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Peter Pan: The High-Flying Musical Adventure
Musical Peter Pan The HighFlying Musical Adventure Franklin NCDate: June 21-24, 2012
Ticket Prices: $15 Adult, $10 Student - Buy Tickets

Join Peter, the Lost Boys, the Darling children and Tinkerbell on a magical journey as they fly above the streets of London and through the forests and oceans of Neverland. While there, they encounter mermaids, Indians and the evil Captain Hook with his band of nasty pirates. Filled with classic Broadway tunes and enough pixie dust to make even the most grown-up of grown-ups believe in fairies, wishes and child-like imagination. A two-act theatrical presentation.

Based on the play by James M. Barrie
Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden & Adolph Green
Music by Mark Charlap & Jule Styne


Sponsored In Part By:
Fun Factory
The Tourism and Development Committee of Franklin & Nantahala, NC.

The Civil War: The American Musical
Musical The Civil War The American Musical Franklin NCDate: August 23-26, 2012
Ticket Prices: $15 Adult, $10 Student - Buy Tickets

Drawing on letters, diaries, firsthand accounts, and the words of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and Walt Whitman, The Civil War is a thrilling, gut-wrenching and awe-inspiring dramatic theatrical concert that covers the enormous emotional landscape of the most difficult test our nation has ever endured. This epic thematic revue, puts a human face on the greatest tragedy of American history, exploring not only the experiences of the soldiers and leaders who fought for their way of life and the loved ones and families they left behind, but also the hopes and fears of the slaves and citizens whose freedom was at stake. The Civil War is a passionate look at history beyond the pages of a book and asks us to consider and examine our beliefs about freedom, honor and faith. A two-act theatrical presentation.

Book & Lyrics by Frank Wildhorn, Gregory Boyd & Jack Murphy
Music by Frank Wildhorn


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SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN: A Rip-Roaring Musical Comedy Revival
Musical SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN A RipRoaring Musical Comedy Revival Franklin NCDate: October 2, 12, 12, 12, 12
Ticket Prices: $15 Adult, $10 Student - On Sale: 6/1/2012

Set in the 1930s, this musical tale introduces the singing Sanders family, who perform their traditional and bluegrass gospel songs for the members of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in celebration of their new electric light bulb. Consisting of almost thirty gospel tunes and the rich stories of the Sanders family's history on the gospel circuit, Smoke on the Mountain is full of laughs and toe-tapping bluegrass as the characters and the audience realize with a little bit of faith and a whole lot of heart, anything is possible. A two-act theatrical presentation.


SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN: A Rip-Roaring Musical Comedy Revival
Musical SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN A RipRoaring Musical Comedy Revival Franklin NCDate: October 16 & 19, 2012
Ticket Prices: $15 Adult, $10 Student - On Sale: 6/1/2012

Set in the 1930s, this musical tale introduces the singing Sanders family, who perform their traditional and bluegrass gospel songs for the members of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in celebration of their new electric light bulb. Consisting of almost thirty gospel tunes and the rich stories of the Sanders family's history on the gospel circuit, Smoke on the Mountain is full of laughs and toe-tapping bluegrass as the characters and the audience realize with a little bit of faith and a whole lot of heart, anything is possible. A two-act theatrical presentation.


SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN: A Rip-Roaring Musical Comedy Revival
Musical SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN A RipRoaring Musical Comedy Revival Franklin NCDate: October 23, 2012
Ticket Prices: $15 Adult, $10 Student - On Sale: 6/1/2012

Set in the 1930s, this musical tale introduces the singing Sanders family, who perform their traditional and bluegrass gospel songs for the members of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in celebration of their new electric light bulb. Consisting of almost thirty gospel tunes and the rich stories of the Sanders family's history on the gospel circuit, Smoke on the Mountain is full of laughs and toe-tapping bluegrass as the characters and the audience realize with a little bit of faith and a whole lot of heart, anything is possible. A two-act theatrical presentation.


YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN: The Classic Musical Comedy
Musical YOURE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN The Classic Musical Comedy Franklin NCDate: November 16-17, 2012
Ticket Prices: $10 - On Sale: 7/1/2012

It's the first day of school for Charlie Brown and he is determined that this year will be the best yet! Made up of little moments picked from all the days of that "block-headed boy", such as Valentine's Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, mixed in with the lives of his friends and faithful dog, Snoopy. A hilarious lesson on friendship, growing up and how the simplest things can be the most exciting moments in life, all rolled into a comic strip of silly laughs. Approximately 65 minutes in length.

Based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schultz
Book, Music & Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa


Event Sponsor:
Della's Daughters

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES: Postcards From the USO
Musical CHRISTMAS MEMORIES Postcards From the USO Franklin NCDate: December 7-9, 2012
Ticket Prices: $13 - On Sale: 8/1/2012

Take a trip back in time to a Christmas celebration World War II style as the USO brings music, Hollywood Stars and comedy across the Atlantic to honor and cheer soldiers during the holiday season. Taken from actual USO shows of the period, Christmas Memories will remind us all that there is no place like home for the holidays.

Event Sponsor:
Microtel Franklin



































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