Looking for a little holiday entertainment that is affordable and entertaining for the entire family? Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents the delightful return of the Winter Wonderettes "a must-see holiday hit!"
The Christmas show, which has been described by The Delaware News Journal as a lighthearted “musical feast” is the sequel to GVT’s 2010 production, The Marvelous Wonderettes.
This time around, the Wonderettes, a group of high school friends who performed at their senior prom and 10-year reunion, join together to play the 1968 holiday party at Harper’s Hardware. Complications and a little hilarity arise, however, when Mr. Harper passes out pink slips instead of holiday bonuses. Thanks to Santa, all ends happily and merrily in this winter wonderland.
The story ties together songs such as “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “A Marshmallow World,” “We Wanna See Santa Do the Mambo,” and many, many more.
The Winter Wonderettes' cast includes three familiar faces and one newcomer to the GVT stage:
In the photo, clockwise from the back: Leah Monzillo, Ashley Stults, Kim Morgan Dean and Christina Caravella.
Kim Morgan Dean resumes her role as Betty Jean. The award-winning actress first appeared at Greenbrier Valley Theatre in The Marvelous Wonderettes and has been featured in every GVT production this season, most recently as Nancy in Oliver! and as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. Other credits include Yankee Tavern, Moon Over Buffalo and Body of Water.
Christina Caravella returns to GVT as Cindy Lou, the role she performed in The Marvelous Wonderettes. The Ohio native, who now calls New York City home, also appeared in GVT’s production of Nevermore. Caravella’s favorite credits include The Light in the Piazza, City of Angels, Cabaret and West Side Story.
Leah Monzillo portrays Missy. Monzillo, who is best friends off-stage with Kim Morgan Dean, previously appeared in GVT’s production of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do. Additional credits include All Shook Up, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Ashley Stults makes her GVT debut as Suzy. The Arizona native has previously appeared in such productions as Meet Me in St. Louis, Crazy for You and Thoroughly Modern Millie. She also worked as a rehearsal stand-in for Chess, starring Josh Groban and Indina Menzel, at Royal Albert Hall in London.
Winter Wonderettes is directed by Ricky Whitfield, a newcomer to GVT. Whitfield is also the director for the Norwegian Cruise Lines musical Band on the Run and serves as the resident associate director/choreographer for Le Cirque Bijou aboard the Jewel shop for Norwegian. He has also toured in China, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Musical direction is by Lauren Darrell, who recently joined the GVT staff. A graduate of James Madison University, Darrell recently spent a year at the PCPA Theatre fest and Conservatory in Santa Maria, Calif., where she music directed Musical of Musicals and conducted/assistant music directed Curtains and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Specials and Discounts
"Pay What You Can" Night
On these nights, which are normally scheduled the night immediately prior to opening, those who cannot afford a ticket are encouraged to come and enjoy Winter Wonderettes on December 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Merchant's Night
GVT invites local merchants to come and enjoy the show for 1/2 price on an Opening Weekend night. Two tickets per business limit.
Local merchants must be within 60 miles driving distance of Lewisburg.
Family Night
Thursday night is Family Night for The Marvelous Wonderettes! Pay less to bring the entire family to see a Thursday performance! Tickets for children cost only $5. Children must be accompanied by their parent, grandparent or guardian, who pays regular price.
Group Rates
GVT offers group discounts. For groups of 10 or more GVT offers a 10% discount. For groups of 20 or more GVT offers a 20% discount.
Opening Night for The Marvelous Wonderettes is on Thursday December 8th and continues
Friday, December 9
Saturday December 10
Tuesday, December 13
Wednesday, December 14
Thursday, December 15
Friday, December 16
Saturday, December 17
Tuesday, December 20
Wednesday, December 21
Thursday, December 22, and
Friday, December23.
Tuesday and Wednesday performances begin at 7:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday shows start at 8:00 PM.
Reservations and information:
- GVT Box Office -- (304) 645-3838, 1 – 5pm, Monday – Saturday
- Website --www.gvtheatre.org
Greenbrier Valley Theatre is handicap accessible and is smoke-free.
The program is also presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Division of Culture and History and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre
The State Professional Theatre of West Virginia
113 E. Washington Street
Lewisburg, W.Va.
If you're in the mood for something different during the holidays, put the shopping on hold and head out to the Winter Wonderettes for a refreshing night of holiday music. "Abundant with lighthearted and self-effacing humor.
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Sounds like a great evening! Very nice localism post....
Hi Li, thank you.... we hope to go see the show on Thursday, opening night.
Oh my gosh! If I could wiggle my nose and be there, I would! This is going to be so much fun!!
Howdy and morning Rebecca
Rebecca, this here sure is a mighty fine Localism blog post! What a mighty fine thing Greenbrier Valley Theater does by having the Pay What You Can Nights. Plus the other mighty fine discounts they offer. I sure bet folks really enjoy Winter Wonderettes!
May each and every day bring you and your family many blessings!
Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire
Joni, well wiggle your nose and I'll see you there :)
Dale, I agree it is great for the families who can not afford to pay and a chance to go to the theatre.
Another great event at the Breenbrier Valley Theatre and such great specials and discounts for everyone! You always have such great Localism posts.
Lee and Carol, thank you for the nice comment on my localism posts...