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Godspell - 1971
Generally speaking, the "musical" genre made its Great Lakes Theater debut with the company's 1971 production of Godspell. While this first musical theater production was initially deemed a risky endeavor, the ambitious undertaking proved immensely popular, resulting in standing-room-only performances! Musicals, especially Broadway Musicals, have been an important staple of Great Lakes Theater season lineups ever since.
We are grateful to the Kulas Foundation for its generous support of our musical theater productions each season - presented as part of the "Kulas Musical Theater Series at Great Lakes Theater."
The Boys from Syracuse - 1987
She Loves Me - 1996
The Most Happy Fella - 1997
Cabaret - 2011
Les Misérables - 2014
My Fair Lady - 2016
Mamma Mia! - 2018
The Music Man - 2019
The Frogs - 1975
A Little Night Music - 1999
Gypsy - 2001
A Funny Thing...Forum - 2006
Into the Woods - 2008
Sondheim on Sondheim - 2012
Sweeney Todd - 2013
Broadway Bound
Many actors that you've seen in Great Lakes Theater musical productions have also appeared on Broadway! Here are just a few examples.
Steel Burkhardt (right)
Guys and Dolls - 2011
Jennifer Noble (center)
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - 2009
Derrick Cobey (right)
Into the Woods - 2008
Kate Rockwell
A Funny Thing...Forum - 2006
Venerable Veterans
We are proud to spotlight three veteran artists who have played prolific and key roles in creating Great Lakes Theater musical theater productions. Take a bow!
Victoria Bussert
Director
34 Seasons with GLT
Jeff Herrmann
Scenic Designer
14 Seasons with GLT
Matthew Webb
Music Director / Music Designer / Orchestral Arrangements
14 Seasons with GLT
Popular Productions
Two of Great Lakes Theater's most popular shows ever were part of this genre. Les Misérables in 2014 and Mamma Mia! in 2018 set Great Lakes Theater attendance records!
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