Seattle — By Mary Jo Manzanares on November 13, 2009 at 11:50 pm
Filed under: Everett, Holiday events, Issaquah, theater

Meet Me in St. Louis, or Issaquah, or Everett

Opening earlier this week is the stage production of one of the all-time Hollywood classic, Meet Me in St. Louis, at Issaquah’s Village Theatre.

Cast performing “The Trolley Song” in Village Theatre’s production of Meet Me in St. Louis

Creating musical theater from a movie is fraught with complications, but Village Theatre’s artistic director steps up to the challenge with the warm, fuzzy, holiday production. It’s an ambitious production featuring 26 cast members, a 12-piece orchestra, and around 122 costumes.

Here’s the plot line:

All-American family is living in St. Louis just as the 1904 World’s Fair is set to open. Things happen that change their lives. OK, there’s some stuff in between, but this is one of those great old classics where you just know it’s all going to turn out okay in the end.

You’ll likely recognize some of the songs from the show, including “The Trolley Song” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” In fact, you may find yourself humming these tune a couple days later.

Location: Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front Street in Issaquah (map), and the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Avenue in Everett (map),

Dates & Times: In Issaquah, November 11th, 2009 – January 3rd, 2010. Wednesday – Saturday, 8 pm; Sundays and selected Saturday matinees at 2 pm; selected Tuesdays and Sundays at 7 pm. In Everett, January 8th-31st, 2010. Wednesday – Saturday at 8 pm; Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2 pm; selected Sundays at 7 pm.

Tickets: In Issaquah, $19-59, available online, at the box office, or by phone (425) 392-2202 or (866) 688-8049. Tickets for the Everett performances go on sale December 2nd, are $17-52, and are available online, at the box office, or by phone (425) 257-8600 or (888) 257-3722. Student and military discounted tickets are available for half price 30 minutes prior to curtain time for any available seat.

Here’s a little bit of the movie to refresh your memory of what the story is about: