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2016-2017SEASON

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Season57th

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Season At A Glance Furlan Auditorium ProductionsEnjoy eight fully-staged shows. Productions include hilarious comedies, edgy dramas, intriguing mysteries, and Broadway musicals.

Musical MainStage Concert SeriesThemed concerts you’ll love! Staged in our Furlan Auditorium, Musical MainStage is Sunset’s popular professional concert series featuring tributes to rock, pop, and Broadway.

SideNotes Cabaret SeriesEnjoy an evening of cocktails, intimate table seating, and live music performances by professional entertainers in our Studio Theatre.

bug in a rug Children’s Theaterbug in a rug is a casual and fun introduction to the performing arts for children ages 2 – 8.

Special EventsMust-see performances and events you won’t want to miss!

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2016Sept 8 - 25 Moon Over BuffaloSept 19 - 20 Happy Days!Oct 6 - 9 Songs of the Silver ScreenOct 13 - Nov 6 Fiddler On The RoofOct 23 - 24 Fiddler On The Roof, Jr.Oct 31 - Nov 1 Twist And Shout!Nov 9 - 12 The Big Blue BallDec 1 - 23 The Best Christmas Pageant EverDec 5 - 6 Down Home With The CarpentersDec 14 - 18 Holiday Belles Dec 31 A Blast From The Brass II

Jan 19 - Feb 4 You Can’t Take It With YouJan 30 - 31 Billy Joel and FriendsFeb 8 - 11 Goodnight LuluFeb 16 - 19 It Might As Well Be Swing Swing Explosion featuring Pete SorceMarch 2 - 19 Little Shop of HorrorsMar 6 - 7 Family TiesMar 30 - Apr 2 What The World Needs Now - A Burt Bacharach TributeApril 20 - May 7 The Dixie Swim ClubMay 1 - 2 I’ll Take ManhattanMay 10 - 13 Hansel and GoldieMay 18 - 21 Ella Meets MelJune 1 - 18 And Then There Were NoneJune 15 - 18 Belters, Balladeers, and BroadwayJuly 13 - Aug 6 Hello, Dolly!

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by Ken Ludwig MOON OVER BUFFALO is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

A hilarious comedy, MOON OVER BUFFALO centers on a couple of over-the-hill actors trying to keep their marriage and their ragtag touring company afloat. In Buffalo, New York, there’s suddenly one last shot at stardom--film director Frank Capra is rumored to be arriving for their matinee and might sign them to a Hollywood contract. But this is fun-filled farce at its finest so everything that can go wrong does go wrong. It’s the perfect recipe for an evening of madcap, door-slamming, belly-laugh adventures.

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BUFFALO is hilarious! An evening of farcical

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Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold PerlBook by Joseph SteinMusic by Jerry BockLyrics by Sheldon HarnickPresented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

For five decades, this Tony Award-winning musical has touched audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth, and honesty. The beloved story of Tevye, Golde, their five daughters, and colorful community is as relevant today as always, reminding us of the importance of love, tradition, and acceptance in an ever-changing world.


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With iconic and beloved

songs including “Sunrise,

Sunset,”“If I Were a Rich

Man,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is

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by Barbara RobinsonPresented by special arrangement withSAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

In this hilarious classic, a couple struggling to mount the annual church pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids—and nothing says Christmas like a family of raucous, misbehaving bullies. You won’t believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide head- on with the Christmas story! This delightful and poignant comedy, adapted from the best-selling book, has become a holiday staple for groups across the country. Our production will feature many of your favorite Christmas carols and a whole lot of laughs!

“One of the best

Christmas stories ever - and certainly

one of the funniest.”

– The Seattle Times

December 1 – 23, 2016

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by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York

This classic screwball comedy won the Pulitzer Prize in 1937 and it’s been entertaining audiences ever since. Set in the large house of a rather batty New York family, sweet-natured Alice falls for banker’s son Tony. When her snooty, prospective in-laws arrive for dinner, the event is a disaster, capped with the arrest of everyone in the household. Madcap, warm, life-affirming…the New York Times calls this the “rare play that will have you beaming from curtain to curtain.”

“Both genuinely funny and

truly heart-warming.”

– The Guardian

January 19 – February 4, 2017



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March 2 – 19, 2017

One of the longest-running

Off-Broadway shows, LITTLE

SHOP OF HORRORS,

the charmingly tongue-in-cheek

musical, has been produced

worldwide to incredible

success.

Books and Lyrics by Howard AshmanMusic by Alan MenkenPresented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)

Meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II”--after his coworker crush. This R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Seymour as long as he keeps feeding it-- BLOOD. Over time, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out-of-this-world origins and intent towards global domination!

