ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, PLAYWRIGHT, PRODUCER
All Scripts Written By
Phill W Hill
Produced by
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
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With special arrangement by
Family Entertainment Live
For licensing and perusals, contact Phill@FELive.org
DECADES IN CONCERT
Following the huge success of Sounds of the Seventies, this production transports audiences back to the 1960s to revisit the sights and sounds of the era that changed EVERYTHING. Using music from some of the most prominent and influential artists of the 60's such as The Rolling Stones, The Who, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Band, Crosby Stills & Nash, Aretha Franklin and The Beatles plus many many more, Decades in Concert: Spirit of the Sixties tells the story of the history and culture of America from JFK to the Apollo Moon Landing and everything in between. This amazing performance with a talented cast will immerse you in nostalgic multimedia and transport you back to the decade that changed America and defined a generation!
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This inaugural production transports audiences back to the 1970s to revisit the sights and sounds of the AM radio era. Using music from Elton John, Carole King, The Bee Gees, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer and many many more, Decades in Concert tells the story of the history and culture of America’s bicentennial years. This amazing performance will immerse you in nostalgic multimedia and transport you back to the tumultuous and exhilarating 1970s!
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
Who could ever love a beast? Join us for this new and exciting adaptation of the classic tale of a hideous beast and his quest to break an evil spell and find love with a beautiful young woman. It’s the timeless story that reminds us that true beauty comes from within.
It's the timeless classic by Charles Dickens with a new twist. Follow the cynical and cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge as he joins three ghosts in a journey through time and space to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Past, Present, and Future come together to prove that charity always conquers greed, and even the coldest of hearts can be warmed by love and generosity.
THE CHRISTMAS ELF
Every Christmas, Santa employs countless helper elves to keep watch over the world’s kids to see who’s being naughty and who’s being nice, but not everyone wants Christmas this year. Find out what happens when one clever elf is met by some concerned toys who are worried about being replaced in this brand new musical where fun and imagination come to life this holiday season.
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Following the huge success of the original, The Christmas Elf is back and better than ever! It's that time of year again for Santa to call on everyone's favorite elves and their toy friends to bring holiday joy to boys and girls all over the world, but this Christmas is about more than presents and carols. With new adventures and new challenges, our hero must enlist all the help he can get to save Christmas for everyone.
The classic story of everyone's favorite Princess with an 80's twist! When a wicked stepmother forbids her stepdaughter from attending the royal ball to meet Prince Charming, Cinderella calls on her Fairy Godmother to save the day. But not everything is what it seems for Cinderella as she learns that sometimes Prince Charming is anything but charming, and real love is found in the most unlikely of places.
It’s the first day back at school for the students of Transylvania High School in this rockin' new musical, but not everyone is excited. It’s not always fun being the new kid in school, but that’s just what young Dracula needs to do. Come join the “spooktacular” Halloween adventure as Dracula learns to find his way and make new friends amongst the ghosts and goblins of Transylvania High.
When a mean mayor plans to cancel Christmas, it's up to a group of plucky and creative youngsters to save the day. The kids soon learn they can't do it on their own, but with a little imagination and a magic hat, they bring to life a very special snowman who gives them just the help they need.
A brand new twist on the classic tale of a mischievous little girl and her encounter with the bear family. This topsy-turvy new adaptation is full of fun and adventure that is not too big, not too small, but just right.
Based on the story by the Brothers Grimm, this is the story of Hansel and his sister Gretel and their escape from a wicked witch in a house made of candy. As young Hansel and Gretel are abandoned in the forest by their unloving stepmother, they discover a house made entirely of candy, but the mysteries found within are anything but sweet.
Based on the book by Rudyard Kipling, this is the story of Mowgli, who has been raised in the jungle, and his discovery that perhaps he doesn't belong among the animal kingdom. When a high strung panther, Bagheera, and the perpetually laid back bear, Baloo discover that the wickedly conniving Shire Khan has returned to the jungle, they do everything they can to protect Mowgli, but their efforts are no match for the orphan's curiosity as Mowgli soon discovers that the jungle is no place for a human boy.
Take a journey under the sea with us as our plucky mermaid princess risks everything for a chance at a better life. This exciting new adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story asks what you're willing to give up to get what you want?
