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Latest statements regarding COVID-19 SHOWS & EVENTS View All Shows & Events 2019 - 2020 Season Beloved Theater Classics Series Joseph and the Amazing... (RERC) The Sound of Music Rockin' West End Series Evil Dead the Musical HAIR Twelfth Night Rauh Conservatory Series A Lyrical Christmas Carol Rock of Ages Bye Bye Birdie Events Broadway at the Overlook Dancing in the Streets Xtreme Teen Broadway EDUCATION Richard E. 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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Read more/less The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” Joseph... is a special presentation by the students of the Richard E. Rauh Conservatory, backed by the talented CAPA Orchestra, and fully produced by the professional artists of . More information... OCT 24 th - 27 th , 2019 The Sound of Music When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Read more/less Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time. More Information... MAR 5 th - 15 th , 2020 The Rockin’ West End Series will take place in PMT’s very own Gargaro Theater . Originally built in 1915 as the St. James School, The Gargaro Theater was rededicated via a Board of Directors gift in 2015 in honor of our Founding Artistic Director, Dr. Ken Gargaro. This theatrical venue is an exciting new opportunity for to explore the use of our new space including edgier, more exciting titles for our adult audiences. is thrilled about these new opportunities, and can’t wait to continue entertaining you in our new home. Evil Dead The Musical This hilarious show takes all the elements of the cult classic films The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness and combines them into one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. Read more/less It's all up to Ash (a housewares employee turned demon-killing hero) and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell bad jokes ... and all to music. The songs in the show are completely off the wall. More information... SEPT 27 th - OCT 19 th , 2019 HAIR The American tribal love-rock musical HAIR celebrates the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory. Read more/less To an infectiously energetic rock beat, the show wows audiences with songs like “Aquarius,” “Good Morning, Starshine,” “Hair,” “I Got Life,” and “Let the Sunshine In.” Exploring ideas of identity, community, global responsibility and peace, HAIR remains relevant as ever as it examines what it means to be a young person in a changing world. More information... JAN 23 rd - FEB 2 nd , 2020 A Musical Adaptation of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night A classic story of love and mistaken identity. Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery. Read more/less Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess and falls hard for a Duke. As she navigates this strange and wonderful new land, she finds her true self and true love in the process. More Information... APR 30 th - MAY 10 th , 2020 performs thrice a year as part of our educational programs. In December, our annual tradition, A Lyrical Christmas Carol takes place. In the spring, the students of the Richard E. Rauh conservatory perform their spring Teen and Preteen shows. A Lyrical Christmas Carol On Christmas Eve, Scrooge sits in his house with not a kind word for anyone; he just wants to be left alone until the 'humbug' of Christmas is over. But four ghostly visitors - his former business partner, followed by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come - show him the error of his ways... Read more/less ...and by the time Christmas Day dawns, Scrooge is a changed person. The entire family will enjoy this timeless classic peppered with your favorite Christmas carols. More information... DEC 12 th - 15 th , 2019 Bye Bye Birdie: Young Performers' Edition A loving musical send-up of the early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses all-American girl Kim McAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Read more/less Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for kids, and a hilarious script, Birdie remains one of the most popular shows in schools across the country. More Information... FEB 13 th - 16 th , 2020 Rock of Ages High School Edition It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, Heavy Metal flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues, a place where legendary rocker Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and groupies line up for their chance at an autograph. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing. Read more/less The rock and roll fairy-tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri, and the gang save the s...