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By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie WootenPresented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York

Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. We focus on four of those weekends, spanning more than 30 years. When fate throws a wrench into one of their lives, these friends prove the enduring power of “teamwork,” rallying with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction.

If you’re a fan of “The

Golden Girls,” you’ll love

this hilarious and touching

comedy about friendships

that last forever.

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a jones hope wooten comedy


Here’s why you should Subscribe NowOne Location: Sunset Playhouse Two Venues: 1. Furlan Auditorium: A comfortable, 299-seat theater 2. Studio Theatre: An intimate performance space with cabaret-style seating

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Furlan Auditorium ProductionsGreat comedies. Thought-provoking dramas. Memorable musicals.Eight full-scale productions presented to you on our main stage in the Furlan Auditorium.

Musical MainStage Concert Series Enjoy some of the area’s finest professional singers and musicians in these themed concerts, with special appearances by talented high school students, our “Rising Stars.”

SideNotes Cabaret Series Don’t miss these limited-engagement performances! The relaxed and comfortable Studio Theatre features a full-service bar open before and during the show.

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

You Can’t Take It With You

Little Shop of Horrors

The Dixie Swim Club

And Then There Were None

Hello, Dolly!

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Happy Days!

Twist And Shout!

Down Home With The Carpenters

Billy Joel and Friends

Family Ties

I’ll Take Manhattan

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It Might As Well Be Swing

What The World Needs Now

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Agatha Christie was the

mistress of the carefully

laid clue, the chance

remark, shadowy

corners, and the joy of suspense.

By Agatha Christie Presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Eight guests who have never met each other (or their apparently absent host and hostess) are lured to an island. Throw in two house servants and you have ten guilty strangers, marooned. One by one, each is accused of murder; one by one they begin to die, each demise followed by one little toy soldier falling from the mantel…until there were none. Who will be next?




Presented by special arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC.

It’s turn-of-the-century New York City when we meet the enchanting, boisterous matchmaker, Dolly Levi, and the cantankerous half-a-millionaire, Horace Vandergelder. This beloved musical captured ten Tony Awards, along with our hearts, when it burst onto Broadway in 1964. With its memorable Jerry Herman score, you’ll want to catch this one “Before the Parade Passes By!”

HELLO, DOLLY! is

an irresistible story of the

joy of living, alive with the

personality of one of the

most fabulous characters on

the musical stage…Dolly

Gallagher Levi!

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M u s i c a l M a i n S t a g eC o n c e r t S e r i e s

Mondays 7:30 PM • Tuesdays 2 PM & 7:30 PM

& Friends

January 30 - 31, 2017This celebration of singer-

songwriters will pay tribute to folks like Simon & Garfunkel, Carol King,

and the Piano Man himself.

Family TiesMay 1 - 2, 2017

Like music? You’ll love these concerts featuring professional singers and musicians (along with one promising high school student) performing all your favorites. Two narrators provide an informative and humorous framework for the music and our 90-minute, no-intermission shows get you home plenty early. (We even offer a matinee.) So call a friend, grab a cocktail, and take your seat. Here’s the lineup for our exciting 11th season!

September 19 - 20, 2016

We’ll stroll down Nostalgia Lane to the soundtrack of our youth--American Graffiti

meets The Big Chill.

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You asked. We heard you. Because “more Beatles” is always the answer.

I’LL TAKEMANHATTAN

Our season eleven finale will find us tipping our top hats to the best

of the Great White Way.

March 6 - 7, 2017The Mamas & the Papas & the

brothers & the sisters…most families create stories but some also generate

a whole lot of great music.

Down Home witH tHe

From “Merry Christmas, Darling” to “We’ve Only Just

Begun,” we’ll ring in the holidays with the sounds of this

distinctive duo.

December 5 - 6, 2016

TWIST & SHOUT


S i d e N o t e s C a b a r e t S e r i e s Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 3 PM

SONGS OF THE SILVER SCREENOctober 6 - 9, 2016Join us for a look back at the glittering melodies and sparkling lyrics that have become distinctive and memorable movie stars in their own right.

HOLIDAY BELLESDecember 14 - 18, 2016Ring in the holiday season with a sleigh full of jazzy harmonies, melodies of the swing era, and a hearty helping of jolly favorites to get you in a festive mood.Added Performance: Wed., Dec. 14 at 8 PM

IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SWINGSWING EXPLOSION featuring PETE SORCE

February 16 - 19, 2017Swing into spring with sweet musical treats for your Valentine as outstanding musicians present an evening of delectable songs from the Great American Songbook.

