimate the two-day event attracts 100,000 people to the city’s historic downtown.

This year the 35th annual Mount Dora Craft Fair will be October 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Visitors interested in staying overnight are encouraged to make their reservations early at any of the different types of accommodations available.

This is the second time in recent years a Mount Dora Festival has been ranked in the top ten. In 2017, Mount Dora Arts Festival ranked seventh in the Top Fine Art Shows in the U.S.

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SCULPTURE CELEBRATES MOUNT DORA HEROINE

8/14/2019

Having first gained national recognition in the 1950s as one of America’s most courageous journalists, Mount Dora’s Mabel Norris Reese will soon be recognized with a bust sculpted in her honor.

The effort to create a lasting tribute to Reese followed the 2018 Mount Dora appearance by author Gilbert King whose Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Devil in the Grove,” and its follow-up, “Beneath a Ruthless Sun,” brought Reese to the attention of readers around the world. Soon thereafter, Gary McKechnie, a local historian, and others founded the non-profit Mabel Norris Reese Tribute Fund to raise funds for the sculpted portrait.

King’s “Devil in the Grove” describes how Reese’s focus on local news changed from social events and city council meetings to the life and death struggles of the Groveland Four, four African-American men who in 1949 were falsely accused of raping a white teenager. When Reese began to challenge the brutal authority of Lake County sheriff Willis McCall, she became a target of his wrath. Bombs were detonated at her Sylvan Shores home, her newspaper office vandalized, a cross burned in her yard, and her dog poisoned. Using every resource at his disposal to intimidate Reese, McCall even launched a rival newspaper and warned advertisers not to buy space in Reese’s Mount Dora Topic.

From her small town newspaper, Reese continued to expose the corruption of McCall and his deputies. In columns that gained national and international attention, she revealed his use of torture to coerce confessions and reliance on manufactured evidence to gain convictions. In 1954, she led the effort to find justice for the Platt children, judged by McCall and the county school board to be “negroes” and thus ineligible to attend Mount Dora’s whites-only schools.

In 1957 McCall and Lake County prosecutor Gordon Oldham framed Jesse Daniels, a mentally disabled 19-year-old, for rape and had him committed without trial to the state hospital for the insane in Chattahoochee. Their crime, documented in King’s “Beneath a Ruthless Sun,” prompted Reese and Jesse’s mother, Pearl, to launch a fourteen-year quest to secure his release.

The initial terra cotta sculpture of Reese is being sculpted by Jim McNalis, an artist recognized internationally for sculpting men and women of extraordinary courage. Reese will be one of the few women in the United States to be honored with a sculpture. In the feature “Breaking the Bronze Ceiling,”, CBS News reported that of more than 5,000 statues in America, fewer than ten percent are dedicated to women. The sculpture honor will be added to her December 2018 induction as the 40th woman named to the Lake County Women’s Hall of Fame.

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CURTAIN RISES ON NEW THEATER IN EUSTIS

8/1/2019

What was once hidden and defunct now has new life. After several months of renovations, Living Drama Theatre opened in the former location of Eustis’ old two-screen movie theater.

Vacant for several years, the shopping center space, tucked off U.S. Highway 441, first opened as a movie theater in 1960 and later transitioned to Florida Sunshine Opry in the 1990’s before eventually closing. In its newest incarnation, the 530-seat theater on U.S. Highway 441 will be home to live performances and classes in the performing arts.

The new business is a family affair for owners Michelle and Joseph Duarte, the Mount Dora residents that operate the theater along with their daughter Victoria and sons Scott and Patrick.

The Duartes are planning six to seven productions per season with local auditions. The first production was in July and the next show “The Outsiders”will be opening September 20th for two weekends of performances.”GodSpell” will follow, and later a “Back to the 80’s” show will to pay homage to the old movie theater and its patrons.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for children ages six to 12, and kids five and younger are free. Season tickets are $100 and include discounts on concerts and events and concessions at the theater.

