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Smokey Joe’s Cafe Opens

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

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) new dates! April 4 – … Continue reading

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Into The Woods Opens

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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Replacement Show Announced

Due to an unforseen event, the last show of the 2010-2011 Season, Father of the Bride, has been replaced.  Director Gary Roney will be presenting The Miracle Worker. Tickets will likely NOT be reprinted, so if you have already purchased … Continue reading

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If It’s Monday, This Must Be Christmas!

By Pat Cooke December 15-19, 2010 Directed by Chet Fritz It’s Christmas Eve at Harrigan’s Department Store and the Christmas spirit should be in the air.  BUT the company payroll has disappeared and Santa Claus is missing!  Who better to … Continue reading

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