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Running Feb. 21 to March 17, 2019
“Dreamgirls”
A musical
Book and lyrics by Tom Eyen
Music by Henry Krieger
Directed by Richard Morris, Jr.
Musical Director: Ed Ridley
A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th-century American popular music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown group’s rise from obscurity to superstardom. Through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, disco and more, Dreamgirls explores themes of ambition, hope, and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the entertainment industry.
Act One is set in the fabulous 1960s — a time when we were still screaming at Elvis and listening to the Beatles but were dancing to the new beat of countless girl and boy groups like The Supremes, The Marvelettes, The Temptations and The Shirelles. Dreamgirls is not just about the singing and the dancing and the performing. The play is also about the behind-the-scenes reality of the entertainment industry — the business part of show business that made possible this cultural phenomenon.
Act Two shows the ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
TICKET INFORMATION
Single tickets range between $10 and $26
*A $2.00 per-ticket facility-and-handling fee will be added to each telephone or window sale.
*A $4.00 per-ticket surcharge will be added to each Internet sale.
Special Preview Night Savings!
All adult and senior tickets are $20 on Thursday, Feb. 21 only.
$10 for children (ages 17 and younger)
$10 for college students (with current I.D.)
For Performances after Feb. 21
$26 for adults (ages 18 and older)
$22 for seniors (ages 65 and older) on Thursdays and Sundays only
$10 for children (ages 17 and younger)
$13 for college students (with current I.D.)
Group Discounts
$20 per ticket for groups of 12 to 99
$18 per ticket for group of 100 or larger
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
Buy tickets in person or by telephone (330-836-2626) during the following hours:
• Mondays: CLOSED
• Tuesdays through Fridays: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Performance Saturdays only: Noon to 5 p.m.
• The Box Office is also open beginning one hour before each performance and remains open until the final curtain.
Phone: 3308362626
Email: fgloor@weathervaneplayhouse.com
Website: http://weathervaneplayhouse.com/dreamgirls-2019-02-21
LOCATION
1301 Weathervane Ln, Akron, OH 44313
PARKING INFO
Free parking on site