Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy announces their 62nd season lineup
HUNTSVILLE – Fantasy Playhouse announced its 62nd season Monday, a season filled with adored classics and new twists on fairy tale favorites presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union.
Fantasy kicks off this season in October with E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web”, followed by Huntsville’s favorite family holiday tradition, “A Christmas Carol.” Up next is the world premiere adaptation of “Snow White and the 7 Littles” by Stephen Tyler Davis (Huntsville native and Fantasy Alumni), a contemporary spin on the classic Brothers Grimm story.
Each production will take place at the Playhouse at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville with a season extra presentation of “Tinker Bell” at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens.
For more information about the 62nd Theater Season and their Academy classes and camps, visit the Fantasy Playhouse website at http://www.fantasyplayhouse.org.
Here is a look at what is in store this season.
“Charlotte’s Web” | Based on the book by E.B. White | Adapted by Joseph Robinette | Oct 14-16, 2022
Wilbur the pig may be the rambunctious runt of the litter, but his lovable spirit charms a little girl named Fern and the whole Arable barnyard! When Wilbur discovers his woeful fate, he will need the help of Charlotte, a loyal spider with a flair for writing, and a scavenger rat named Templeton for a chance at a new life. With unforgettable characters made popular by the E.B. White children’s book, “Charlotte’s Web” is a timeless story of true friendship, perseverance, and working together to help others in need.
“A Christmas Carol” | Based on the book by Charles Dickens | Adapted by Barbara Fields | Dec 2-4, 9-11, 2022
Huntsville’s most beloved family holiday tradition returns to the Fantasy Playhouse stage for the 33rd year this December! Take a trip in time through the past, present, and future with the miserly Mr. Scrooge, three Christmas Spirits, and all the whimsical characters of London town. With more theater magic than ever before, this Charles Dickens classic will delight all ages as an inspiration to keep Christmas in our hearts all year long.
“Snow White and the 7 Littles” | Original script by Stephen Tyler Davis | Feb 17-19, 2023
Snow White is not waiting for a knight in shining armor! She’s much too busy working to provide clean water for the Littles and all the creatures of the Nysland Woods. But when her mission is halted by the jealous Queen and her magic mirror, Snow will need the help of her forest friends to save herself and the entire village. Can the Littles rescue her in time, or will the Queen’s vanity reign supreme? Find out in this new twist on a classic about kindness, community, and the true meaning of beauty. Written by Stephen Tyler Davis, Huntsville native, and Fantasy Playhouse Alumni.
Times: Friday night at 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Where: Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Tickets: $21 for Adults; $16 for Children ages 3-18. Children 2 and under are free if sitting on a lap. A lap seat ticket needs to be picked up at the Box Office just prior to the show.
“Tinker Bell” | Based on the works of J.M. Barrie | By Patrick Flynn
You don’t know Peter Pan until you’ve heard Tinker Bell’s side of the story! When all the fairies in Neverland start to disappear, Tinker Bell zips to London to find a friend. There she meets a young boy named Peter who follows her back to Neverland. All is fun and games in this magical world of flowers, wild animals, and goofy pirates until Peter welcomes the Lost Boys and the Darling children back to Tink’s island. She quickly discovers she does not like sharing her friend with anyone else! A new, twinkling light shines on themes of imagination, play, and the complicated nature of friendship from this feisty fairy’s point of view.
Times: May 13-14, 2023
Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Tickets: $5 for Adults & Children. Ticket does not include admission to Huntsville Botanical Garden.
