Community Newsletter for November 6

Community Newsletter

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By Chronicle Staff Report

Preview: Matilda the Musical, Jr.

SPRINGFIELD – Rose Children’s Theater will open its production of “Matilda” on Friday, with performances running from Nov. 7-9 and Nov. 14-16 at the Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Springfield.…

By Sarina Dorie – Arts Writer

Buy local, support artists at upcoming craft fairs

People often think about making charitable contributions to families who can’t afford presents or meals this time of year. There are other ways to support the community. With many national…

By Chronicle Staff Report

Opportunities for the arts

Cottage Grove Library, Hult Center partner The Hult Center is partnering with the Cottage Grove Public Library to offer four free Cultural Passes for select events, each including two tickets…

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‘Guys & Dolls’ opening night draws full house in the Grove

Lovers of 1950s musicals and tunes like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” will be thrilled that Guys and Dolls is currently playing at Cottage Theatre. This is a 1951 Tony Award-winning musical for a reason.

The story revolves around two gamblers, Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson, who are both entangled in the world of betting. The plot itself is a classic trope: one guy who bets another he can’t get a date with a particular woman. Sky works to woo a pious missionary, Sarah Brown. In contrast, Nathan works himself deeper into hilarious entanglements with gamblers, missionaries, and his fiercest antagonist—his showgirl fiancée of 14 years, who has put up with his gambling for long enough.

The original book was by Jo Serling and Abe Burrows; the story and characters of the play were based on Damon Runyon’s writing, and the music and lyrics were by Frank Loesser.

When asked why director Janet Rust chose this play, she says, “I’ve always loved the music in this show, and the book is hysterical.”