The theater will also offer dance classes starting in September, as well as drama classes starting in January 2020.

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MOUNT DORA'S INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION STARTS JULY 3

7/1/2019

Mount Dora will celebrate the country’s independence on July 3 with its annual “Freedom on the Waterfront” party.
The free festivities start at 5 p.m. at Elizabeth Evans Park on the lakefront and end with a spectacular fireworks show over Lake Dora at 9:20 p.m. Live music on the park’s stage will be headlined by former Season 14 American Idol contestant Alexis Gomez. Performer David Letourneau will be the opening live music act.

RELATED: Tavares Celebrates July 4th with Parade and Lakefront Party.

Food trucks will be available for snacks and dinner and there will be a KidsZone with fun activities just for youngsters.
Handicap parking will be located in the lower level parking garage near the park. Van shuttles sponsored by Mullinax Ford will be available at the First Baptist Church Mount Dora at 1000 East First Avenue.

RELATED: 10 Best Spots to Watch Fire Works in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis

Mount Dora will celebrate the morning of July 4 with a small-town Independence Day Parade along Donnelly Street beginning at 10 a.m.

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THE GUIDE TO FIREWORKS & FESTIVITIES IN MOUNT DORA, TAVARES & EUSTIS

7/1/2019

Good news! Once again folks get to enjoy parties and fireworks across the Golden Triangle on three separate nights. Here’s the 411 on the free celebrations and firework displays in Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis.

JULY 3: Mount Dora hosts its annual Freedom on the Waterfront at Elizabeth Evans Park. It will feature live music, a kids zone and fireworks at 9:20. More info

JULY 4: Independence Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. along Donnelly Street in Mount Dora.

JULY 4: Independence Day Parade starts at 5 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Tavares. More info

JULY 4: After its parade, Tavares will throw a huge waterfront party downtown with live music, train rides, games, bounce inflatables, a rock climbing wall, craft station, Knocker Balls and a human hamster wheel that crushes ice to make snow cones. There will also be food trucks and karaoke and more. More info

JULY 5: The City of Eustis hosts their patriotic party on the lakefront at Ferran Park. The festivities will include a concert by Kaleb Lee and a performance by the Central Florida Show Ski Team on Lake Eustis, plus food vendors, a kids zone and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. More info

RELATED: 10 Best Spot to Watch Fireworks in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis

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EUSTIS HOSTS INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION ON JULY 5

7/1/2019

Residents of the Golden Triangle get three festive days of celebration every summer. After Mount Dora and Tavares finish up their parties celebrating the nation’s independence on July 3 and July 4, Eustis takes its turn on July 5.

The city will host its own hometown celebration on Friday, July 5 in waterfront Ferran Park. The free, family-friendly event runs from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and features live music by The Voice contestant Kaleb Lee at the bandshell stage, along with the Central Florida Show Ski Team, and the Triangle Wrestling Club. Also enjoy vendors, food, a kids zone and a spectacular fireworks finale over Lake Eustis at 9:30 p.m.

RELATED: Mount Dora's Independence Celebration Starts July 3
RELATED: Tavares Hosts Big Party and Parade on July 4

As part of the City’s Independence Day event, the Eustis Aquatic Center will offer free admission to the swim and splash pad from 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Bathing suits are required.

The night will be capped off at 9:30 p.m. with an impressive display of fireworks over Lake Eustis. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the park. Pets are permitted, but must remain on a leash.

