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2024 Mainstage Season
Written By: Lindsay Garner Hostetler | Issue: Winter 2024
Mountain Theatre Company’s 2024 Season will feature Grease, a greasy con man, Appalachian brothers in an explosive scheme, the return of a treasured holiday tradition and, of course, plenty of heart.
Mountain Theatre Company has announced its 2024 Mainstage Season. In what will mark the theatre company’s 86th season, an exciting lineup of shows has been released which is certain to have something for everyone.
The Mainstage Season will kick off May 31 with Grease. One of the most beloved musicals of all-time hits the Mountain Theatre Company stage in this high-octane production featuring hit songs, including “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “You’re the One That I Want,” and “Hopelessly Devoted To You.” Grease will run May 31 – June 22.
Next up is Catch Me If You Can, running July 19 – August 10. Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is a high-flying musical comedy which was nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical. The plot follows Frank Abagnale Jr., a precocious teenager seeking fame and fortune, who runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination, and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer over several years – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. Catch Me If You Can is a big and bright spectacle with high-energy dance numbers and a riveting story.
In the fall, Mountain Theatre Company will bring a new musical to their stage. The Burnt Part Boys will run from October 11 – 26. The story, centered in Appalachia, follows a touching journey as siblings from a mining town learn the power of self-reliance. Locally known as “The Burnt Part,” the Pickaway Coal Company’s South Mountain closed down after an accident in 1952 that resulted in the death of four miners. Ten years later, Jake Twitchell is an employee of that same company, doing the same job that took his own father’s life. Much to the dismay of his movie-buff younger brother, Pete, the Pickaway Coal Company is going to begin re-mining The Burnt Part and send down the next generation of young men. Inspired by his silver screen heroes, this new musical is a heartwarm-ing adventure following the journey to discover the importance of the choices we make to protect our family.
December will bring the return of a Highlands tradition, Home for the Holidays, running December 6 – 21. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Mountain Theatre Company at their annual holiday spectacular.
For more info, visit mountaintheatre.com.
