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Old Lyric Repertory Company Presents “Little Shop of Horrors”

 Ride alongside Utah State University’s Old Lyric Repertory Company (OLRC) this summer as it comes across a mysterious plant of enormous proportions at Mushnik’s Skid Row Florists in the musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” delivered fresh at the historic Caine Lyric Theatre in downtown Logan, 28 W. Center Street. Opening night is Thursday, June 23.

           

Based on the book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, “Little Shop of Horrors” follows the journey of Seymour Krelborn as he hits a streak of luck when he discovers a strange and interesting plant that could be his ticket to fame and the affections of a woman he secretly loves — but at what price?

           

The OLRC production of “Little Shop of Horrors” runs June 23, 24, 25, July 6, 15, 23, 28, Aug. 3 and 5.  Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. with select matinee performances at 2 p.m. (See the schedule online for details). The popular musical is the second production of the 2011 OLRC season to open.

           

The 2011 Old Lyric Repertory Company season also features “The 39 Steps,” currently open, and the yet-to-open “See How They Run” and “Amadeus.” Plays run June 16-Aug. 6.

           

Led by artistic director Dennis Hassan, the OLRC is a professional theater program based in the Department of Theatre Arts in the Caine College of the Arts at Utah State.

           

“We are looking forward to the 2011 season because each production was selected for its excitement level and appeal for all crowds,” said Hassan.

           

“The 39 Steps” is an adaptation of the classic Hitchcock spy story and a Cache Valley premiere. Four actors portray dozens of characters in this classic murder mystery.

             

“See How They Run,” written by Philip King, is British farce at its best, complete with slamming doors, mistaken identities, and of course, missing trousers.

           

Fitting the theme of the Caine College of the Arts Summer Music Institute featuring works by Mozart, The Old Lyric Repertory Company presents “Amadeus,” the noted drama by Peter Shaffer.

           

Tickets for OLRC productions can be purchased by visiting the Caine College of the Arts Box Office at Utah State University in room 139-B of the Chase Fine Arts Center open 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Monday through Friday; by calling 435-797-8022 or online (arts.usu.edu). Tickets are also available at the Caine Lyric Theatre from 1-5 p.m., Monday through Friday and an hour prior to curtain on show nights. Individual ticket prices range from $18-$25 for adults, $15-$21 for seniors and USU faculty and staff and $12-$18 for USU students and youth.

           

More information on the OLRC’s 2011 season and the complete calendar is available online (arts.usu.edu/lyric).