Schedule of July 5 Events:
5:30 p.m. – Kaleb Lee (Bandshell Stage)
6:30 p.m. – Central Florida Show Ski Team
8:00 p.m. – Triangle Wrestling Club Demonstration
8:45 p.m. – Kaleb Lee (Bandshell Stage)
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks begin over Lake Eustis

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10 BEST SPOTS TO WATCH FIREWORKS IN MOUNT DORA, TAVARES & EUSTIS

7/1/2019

Looking for a good vantage point for the local fireworks? Here are some suggestions for Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis:

1. Simpson Cove, Mount Dora (July 3, 9:20 p.m.)
2. Evans Park, downtown Mount Dora (July 3, 9:20 p.m.)
3. Lakeside Inn pool bar, Mount Dora (July 3, 9:20 p.m.)
4. Lakeshore Drive, Mount Dora (July 3)
5. On a boat off Wooton Park (July 4, 9,p.m.)

RELATED: Guide to fireworks & Independence festivities in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis

6. Kalua Hale Beach Club, downtown Tavares waterfront (July 4, 9 p.m.)
7. Wooton Park, downtown Tavares (July 4, 9 p.m.)
8. Ferran Park, downtown Eustis (July 5, 9;30 p.m.)
9. Lake Eustis on a boat (July 5, 9:30 p.m.)
10. Crazy Gators in downtown Eustis (July 5, 9:30 p.m.)

If you have any favorite local places to watch local fireworks, please let us know with a comment below.

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TAVARES CELEBRATES JULY 4TH WITH PARADE & LAKEFRONT PARTY

7/1/2019

America's Seaplane City is stepping up with a big patriotic celebration on July 4 featuring a hometown parade, a multi-plane aerial salute, and a seaplane flyover in downtown Tavares. The theme for this year's party is "Sounds of Freedom."

A seaplane flyover will take place just before 5 p.m. followed by a parade down Main Street that will include roller skaters passing out 1,000 American flags. Meanwhile, 1,000 free ice pops will be dished out to kids by the City’s Rec Rover. Additional parade entertainment includes stilt walkers winding their way through the parade, the Strolling Piano from Disney Springs, line dancers, and the Book Bike from Tavares Public Library peddled by none other than Albert Einstein. A massive American flag will be escorted down the route by Boy Scout Troop 43.

RELATED: 10 Best Spots to Watch Fireworks in Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis.

After the parade, revelers can make their way to Tavares Square to let the kids enjoy a train ride, games, bounce inflatables, a rock climbing wall, craft station, Knocker Balls and a human hamster wheel that crushes ice to make snow cones. There will also be live music, food trucks and karaoke to keep the adults busy.

Live music kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with The Hootz, a unique, high energy act from Tennessee.

The City of Tavares is also providing a misting tent near the Prop Shop in Wooton Park to keep visitors cool and there will be a nearby pet hydration station for four-legged friends.

Not to be missed are the opportunities to do good deeds. The Big Red Bus will be on hand for blood donations and the K.I.S.S. (Kids in Support of Soldiers) organization will be accepting care package items for American troops (click here for requested items).

RELATED: Mount Dora's Independence celebration is July 3.

Just before the City’s spectacular fireworks show begins at 9:00 p.m., an American flag will be majestically raised above the water for everyone in attendance to salute.

The free event has accessible parking available in the lot across from Wooton Park with an entrance from Alfred Street to New Hampshire Street. The free parking garage is available with entrance from Alfred Street to Sinclair Avenue. Visitors should expect delays at the end of the evening when exiting the garage. The rain date for fireworks is July 5th.

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TAVARES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TAKES A STEP CLOSER TO REALITY

6/1/2019

ABOVE: Rendering of Tavares Performing Arts Center

A new performing arts center is one step closer to becoming a reality in downtown Tavares. During a City Council Meeting in May, members heard input from residents and ultimately decided to let the voters decide in November whether to proceed with the entertainment venue.

The proposed project, estimated in a study to cost approximately $27 million, would be located in downtown’s entertainment district near restaurants and the lakefront. The capacity would be between 650 and 800, and the Center would have its own parking garage. By comparison, Bob Carr Theatre in Orlando has 2518 seats and Mount Dora Community Building has 618 seats and no nearby garage.

