Lakewood Theatre Company Announces The 2019-2020 Season Of Plays

Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 67th season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning July 12, 2019.

Season tickets for the 2019-2020 season are on sale now for current subscribers and prices for the six-show season range from $150.00 - $190.00. New subscribers may purchase online beginning March 25th at https://www.lakewood-center.org

Performances for Lakewood shows are Thursday - Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM and some Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM. Season tickets can be purchased at the LTC Box Office at 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego. Box Office hours are 9-5 weekdays and 10-4 on Saturdays. Call 503-635-3901.

This season Lakewood presents an entertaining repertoire of theatre gems that originated as, or became, iconic film favorites. We begin with the new musical Roald Dahl's Matilda, based on the beloved children's novel by Roald Dahl, then time warp to the spooky and seductive cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show. In the cold of winter, hearts will warm with the stage adaptation of Shakespeare in Love, adapted from the Academy Award-winning film that imagines a young William Shakespeare and his muse. The new year brings Frederick Knott's Wait Until Dark, a delightfully frightening thriller, and The Odd Couple, Neil Simon's popular comedy about two polar opposite roommates who must learn to get along. Our season wraps with Funny Girl, the semi-biographical story of actress and Broadway star Fanny Brice, a role that famously catapulted Barbra Streisand into the spotlight with the acclaimed songs "People" and "Don't Rain On My Parade."

This year we continue our added ordering options for subscribers. In addition to the Headlee Mainstage shows, subscribers can pre-order tickets to our Lost Treasures Collection Series on our Side Door Stage as well as Lakewood in City Lights (our holiday gala and fundraiser) scheduled for November 16, 2019 at the Sentinel Hotel in downtown Portland!

2019-20 Season at Lakewood Theatre Company performances on the Headlee Mainstage at Lakewood Center for the Arts 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034

Roald Dahl'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Jul. 12 - Aug. 18, 2019

Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin, Book by Dennis Kelly,Based on the book by Roald Dahl

Directed by Paul Angelo

It Takes a Little Genius to Change the World

The much-loved story by Roald Dahl bursts into musical life on the stage with an unforgettable soundtrack by musical comedian Tim Minchin. Matilda, a precocious young bookworm, uses her strange powers of telekinesis to overcome obstacles and makes friends along the way.

Title Sponsors: Don & Jessie Adams and Senator Bob Packwood & Elaine Franklin

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Sept. 6 - Oct. 13, 2019

Music, Lyrics & Book by Richard O'Brien

Directed by John Oules

Give Yourself Over to Absolute Pleasure!

Are you ready to do the time warp? This humorous musical tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the late 1940s through early 1970s has entranced audiences for decades, with its array of characters who seduce, entangle and gyrate to tunes that are out of this world. Don't miss when it comes to life - in more ways than one - on Lakewood's Mainstage!

Title Sponsors: ComForeCare and Jeff & Joanne Kantor

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE

Nov. 1 - Dec. 8, 2019

By Lee Hall, Adapted from the screenplay by Tom Stoppard & Marc Norman

Directed by David Sikking

Poetry, Adventure and Love Above All

Young Will Shakespeare is grappling with writer's block while working on his new play, Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter. Inspiration strikes when he meets the clever and beautiful Viola, but she has a hidden desire could put them both at risk.

Title Sponsor: Drs. Bill & Ricky Korach

WAIT UNTIL DARK

Jan. 10 - Feb. 16, 2020

By Frederick Knott

Directed by Nancy McDonald

See No Evil

Susy Hendrix, a blind Greenwich Village housewife, becomes the target of three conmen who set up an elaborate charade in order to get their hands on a mysterious doll. As the tension mounts and the house plunges into darkness, can Susy outwit the murderous visitors?

Title Sponsors: Andy & Nancy Bryant

THE ODD COUPLE

Mar. 6 - Apr. 12, 2020

By Neil Simon

Directed by Pat Patton

Two Bachelors. One Apartment. Zero In Common

Felix, an uptight neat freak journalist, is thrown out by his wife and moves in with his friend Oscar, a slovenly sportswriter. The two must learn to get along as roommates, as Felix's neuroticism and Oscar's carelessness hilariously clash in Simon's classic comedy.

Title Sponsor: Bill & Barbara Warner

FUNNY GIRL

May 1 - Jun. 14, 2020

Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Bob Merrill, Book by Isobel Lennart

Directed by Ron Daum

Don't Rain On My Parade!

Based on the life of Broadway and film star Fanny Brice, and her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein, Funny Girl captures irresistible charm, wit and warmth. Featuring iconic numbers including "People" and "Don't Rain On My Parade."

Title Sponsor: Marilyn & Ron Nutting

2019-20 SIDE DOOR STAGE season

On our Side Door Stage for 2019-20, Lakewood Theatre Company presents The Lost Treasures Collection - a unique series of three plays. Each attraction is performed for one weekend only! Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM and a Saturday matinee at 2:00 PM. This year's theme: Barbara, Barbara, Barbara! Series Sponsor: Fritz Camp

The Lost Treasures Collection, now in its tenth season, is a series of obscure and rarely performed musicals presented in concert/cabaret version for one weekend only on our Side Door stage. No sets, no props - none of the usual trappings of a fully staged production. Picture Portland's foremost performers presenting some of the most beautiful, comedic and witty songs of musical theatre. Food, wine and other beverages are available for purchase before and during the show.

THE HIGH LIFE

Oct. 18 - 19, 2019

Lyrics by Howard Dietz, Music by Arthur Schwartz, Book by Fay & Michael Kanin

Bachelor and playboy Anatol Von Huber has decided the time has come to settle down. However, as he attempts to woo the innocent Liesl, Anatol's philandering ways keep interrupting their relationship. Originally starring Barbara Cook.

THE APPLE TREE

Feb. 21 -22, 2020

Music by Jerry Bock , Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, Book by Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, Jerome Coopersmith

A fun and imaginative collection of musical playlets based on popular fables about the unfulfilled desires of humankind. Orignally starring Barbara Harris.

I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE

Apr. 17 - 18, 2020

Music & Lyrics by Harold Rome, Book by Jerome Weidman, based on his novel of the same name

Harry Bogen, an ambitious, unscrupulous businessman in the 1930s garment industry, will stop at nothing to get to the top. Originally featuring Barbra Streisand in her breakout Broadway role.

Visit www.lakewood-center.org for more information.