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bers you know and love, a whimsical set and a story that never gets old, you’ll fall under its spell. Just be sure you make it back home by midnight, or you might turn into a pumpkin.
BY VIVIAN WHEELER KINKY BOOTS September 9–26, 2021 Kinky Boots was originally scheduled to debut on the SLT stage in June of 2020. Then COVID hit. More than a year later, the much–awaited musical will kick off the 2021-2022 season. Kinky Boots tells the story of an unlikely pairing between a failing shoe factory owner and a determined drag queen. Winning six Tony awards, including Best Musical, Kinky Boots is filled with over–the–top costumes, a decent amount of adult humor and a story that will warm the coldest of hearts.
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SHREK THE MUSICAL JR October 21–31, 2021 Everyone knows the story of Shrek, the title character of DreamWorks' smash hit movie, but to see it set to music and brought to life on stage takes the experience to a whole other level. Adapted from the original Broadway play Shrek The Musical, this mini version runs at only 60 minutes and is perfect for kiddos. RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA November 19–December 5, 2021 Based on the beloved fairytale and originally written for television in 1957, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella will truly enchant the entire family. With plenty of musical num-
CINDERELLA FROM RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA 10
Springfield Little Theatre
2021—2022 Season
STEEL MAGNOLIAS March 4–13, 2022 Steel Magnolias explores the enduring bonds of family and friendship among a group of Southern women as they face the trials and tribulations of life in small town Louisiana. Filled with laughs and heartbreak alike, this show is a rollercoaster of emotions. You will love every up and down.
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THIS SEASON, SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE IS SERVING UP A SLATE OF SHOWS THAT OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
THE FULL MONTY January 28, 2022–February 13, 2022 Set in Buffalo, New York, two unemployed steelworkers decide to turn their financial fate around by creating a male strip show similar to Chippendales. After assembling a ragtag crew of performers, the friends and fellow stripper wannabes navigate skepticism from their families, money issues and their own insecurities as they work to put on a show that won’t be forgotten. And after watching the finale number, we’re betting you won’t be forgetting it anytime soon, either.
