Out in the hinterlands of Somerset County, Raritan Valley Community College Arts present top-notch entertainment that’s worth a ride. Here is their 2011-2012 season.
WHERE: The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg
Box Office: M-F, 11-4, 908.725.3420
The Kathy & Mo Show
Kathy Najimy & Mo Gaffney
WHEN: Saturday, October 1, at 8 PM
TICKETS: $37 & 47
With insight, wit and compassion, Kathy and Mo bring a feminist perspective to a variety of male and female characters of all ages in this review of their best work.
SOUTHERN VOICES
American Place Theatre
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 12 noon & 7 PM
Tickets: $10 Noon; $25 7 PM
Their first multi-book presentation, actors will portray: William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying; Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston; and Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. (NOTE: This would be a great show for teens.)
GOODNIGHT MOON & THE RUNAWAY BUNNY
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 21, at 10 AM & 12:30 PM
Recommended grades: preK - 2
TICKETS: AM $10; PM $9
GROUPS (15 or more): AM $7; PM $6
Mermaid Theatre adds to its acclaimed repertory of outstanding children’s productions with an innovative double-bill adaptation of Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd’s beloved bedtime classics, Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny.
DANNY, KING OF THE BASEMENT
Roseneath Theatre
WHEN: Friday, October 28, at 7 PM
TICKETS: $25
Danny and his mom are constantly on the move, struggling to evade homelessness and overcome poverty. Despite the adversity he faces, Danny inspires all he meets with his positivity, generosity, and humor.
MUFARO’S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS
Dallas Children’s Theatre
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 30, at 1 & 3:30 PM
Recommended ages: 5 & up
TICKETS: $10 & 12
Mufaro’s daughters travel through a jungle and across a river to meet the king, who desires a wife. Along the way the girls encounter a number of situations that test them.
DAVE LEONHART TRIOWHEN: Friday, Dec. 16, at 12 Noon
TICKETS: $10
Jazz pianist David Leonhardt has appeared internationally with some of the biggest names in jazz. Join RVCC as they open a new series with a little Christmas from Dave’s trio.
