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Kansas City Repertory Theatre, under the artistic leadership of Eric Rosen, closes its 2011-12 season with a professional production of the popular musical Little Shop of Horrors; book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken, based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith. Kyle Hatley directs. Little Shop of Horrors runs April 20 - May 20 at the Rep's Copaken Stage.

Eric Rosen has announced his selections for Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 2011-12 season, his fourth as the theatre's artistic director.

I'm a big fan of lowbrow horror and science fiction films, especially those made between the 1930's and late 1970's, and I've always enjoyed the work of cult director/producer Roger Corman. The original 1960 film version of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, was supposedly shot in four days, and it downright bristles with a sense of energy and cheap thrills, even though the budget was a mere pittance compared to what's spent on the blockbusters we witness today. Howard Ashman (book and lyrics) and Alan Menken (music) took the basic premise put forward by writer Charles Griffith and crafted a very clever and funny off-Broadway musical which, in turn, spawned a rather lackluster and overblown movie version. So, it was with some trepidation that I looked forward to The Muny's current production. It's simply not a big splashy affair, and it would seem to benefit most from a smaller venue. Happily, they do the show justice, and the expansive stage that allows for larger production numbers doesn't get in the way of the simpleness of the story.

Eric Rosen has announced his selections for Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 2011-12 season, his fourth as the theatre's artistic director.

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild Production of 'Little Shop of Horrors' will close on February 6, 2010.

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild wants to invite YOU to the IAP 2010 Production of: Little Shop of Horrors, book by Howard Ashman. Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild presents the IAP 2010 Production of 'Little Shop of Horrors'. The show will run January 29, 30, February 4-6 at 8pm; January 31 matinee at 2pm.

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild wants to invite YOU to the IAP 2010 Production of: Little Shop of Horrors, book by Howard Ashman. Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild presents the IAP 2010 Production of 'Little Shop of Horrors'. The show will run January 29, 30, February 4-6 at 8pm; January 31 matinee at 2pm.

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild is looking for production staff candidates for the IAP 2010 production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild is looking for production staff candidates for the IAP 2010 production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild announces auditions for its IAP 2010 Production of Little Shop of Horrors, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. The show is based on the film by Roger Corman and screenplay by Charles Griffith.

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild announces auditions for its IAP 2010 Production of Little Shop of Horrors, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. The show is based on the film by Roger Corman and screenplay by Charles Griffith.

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild is now looking for a Directoral Staff for the IAP 2010 production of Little Shop of Horrors. Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild is now looking for a Producer for the IAP 2010 production of Little Shop of Horrors Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken

Continuing their tradition of quality entertainment, Stages St. Louis's production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is a blast - a campy and tune filled flashback to the early 60's

Paper Mill Playhouse, during its 2007-2008 season, will explore six outstanding titles with intergenerational appeal - some new to the Paper Mill stage and some returning favorites.