Chance Theatre Presents SECRET GARDEN and THE EIGHT

Chance Theater made its Christmas list and checked it twice, so get ready for something naughty and something nice when the Chance presents a pair of productions beginning November 19 and running through December 26, 2010.
 
Up first is The Secret Garden, The Musical (November 19 - December 26), a tune-filled, Tony Award-winning adaptation of the classic novel that's suitable for all ages. Returning for its 7th annual Chance production is The Eight: Reindeer Monologues (November 30 - December 21), an outrageous adult look at life as one of Santa's reindeer after a controversy breaks out at the North Pole.
 
"This year's production of The Secret Garden, the Musical is going to be our most ambitious Holiday Literature show yet," explains Chance Theater managing director Casey Long, who will also serve as co-director for the production. "This is a classic story and the musical was adapted by a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, so there's a lot to it.  We're really looking forward to giving our audiences something exciting to complete the trilogy of literature-based Chance productions that are perfect for the entire family. "
 
Prior Chance Holiday Literature productions include Anne of Green Gables (which was later remounted at Anaheim's Heritage Forum as part of the 100th anniversary of the novel), and last year's well-received Little Women - the Broadway Musical.
 
"We're also very happy to bring back the audience favorite, The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, for its 7th annual production," adds Long, who has also performed in the play each year. "The show has taken on Rocky Horror proportions in our space.  We have audience members showing up wearing antlers or elf ears.  The audience is very involved in the performance, and it's just a total blast!" 
 
November 19 - December 26, 2010The Secret Garden, The Musical                                                    
Book by Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics by Lucy Simon
 
This enchanting classic of children's literature is now a brilliant musical by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Marsha Norman. Orphaned in India, an 11 year old girl returns to Yorkshire to live with an embittered, reclusive uncle and his invalid son. Her own personality blossoms as she and a young gardener bring new life to a neglected garden. This Tony Award winner (Best Book of a Musical, Best Featured Actress, Best Scenic Design) is a treasure for children and adults alike.
 
"Elegant, entrancing...The best American musical of the Broadway season." -- TIME Magazine
 
Performances:                                                                                                         
Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8 pm
Saturday matinees at 3 pm
Sundays at 2 pm & 7 pm (Sunday November 21 at 5 pm)
Special performances: Dec. 22 at 8 pm
 
Tickets:
$30-$45
 
 
November 30 - December 21, 2010The Eight: Reindeer Monologues                                                  
by Jeff Goode
 
A Chance Un-Holiday Tradition is back for its 7th year, because our favorite reindeer still have plenty to say. Accusations, rumors and all-out attacks are flying fast and furious around Santa's toyshop this holiday season. Go behind the tinsel and hear the truth about Santa straight from the eight reindeer who know him best. When a doe says "No", she means "No Way, Sucka!"
 
"Coarse, crude, vulgar and sidesplitting" - Orange County Register
 
Performances:                                                                                                         
Tuesday & Wednesday evenings at 8 pm
Friday & Saturday evenings at 11 pm
Special performances: Dec. 13 & 20 at 8pm
 
Tickets:
$22-$35