The City of Tavares will now be determining the wording for the referendum and how to fund the project which will likely be a bond referendum repaid by taxes and ticket sales. If passed, the center’s operating costs would be paid by taxes and ticket sales. A rule of thumb is that most performing arts centers are able to cover fifty percent of operating and maintenance and require a fifty percent subsidy for the balance, according to John Drury, Tavares City Administrator, who believes the project would improve the quality of life and economic conditions in the City.

A rendering by Haskell Consultants shows a modern venue with a fountain in front and architecture that complements the nearby City Hall.

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ART EXHIBIT CONTINUES TAVARES’ QUEST TO SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS

5/15/2019

Perhaps it’s not immediately recognized as a hub of creativity, but the City of Tavares has stepped up to change that perception.

As part of its continued effort to present quality arts and cultural experiences to the community, as well as provide an encouraging platform for artists to share their works, Tavares will be hosting another art exhibit utilizing the large wall spaces at City Hall.

On May 17, a free public reception at the venue will welcome professional abstract painter, Laura Varich. Varich, a Mount Dora resident, creates vibrant landscape and floral abstracts using oil paints on large canvases.

The public is invited to meet Varich and enjoy the jazz guitar of Tom LaVenia at the exhibit’s opening reception on May 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Tavares City Hall, located at 201 East Main Street.

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BEST LOCAL EASTER EGG HUNTS

4/10/2019

Every April, the Easter Bunny heads to town and Easter egg hunts pop up everywhere. Whether your kids get excited when thousands of eggs drop from a helicopter or look forward to a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt, north Lake County offers those fun choices and more. Here’s your cheat sheet of the best egg hunts in north Lake County listed in chronological order.

easter EGG HUNT & PETTING ZOO

For one weekend, kids can join an egg hunt every half hour. Admission includes the egg hunts, petting zoo, hayrides, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. There's also a VIP breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Jolly Acres fun area, zipline and horse ride available for additional fees.
Admission: $7
When: April 13 & 14
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Santa's Farm, 35317 Huff Road, Eustis

EASTER EGG HUNT- MOUNT DORA

Mount Dora’s annual egg hunt takes place on the expansive lawn of the library and features other activities for kids, including photos with the Easter Bunny, a free book give-away, a balloon artist, treats and a popular kissing booth with PAWS Therapy dogs. There will be separate search areas for different age groups. The event is free for kids 10 and under.
Admission: Free
When: Saturday, April 20, 2019
Time: 10 a.m.
Where: W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995 North Donnelly Street, Mount Dora

EASTER EGG HUNT - EUSTIS

Kids can enjoy a free afternoon of egg hunts, bounce houses, hot dogs, music and more in Eustis.
Where: Seminole Springs Baptist Church, 35025 Huff Road, Eustis
When: April 20, 12-2 p.m.

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK EGG HUNT

This is a fun twist on the classic egg hunt. Kids can search for glow-in-the-dark eggs under a big circus tent. This free, community event offers three identical egg hunts over two days. There will be separate waves of egg hunts to accommodate different age groups and every child will leave with a bag of treats.
Admission: Free
When: Saturday, April 20 at approximately 5:30 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 21 at approximately 12:15 p.m.
Where: RealLife Church, 31205 Round Lake Rd., Mount Dora

HELICOPTER EGG DROP

This marks the fourth year eggs will fall from the sky in Mount Dora. In previous years over 25,000 eggs were dropped to the over 2,000 eager children participating. There will also be kids’ games, bounce houses, live entertainment and prizes. Tote bags will be provided to children for egg gathering. Prior to the egg drop there will be a barbecue lunch and church service for anyone that would like to attend. Registration is requested for the lunch, so enough food can be available. This free public event is sponsored by the Cross and Renningers Twin Markets.
Admission:  Free
Where:  Renningers Twin Markets, 20651 U.S. Hwy 441, Mount Dora
When:  Sunday, April 21 at approximately 12:15 p.m.

