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Alex Mustakas, the artistic director of Drayton Entertainâ€" ment, has officially unveiled the 2008 season at its six venues across Ontario, and enthusiastic theatreâ€"goers can anticipate an eclectic playbill that covers the spectrum from Broadway blockâ€" busters to poignant dramas. "After receiving so many accolades this year, people keep asking us how we can possibly top ourselves," said Mustakas. "It‘s a very difficult challenge, but one that allows us to reach new heights of creativity. The result is a very diverse mix of productions, but each one will carry our signature stamp of topâ€"quality professional enterâ€" tainment at an amazingly affordable price. Now, more than ever, people can experience epic Broadway productions and esteemed talent right in their own backyard." Drayton Entertainment has mushroomed into one of Canaâ€" da‘s most successful theatre companies. Tickets for the landâ€" mark 2007 season surpassed 225,000. Tickets for the 2008 seaâ€" son have just gone on sale, with over 50,000 already sold to date. Drayton Festival Theatre, Drayton Venture to the back roads of Canada for an inspiring tribute featuring the music of the legâ€" endary Stompin‘ Tom Connors: Bud the Spud, Tillsonburg, Sudâ€" bury Saturday Night, The Hockâ€" ey Song and more. Interweaving music and memories, this poignant production captures the remarkable tragedies and triâ€" umphs of the "Man of the Land" with honesty, wit and emotion. The Ballad of Stompin‘ Tom runs May 6â€"31. The deserved recipient of both the Governor General‘s Award and Chalmers Award, The Drayton Entertainment announces 2008 theatre lineup "Catl anytima to anywhere in Argentina. Austraia, Ausiria. Beigiom, Canada. Chins. Grech Arpubt. Denmark, France. Germany, Hong Kong. island. lrael, y Kore South, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zastand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapares. Spain, $10 actvation fee which apolies Cafls outside of Canada and UJ S A must e to lindlines only. The service provider reserves the «ight to reatrict any abuse of service. See wabsite for terms and conditions. Drawer Boy is one of the most widely lauded plays in contemâ€" porary theatre. A young city slicker moves in with two midâ€" dleâ€"aged farmers for some handsâ€"on experience for a play he‘s writing about farm life in rural Ontario. But laughter turns to tears when he uncovers a shocking secret about their past. This inspiring dramedy runs June 10â€"28. Next up is A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, July 15â€"Aug. 9. This funâ€" filled vaudevillian romp traces a day in the life of Pseudolus, the craftiest slave in Rome, as he tries to win the heart of a dimâ€" witted courtesan for his master‘s son in exchange for his freedom. Steel Magnolias explores the dynamics of life, love and laughâ€" ter in a smallâ€"town Louisiana beauty parlour as six southern women learn to embrace the future â€" and all of its uncertainâ€" ties. This heartwarming producâ€" tion runs Aug. 12â€"30. The season ends on a high note with Legends, A Salute to Musical Pioneers. This funâ€"filled musical revue features classic songs by Elvis Presley, Roy Orbiâ€" son, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Beach Boys, the Everly Brothers, Elton John, ABBA, the Monkees, Simon and Garfunkel, Sonny and Cher, and many more. Legâ€" ends runs Sept. 4â€"27. The 2008 season kicks off with Agatha Christie‘s murder mystery The Mousetrap, Feb. 13â€" March 2. A group of eight strangers, a snowstorm, a series of unsolved murders and a host of other exciting elements are masterfully combined to create a world of intrigue in this classic whodunit. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, Jump and jive through the golden age of swing with a delightful tribute to the music of the ‘30s and ‘40s. Swing! is a highâ€"octane production of boundless energy seamlessly woven together by threads of nostalgia, romance and love. The production runs March 12 April 6. Your parents moved â€"â€" to Florida. The Broadway sensation Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will be making its Canadian premiere in St. Jacobs, June 18â€"July 12. Based on the popular film, the producâ€" tion follows the dastardly deeds of two con men engaged in a mirthful battle of wits. Laughter is on the agenda for the fall with the Ray Cooney farce One For The Pot. A young man must prove to a rich mill owner that he is the only survivâ€" ing child of a late business partâ€" ner in order to claim a £10,000 inheritance. His efforts are comâ€" plicated by the arrival of a horde of other claimants. One For The Pot runs Oct. 8â€"Nov. 2. The season ends with Cinâ€" derella. The beloved children‘s fairy tale comes to life in this glittering stage production. With its winning combination of incredible musical numbers, slapstick comedy, double entenâ€" dres, outrageous costumes and audience participation, Cinâ€" derella will charm theatreâ€"goers of all ages Nov. 19â€"Dec. 21. Forever Plaid is back by popâ€" ular demand, Oct. 15â€"Dec. 21. It‘s a fastâ€"paced musical comedy, acclaimed worldwide, about four irresistible harmony singers who finally realize their dream. Enjoy a hit parade of such classic ‘50s songs as Heart and Soul, Chain Gang, Catch A Falling Star, Three Coins In A Fountain and more. « Individual theatre tickets are $37 for adults, $20 for youth 18 Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs and under and $30 for preview perâ€" formances. Subscription packages are available. To receive a complimentary 2008 Very often we at the Waterloo Chronicle insert Ads and Flyers into our paper to ask for our Readers‘ support. 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