"The Addams Family" Musical (WAYNE)
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UPDATE: Ok friends, here is the group ticket info. Rebeka and Nadine will be collecting the money for the group ticket purchase. Rebeka's Zelle payment info is her #: 845.337.5279. Nadine's Venmo info is: @Nadine-Cosenza.
Please send $20 ASAP. Once we hit 10, we'll buy the tickets so don't delay. (The longer we wait for stragglers, the less good seats will be available.) "On your mark, get set, GO!"
If you want to buy your own ticket, you can go here:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1
But first you may want to check in with Nadine and Rebeka to see where their group seats are located so you can sit near the group.
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"The Addams Family" musical is a darkly comedic tale about love, family, and the challenges of growing up, centered around Wednesday Addams' romantic relationship with a boy from a normal family.
### Overview
The musical, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, is based on the characters created by Charles Addams. It presents an original story that diverges from previous adaptations, focusing on the unique dynamics of the Addams family as they confront change and the challenges of love.
### Plot Summary
In the kooky world of the Addams Family, where sadness is happiness and death is celebrated, the family faces a significant change: their daughter, Wednesday Addams, has grown up and fallen in love with Lucas Beineke, a boy from a conventional Ohio family. This relationship creates tension as Wednesday invites Lucas and his parents to dinner, hoping to introduce them to her eccentric family while keeping her romance a secret from her mother, Morticia.
As the story unfolds, Gomez, the patriarch, must navigate the complexities of keeping this secret from Morticia while also dealing with the impending dinner. The family prepares for the arrival of the Beinekes, leading to a night filled with humor, misunderstandings, and revelations. The Addams family, known for their macabre humor and unconventional ways, struggles to present themselves as "normal" for the sake of Wednesday's relationship, which leads to comedic and heartfelt moments throughout the evening.
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Tickets are $30 at the door (and $25 in advance), but we can get a group rate for $20.
The show is at the Rosen Performing Arts Center (inside the Wayne Community Center).