CELEBRATE!
TRADITION
T H E AT R E G U I D E
2017
A NOTE FROM OUR PRODUCER
The Welk Resort Theatre continues its tradition of
quality, professional and affordable theatre for 2017
with something for everyone! While we will always
present family classics and traditional Broadway
musicals, we are proud to also present one
contemporary and edgy musical each season.
As our audience continues to grow and expand,
we are happy to provide different styles of musical theatre and variety
shows to please all palates!
We continue to use live musicians in the pit (rather than tracked music)
and professional actors from all over the country and are proud of our
theatrical elements such as beautiful sets and costumes.
This year we invite you to join us as season subscriber. By purchasing
at least three of our Welk–produced musicals, you will a receive a
discount. Purchase all four and receive an added discount. As always,
subscriber tickets go on sale before individual shows are made available
to the public, so you are always guaranteed the best seating.
We thank you for attending over the past 35 years. We look forward
to continuing our commitment to being the finest theatre that
Southern California has to offer!
Joshua Carr, Producer | Theatre Manager
CARRYING ON THE TRADITION OF BROADWAY MUSICALS
Book and lyrics by ALAN JAY LERNER
Music by FREDERICK LOEWE
This show is the standard by which all other
musicals are measured. Based on GEORGE
BERNARD SHAW’S play Pygmalion, with book,
music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe, MY FAIR
LADY is gloriously triumphant. The tale of a
Cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant
lady features one of musical theatre’s greatest
scores. SONGS INCLUDE “Wouldn’t It Be
Loverly?,” “With a Little Bit of Luck,” “The Rain
in Spain,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,”
“On the Street Where You Live,” “Get Me to the
Church on Time,” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed
to Her Face.”
JANUARY 6–
APRIL 2, 2017
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Book, music, and lyrics by
MEREDITH WILLSON
Story by
MEREDITH WILLSON AND
FRANKLIN LACEY
By far, one of the most beloved musicals
of all time! The MUSIC MAN is family
entertainment at its best. Fast-talking traveling
salesman Harold Hill cons the people of River
City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms
for a boys’ band that he vows to organize –
this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a
trombone from a treble clef. His plans are foiled
when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who
transforms him into a respectable citizen by
curtain’s fall. SONGS INCLUDE “76 Trombones,”
“Trouble,” “Til There Was You” and “Shipoopi!”
MAY 5–
JULY 23, 2017
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By FRED EBB, JOHN KANDER,
TERRENCE MCNALLY, MANUEL PUIG
For our contemporary show of 2017 we have
chosen the brilliant musical team of Kander
and Ebb with KISS OF THE SPIDER
WOMAN. It revamps a harrowing tale of
persecution into a dazzling spectacle that
juxtaposes gritty realities with liberating
fantasies. Cellmates in a Latin American prison,
Valentin is a tough revolutionary undergoing
torture and Molina is an unabashed gay man
serving eight years. Molina shares his fantasies
about an actress, Aurora (originated on
Broadway by Chita Rivera) with Valentin. One of
her roles is a spider woman who kills with a kiss.
WINNER! 1993 Tony® Awards for Best Musical,
Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score.
Not suitable for ages 17 and under.
Rated PG-17
SEPTEMBER 1–
OCTOBER 22, 2017
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Music by ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent
A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a spectacular
adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most
well-known story. Broadway heavy hitters
Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens breathe fantastic
new life into the classic tale of “A Christmas
Carol.” With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!”
Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas
tidings and charitable giving, but he’s forced
to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on
Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present
and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge
recognizes his faults and greets Christmas
morning with a cheerful “Happy Christmas”
before spending the day reconnecting and
sharing love with those that mean the most
to him. A family classic!
NOVEMBER 17–
DECEMBER 31, 2017
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NEXT TO REAL NEIL:
The Neil Diamond Experience
TRIBUTE BANDS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
By MOSS HART AND
GEORGE S. KAUFMAN
APRIL 7–30, 2017
Presented by Premier Productions (not a Welk production)
WEDNESDAYS 7PM
(PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR CANYON GRILLE DINNER PACKAGE
IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE)
JANUARY–JUNE & SEPTEMBER–NOVEMBER, 2017
welk
illusions
Book by BOB MARTIN & DON MCKELLAR
Music and Lyrics LISA LAMBERT & GREG MORRISON
AUGUST 4–27, 2017
Presented by Premier Productions (not a Welk production)
WEDNESDAYS 7PM
(PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR CANYON GRILLE DINNER PACKAGE
IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE)
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MY FAIR LADY
Jan 6–April 2, 2017
MUSIC MAN
May 5–July 23, 2017
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SHOW DAYS AND TIMES
Matinees at 1pm Thursday,
Saturday, Sunday;
Evenings at 8pm Thursday
and Saturday.
TICKET INFORMATION
All prices include tax. All sales are final. No refunds. Prices, dates, times
and shows are subject to change without notice. Children under four are
not permitted in the theatre. We do offer special ticket prices for children
4 to 13 years of age. Please note that Christmas shows are $8 more.
Prices not valid on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
GROUP SALES We welcome groups of 10 or more with special package
pricing and meal options. Please call our Group Sales liaison at 760.749.8501.
Group rates include gratuity.
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$41.00
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$62.00
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$59.00
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$41.00
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$62.00
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A CHRISTMAS
CAROL
Nov 27–Dec 31, 2017
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