Golden, CO – Miners Alley Playhouse this week announced the 2020 Main Stage and Children’s Theatre Seasons . The season will be the 16th main stage season at Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden and the 6th season for Miners Alley Children’s Theatre.
Len Matheo, Executive and Artistic Director said, “2020 continues our commitment to producing great playwrights that tell compelling stories. Our lineup of shows is designed to leave theatre goers with a great evening of theatre that has “all of the feels”!”
Here’s the lineup:
Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune
By Terrence McNally
January 24 – March 1, 2020
A play that is as raw as it is romantic, as visceral as it is vibrant, and as funny as it is breathtaking. When a diner waitress and a short order cook meet for a night of fiery passion, they expect a return to loneliness. But as desire turns into the possibility of love, they realize that true connection means being unafraid to reach for the moon.
Moon over Buffalo
By Ken Ludwig
March 20 – April 26, 2020
In the madcap comedy tradition of Lend Me a Tenor, the hilarious Moon Over Buffalo centers on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s. At the moment, they’re playing Private Lives and Cyrano De Bergerac in rep in Buffalo, New York with five actors. On the brink of a disastrous split-up caused by George’s dalliance with a young ingénue, they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom: Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee, and if he likes what he sees, he might cast them in his movie remake of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Unfortunately for George and Charlotte, everything that could go wrong does go wrong, abetted by a visit from their daughter’s clueless fiancé and hilarious uncertainty about which play they’re actually performing, caused by Charlotte’s deaf, old stage-manager mother who hates every bone in George’s body.
Hope and Gravity
By Michael Hollinger
May 15 – June 21, 2020
When an elevator falls in a major city, nine lives intersect in surprising ways, both comic and tragic—through love and sex, poetry and dentistry; in offices, homes, and hotel rooms. By turns hilarious and profound, Hope and Gravity traces the barely perceivable threads that connect us all.
The Crucible
By Arthur Miller
June 10 – August 16, 2020
Set during the Salem witch trials of the 1690s, The Crucible is a timeless parable of morality, a scorching indictment of intolerance, and a central work in the canon of American drama.
Once on this Island
September 4 – October 11, 2020
Once on this Island is the Winner of the 2018 TONY AWARD FOR BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL. Once on this Island is the sweeping, universal tale of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a remarkable journey to reunite with the man who has captured her heart.
A Christmas Carol
By Josh Hartwell
November 27 – December 23, 2020
This hilarious, fast-paced adaptation uses only five actors to bring Dickens’ most beloved characters to life. From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than simple props, fun physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption. Witness Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this brand-new adaptation that is destined to become your favorite holiday celebration! Our yearly tradition is back and it’s better than ever! With new casting and new characters, Miners Alley’s A Christmas Carol is the perfect antidote to holiday stress!
Also announced on Monday was the 2020 Children’s Theatre Season. Rory Pierce, Director of Children’s Theatre said, “We are so excited for our sixth season of the Miners Alley Children’s Theatre! It is a great
mix of new shows, fan favorites and classics that we do every year. We can’t wait to get started on our
2020 Season!”
Hansel & Gretel
adapted and directed by Alaina Beth Reel
February 1 – 29, 2020
Saturdays at 1:00 (February 22 & 29 at 11:00 & 1:00)
Rumpelstiltskin
adapted & directed by Rory Pierce
March 28 – April 25, 2020
Saturdays at 1:00 (April 18 & 25 at 11:00 & 1:00)
Mother Goose
adapted & directed by Rory Pierce
July 18 – August 15, 2020
Saturdays at 1:00 (August 8 & 15 at 11:00 & 1:00)
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
adapted & directed by Rory Pierce
September 19 – October 31, 2020
Saturdays at 1:00 (October 24 & 31 at 11:00 & 1:00)
The Story of the Nutcracker
adapted & directed by Rory Pierce
November 28 – December 19, 2020
Saturdays at 11:00 & 1:00
Season Tickets for both the Main Stage and Children’s Theatre season are available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com. Miners Alley Playhouse is located at 1224 Washington Avenue. Golden, CO 80401.
