Here at Encore, we love a good book. What do we love even more? Bringing stories from the page to the stage! Today, in celebration of #WorldBookDay, we’ll be taking a look back at just a few of the most recent Encore shows that originally found their roots in a book. Read on!
Madeline’s Christmas (2017)
A double–cast production of this childhood classic jumped off the page to celebrate the start of the holiday season.
Sherlock Holmes (2018)
This clever detective returned to the Encore stage to solve another case with the help of his loyal friend Watson, thwarting the infamous Moriarty once again.
Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. (2018)
While this beloved animated classic may not immediately come to mind when one thinks of books, upon further inspection, one will find striking similarities to William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
James and the Giant Peach (2018)
This quirky childhood favorite came to life in this larger than life production, complete with a giant book!
Pinocchio (2018)
Encore cut loose our strings in this colorful and energetic production, which even contained a monstrous whale puppet that wowed audiences and cast alike.
Seussical (2018)
Dr. Seuss’s wacky characters took over the Kenmore theatre to show “Oh, the places you’ll go!”
Jingle ARRGH the Way! (2018)
Pirate friends from Jake and the Neverland Pirates sailed into Arlington to get audiences feeling “swell” for the holidays in this festive Christmas musical, a new show for Encore’s repertoire.
The Enchanted Bookshop (2019)
This production featured a who’s who of classic literary characters, including figures such as Dorothy, The Queen of Hearts, Tom Sawyer, and even our old friend Sherlock Holmes.
Robin Hood (2019)
Encore’s most recent production was a new take on a revered tale of old, featuring old favorites such as Friar Tuck and Maid Marion, but adding new faces like Lady Merle and the Sheriff’s Wife.
The Talented Clementine (2019)
Coming up next in Encore’s season: a world premiere musical, based on the cherished children’s book series by Sara Pennypacker! Encore Stage & Studio has been working for over two years in collaboration with Kid Pan Alley, a songwriting residency program that works with elementary students, to bring this book to life.
Clementine gets nervous when her third grade teacher announces that her class will be putting on a talent show to raise money for the spring trip. She can’t sing or dance or play an instrument like her super talented friend Margaret, and what talents she does have would not work on a stage. Clementine must find an act, any act, to perform before the night of the big show. But with only a few days to do so, can she put it together in time?
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We recommend this musical for ages 6 and older.
Performance Dates and Showtimes:
Fridays, May 31 & June 7, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Saturdays, June 1 & 8, 2019 at 11 am and 3 pm
Sundays, June 2 & 9, 2019 at 3 pm
Photos by Aileen Pangan Christian, Larry McClemons, and Cindy Kane Photography. The Talented Clementine illustration by Marla Frazee. Blog contribution by Shannon McCarthy.