Category Archives: Shows

Next JLT Production in Rehearsal

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

Rehearsals are under way for Let’s Swing!, A Tribute to the Music of the 1940s,                conceived by Cecie Fritz. The cast:  Rebecca Luebber, Tammy Barnett, Becky Seidl, Chet Fritz, Kenny Timbrell, and Jim Lile. The show contains over 50 songs from … Continue reading →

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Show Opens – The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

The Palace Theatre actors are just getting ready to rehearse the final scene for their latest production, “I Ain’t Got No Body”, when they run into a snag – the director who wrote the play is found dead onstage. Clues … Continue reading →

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Smokey Joe’s Cafe Opens

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin

Joplin Little Theatre’s season opens with Smokey Joe’s Cafe, a musical revue showcasing over 39 songs written by the late Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.  It was given the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1995 and the Grammy award … Continue reading →

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2011-2012 Season

Posted on May 6, 2011 by admin

Smokey Joe’s Cafe (musical) August 24-28, 2011 The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre (mystery/comedy) October 12-16, 2011 Death of A Salesman (drama) December 7-11, 2011 Let’s Swing! (musical) February 8-12, 2012 Art (comedy) March 28 – April 1, … Continue reading →

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Into The Woods Opens

Posted on March 10, 2011 by admin

Well-known musical Into The Woods opens March 8, 2011 on the stage of Joplin Little Theatre. This musical intertwines the characters of Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Jack (of Beanstalk fame) with a baker and his wife and … Continue reading →

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