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FREDERICKSBURG THEATER COMPANY
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The Fredericksburg Theater Company begins its 25th season with a summer production of “Mamma Mia!”
Announced during a performance for the theater’s donors, Season 25 includes five musicals and two comedies, as well as seven special events.
Before the new season starts this summer, FTC still has one main stage production on the spring schedule as a part of its “Raise the Curtain” theme.
Tickets for FTC’s production of comedy “The Sunshine Boys” go on sale on April 5. The show will run from April 16 to May 2 to end the company’s 24th season.
All performances are being held at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 U.S. 87 South.
Most of FTC’s funding is from private donations, but the theater also receives grants and corporate donations.
A Season Flex Pass is available along different donor levels. Each level of support comes with tickets, recognition and other special features.
Information can be found on the FTC’s website at www.fredericksburgtheater.org.
Along with its productions, FTC also offers youth and adult classes through its Fredericksburg Theater Academy.
All main stage productions are on weekends, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances at 2 p.m.
Tyson Zinsmeyer and Hailey Knudsen portray the title characters from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” during an FTC performance that announced their
upcoming season — Standard-Radio Post file photo
FTC’s “9 to 5: The Musical” in February 2021 had to add two shows to their run after Winter Storm Uri forced them to cancel a few performances. From left, Sealy Sikes, as the Detective, Savannah Sprinkle as Doralee Rhodes, Heidi Melton as Violet Newstead, Heidi Eubanks as Judy Bernley and Julie Staffel, as office worker “Maria,” all report for work.— Standard-Radio Post file photo
The Fredericksburg Theater Company announced that their 25th season will include “Mamma Mia,” “Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” “Always … Patsy Cline,” “Same Time Next Year,” “Clue: The Musical,” “Scrooge: The Musical” and “Lend Me a Tenor.”— Standard-
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THE 25TH SEASON WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:
Hits from the Swedish pop group help tell the story of a woman’s search for her birth father with the backdrop of a Greek island paradise.
On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover her father’s identity brings three men from her mother’s past back to an island they last visited 20 years ago. (Rated PG-13)
FTA’s Production: Youth from the Fredericksburg Theater Academy will take the stage in a July production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Students are trained in acting, music and dance techniques — with each semester of lessons ending in a performance on the FTC stage.
More information on FTA can be found online at fredericksburgtheater.org or by calling the theater office at 888-669-7114.
Annie, played by Brylee Patterson, sings “Tomorrow,” alongside her new dog, Sandy, played by Lady LeFan, as part of Fredericksburg Theater Company’s production of
“Annie” in July 2020. — Standard-Radio Post file photo
ABOUT FTC
The mission of the Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC) is “to provide superior theatrical programs for regional participation which entertain, educate, enrich and inspire.”
Formed in 1997 by Jeryl Hoover, the theater has grown to an audience of over 13,000 annually.
All performances are held at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater.
FTC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It has received statewide recognition from Texas Commission on the Arts, Texas Nonprofit Theatres, as well as grants from various arts endowment organizations. FTC has been recognized as recognition as the Theater of the Decade (2010-2020) in the San Antonio region by BroadwayWorld.com Awards.
More than a tribute show, “Always ... Patsy Cline” is based on the true story of a legendary country signer’s friendship with Houston fan Louise Seger.
Inspired by Cline’s signature in her letters, “Always … Patsy Cline” includes 27 songs in all, such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces” and “Sweet Dreams.” (Rated PG)
Fredericksburg Theater Company staged a production of “9 to 5 The Musical” during Season 24. In this scene, workers help character “Margaret,” played by Amy Taylor, who was a bit hung over at work. — Standard-Radio Post file photo
