2007-08 SEASON ARCHIVE
A Kentucky Roots Musical & a Cult Rock Musical.
A Hilarious Steve Martin Comedy.
Two Pulitzer Prize Powerhouse Dramas.
A Magical Comic Romance by Shakespeare.
And Much More . . .

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FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN
by Randal Myler and Dan Wheetman
directed by Randal Myler

Aug 28 - Sept 23, 2007

A spiritual triumph that will stir your soul, this passionate musical about the lives of Appalachian coal miners has found its perfect home in Kentucky.
 
Underpants
THE UNDERPANTS
by Carl Sternheim
adapted by Steve Martin
directed by BJ Jones

Oct 2 - 27, 2007

Sex, lies and lingerie— outrageous humor by comic genius Steve Martin.

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Spunk

SPUNK
Three tales by Zora Neale Hurston
adapted by George C. Wolfe
music by Chic Street Man
directed by Seret Scott

Nov 13 - Dec 15, 2007

With bluesy music, jazzy dance and high style—fascinating stories of love, betrayal and forgiveness celebrate the indomitable human spirit.


 
Tempest
THE TEMPEST
by William Shakespeare
directed by Marc Masterson

Jan 2 - Feb 2, 2008

Lovers are united, villainy uncovered and passions unleashed in this magical comic romance— "such stuff as dreams are made on."

Bingham Signature Shakespeare
Clean House

THE CLEAN HOUSE
by Sarah Ruhl
directed by Jon Jory

Jan 29 - Feb 23, 2008

A fresh, funny offbeat comedy about clean houses, messy lives and the true power of the perfect joke.
 
Humana Festival of New American Plays
HUMANA FESTIVAL OF
NEW AMERICAN PLAYS


Feb 24 - Mar 30, 2008

Captivating world premieres seen here first before they reach the rest of the world.

Made possible by
a generous grant from
The Humana Foundation

DOUBT
A Parable

by John Patrick Shanley
directed by Wendy C. Goldberg

Apr 16 - May 11, 2008

Winner of all major awards— this gripping and thought-provoking drama will leave you gasping at its shocking twists and turns and debating long after the curtain comes down.

 
 
 

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SPUNK—THE UNDERPANTS— THE TEMPEST— THE CLEAN HOUSE— HUMANA FESTIVAL OF NEW AMERICAN PLAYS

 

DISCOVER SERIES
Provocative and modern. Adventurous plays that keep audiences on the edge.

 
Hedwig

HEDWIG
AND THE ANGRY INCH

text by John Cameron Mitchell
music and lyrics by Stephen Trask
directed by Sean Daniels

Sept 11 - 30, 2007

The cult rock musical odyssey will take you for a walk on the wild side.

 
Topdog
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG
by Suzan-Lori Parks
directed by Will MacAdams

Jan 17 - Feb 3, 2008

A sharp Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about brotherly love and family respect by one of America's finest playwrights.
Humana Festival of New American Plays
HUMANA FESTIVAL OF
NEW AMERICAN PLAYS


Feb 24 - Mar 30, 2008

Captivating world premieres seen here first before they reach the rest of the world.

Made possible by
a generous grant from
The Humana Foundation
 
 
 

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Dracula
Santaland
A Christmas Carol
A Tuna Christmas
Fifth Third Bank

DRACULA
originally dramatized
by Hamilton Deane
and John L. Balderston
from Bram Stoker's
world famous novel, Dracula
as adapted by William McNulty
directed by William McNulty

Sept 21 - Oct 31, 2007

ALL-NEW PRODUCTION!
A haunting new adaptation
of the popular vampire thriller
complete with new sets,
lights and costumes.
Fifth Third Bank

THE SANTALAND DIARIES
by David Sedaris
adapted by Joe Mantello
directed by Sean Daniels


Oct 31 - Dec 30, 2007
due to popular demand!


Our brand new
"anti-holiday" offering

by popular NPR commentator
and writer David Sedaris
about the daily humiliations
of a Macy's Christmas elf.
Fifth Third Bank

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
adapted by Barbara Field
from Charles Dickens
directed by Sean Daniels

Nov 21 - Dec 23, 2007

The classic story
of Scrooge and Tiny Tim
is
Louisville's biggest
and best holiday tradition
.
A TUNA CHRISTMAS
by Jaston Williams,
Joe Sears & Ed Howard
directed by Drew Fracher

Nov 22, 2007- Jan 2, 2008

Two comedians portray
the entire population
of the quirky Tuna, Texas
in the
irreverent
holiday comedy
for adults.
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