


Show dates are August 5-7, 12 -14, & 19-21 at Footlight Theater, 1705 Franklin St., Michigan City. Contact Us 1705 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360 219.874. You’re sure to be entertained by this “Shipwrecked” crew. Footlight Theatre Arts & Culture, Performing Arts The Footlight Players are an innovative group of actors from across the region presenting musicals, plays, concerts and special events year-round. Music and lyrics are by Schwartz’s daughter Hope Juber, and her husband, Laurence Juber. The Uptown Center for the Performing Arts offers concerts featuring local and nationwide talent. “Gilligan’s Island, the Musical” was created by Sherwood Schwartz, the creator of “Gilligan’s Island” the television show, and his son Lloyd. Thomas, with vocal director Adrianna LeDonne, Choreographer Denise Barkow, and Producer Lara West pulling all aspects of the show together. Gilligan’s Island is Assistant Directed by Michael J. Thomas, the show also stars the great talents of Rick Henderson as Thurston Howell III, Kathy Chase as Lovey Howell, and Joy Scott as Mary Ann. Join the familiar characters, along with 18 original and catchy songs, as they continue to find their way off the uncharted desert isle, find hidden feelings for each other, and through it all, stick together while fun and silliness ensue!ĭirected by Tony J. What do they say? What do they mean? Will they help them get off the island? Does a mysterious visitor (Lexie Passmore) have the answers they need? Opening August 5 and running through August 21, our favorite little buddy, Gilligan (J Swindell), Skipper (Thom Nelson), and Professor (Ken Siegfried) lead the castaways in a comedic search for an escape off the island when they encounter an ancient legend found on hieroglyphs left by a cryptic culture. Footlight Players brings this family friendly show to the stage for a 2-hour musical tour of the television classic Gilligan’s Island. Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale.
