![]() It was built from wood and puddingstone, a conglomerate rock abundant throughout the park and local to Boston. Today, one can make out the original stone steps, an archway, water fountains, benches and other architectural features. ![]() A path around the top of them still offers the original “Overlook” view down onto the Playstead sports area.Ī fire in the 1940s wiped out most of the building. In 1966, Boston activist Elma Lewis revived the ruins as a concert venue with the popular Playhouse in the Park, hosting musical acts like the Billy Taylor Trio and Duke Ellington. Playhouse in the Park” continues in Franklin Park today, but the puddingstone ruins mostly go unused.Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale. Footlight Players brings this family friendly show to the stage for a 2-hour musical tour of the television classic Gilligan’s Island. What do they say? What do they mean? Will they help them get off the island? Does a mysterious visitor (Lexie Passmore) have the answers they need? Opening August 5 and running through August 21, our favorite little buddy, Gilligan (J Swindell), Skipper (Thom Nelson), and Professor (Ken Siegfried) lead the castaways in a comedic search for an escape off the island when they encounter an ancient legend found on hieroglyphs left by a cryptic culture. Join the familiar characters, along with 18 original and catchy songs, as they continue to find their way off the uncharted desert isle, find hidden feelings for each other, and through it all, stick together while fun and silliness ensue!ĭirected by Tony J. Thomas, the show also stars the great talents of Rick Henderson as Thurston Howell III, Kathy Chase as Lovey Howell, and Joy Scott as Mary Ann. Gilligan’s Island is Assistant Directed by Michael J. Thomas, with vocal director Adrianna LeDonne, Choreographer Denise Barkow, and Producer Lara West pulling all aspects of the show together. “Gilligan’s Island, the Musical” was created by Sherwood Schwartz, the creator of “Gilligan’s Island” the television show, and his son Lloyd. Music and lyrics are by Schwartz’s daughter Hope Juber, and her husband, Laurence Juber. You’re sure to be entertained by this “Shipwrecked” crew. Show dates are August 5-7, 12 -14, & 19-21 at Footlight Theater, 1705 Franklin St., Michigan City. starting a for-profit theatre company Musicians now fill Franklins restaurants, pubs and theater on a nightly basis. Visit or call 21 to reserve your seats and to consider becoming a Season Patron. 625 seat, single-screen movie theatre in the heart of downtown Franklin.
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