The Theatre at RVCC’s 2017-2018 season has something to entice audiences of all ages and interests. (Above: Legally Blonde)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Box Office, 908-725-3420, or order online at www.rvccArts.org. Subscribers’ packages are available for all Theatre series. Senior citizen, student and group discounts are also available for most performances.
WHERE: 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ.
For additional information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
MAINSTAGE SERIES
The Theatre’s 2017-2018 Mainstage series, with reserved seating for most offerings, will include the following performances:
- Aiken & Friends Fest, North Branch, Friday, September 22, 7 p.m. (Songwriters-in-the Round, $20); Saturday, September 23: noon (musical workshops, $10); 2-5 p.m. (free concert on the RVCC quad); 7 p.m. (Tall Tales & Troubadours with the Mike Aiken Band, $20)
- Legally Blonde The Musical (Big League Productions), Friday, October 6, at 8 p.m.; $25 & $35
- Sense and Sensibility (Aquila Theatre), Saturday, October 7, at 8 p.m.; $25 & $35
- Tuesdays With Morrie featuring Jamie Farr (above), Tuesday, October 17, at 7 p.m.; $25 & $35
- Babylon (Sandglass Theater), Friday, October 20, at 7 p.m., $20; Saturday, October 21, at 3 p.m., $15 (special matinee pricing)
- The Capitol Steps, Saturday, October 28, at 8 p.m.; $35 & $45
- Crankie Storytelling (Katherine Fahey), Saturday, November 11, at 7 p.m., $20; Sunday, November 12, at 3 p.m., $15 (special matinee pricing)
- Nobunto, Sunday, November 19, at 2 p.m.; $25 & $35
- The Ultimate Christmas Show (Abridged) (Reduced Shakespeare Company), Saturday, December 2, at 8 p.m.; $25 & $35
- Christmas With The Annie Moses Band, Sunday, December 3, at 2 p.m.; $25 & $35
- Live from WVL Radio Theatre: It’s a Wonderful Life, Tuesday, December 5, at 2 p.m., $15 (special matinee pricing) & 7 p.m., $20
- The Great Russian Nutcracker (Moscow Ballet), Friday, December 8, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; $40 & $50
- A Christmas Carol (Nebraska Theatre Caravan), Sunday, December 10, at 2 p.m.; $40 & $50
- A Chorus Line (Big League Productions), Saturday, January 20, at 8 p.m.; $25 & $35
- Chousensha – The Challengers (Yamato – The Drummers of Japan), Friday, January 26, at 7 p.m.; $25 & $35
- Paul Taylor Dance Company, Saturday, February 3, at 8 p.m.; $25 & $35
- The Mountaintop (LA TheatreWorks), Friday, February 9, at 8 p.m.; $25 & $35
- t’s Dark Outside (The Last Great Hunt), Saturday, February 10, at 3 p.m., $15 (special matinee pricing) & 7 p.m., $20
- Peking Acrobats, Friday, February 16, at 7 p.m.; $25 & $35 (below)
- Voces del Sur (Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana), Sunday, March 4, at 2 p.m.; $25 & $35
- Tea For Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty (Elaine Bromka), Friday, March 9, at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; $15
- Rhythm of the Dance (The National Dance Company of Ireland), Saturday, March 17, at 8 p.m.; $25 & $35
- Machine de Cirque, Friday, April 27, at 8 p.m.; $20 & $30
CLUB 28 SERIES
The Theatre’s CLUB 28 series will feature a variety of musical events, all on Thursdays with performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 each. Each 1 p.m. performance is set in on-stage theatre-style seating and is approximately one hour in length. The evening shows, set in relaxed on-stage cabaret setting, include refreshments and are approximately two hours long. The following performances will be included, all with general admission seating:
- North Sea Gas, September 14
- Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards, October 19
- Music of the Season (Tim Farrell), November 30
- Evie Ladin & Keith Terry, March 1
- Martin Taylor, April 12
TUESDAYS WITH STORIES SERIES
The 2017-2018 Tuesdays With Stories series is a unique way to experience great stories. Performances begin at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and include a discussion, as well as light refreshments. The series is recommended for individuals age 14 and older. Tickets cost $15 each. The following performances will be included, all with general admission seating:
- The Other Mozart (Samantha Hoefer), October 24
- The Elephant in Every Room I Enter (Gardiner Comfort), November 28
- Call Mr. Robeson (Tayo Aluko), February 27
- Everything Is Fine Until It’s Not (Doreen Oliver), March 13
- UnFRAMED (Iyaba Ibo Mandingo), April 10
YOUTH AND FAMILY SERIES
The Theatre also will be offering a Youth and Family series for youngsters and their families, all with general admission seating. The following shows will be offered:
- Symphonie Dramatique (Cas Public), Saturday, October 14, at 7 p.m. (Recommended for ages 10 and older; all tickets $10)
- The Gruffalo (Tall Stories), Sunday, February 25, at 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. (Recommended for ages 3 and older; all tickets $10)
- Hup (Starcatchers), Thursday, March 15, at 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Friday, March 16, at 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Saturday, March 17, at 10 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. (Recommended for infants to 24 months; all tickets $10)
- Olive & Pearl (Treehouse Shakers), Monday, April 9, at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. (Recommended for ages 2 and older; all tickets $10)
- The Young King (Slingsby), Sunday, April 15, at 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. (Recommended for ages 8 and older; all tickets $10)
- Air Play (Acrobuffos), Friday, April 20, at 7 p.m. (Recommended for ages 7 and older; all tickets $10)
- The Polar Bears Go Up (Fish And Game/ Unicorn Theatre), Saturday, April 21, at 10 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. (Recommended for ages 2 and older; all tickets $10)
- Pss Pss (Compagnia Baccalà), Saturday, May 5, at 7 p.m. (Recommended for ages 8 and older; all tickets $10)
- Farfalle (Compagnia TPO), Monday, May 14, at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; Tuesday, May 15, at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. (Recommended for ages 4 and older; all tickets $10) (Above)