{"id":8350,"date":"2019-08-20T17:11:42","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T17:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/2019\/08\/20\/theatre\/"},"modified":"2022-09-07T15:29:09","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T19:29:09","slug":"theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"Furman Theatre Announces 2019-20 season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Furman University Department of Theatre Arts has announced its 2019-2020 season.<\/p>\n

A part of the university\u2019s history for nearly a century, Furman Theatre brings to the stage a musical and three plays for the season.<\/p>\n

The season opens Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. with the musical \u201cPippin.\u201d Tickets for the musical are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $12 for students.<\/p>\n

Single ticket prices for each of the three plays are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $10 for students. Single tickets are available for purchase two weeks prior to the show\u2019s opening night.<\/p>\n

Season tickets<\/a> are available for purchase now. Four season tickets are $61 for adults, $51 for seniors, and $29 for students.<\/p>\n

All shows take place in The Playhouse, which is celebrating 50 years in operation on the Furman campus. The complete calendar for Furman Theatre follows:<\/p>\n

Furman Theatre 2019-2020 Season
\n<\/strong>All performances take place in The Playhouse<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cPippin\u201d
\n<\/strong>music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Roger O. Hirson<\/p>\n

Oct. 16-17 & 23-24 at 7:30 p.m.
\nOct. 18-19 & 25-26 at 8 p.m.
\nmatinees Oct. 20 & 27 at 3 p.m.
\nTickets: $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for students<\/p>\n

Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment through song favorites like “Magic to Do” and “Corner of the Sky.” Furman\u2019s Maegan McNerney Azar directs the musical.<\/p>\n

\u201cDing Dong Merrily on High\u201d
\n<\/strong>by guest artist in residence Randall David Cook<\/p>\n

Nov. 19-21 at 7:30 p.m.
\nNov. 22-24 at 8 p.m.
\nmatinee Nov. 24 at 3 p.m.
\nTickets: $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, $10 for students<\/p>\n

From the creator of \u201cPomp & Circumstance\u201d (2013) and \u201cKappa Kappa Scream\u201d (2017), \u201cDing Dong Merrily on High\u201d is a must-see world premiere. Furman\u2019s Jay Oney directs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Bear\u201d & \u201cAfterplay\u201d
\n<\/strong>by Brian Friel<\/p>\n

Feb. 12-13 & 20 at 7:30 p.m.
\nFeb. 14-15 & 21-22 at 8 p.m.
\nmatinees Feb. 16 & 23 at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Tickets: $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, $10 for students<\/p>\n

Furman\u2019s Rhett Bryson directs an adaptation and a reimagining in which Friel taps into his inner Chekhov.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Wolves\u201d
\n<\/strong>by Sarah DeLappe<\/p>\n

March 31-April 2 at 7:30 p.m.
\nApril 3 & 4 at 8 p.m.
\nmatinees April 4 & 5 at 3 p.m.
\nTickets: $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, $10 for students<\/p>\n

A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals. Furman’s Caroline Jane Davis directs.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Furman Theatre tickets<\/a>. The Theatre Box Office can be reached at 864-294-2125. Or contact the News and Media Strategy office at 864-294-3107.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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