THEATRE
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
June 7 to June 24
Huron Country Playhouse
Grand Bend
Journey back to the ancient land of Canaan for an enchanting story of faith and forgiveness as the biblical tale of Joseph is chronicled with sparkling wit, irreverence, and imagination. Incredible dance numbers, plenty of laughter, and catchy tunes like “Go, Go, Go Joseph”, “Any Dream Will Do”, and "Close Every Door”. Call 1-888-449-4463 or check the website at www.draytonentertainment.com.
All Shook Up
June 28 to July 16
Huron Country Playhouse
Grand Bend
This fun-filled, feel-good 50s musical comedy inspired by the music of Elvis Presley goes back to the year 1955, in the Midwest town where loud music, public necking, and tight pants are outlawed. A young mechanic named Natalie dreams of hitting the open road for a more exciting life, but a chance encounter with Chad, a mysterious guitar-playing rebel ready to break all the rules, helps her discover the magic of romance and the power of rock ‘n’ roll. Includes 24 classic Elvis tunes, including “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” Call 1-888-449-4463 or check the website at www.draytonentertainment.com.
Kingsbridge The Musical
June 15-18
Kingsbridge Centre, Hwy. 21
An original theatre production written by local playwright Warren Robinson depicts life in rural Ontario in the 1950s. Nightly at 8 p.m., June 15-17, 2 p.m. June 18.
Guy Lombardo: Mr. New Year’s Eve
June 28 to August 19
Blyth Festival
Blyth
London playwright David Scott brings to life the story of London-native Guy Lombardo, son of Italian immigrants who brought his own style of jazz to the beach-side dance pavilion of Grand Bend before he and his band, The Royal Canadians, moved on to international stardom, epitomized by fact this Auld Lang Syne still brings in the New Year when the ball drops in New York’s Time Square. Call 519-523-9300 or check the website at www.blythfestival.com.
Jonas & Barry in the Home
June 28 to July 15
Huron Country Playhouse II
Grand Bend
Two seniors are searching for friendship, love, and elusive happiness at the Gateway Gardens assisted living home in this new comedy by Canada’s favourite playwright, Norm Foster. Call 1-888-449-4463 or check www.draytonentertainment.com.
The Berlin Blues
July 5 to August 19
Blyth Festival
Blyth
The sleepy, fictional Otter Lake reserve unexpectedly gets a visit from German developers who propose to invest $164 million in a “native theme park” complete with bumper canoes and an international longhouse of pancakes. Community members are divided between those who see an opportunity and those who are horrified and try to head off the exploitation of their heritage. Call 519-523-9300 or check the website at www.blythfestival.com.
The Penelopiad
July 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Huron County Gaol
Goderich
Margaret Atwood’s reinterpretation of the Odyssey told from a woman’s perspective is performed outdoors in the exercise yard of the Huron Historic Gaol.
Million Dollar Quartet
July 19 to Aug 5
Huron Country Playhouse
Grand Bend
This Tony Award-winning musical is inspired by the legendary 1956 recording session at Sun Records in Memphis when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley played together for the first and only time. It features hits from the four stars including “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Fever”, “That’s All Right”, “Great Balls of Fire”, “Walk the Line” and more. Call 1-888-449-4463 or check the website at www.draytonentertainment.com.
Lucky Stiff
July 20 to Aug 5
Huron Country Playhouse II
Grand Bend
In order to claim a large fortune, a bachelor shoe salesman must take the embalmed body of his recently murdered uncle on vacation. But there’s just one hitch: if he’s unable to convince everyone and pass off his uncle as alive, all the money goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn! Call 1-888-449-4463 or check www.draytonentertainment.com.