The Fine Arts Association’s 2018-2019 Theatre Season is GREAT Family Fare with Something for Adults Too!

The Fine Arts Association’s 2018-2019 Theatre Season offers something for everyone.

The season opens with “Xanadu,” the musical comedy that both spoofs and pays homage to the 1980’s roller skating craze. It runs from September 21 through October 7. The Broadway production earned an Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical and a Drama Desk Award for Best Book.

Families are invited to continue their tradition of spending quality time together during the holidays at Fine Arts. The beloved production “Annie” (November 23-December 16) opens the holiday season, followed by the spectacular Brass Band of the Western Reserve’s Holiday Pops Concert (December 8). On December 15, The Coastliners of the North Coast Men’s Chorus return with their unique blend of lush harmonies and campy comedy holiday songs.

Children and parents alike will adore the Yarnell Youth Theatre Company’s performance of “Honk!” (February 15-March 3, 2019). This is the musical version of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling.” It is a lovely story of tolerance and acceptance.

Fine Arts is bringing back their celebrated One Act Festival - “Ten Below!” (April 5-14, 2019) One acts, selected from submissions received from all over the world, are adult fare that include comedies and dramas with topics ranging from fun to poignant. The festival is guaranteed to arouse post-theatre conversation.

The 2018-2019 theatre season concludes with the enchanting children’s literature classic “The Secret Garden.” (June 7-23, 2019) Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this musical tale is one of forgiveness and renewal.

For complete information and to purchase tickets for the 2018-2019 Theatre Season, visit fineartsassociation.org or call Fine Arts at 440-951-7500. Save up to 20% with season tickets! Discounted group rates are also available.

The Fine Arts Association is located at 38660 Mentor Avenue in Willoughby. Fine Arts is barrier free. Secure on-site parking is free. Sign interpreted performances are available on specific dates.

Support for the 2018-2019 Theatre Sea- son is received from the Ohio Arts Council. Production sponsors include Cardinal Credit Union, Carnegie Investment Counsel, ERIEBANK, Family Eyecare Clinic, the Sieradzki Family, Sugar Pines Farm, Wadsworth Solutions and The Women’s Committee of The Fine Arts Association.

Since 1957, The Fine Arts Association has been serving the community by enhancing lives through arts education, therapies, performance, community partnerships and advocacy. For more information on FAA’s performance season and education offerings, visit www.fineartsassociation.org or call 440-951-7500.