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Updated Friday, June 19, 2009 - 6 p.m.

'MILLIE' OPENS MUSIC CIRCUS SEASON

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 19, 2009) - The fun, adventure and scandal (gasp!) of New York City in the 1920s lure aspiring flapper and stenographer Millie Dillmount to Manhattan, intent to fall in love with her rich boss, whoever he may be. The pull of the big city, money and especially love are at the center of 2002's Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Thoroughly Modern Millie opens the 2009 Music Circus season July 7-12.

    Tickets for Thoroughly Modern Millie are $53 for Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. $50 for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30. Tickets for the Thursday matinee ($41) are very limited. Call the box office at (916) 557-1999 for more information. Tickets may be purchased on line through Tickets.com (additional service fees apply).
 

GARBEAU'S MARK FERREIRA MOVES ON TO STAGE NINE

    FOLSOM, Calif. (June 19, 2009) - After closing his 28-year-old dinner theatre June 1, Garbeau's owner and CEO, Mark Ferreira, is now the marketing director for Stage Nine Theatre in Folsom. "We've been great friends for years," said Ferreira, "And now we're family," finished Connie Mockenhaupt and Mike Jimena, founders of Stage Nine Theatre.
    Apart from marketing the theatre located on Sutter Street in Historic Folsom, Ferreira also has an eye toward eventually relocation of Garbeau's in a new venue. To start the fundraising, Stage Nine will be launching "Garbeau's Mini," a cabaret of Broadway showtunes the first and third Sundays of each month beginning in July. Ferreira will be at the piano and ticket sales will go toward a fund to reopen Garbeau's.
    Ferreira will also serve as the theatre's pianist beginning with the July 31st opening of Hats! The Musical. The show highlights The Red Hat Society, a national organization for women age fifty and above. Through his position at Garbeau's, Ferreira was made an honorary member of the society and said, "though it may end hopes for a political career, the ladies will indeed see me wearing the very noteworthy hat made for me by some of their more adventurous members."
    Stage Nine Theatre is now in its final weekend of performances for Visiting Mr. Green before opening Mary, Mary, opening June 26th. More information can be found at www.stagenineinfolsom.com or by calling their box office at (916) 353-1001.

 

DMTC OPENS 'MUSIC MAN'

    DAVIS, Calif. (June 6, 2009) - DMTC announces the opening of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. The show opens June 19, 2009 and runs until July 12, 2009; Fri & Sat 8:15pm and Sun 2:15pm (Note: there is a special performance on the 4th of July at 2:15pm with no evening performance on the 4th). All performances are at the DMTC Performing Arts Center, 607 Pena Drive, Davis. Set in the early 20th Century, The Music Man is about a con artist transforming the lives of everyone in River City, Iowa. Directed by Steve Isaacson and choreographed by Ron Cisneros, The Music Man features such memorable songs as “76 Trombones”, “Goodnight My Someone” and “Shipoopi”. This is a fun show for the entire family with a cast of 55.
    Tickets for The Music Man at $18 General; $16 Students/Seniors (55 & over); and groups of 10 or more are $14 each. (All seating is reserved).
    You can purchase tickets online at www.dmtc.org of by phone at (530) 756-3682.

 

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE

    DAVIS, Calif. (May 27, 2009) - The Davis Musical Theatre Company proudly announces their 25th

