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Beauty and the Beast
Full text linkBeauty and the Beast is a musical, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and a book by Linda Woolverton. Adapted from Walt Disney Pictures\u27 animated film Beauty and the Beast – which in turn had been based on the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast by French author Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont Beauty and the Beast tells the story of an unkind prince who has been magically transformed into an unsightly creature as punishment for his selfish ways. To revert into his true human form, the Beast must learn to love a bright, beautiful young lady who he has imprisoned in his enchanted castle and earn her love in return before it is too late.https://archives.alvincollege.edu/productions_1983-1984/1000/thumbnail.jp
Mousetrap
Full text linkThe Mousetrap is a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie. The play opened in London\u27s West End in 1952 and ran continuously until 16 March 2020, when the stage performances had to be temporarily discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic. The longest-running West End show, it also has by far the longest run of any play in the world, with its 29,500th performance having taken place as of February 2024.
A whodunit, the play has a twist ending which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre. There are eight members of the cast, and by 2012 more than 400 actors had played the roles. Richard Attenborough was the original Detective Sergeant Trotter, and his wife, Sheila Sim, the first Mollie Ralston – owner of Monkswell Manor guesthouse. However, since then few of the cast have been headliners, with Stephen Moss in The Guardian writing that the play and its author are the stars .https://archives.alvincollege.edu/productions_1982-1983/1002/thumbnail.jp
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Full text linkA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
Inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus (254–184 BC), specifically Curculio, Pseudolus, Miles Gloriosus, and Mostellaria, the musical tells the bawdy story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his young master woo the girl next door. The plot displays many classic elements of farce, including puns, the slamming of doors, cases of mistaken identity (frequently involving characters disguising themselves as one another), and satirical comments on social class. The title derives from a line often used by vaudeville comedians to begin a story: A funny thing happened on the way to the theater .
The musical\u27s original 1962 Broadway run won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Author (Musical). A Funny Thing has enjoyed several Broadway and West End revivals and was made into a successful film starring the original lead of the stage musical, Zero Mostel.https://archives.alvincollege.edu/productions_1982-1983/1001/thumbnail.jp
For the Love of a Worm
No full textFor the Love of a Worm is a charming children’s play that blends humor, imagination, and a touch of environmental storytelling. When a curious young hero discovers an extraordinary worm with surprising abilities, a series of lighthearted adventures unfolds involving friendship, responsibility, and the wonder of the natural world. Filled with playful characters and gentle moral lessons, the show encourages kids to appreciate even the smallest creatures. Its simple staging and whimsical energy make it a favorite for youth theaters and school productions.https://archives.alvincollege.edu/productions_1989-1990/1001/thumbnail.jp
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