The MSU Department of Theatre’s 56th annual Summer Circle season has a variety of performances lined up for 2016.
From its traditional roots to today’s most original works, audiences can experience a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical revue, a comedic Shakespeare troupe, a fizzy Noel Coward comedy, a hilariously dark late-night comedy and a world premiere musical for young audiences.
This summer will also include expanded programming before all shows and the free Summer Circle Theatre kids camp.
The Summer Circle Courtyard is located on Auditorium Road between the Auditorium Building and the Kresge Art Center. For more information, visit www.theatre.msu.edu/SCT.
June 8 – June 11 at 8 p.m.
• “A Grand Night for Singing”
• Appropriate for the whole family
June 15 – June 18 at 8 p.m.
• “The Groundling”
• A first-time playwright tries to write a new Shakespeare show in this touching comedy
• Appropriate for ages 12 and up
June 22 – June 25 at 8 p.m.
• “Fallen Angels”
• Noel Coward’s wit and wordplay are on display in this comedic gem
• Appropriate for ages 8 and up
June 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 6:30 p.m.
• Children’s Show: “Mount Olympus Junior High”
• Some of Greece’s most famous gods and goddesses deal
with adolescence in this world premiere musical comedy
• Appropriate for the whole family
June 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 10 p.m.
• Late Night Show: “Mr. Marmalade”
• Young Lucy’s imaginary friend wreaks havoc in this very dark comedy
• For adults only
June 24 at 6:30 p.m.
• Performance for community: Summer Circle Theatre Kids Camp
• Free to local students, first grade through sixth grade