JULY 12 - AUGUST 16, 2008
1968: ROCK THE WORLD
By Jeffrey Sanzel & Ellen Michelmore

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of "the year that changed the world," THEATRE THREE presents the exclusive premiere of 1968: ROCK THE WORLD. Featuring the music of the 1960s – Simon & Garfunkel, Country Joe and the Fish, and others – lives intertwine in this haunting and humorous look at the music and the memories of one of our nation's most turbulent times. If you liked SUMMER OF '69: RETURN TO WOODSTOCK, you'll love 1968: ROCK THE WORLD.
 

SEPTEMBER 12 - OCTOBER 25, 2008
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Book by Harvey Fierstein

"Bon Soir! Welcome to the pride of St. Tropez, the envy of the cabaret world, the jewel of the Riviera . . . LA CAGE AUX FOLLES!" Winner of the Tony award for Best Music, source for the hit film, THE BIRDCAGE, here is the notorious, uproarious gender-bender musical about a son who is bringing his fiancee home to meet "mom and dad"! This glittering extravaganza soars with "With You on My Arm," "Song on the Sand," "I Am What I Am," and the show-stopping "Best of Times."
 

NOVEMBER 14 - DECEMBER 27, 2008
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By Charles Dickens
Adapted for the Stage by Jeffrey Sanzel

"You will be haunted by three spirits. . . ."
So intones the ghost of Jacob Marley, launching the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas – past, present, and future. Join us for THEATRE THREE's 25th Anniversary production of Charles Dickens' immortal classic in all of its thrills, music, joy, and holiday spirit.
 

JANUARY 10 - 31, 2009
THE NERD
By Larry Shue

Hilarity takes center stage in this laugh-out-loud comedy! An aspiring young architect, Willum Cubbert has it all – a promising career, devoted friends, and maybe even a serious girlfriend. But then Rick Steadman, the ultimate social misfit, comes to visit and puts everything in peril. THE NERD escalates into madcap farce as Willum tries to out-nerd his sanity-destroying houseguest. Outrageous hijinks from Larry Shue, the author of THE FOREIGNER.
 

FEBRUARY 14 - MARCH 21, 2009
RING OF FIRE
Created by Richard Maltby Jr.
Conceived by William Meade

From the heart of the songs of singer-songwriter JOHNNY CASH comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. RING OF FIRE captures America's legendary Man in Black in an exhilarating, tuneful, foot-stomping celebration. His life story is told through the songs he composed, recorded, and shared with the world, including "Country Boy," "A Thing Called Love," "Daddy Sang Bass," "Ring of Fire," "I Walk the Line," "I've Been Everywhere," "The Man in Black," and his final hit, "Hurt."

APRIL 4 - 25, 2009
I AM MY OWN WIFE
By Doug Wright

THEATRE THREE presents the Long Island premiere of I AM MY OWN WIFE. Prepare to be riveted by the true story of a heroic man who survived both the Nazi regime and decades of Soviet oppression in East Germany, living as a woman. Meet Charlotte von Mahlsdorf: curator, eccentric, survivor. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Tony, and every other major drama award in 2004, Doug Wright's compelling play will feature THEATRE THREE's Jeffrey Sanzel in 35 different roles in this
one-man show.
 

MAY 16 - JUNE 20, 2009
Disney's AIDA
Music by Elton John ٠ Lyrics by Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls &
David Henry Hwang

A story of forbidden and unrequited love, LION KING collaborators Elton John and Tim Rice's blockbuster, AIDA, is a timeless musical take on the classic tale of a soldier and an enslaved princess and a love that condemns them to death, but ultimately transcends the differences between the two warring nations. With Tony and Grammy award-winning pop-rock score, AIDA is an epic tale of passion and loyalty, betrayal and courage.