2017 Season, Woodlawn Theatre, San Antonio

(www.woodlawntheatre.org)

Pippin

Feb. 10-March 12, 2017

The 1972 musical follows a prince on his search for meaning. The score, by future "Wicked" scribe Stephen Schwartz, includes "Magic to Do," "Simple Joys" and "Kind of Woman."

 

 

Sister Act

April 7-May 7, 2017

 The musical is based on the 1992 Whoopi Goldberg movie about a singer who hides out from the mob in a convent. She soon finds a role for herself in helping with the choir program. The 2009 show includes the songs "It's Good to be a Nun," "Raise Your Voice" and "Spread the Love Around."

 

Shrek

June 30-July 30, 2017

The 2008 musical is based on the 2001 movie about an ogre who is faced with losing his home to development unless he goes on a quest to rescue a princess. The score includes "I'm a Believer," which also was  in the movie.

 

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Aug. 25-Sept. 17, 2017

The 1961 musical is a spoof of corporate culture. Frank Loesser's score includes "Brotherhood of Man," "The Company Way" and "I Believe in You."

 

Little Shop of Horrors

Oct. 13-Nov. 5. 2017

The darkly comic 1982 musical is about a schlub with an interest in plants who nurtures a tiny flytrap, unaware that is a bloodthirsty entity with big, violent plans. The score includes "The Meek Shall Inherit," "Grow for Me" and "Feed Me (Git It)."

 

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Nov. 24-Dec. 23, 2017

The show is based on the 1968 movie musical about a widowed inventor who takes his children on an adventure in a flying car. The show, which premiered in 2002, includes the songs "Me Ol' Bamboo," "Truly Scrumptious" and the title tune.