season of Broadway Musicals, to be performed at the DMTC Performing Arts Center, 607 Pena Drive, Davis.
    Seussical the Musical (Sept. 18 – Oct. 11, 2009) Join the mischievous Cat in the Hat in this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Seussical lovingly brings to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville!
    Carousel (Nov. 13 – Dec. 6, 2009) In a classic tale of love and redemption, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel is an inspiring musical that will tug at your heart and leave you humming such tunes as “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
    The Producers (Jan. 8 – 31, 2010) For the first time on a local community theatre stage, Mel Brooks’ smash musical sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly “boffo” hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds nationwide.
    Kiss Me, Kate (Feb. 26 – Mar. 21, 2010) “Brush up your Shakespeare…” for a modern take on the Bard’s Taming of the Shrew! Filled with bawdy humor and well-known standards, this updated version of Cole Porter’s classic satire is “too darn hot!”
    Gypsy (Apr. 23 – May 16, 2010) “Let us entertain you…” with Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim’s musical fable of a determined mother living her life vicariously through her children, one of whom grows up to be the one…the only…Gypsy Rose Lee.
    Crazy for You (Jun. 18-Jul. 11, 2010) All-singing! All-dancing! All-Gershwin! It’s the spectacular musical, Crazy for You! With such well-known songs as, “Embraceable You,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” and show-stopping “I Got Rhythm,” who could ask for anything more?
    Season tickets for all 6 shows are $90 General and $80 for Students/Seniors (55 & over), and are available online at: http://www.dmtc.org or send for season tickets by writing to: DMTC-Season Tickets, 607 Pena Drive #10, Davis, CA 95618. For more information call DMTC at (530) 756-3682, e-mail DMTC at info@dmtc.org.
 

STAGE 9 OPENS 'VISITING MR. GREEN'

    FOLSOM, Calif. (May 26, 2009) - Stage Nine Theatre in Folsom opens Visiting Mr. Green by Jeff Baron on May 29. The production will run through June 21, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m.
    It's a funny and moving story about growing older, struggling with change and staying close to love.
    Tickets are $22 general, $20 seniors, $15 children. For reservations, call (916) 353-1001. Visit Stage Nine online at: www.stageninefolsom.com.

 

B STREET THEATRE PRESENTS 'THE NIBROC TRILOGY'

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 20, 2009) - B Street Theatre presents "The Nibroc Trilogy," a series of three plays by Arlene Hutton.

     Last Train to Nibroc, beloved by B Street audiences, introduces recently discharged soldier Raleigh to school teacher May on a cross country train during the height of World War II. Building on the success of Last Train to Nibroc, Arlene Hutton penned two sequels: See Rock City and Gulf View Drive.

    This summer, B Street brings you the entire three-play series.
    The Nibroc Trilogy will run sequentially in the B-2 space over a 5 month period. Reprising his role as Raleigh will be B Street company member Jason Kuykendall. Company member Dana Brooke will play May.

     Last Train to Nibroc runs June 7 - July 17. Previews 6/6 @ 8PM, 6/7 @ 1PM.

     See Rock City - A story of two strangers who meet on a train during WWII to find the rest of their lives forever intertwined. See Rock City runs July 19 - August 23. Previews 7/18 @ 8PM, 7/19 @ 1PM.

     Gulf View Drive - The story continues as Raliegh and May face the challenges of creating a life together as WWII ends, and post-war America begins.  Gulf View Drive runs August 30 - October 4. Previews 8/29 @ 8PM, 8/30 @ 1PM.
    Hutton's saga concludes in this romantic, humorous and insightful glimpse of life in the 1950's.

     A special ticket package for all three shows is only $60. Visit www.bstreettheatre.org and Nibroc Trilogy Website for more information.

 

YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP AT WOODLAND

    WOODLAND, Calif. (May 18, 2009) - Show Biz Kidz - 2009 Pop Idols (July 6-August 2) - WOH Youth Summer Theatre Camp (YSTC) is an annual program designed to be an introduction to theatre performance for area youth with or without previous training or experience. Students spend 4 weeks studying musical theatre technique including, singing, dancing, voice projection, characterization, theatre terminology, and theatre etiquette and professionalism. Students will develop performance skills and will be given an equal opportunity to shine on stage. The camp will culminate with 4 performances of a Broadway -style musical revue, Show Biz Kidz - Pop Hits! Classes are Mon. Fri. Ages 8-10 from 9:00-12:00 and ages 11-18 from 12:30-3:30. Tuition is $275- family discount available. Just a few spots are still available.
     Fall Enrollment for Ballet, Jazz, and Tap Dance Classes - Beginning through Advanced Classes - September through May.