Just in time for Halloween, this spellbinding new musical is sure to answer the question: are you a good witch or a bad witch? When three teenage pop star witch sisters are ready to grow up and fly their own brooms, they learn that there is more to being a witch than spells, potions, and Halloween mischief.
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Inspired by the short story The Frog Prince by the Brother's Grimm, this is the story of a young princess who is unable to find a suitable prince. As she turns to a very unlikely friend to help her, she discovers far more than she bargained for. Little does she know that the secret to her happiness is right under her nose in this brand new musical that shows sometimes true love can be found in the least likely of places.
When a young Prince is being forced to marry against his will, he stops at nothing to find a way out. Little does he know, his salvation would be found in a very unconventional Princess from a far away land. Determined to prove this strange girl is not worthy of the Prince's love, his family gives her a test she is certain to fail. Much to their surprise, she ends up being exactly what the whole family needs.
A new “twist” on the classic tale about the girl with the long golden hair. When the young Rapunzel has been locked in a tower by a wicked enchantress, it takes a handsome young hero to help her escape, and that’s just the beginning of the story! Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair.
You think you know the legend of Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf, but this is the truth behind the tale. There's not one, but two Little Reds. One is sweet and caring, the other mean and nasty. Meanwhile the Big Bad Wolf and his baker's assistant Arpeggio are innocent bystanders in this new reimagined telling of the classic story.
ROBIN HOOD
The Sheriff of Nottingham will stop at nothing to get all the gold in the kingdom for himself, but his greed is no match for Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. But when Robin must choose between his love for Maid Marian and his own mission to stop the Sheriff, all seems lost, but real heroes don't know the meaning of quit.
Everyone's favorite reindeer is here to help Santa save Christmas! He may be a little different, but when a snowstorm threatens to cancel Santa's annual flight, Rudolph with his nose so bright is the only one who can guide Santa's sleigh tonight. It's a classic Christmas tale about friendship, perseverance, and our differences making us special.
We all know who Santa Claus is, but where did he come from? This brand new Cabaret original is the heart-warming and hilarious story of a young Chris Kringle and his journey to become Santa Claus. The perfect blend of music, mayhem, and merriment for the whole family that is sure to have you ringing jingle bells this holiday season.
It's a choose-your-own mystery! Sherlock Holmes and his faithful sidekick, Watson, need your help to solve the mystery of the haunted cabaret. Put on your detective hats because this fun and innovative new whodunit asks the audience to decide what Sherlock and company need to do to crack the case.
It’s not always easy being a princess, especially when a wicked witch places a spell on you. But all is not lost for Princess Adelaide as long as she has her two magical fairies by her side. But even the best intentions can’t always protect the princess, and when the spell comes true, only a very special prince can free her.
When Ichabod Crane arrives in the mysterious town of Sleepy Hollow, he attracts the attention of Katrina Van Tassel, but the brutish Brom Bones will not stand by and watch their romance flourish as he regales Ichabod with stories of the infamous Headless Horseman who's ghost haunts the town. But with the help of some new friends and some quick thinking, Ichabod discovers that this particular ghost story doesn't have legs.
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When a wicked Queen is threatened by the beauty of her stepdaughter, her jealousy consumes her. After her trusty huntsman fails to rid the kingdom of Snow White, Queen Hekuba must take matters into her own hands by disguising herself as a poor old apple-seller. But Snow White will not be defeated so easily, and with the help of her four (er, um, seven) Dwarf friends, Snow White uses Queen Hekuba's own vanity against her to return home and take back the throne that is rightfully hers.
Disaster strikes as the cast of the show can't get to the theatre, but the show must go on and the Italiano Players are here to save the day. This traveling troupe of Commedia performers have brought their wagon of tricks to make their way through not one, not two, but THREE classic tales in the only way they know how.
The elusive and eccentric chocolatier, Willy Wonka, is opening his factory for the first time to five lucky winners of his Golden Tickets in search of a suitable beneficiary. Based on the Roald Dahl classic, follow the journey through the world's most fantastical candy factory where we learn that kindness, honesty, and generosity lead to the ultimate prize.