Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

Our 80th Season - 2009/2010

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All events below are presented at 40 River Street unless otherwise indicated.

MURDER BY THE FALLS: 80 Years of Knockin' 'Em Dead (Sep. 11 - Sep. 12 2009)

Our 80th Season kicks off with CVLT's 24th annual murder-mystery fundraiser! "When the leading characters from several of CVLT's best-loved musicals meet up for an 80th Season celebration, the result is an event to die for!" TICKETS AND DETAILS

MAN OF LA MANCHA (Sep. 24 - Sep. 27 2009)

Stephen Eva directs the 27-piece Chagrin Studio Orchestra live on stage with a full cast under the direction of Don Edelman, performing the Darion/Lee/Wasserman musical theater classic. A one-weekend only special event! TICKETS AND DETAILS

A MURDER OF SCARECROWS (Oct. 16 - Oct. 31 2009)

Pat Cook's season-appropriate comedy about an axe-wielding scarecrow who turns the Dandridges’ annual Halloween party into a hilarious thriller. TICKETS AND DETAILS

VITAL SIGNS (Nov. 6 - Nov. 21 2009) at The River Street Playhouse, 56 River St.

Jane Martin's revealing and insightful look at her characters’ everyday lives through honest and engaging monologues. TICKETS AND DETAILS

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA (Nov. 20 - Dec. 19 2009)

Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, featuring songs from the classic family film. TICKETS AND DETAILS

THE MALTESE BODKIN (Jan 15 - Feb 6 2010)

The worlds of William Shakespeare and Sam Spade collide in David Belke's comedic detective “who hath done it?” story. TICKETS AND DETAILS

MR. DEATH AND THE RED-HEADED WOMAN (Feb. 12 - Feb. 27 2010) at The River Street Playhouse, 56 River St.

An original musical based on the Helen Eustis story, in which feisty Maude chases after Mr. Death when her beloved Billy is gunned down in a saloon. Written by Bill Rowe (music and lyrics) and Shelley Costa (book). TICKETS AND DETAILS

THE SECRET AFFAIRS OF MILDRED WILD (Mar. 12 - Mar. 27 2010)

Paul Zindel's play about a middle-aged woman who conjures up fantasies from the movies to escape reality. TICKETS AND DETAILS

FOREVER PLAID (Apr. 16 - May 8 2010)

A clean-cut male vocal quartet from the 1950s returns from heaven to give the performance of a lifetime, with script by Stuart Ross and a veritable 'hit parade' of classic "guy group" songs. Directed and choreographed by Pamela LaForce, with conductor David Markle. TICKETS AND DETAILS

A LIFE IN THE THEATRE (May 7 - May 22 2010) at The River Street Playhouse, 56 River St.

David Mamet’s story of the changing relationship between a veteran actor and a young, promising actor. BUY TICKETS

THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB (June 4 - June 26 2010)

Five southern women maintain their life-long friendship in a poignant and surprising comedy by Jesse Jones, Nicolas Hope and Jamie Wooten. BUY TICKETS

DURANG/DURANG (July 9 - July 24 2010) at The River Street Playhouse, 56 River St.

An evening of silly, over-the-top one-act sketches by the acclaimed satirist Christopher Durang. BUY TICKETS

THE PRODUCERS (July 23 - Aug. 21 2010)

CVLT presents the area's first community theater production of Mel Brooks and Thomas Meeham's hit musical about scheming Broadway theater producers. Directed by J.E. Ballantyne, Jr. BUY TICKETS

OTHER SPECIAL & ANNUAL EVENTS:

YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS:

November 7 2009, February 20/21 2010