    Fall Drama Classes Now Enrolling - Creative Drama (ages 7-10) and Actor’s Workshop (ages 11-16). Session I September 22-November 17. Session II January 26- March 23.
    Musical Theatre Workshop - (ages 5-8) Session I September 24-November 19, Session II March 18-May 13 (ages 9-13) Session I September 23-November 18, Session II March 17-May 12.
    Call the box office at 530-666-9617 or visit www.wohtheatre.org for class schedules and registration forms. Classes fill quickly - register early.

 

WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE ANNOUNCES SEASON

    WOODLAND, Calif. (May 18, 2009) - The Woodland Opera House has announced their 2009-2010 Season of Main Stage and Theatre For Families plays and musicals. The season will open with the Theatre for Families production of Disney‘s “High School Musical 2“. This stage version of the popular Disney movie includes all of the familiar characters, songs and dances. The show will open August 28 and run weekends through September 20.

    The first production in the Main Stage Series will be “Taming of the Shrew“. One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies it bursts with disguise, deception and devilment. Shakespeare gives us the improbable courtship of the fiery-tongued Katherine and the arrogant Petruchio. Shakespeare considers the institution of marriage, the rifts between men and women, and the rough journey toward love. The show opens October 16 and runs weekends through November 8.

    “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will take the stage for the holidays (November 27 through December 20). It is the story of a family of incorrigible children who are the terror of their town. When they take over the annual Christmas pageant, the whole community rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas. This holiday comedy that will entertain the whole family.

    Disney’s “Aladdin, Jr.” will be presented January 22 through February 14. This stage adaptation of the Disney animated feature is filled with flying carpets, magic, mayhem, and the Academy award-winning score including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me”.

    "Noises Off” will play March 5 through March 28. The comedy depicts the onstage and backstage antics of a fifth-rate bumbling acting troupe touring its production of “Nothing On”, a bedroom farce. It takes you behind the scenes of this outrageous production with misspoken lines, missed cues, slamming doors, offstage shenanigans and onstage slapstick.

    The final show in the season will be “Hairspray” playing April 16 through May 16. (Pending availability) This hit Broadway musical will take you back to 1962. It is Baltimore during the peak of rock ’n’ roll and the rise of the Civil Rights Movement. Change is all around for Tracy Turnblad, the pleasantly plump girl with big hair and even bigger dreams of dancing on the Corny Collins Show.

    Season tickets are now available. For information call the Opera House Box Office at 666-9617 or visit the website at www.wohtheatre.org.

 

MUSIC CIRCUS TICKETS GO ON SALE MAY 18

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 15, 2009) - Single-show tickets for the 2009 Music Circus season at the Wells Fargo Pavilion will go on sale on Monday, May 18 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available by phone at (916) 557-1999, at the Wells Fargo Pavilion box office window at 1419 H Street, or online at www.SacramentoMusicCircus.com. (Ticket orders made online are processed by Tickets.com and include additional convenience charges.) Tickets are also available by phone through Tickets.com at (800) 225-2277.
    Tickets are $50 for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings, as well as Saturday matinees. Tickets are $53 for Friday and Saturday evenings and $41 for Thursday matinee.
 

CAPITAL STAGE PRESENTS 'COMPLETE HISTORY...'

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Apr. 26, 2009) - Capital Stage will bring 600 years of American history to the stage when The Complete History of America (abridged) opens on Friday, May 15, 2009.
    Performances for The Complete History of America (abridged) will begin with three previews on Saturday, May 9 at 7pm, Sunday, May 10 at 2pm, and Thursday, May 14 at 8pm, and will open on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 8pm. Performances continue through June 21, 2009. Showtimes will be Thursdays - Sundays as follows: Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 7pm , and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets prices range from: $24-$32. Discount tickets are available as follows: Preview tickets: $15; Thursday student tickets: $12; Sunday matinees senior tickets: $18; Group rates available for groups of 15 or more. Tickets are currently available at the Capital Stage Box Office, 916-995-5464 or online atwww.capstage.org. The Pilothouse Restaurant offers a specially priced menu for theatre patrons; Pilothouse reservations can be made through the box office.

