A Dramedy
by Robert Harling
The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle, the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser; an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby, is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
A Comedy
by Joseph Kesselring
Meet two charming and innocent old ladies who populate their cellar with the remains of socially and religiously “acceptable” roomers; the antics of their brother who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt; and the activities of the other brother…antics so funny that it should be a crime!
A Musical on The Main Stage
Book by Michael Stewart / Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman / Based on the play “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder
York Little Theatre was the first theatre invited to perform this show after it’s initial Broadway run back in the day! The Belmont is proud to bring back this musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play “The Matchmaker.” The show bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain. The show’s unforgettable songs include “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” Before The Parade Passes By,” Hello, Dolly!,” It Only Takes a Mont,” and more!
A Drama
by Bernard Pomerance
Joseph Merrick is a man so physically deformed that he became known as the “Elephant Man.” With very few options open to him, Merrick (whose first name is John in Pomerance’s play) is forced to display himself to the public in travelling sideshows. Eventually, however, he finds himself alone and destitute in London. Due to the kindness of one Dr. Frederick Treves, Merrick is soon admitted into the London Hospital for care and observation. Treves becomes determined to help Merrick lead a normal life, and Merrick soon becomes the toast of society. In the end however, John Merrick, The Elephant Man, finds that normality isn’t something he can achieve, or that he even necessarily wants.
A Musical on The Main Stage
Music and Lyrics by Tim Rice & Elton John / Additional Music & Lyrics by Will Van Dyke, Lebo M, Mark Mancina & Jay Rifkin / Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi / Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor
The African Savannah comes to life on The Belmont stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle… and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale based on the animated film and Broadway show.
A Comedy
by Noel Coward
The smash comedy hit of the London and Broadway stages offers up fussy, cantankerous novelist Charles Condamine, re-married but haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife, the clever and insistent Elvira who is called up by a visiting “happy medium,” one Madame Arcati.
A Musical on The Main Stage
Book by Joseph Robinette / Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul / Based on the motion picture “A Christmas Story” distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Sheperd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and upon “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash” written by Jean Sheperd Produced with permission of Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Dalfie Entertainment
Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. All the iconic scenes from the movie are here: Ralph’s friend, Flick, getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole; his brother, Randy, getting dressed in his snowsuit; the bullies, Farkus and Dill; the leg lamp award; the bunny suit; the Chinese restaurant; Christmas dinner; and many others!
The Belmont Theatre is York’s prominent community theatre, creating an environment of excellence in the theatre arts through diverse performances and innovative educational opportunities.
The Belmont Theatre
27 S. Belmont Street
York, PA 17403
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