Oz, comedies, variety show on tap for Byron theater group

May 26th, 2009 at 11:18am Georgette Braun

Two comedies, a variety show and “The Wizard of Oz” will be presented by the Byron Civic Theatre for its 15th season starting in August at the new Byron Middle School, 850 N. Colfax St., Byron:

“The Wizard of Oz,” featuring a tornado, rainbow, Dorothy and Toto, the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow, and munchkins will be Aug. 14 to 16 and Aug. 21 to 23.

“Christmas Kaleidoscope,” a variety show, will be Nov. 27 to 29 and Dec. 4 to 6. The holiday classic showcases new songs, holiday favorites, a winter wonderland set and must-see costumes.

“See How They Run,” an English comedy, will be Jan. 29 to 31 and Feb. 5 to 7. Its tense situations include vicars and mistaken identity.

“The Producers” is a comedy about two con men who try to take money from theater investors. It will be April 23, 24, 25 and 30 and May 1 and 2.

Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost $12, $10 for seniors, $6 for children and students. Memberships cost $36, $30 for seniors. A membership entitles members to one ticket to each production, along with other benefits and are available through the close of the first show. It’s like getting one show free.

For more information, call 815-234-3000.

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