 

BROADWAY SACRAMENTO ANNOUNCES 2009-10 SCHEDULE

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Apr. 26, 2009) - California Musical Theatre's Broadway Sacramento has announced its slate for the 2009-10 season, including four shows never before seen in the Sacramento region.

    Legally Blonde (September 30-October 11, 2009) The hilarious MGM film is now a smash hit musical. Legally Blonde follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.
    Spring Awakening (November 4-15, 2009) Broadway's most talked about new musical is now the biggest Tony Award winner in years. Spring Awakening is the groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock 'n' roll that has awakened Broadway like no other musical in years. Winner of eight Tony Awards including best musical, Spring Awakening celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, a poignancy and a passion you will never forget. (Recommended for adult audiences for sexual content).
    Xanadu (December 30, 2009-January 10, 2010) Put a bunch of smash hit songs, Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane and the cutest couple in town into a Broadway musical comedy blender, and what do you get? "Heaven on Wheels" says The New York Times. Taking audiences back to 1980 California, this hilarious new musical follows the beautiful Kira, who travels to earth to inspire a struggling artist named Sonny, as she helps this aspiring painter to find his voice, discover true love and build the world's first roller disco (not necessarily in that order).
    Chicago (March 10-21, 2010) A sensational tale of sin, corruption and all that jazz, it's no surprise that Chicago has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. And now it's returning to Sacramento. If you're looking for your first Broadway musical, Chicago has everything you could want: knockout dancing, an edge-of-your-seat story and one showstopper after another. If you loved the Academy Award-winning film, nothing beats the live show, and if you are already intimately acquainted with the musical, experience that sizzle again. Chicago always delivers. (An option to the subscription package).
    Little House on the Prairie (April 14-25, 2010) Little House on the Prairie has remained one of the most popular and beloved celebrations of early Americana since the appearance of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s popular classic book series 70 years ago. Now the inspirational stories take on a brand new frontier in an uplifting new musical. Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura for 10 years in the much loved television series, continues her legacy by starring as Ma.
    A Chorus Line (May 19-30, 2010) In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's what they've worked for - with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It's the one opportunity to do what they've always dreamed -- to have the chance to dance. This is A Chorus Line, the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line.
    Tickets to individual shows will be available beginning in the late summer or fall. (The schedule of on sale dates is still to be announced).
 

