takes his audience to Fall River , Massachusetts in 1892 where Lizzie Borden has been accused of the horrific murders of her parents Andrew and Abby Borden . As stated by Vale , “ this story is a story of ‘ firsts .’ Lizzie Borden was a well-born woman accused . The trial saw women reporting on the case and women allowed in the courtroom for the first time as observers .” To further underscore the importance of women to the story , a Greek Chorus to include “ Ladies of the Press , Ladies of the Hill , Ladies of the Church and The Irish Ladies in Service ,” will help to bare witness to this “ dark , true , American tale .” The musical will be performed at the Anderson Museum of Art , 32 West 10th Street , Thursday , Friday and Saturday , 3 / 21-23 at 7:30 p . m . and on Sunday , 3 / 24 at 3:00 p . m . To purchase tickets , visit http :// www . thealleytheatre . com and click on the poster for “ Fall River .”
In April , Anderson Mainstage Theatre begins their season which will include six plays running through November . Since 1959 , this theatre company has been a mainstay in Madison County . First in their humble beginnings as the Madison County Dramatic Players , growing to be known as the Geeting Summer
Theatre , then moving to their current home at 124 West Ninth Street , they have consistently brought enjoyable entertainment to their audiences . To kick off their 2023-2024 season , be ready to be transported back to 1955 for the musical All Shook Up . Music , dancing , and laughter abound when a motorcycle riding , guitar playing roustabout enters a sleepy little midwestern town and has a major impact on all of its citizens . Stand out performances with songs such as “ Jailhouse Rock ,” “ One Night with You ,” “ Teddy Bear ,” “ Hound Dog ,” “ Blue Suede Shoes ,” and many others will take the audience back to the days when Rock and Roll was young ! Don ’ t miss this happy , feel-good romp of a musical as it takes the stage the weekends of 4 / 25-27 and 5 / 2-4 at 7:30p . m . and Sunday , 4 / 28 and 5 / 5 at 2:30 p . m .. Tickets may be ordered by calling the Box Office at 765-644-5111 or by visiting their website www . mainstagetheatre . org
Anderson University ’ s Boze Lyric Theatre season spans the academic year with musicals and plays from September through April . Known for their outstanding musical theatre performances , you won ’ t want to miss February ’ s Into the Woods . With music and lyrics by legendary Stephen Sondheim , the book
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