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOWA Tribute to Burt BacharachMarch 30 - April 2, 2017Burt Bacharach’s unique style and syncopated rhythms will be front and center in this retrospective of his many popular and sophisticated compositions.

ELLA MEETS MELMay 18 - 21, 2017Ellen Winters and Johnny Rodgers present dramatic ballads, blazing scat, and complex vocal duets in this tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Tormé.

BELTERS, BALLADEERS, AND BROADWAYJune 15 - 18, 2017Celebrate legendary belters, enjoy classic ballads, and have fun with show-stopping music from the Golden Age of Broadway.

Sunset’s SideNotes Cabaret Series offers a unique assortment of musical entertainment presented by talented professionals in an intimate, relaxed setting. Come celebrate our 9th season!

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HOLIDAYBELLES

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bug in a rug | Children’s TheaterWednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 10:30 AM

Saturdays: 10:30 AM & 2 PMAdult - $10, Child - 2 & up - $5 (siblings under 2 free with purchase

of a child ticket). Group (25 or more): Adult - $7, Child - $4

We all live on this fascinating planet called Earth. From all over the world come tales of its beauty. This original musical takes you inside that folklore, with an interactive focus on the environment and embracing diversity.

THE BIG BLUE BALL | November 9 - 12, 2016

Paulette Bogan’s fabulous book is brought to life with crackling wit and huge laughs in this original musical. Saying goodnight can sometimes take a little coaxing and convincing, espe-cially for Lulu, the chicken. You’ll help Momma hen get Lulu tucked in and fall asleep for the night. With permis-sion from Bloomsbury Publishing.

Once upon a time…Well, you know the stories of Hansel and Gretel and Goldilocks and the Three Bears but do you know what happened next? Did you know that Hansel and Goldilocks both get lost on the way home? They meet up in the woods and learn that two heads are better than one.

GOODNIGHT LULU| February 8 - 11, 2017

HANSEL & GOLDIE | May 10 - 13, 2017

“What a celebration! Let’s do that again!” That was the consensus on New Year’s Eve and we agree. By popular demand, premier show band BtW returns to Sunset Playhouse to pay tribute to the groups that revolutionized blues, funk, and soul in the ‘60s and ‘70s. If you love rockin’ out to the music of James Brown, Chicago, Steely Dan, and Tower of Power, we guarantee you’ll be singing and dancing along with the forceful rhythms, powerful vocals, and electrifying horns of BtW.

Celebrate the start of the New Year with an evening of dynamic rock music in the Furlan Audtiorium, followed by raffles, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and a champagne toast at midnight in the Studio Theatre.

Doors open at 8:00 PM Show at 9:00 PM$50 Concert & post-show party $35 Concert only

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA EVENT

A Blast from the Brass II

A Blast from the Brass IIDecember 31, 2016


2 blocks north of Bluemound Road on Wall Street 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove,WI 53122

HOW TO FIND US

•Furlan Auditorium - A fully-equipped

theater facility•The Studio Theatre - An intimate

space available for corporate meetings, receptions, and special events

•Ample free parking•Full-service bar and catering kitchen•Discount on room rental with group ticket purchase

For rental information, contact us at 262-782-4431

TICKET PRICES Full PriceSenior (60+), Student and

Military

Groups of 15

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Value Nights or

Child (12 & under)

Furlan Auditorium Productions

Moon Over Buffalo $21 $18 $16 $12.50

Fiddler On The Roof $25 $23 $18 $15

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever $25 $23 $18 $15

You Can’t Take It With You $21 $18 $16 $12.50

Little Shop of Horrors $25 $23 $18 $15

The Dixie Swim Club $21 $18 $16 $12.50

And Then There Were None $21 $18 $16 $12.50

Hello, Dolly! $25 $23 $18 $15

Musical MainStage Concert Series $21 $18 $16 N/A

SideNotes Cabaret Series $21 $18 $16 N/A

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Box Office PoliciesBox Office Hours Our Box Office is open Tues: 1 - 7 PM, Wed - Fri: 1 - 5 PM, and Sat: 1 - 4 PM. The Box Office is also open one hour prior to any performance to purchase tickets for that evening’s performance and through intermission to purchase other tickets.How To Reach Us Call our box office at 262-782-4430 or visit our website, SunsetPlayhouse.com, for more information and to purchase tickets.PoliciesALL SALES ARE FINAL. Sunset Playhouse does not issue refunds or credit for unused or unwanted tickets. Exchanges for different performances of the same show may be made up to 48 hours prior to the performance. No refunds will be given for performances cancelled due to inclement weather. All show titles are subject to availability.Payment We accept cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover at the Box Office. For phone or online orders, we accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover.

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