STAGE 9 SUMMER WORKSHOPS

    FOLSOM, Calif. (Apr. 4, 2009) - Stage Nine Theatre Cultural Arts Center announces their Summer Camps and Workshops. The program includes acting, musical theatre, visual and creative arts and a two week summer camp culminating in the production of the original musical "Once Upon a Daydream" by Tom Farmer with music and lyrics by Mike Shields. Registrations may be made by calling (916) 353-1001.
Acting Workshops for Ages 7-18
Instructor: Allen Schmeltz
Instruction in Acting Techniques, Scene Study, Improv, Theatre Games
Two Opportunities: June 15-19 & June 22-26 - Monday - Friday
Session 1 - Ages 7-10 ~ 9:30am - 11:00am
Session 2 - Ages 11-18 ~ 11:30am - 1:00pm
Musical Theatre Workshop for Ages 7-18
Instructors: Susan Mason, Connie Mockenhaupt
Instruction in the fundamentals of Musical Theatre, Dance & Stage Movement geared at performing in Musical Theatre or just having fun.
Two Opportunities: June 15-19 & June 22-26 - Monday - Friday
Session 1 - Ages 11-18 ~ 9:30am - 11:00am
Session 2 - Ages 7-10 ~ 11:30am - 1:00pm
Visual Arts Workshops for Children through Adults
Instructor: Mike Jimena
Students will produce a drawing demonstrating perspective, shading and light. There will be in introduction to oil painting and students will complete one or two oil paintings depending on their experience. Sessions are self-paced with individual attention a high priority. This is a great program for parents to do with their children.
Two Opportunities: June 15-19 & June 22-26 - Monday through Friday
Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Creative Arts Camp for Ages 5-7
Instructor: Mike Jimena, Connie Mockenhaupt
Students will experience painting, drawing, and basic dance, movement and music skills.
Two Opportunities: June 15-19 & June 22-26
Time: 9:00am - Noon
"Once Upon a Daydream" Performing Arts Camp for Ages 10-18
Director: Connie Mockenhaupt Instructors: Allen Schmeltz, Mike Jimena, Susan Mason, Mike Shields, Colin Hoyt
July 6-17 - Two week session - Monday through Friday
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm with a half-hour lunch break
A two week intensive summer arts program for ages 10-18. Participants will study several disciplines involved in putting on a Musical Theatre Production including Acting, Scene Study, Dance, Music, Set Painting and Lighting. This will be done as they rehearse an original musical "Once Upon a Daydream" by Tom Farmer with music and lyrics by Mike Shields.
 

CAPITAL STAGE TRAVELS TO OREGON'S OSF

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2009) - Capital Stage Artistic Director, Stephanie Gularte, and Managing Director, Peter Mohrmann are inviting theatre-lovers in the community to join them on the company's 2nd annual journey to Ashland, Oregon.

    On August 27, 2009, Gularte and Mohrmann, along with a group of 30-40 adults of all ages, will depart by chartered bus to experience a four-day, three-night cultural adventure to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
    Reservations are now being taken for this August 27-30, 2009 package. "Last year's trip sold out and we had a great time. We're really looking forward to making the journey again this year," said Gularte.
    Founded in 1935, the Tony Award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is one of the oldest and largest non-profit theatres in the nation. Those joining in on this trip to the festival will see the following productions:
    MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING - Much ado about love. While Beatrice and Benedick hide their infatuation beneath witty barbs, Hero and Claudio race to the alter. Enter the malcontent Don John, bent on ruining the wedding. This sharp, smart comedy about men and women and what it takes to make love happen is one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays. (Elizabethan Theatre).
    THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS - Prepare yourself for all the irreverent exuberance a farce can serve up. This 250 year old commedia dell'arte romp of a servant outsmarting his "betters" is outrageous fun. (The New Theatre).
    EQUIVOCATION - Truth-telling in dangerous times. What if the government commissioned you to write the definitive history (make that a self-serving lie) of a national crisis? What story would you tell? This world premiere is a high-stakes political thriller with ties to both Macbeth and Henry VIII. A must see for Shakespeare lovers. (Bowmer Theatre).
The tour package will include:
Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation
3 Nights at the Ashland Plaza Inn & Suites
Continental Breakfast Daily
3 Theatre Tickets with Excellent Seating
Evening Wine Reception with Stephanie and Peter
Backstage Tour
Discussion with a OSF Company Member on One of the Plays
Trip to historic Jacksonville
Baggage Handling
The cost of the package is $795 per person, double occupancy.
    Reservations can be placed by contacting Managing Director, Peter Mohrmann at 916-379-5051.

