“Side by Side by Sondheim” Performances

Performances: February 14 & 16-18

February 14, 16 & 17 performances start at 6:30 PM; February 18 performance starts at 1:00 PM

Director: Jean Warren
Music director: David Hill

 

 

Join us Valentine’s Day week, February 14 & 16-18, for a dinner theater featuring the beloved musical revue, Side by Side by Sondheim in The Center’s Dow Arena Theater! Tickets are $40 per person and include a 3-course meal, featuring Caesar salad, lasagna (vegetarian option available) and raspberry & white chocolate creme brulee, as well as water, tea & coffee. Adults 21+ are welcome to bring their own adult beverages.

 

Get ready to laugh, cry and fall in love with lyrics that are heartbreakingly true and music that captures the soaring emotions of a new generation with Side by Side by Sondheim. Simple and unpretentious, this Tony Award-winning musical is a perfect introduction to the work of this contemporary master and a must for diehard fans.

 

Featuring music from Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Anyone Can Whistle and Pacific Overtures, not to mention the classics written with musical theatre giants Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and Richard Rodgers, this dazzling array of some of Sondheim’s best-known songs demonstrates his masterful craft and astounding creativity.

The Facts features “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” opening

It’s OPENING NIGHT of Brazosport Center Stages’ production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! Don’t miss this hilarious and heartwarming classic holiday show, on stage December 8-10 & 15-17. Get tickets ASAP online, call us at 979-265-7731 or stop by the Box Office before the shows.
Check out the front page feature about the production in today’s (12/8) edition of The Facts, including interviews with director Cindy Gernand and several actors, as well as photos from a recent rehearsal. See the story online!

“Side by Side by Sondheim” auditions set for November 6 & 7

Join Brazosport Center Stages for open auditions for Side by Side by Sondheim on Monday & Tuesday, November 6 & 7 at 7:00 PM in the Dow Arena Theater!

This revue features a dazzling array of some of Sondheim’s best-known songs from the 60’s & 70s, including Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Anyone Can Whistle, and others, along with classics written with Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and Richard Rodgers, demonstrating his masterful craft and astounding creativity. 

CAST NEEDS: Director Jean Warren is casting voices of all ages and ranges. Auditioners will be asked to sing a song of their own choosing, but should bring sheet music for the accompanist. Technical crew are also needed. Call 979-665-8307 for questions or to volunteer. 

PERFORMANCES: February 14-18, 2024

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Performances

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids…probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas!

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a heartwarming holiday favorite and perfect for the whole family!

PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!

Tickets on sale, cast announced for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”

Tickets are ON SALE NOW for Brazosport Center Stages’ holiday production, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, on stage December 8-10 & 15-17 in the Freeport LNG Theater!

PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!

ABOUT THE SHOW: 
In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids…probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! A delightful Christmas treat for the whole family.

Director Cindy Gernand held auditions October 22-24 and had more than 80 people attend! Congratulations to the cast and thank you to everyone who auditioned!

Cast List:

Bob Bradley (father) – Matthew Busbice
Grace Bradley (mother) – ​Lindsay Scovil
Beth Bradley (narrator) – ​Audrey James
Charlie Bradley​ – William Spencer
Ralph Herdman​ – Timothy Richardson
Imogene Herdman​ – Kendall Morgan
Leroy Herdman​ – Nathan Bryant
Claude Herdman​ – Matthew Richardson
Ollie Herdman​ – Joaquin Barreda
Gladys Herdman​ – Leah McKay
Alice Wendleken​ – Abigail King
Mrs. Armstrong​ – Sharon Hill
Mrs. Slocum​ – Mary Elizabeth Munson
Mrs. Clark​ – Vicki Cole
Mrs. Clausing​ – Cari Newby
Mrs. McCarthy​ – Becky Gore-LaRoche
Maxine​ – Aaliyah Prince
Elmer Hopkins​ – Sawyer Flournoy
Hobie​ – Elijah Lara
David​ – Gunner Baker
Beverly​ – Leila Rand
Firemen​ – Joshua Richardson, Shane Newby, & Jeremy Rand
Shirley​ – Isabella Newby
Juanita​ – Blaize Moore
Doris​ – Sarah Richardson
Reverend Hopkins​ – Dennis Ulrich
Angel Choir​ – Mabel Dean, Faith Kukla, Heidi Unruh, & Gabriella Rand
Baby Angels​ – Judah Unruh, Lincoln Hickman, Celeste Anderson, & Bailey Baker
Pianist, Choir Director​ – Viki Hicks

Brazosport Center Stages’ production of “Wait Until Dark” previewed in The Facts

Brazosport Center Stages’ production of Wait Until Dark opens Friday, October 27, in the Dow Arena Theater! The Facts published a front-page preview in today’s (10/26) edition, “Thrilling adaptation of classic unveiled at Center Stages: Center Stages brings suspenseful production for Halloween season”, including photos from a recent rehearsal and interviews with director Jeremy Todd and actors Sam Blackmar, Elaine Polemenakos and Michael Baker.

Check out the story and see photos at The Facts online!

Then, if you haven’t yet purchased your tickets to the show, get them online NOW!

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” auditions set for October 22-24

Join Brazosport Center Stages for auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on Sunday, October 22 at 2:00 PM for children under 12 only and on Monday and Tuesday, October 23-24 at 7:00 PM for adults and teens. Auditions will be in the Freeport LNG theater at The Center for the Arts & Sciences. Show dates are December 8-10 & December 15-17.

 

Director Cindy Gernand will be casting 6 female and 4 male adults and approximately 20 children and teens, of all ethnicities. No preparation is needed. There will be some singing of simple Christmas carols, so children may be asked to sing a short song of their choosing in addition to reading from the script.

 

Backstage and technical helpers are needed. Come to auditions to volunteer or call producer Mary Meyers at (979) 299-7785 for more information.

About the Show:
In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids…probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! A delightful Christmas treat for the whole family.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Auditions

Join Brazosport Center Stages for auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on Sunday, October 22 at 2:00 PM for children under 12 only and on Monday and Tuesday, October 23-24 at 7:00 PM for adults and teens. Auditions will be in the Freeport LNG theater at The Center for the Arts & Sciences. Show dates are December 8-10 & December 15-17.

 

Director Cindy Gernand will be casting 6 female and 4 male adults and approximately 20 children and teens, of all ethnicities. No preparation is needed. There will be some singing of simple Christmas carols, so children may be asked to sing a short song of their choosing in addition to reading from the script.

 

Backstage and technical helpers are needed. Come to auditions to volunteer or call producer Mary Meyers at (979) 299-7785 for more information.

 

About the Show:
In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids…probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! A delightful Christmas treat for the whole family.