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5 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GOING TO LAKE COUNTY FAIR

4/1/2019

Whether you’re going for the rides or the exhibits, here’s a quick cheat sheet of what you need to know about this year's Lake County Fair that runs April 4-13, 2019.

1. LOCATION
Lake County Expo Center is located at 2101 N County Road 452 in Eustis.

2. HOURS
Weekdays the fair opens at 5 p.m.
Weekends it opens at 1 p.m.
Open daily until 10 p.m., but rides stay open until 11 p.m.

3. SHOWS & EXHIBITS
Please note, some shows begin before the full fair opens on April 4.
Creative arts and photography competitive exhibits are April 2.
Livestock shows are April 3-13th.
Kids and adults talent shows are April 6.

4. ADMISSION
Adults are $9
Kids ages 6 to 11 are $3
Kids 5 & under are free with a paying adult.
Note: Rides are not included in any admission prices. Separate wristbands can be purchased for rides (see below)

5. RIDE WRISTBANDS & ADMISSION SPECIALS
Thursday, April 4
$20 wristband (gate admission separate)
Wristband isgood from open to close.

Friday, April 5
2-for-1 Gate/ Rides
Two people admitted for the price of one, and two people ride for the price of one

Saturday, April 6
$25 wristband (gate admission separate)
Wristband is good from open to close

Sunday, April 7
$2 admission, $2 per ride

Monday, April 8
$15 wristband (gate admission separate)

Tuesday, April 9
Dollar Day
$1 Admission, $1 per ride

Wednesday, April 10
$55 Carload Night
Admission & wristband, each person must be in a seat belt, max 8 people.
Regular tickets also available.

Thursday, April 11
$20 wristband (gate admission separate)
Wristband is good from open to close

Friday, April 12
No specials

Saturday, April 13
$25 wristband (gate admission separate)
Wristband is good from open to close.

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MOUNT DORA'S ICEHOUSE THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2019-2020 PLAYS

4/1/2019

The Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse announced six shows for its 2019-2020 season. Three musicals and three comedies will fill the 72nd season that runs from July 12, 2019 to June 7, 2020.

SEASON SCHEDULE:

July 12–Aug 4: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
This play is a winner of five Tony Awards. As a shy, middle-aged theatre buff describes a fictitious 1928 hit musical called The Drowsy Chaperone, the quirky little musical springs to life in his living room.

Sept 13–Oct 6: SUITE SURRENDER
Playwright Michael McKeever’s hilarious love note to the classic farces of the ‘30s and ‘40s, in which two of Hollywood's biggest divas arrive at the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel and are mistakenly checked into the same suite. Two overblown egos and a legendary feud set off fireworks.

Nov 15–Dec 15: A RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN CLASSIC MUSICAL By Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Title to be announced.

Jan 17–Feb 9, 2020: BILOXI BLUES
Neil Simon’s dramatic comedy and coming of age tale was the winner of the 1985 Tony Award for Best Play. 19-year-old Eugene heads off for ten weeks of Army boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi, in 1943. A fledgling writer, his notebook scribblings provide humorous snippets of life in the barracks.

Mar 20–Apr 12: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
Book and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman and Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak; based on a novel by Roy Horniman. It won four Tony Awards in 2014, including Best Musical. A distant heir to a family fortune plots to become the ninth Earl of Highhurst using his mischievous charm – and perhaps a dash of murder.

May 15–June 7: ONE SLIGHT HITCH
In this contemporary comedy, it's Courtney's wedding day, and her mother, Delia, is making sure that everything is perfect. The groom, the dress, the flowers, the décor, the food…until the doorbell rings and all hell breaks loose.

Season tickets are available. Individual ticket sales begin April 30 and range from $22 to $24. There are discounted prices for children ages five to seventeen and college students. In consideration of the entire audience, the theatre does not have tickets available for children under five.

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