 

B STREET OFFERS ACTING CLASSES FOR KIDS & TEENS

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2009) - Once again the B Street Theatre will offer a series of acting workshops for kids of all ages and skill levels this summer. Students will learn in a fun, exciting, and creative environment from professional instructors who are active in the fields of theatre, improvisation, and acting instruction.
    Camp sessions last one or two weeks and are lead by B Street regular Kurt Johnson. Young performers learn about the fundamental tools needed to work on and develop their physical, vocal, and emotional range. Concepts are presented through a series acting exercises, theatre games, improvisation, rehearsal process, and performance. And we never lose sight of the fact that acting is best taught through fun and play!
    Every camp concludes with a final showcase production where the young actors can show off everything they have learned.
Junior Acting Camp(6-8)
Session 1: June 29th - July 6th
Monday - Friday 9am-1pm with 3pm-8pm on final Monday (July 6th)
Session 2: July 20th - July 27th
Monday - Friday 9am-1pm with 3pm-8pm on final Monday (July 27th )
WHERE: All camps take place at The B Street Theatre, 2711 B Street Sacramento, CA 95816
WHO: Ages 6-8.
TUITION: $250.00 (Due at time of registration)
Kids Acting Camp(9-13)
Session 1: June 15th - June 29th
Monday - Friday 9am-1pm with 3pm-8pm on final Monday (June 29th )
Session 2: July 6th - July 20th
Monday - Friday 9am-1pm with 3pm-8pm on final Monday (July 20th )
WHERE: All camps take place at The B Street Theatre, 2711 B Street Sacramento, CA 95816
WHO: Ages 9-13.
TUITION: $400.00 (Due at time of registration)
Teen Acting Camp(14-17)
July 27th - August 10th
Monday - Friday 10am-2pm with 3pm-8pm on final Monday (August 10th)
WHERE: All camps take place at The B Street Theatre, 2711 B Street Sacramento, CA 95816
WHO: Ages 14-17.
TUITION: $400.00 (Due at time of registration)
 

Camps sold out last year by April. Class size is limited. Register now at (916)443-5300.
For more information, Call (916) 799-8309 or email SummerCamp@Bstreettheatre.org.

  

CAPITAL STAGE SETS UPCOMING SCHEDULE

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan. 31, 2009) - Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for Capital Stage.
AMERICAN BUFFALO by David Mamet (NEW!)
    (March 21 - April 26, 2009) - Janis Steven's directs Capital Stage's own Peter Mohrmann and Jonathan Rhys Williams in this highly celebrated play about the clash between business and friendship-between a man's ethics and desire to succeed in a world where so much of the population has subscribed to a shared myth of capitalism.
THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (Abridged) by Adam Long, Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor (NEW!)
    (May 9 - June 21, 2009) - Who really discovered America? Why did Abe Lincoln free the slaves? How many Democrats does it take to screw in a lightbulb? History has never been this much fun. Or as delightfully mutilated as in the hands of the three actors covering 600 years of our nation's history in 90 minutes in this irreverent send-up!
ERRATICA, AN ACADEMIC FARCE A World Premiere by Reina Hardy
    (July 11-August 2, 2009) - Capital Stage presents its first World Premiere production from our Playwrights' Revolution. Professor Samantha Stafford is trying to write a book on Shakespeare. But one of her students is madly in love with her, her publicist wants her to do something more commercial, and she is persistently haunted by the ghost of Christopher Marlow.
    For more information, visit www.capstage.org.

 

MUSIC CIRCUS ANNOUNCES 59TH SEASON

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2009) - Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical returns to the Wells Fargo Pavilion for the theatre’s 59th season, joining a host of musical theatre favorites and two Music Circus premieres.  Joining Cats on the season will be premieres of the comedies Thoroughly Modern Millie and Altar Boyz.  The season is rounded out by Guys and Dolls, Into the Woods, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Man of La Mancha.  Season subscriptions for the 59th Music Circus summer season will go on sale on Monday, January 26 and will include a special offer for tickets to Forever Plaid at The Cosmopolitan Cabaret.  Music Circus is presented by California Musical Theatre at the Wells Fargo Pavilion in downtown Sacramento.

    Season subscriptions are available at the Wells Fargo Pavilion Box Office beginning Monday, January 26. Renewal packages are being sent to 2006 subscribers who will have the option of renewing their seats.