Introducing the 2011-2012 MainStage Season
A Diabolical Thriller
by Frederick Knott
September 4 – 25, 2011
Tony Wendice has devised the perfect crime. With a lot of planning, a solid alibi and a bit of blackmail, he’s sure to make a fortune. All he has to do is kill his wife. But when his scheme goes disastrously wrong, he finds himself in a suspenseful game of cat and mouse to stay one step ahead of a determined police detective and a suspicious mystery writer out to uncover the truth. Can he still get away with murder? It’s an unexpected glimpse into the mind of a vengeful killer and the race to save his desperate victim.
A Life-Changing Classic
by Henrik Ibsen
adapted by Preston Lane
October 16 – November 6, 2011
The most controversial play about love and marriage ever written still shocks and thrills a century after its lead character opened a door to freedom. Nora lives the perfect life and seems to be the perfect wife. Her husband has been recently promoted, her children are adorable, and she is about to pay off a secret debt. All seems right until a past crime she committed to save her husband threatens to destroy her happy home and she must face the hardest choice of all. Does she have the courage to stand alone? Can she face her fear of freedom? Expectations shatter and traditions are torn apart in this startling exposé.
A Family Trilogy
by Reynolds Price
Part I: August Snow and Night Dance
Part II: Better Days*
February 12 – March 18, 2012
Celebrate the life and work of one of the South’s greatest writers in this once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event. Return to a small town in eastern North Carolina and the Avery family that captivated audiences in Triad Stage’s second season. In honor of Reynolds Price, we present the entire New Music trilogy in a special two-part extended run – Part I: August Snow and Night Dance; Part II: Better Days. See the two parts separately or together during weekend marathon performances.
Part I: August Snow and Night Dance
August 1937. One year into their troubled marriage, Taw Avery gives her husband, Neal, an ultimatum – he must put his past behind him or she will leave him forever. With less than a day to decide, they each make a journey of self discovery to find the meaning of commitment and sacrifice. Their story continues at the end of World War II. The battle may be over, but the loss of lives and dreams continues in its wake. Neal and Taw must carry on, searching for a way to keep hope and love at the heart of their family.
Part II: Better Days
Thirty years later, friends and visitors gather to comfort Neal and Taw after the death of Neal’s mother, Roma. Their son, on leave from Vietnam, seeks a destiny beyond his family’s roots. When Roma’s will reveals a startling surprise, conflicting desires threaten to leave everyone in a state of uncertainty, and they must find enormous courage to meet the future in a swiftly changing world.
New Music is presented in collaboration with Greensboro Public Library’s “One City, One Author”.
A Swingin' Musical
conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz
April 15 – May 13, 2012
Harlem. The Cotton Club. Honky tonk dives, rent parties and sweet, sweet swing. The songs of “Fats” Waller explode in this celebration of some of the best American music ever written. A Broadway blockbuster brimming with hot jazz and powerhouse performances, this Tony Award®-winning revue is the perfect tribute to one of the most prolific musicians of the 20th century. Filled with 30 beloved tunes like “‘T Ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do”, “Honeysuckle Rose”, “Mean To Me” and “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”, it’s musical dynamite that will have you tappin’ your toes, snappin’ your fingers and singin’ along.
Presented in collaboration with North Carolina A&T University’s Jazz Ensemble.
A Comic Fantasy
by Tony Kushner
freely adapted from Pierre Corneille's L'Illusion Comique
June 10 – July 1, 2012
Enter the mysterious lair of the sorcerer Alcandre where Pridamant seeks to learn what has become of the son he banished years ago. In the deepening darkness, the magician conjures three separate moments from the young man’s life; each finds him in a different location and with a different name. As the mysterious scenes progress, passions ignite, allegiances shift and the unhoped-for comes to pass until Pridamant discovers the unexpected truth about his son. Take a comic trip into the world of wizardry where romance, wit, action and adventure come alive at every turn.
PLUS, THE RETURN OF OUR NEWEST HOLIDAY TRADITION *
A Holiday Tale
by Charles Dickens
adapted by Preston Lane
November 25 – December 24, 2011
Ebenezer Scrooge’s last chance is one night and three spirits. It’s a life-changing ride through past, present and future as he learns what it means to be human. In a reprise of last season’s highly acclaimed production, Triad Stage brings Dickens’ classic story to life in a dazzling production brimming with bold acting, daring design and spine-tingling special effects. The return of our newest holiday tradition for the Triad is a ghostly tale of Yule-tide cheer, gracious redemption and heart-warming hope for the whole family.
*New Music, Part II: Better Days and A Christmas Carol are presented as special events and are not included in Season Pass packages. However, 2011-2012 Season Passholders have the exclusive opportunity to order advance Flex Tickets to Better Days at the reduced rate of $15 each and to A Christmas Carol at a special rate of $25 each with their Season Pass purchase or renewal. Otherwise, individual tickets to these shows will go on sale August 8, 2011, along with individual tickets to the other 2011-2012 productions.
Productions, artists and performance dates subject to change.
New 2011-2012 Season Passes are on sale now!
Save up to 30% on tickets to MainStage productions and more
As a Triad Stage Season Passholder, not only do you receive significant savings compared to single ticket buyers, you also enjoy a number of great benefits:
- Priority seating to all five MainStage season productions
- Easy exchange priviledges with no fees
- Special Flex Tickets to New Music, Part II: Better Days and A Christmas Carol
- Discounts and special offers at Triad Stage's Restaurant & Retail Partners
- 15% off additional ticket purchases for family & friends
Or call the Box Office at 336.272.0160 or toll-free at 866.579.TIXX (Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Single tickets to the 2011-2012 Season go on sale August 8.
We have a range of Season Pass options and prices to fit any budget.
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Theater PLUS Programming
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Previews
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Series PR1 – PR4
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Technically Talking Tuesday
Join our designers and production team for a behind-the-scenes discussion following the performance.
Series PR2
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Opening Night Friday
Come celebrate the official unveiling with food and drink at the post-show cast party in our lobby, immediately after the performance.
Series FR1
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PostScript Thursday
Stick around for a free-wheeling discussion with the cast following the show.
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Wine Tasting Friday
Give your palate a treat with a pre-show wine tasting in our main lobby.
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InSight Sunday
Join us after the Sunday 2:00 p.m. matinee for a discussion with a guest speaker who will provide an insight into the world of the play.
Series SM1
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Special Services
Wheelchair seating and assisted listening devices are available for MainStage productions. Please let the Box Office know of special seating requirements at the time of purchase so that they can best meet your needs.
There is one sign language interpreted performance for each MainStage production. Services are provided in partnership with Communication Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing of Greensboro. For tickets, call the Box Office at 336.272.0160 or 866.579.TIXX and ask for seating in the interpreted section.
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