2010 Schedule

Sunday, January 31, 2010, 2:00 PM I Am the Shea An Open House and Celebration of Theater, Song and Dance A variety show with performances from The Country Players, Arena Civic Theater, Ja'Duke Productions, Celtic Heels and Valley Idol Winner Abe Oyola Featuring special guest comedian Myq Kaplan, as seen on Comedy Central Presents and The Tonight Show Hosted by WHAI 's Nick Danjer For information or reservations, call the Shea Theater at 413-863-2281 or email us.

Saturday, February 6 , 2010, 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00) Comedy at the Shea with Jimmy Dunn with Stacey Yannetty and Dan Gill Jimm Dunn, seen as "Jimmy the Cabbie" on the Olympia Sports' ads on NESN, and also on the NESN Comedy All-Stars, PBS' Inside This Old House, ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live, the movie Stuck on You and more, returns to Turners Falls for a hilarious evening of standup! Beer, wine and snacks sold in the lobby www.sheacomedy.com

February 12, 13, 19, 20, 2010 at 7 PM February 21, 2010 at 2 PM Ja'Duke Productions presents Fame - The Musical Reservations 413-863-2281, Ext. 2 www.jaduke.com

February 26 and 27, 2010, 8:00 PM The Four Rivers Charter School Drama Club presents "Murder for Rent" A mystery-comedy by Giovanna and Charles Knox Robinson $7 advance tickets are available at Four Rivers Charter Public School and World Eye Books in downtown Greenfield Tickets are $9 at the door

Saturday, March 6, 2010, 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00) Comedy at the Shea with Dave Rattigan with Mike Cote, Maria Ciampa, Boston Comedy Riots finalist Matt D Join us for a hilarious evening of standup with Dave Rattigan, as heard on XM Satellite Radio and Dave's special guests! Beer, wine and snacks sold in the lobby www.sheacomedy.com

March 13, 2010, 7:00 PM Celtic Heels School of Irish Dance Live at the Shea The unique choreography of this dance troupe beautifully blends the ancestral style of traditional Irish Dance with a toe tapping, hand clapping, vibrant modern flair! Performers, ages five to adult, are excited to share with you the true flavor of Ireland! Musical guests will include Dave of the MacCana band on fiddle along with other local musicians. This is sure to be an energetic show not to be missed! Tickets $10-Adult, $8-Child + Senior, $2 children under age 5 For information or reservations, call the Shea Theater at 413-863-2281 or email us

March 19, 20 26, 27, 2010, at 8 PM The Country Players present The Miracle Worker Directed by Rick Mauran For reservations, call 413-863-2281, Ext 1 www.countryplayers.org

Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 10 AM and 1 PM Performances for Young People Series The Little Theater of the Deaf presents Tree Wise The Shea Theater is honored to present to the Pioneer Valley, the return of the national children’s theater - Little Theatre of the Deaf. See and hear every word of a language that is for the eye, ear and the heart. Through the vehicles of sign language and a vivid, spoken stage play, “Tree Wise” creates a dramatic educational art form that dazzles the audience. For information or reservations, call the Shea Theater at 413-863-2281, Box 5 or email us.

April 9, 2010, 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:15) The Four Rivers Charter School presents The 5th Annual Four Rivers Charter School Variety Show

Sunday, April 11, 2010, 2:00 PM The Shea Theater presents for One Performance Only Paris 1890 - Unlaced! Originally commissioned and produced by Ventfort Hall Mansion and the Gilded Age Museum, Lenox, Mass Ooh la la! The Shea is proud to present actress Anne Undeland in a quick and saucy romp through Paris -- a glittering glimpse into the world of courtesans, grandes dames and ambitious can can dancers! Come see the shiow that played to rave reviews in the Berkshires -- 60 sold out shows in Lenox alone during 2009! Unlaced! delivers laughs, heart and, of course, a little risqué business... Tickets $12.00 Call The Shea to reserve your seat - 413-863-2281 Parental Discretion is Advised

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 10:00 AM (Doors open at 9:30) The Shea Family Series presents The Hampstead Stage Company's production of The Secret Garden One hour show -- suitable for all ages -- based on the beloved children's book All tickets $5.00 For more information, call The Shea at 413-863-2281

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00) Relay for Life Concert with Six String Crush Native Jeff Gilbert and his rock band from Maine will perform in memory of his sister who died from cancer at the age of 16. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life and local team Jillian’s Angels Greg Smith opening Tickets $10, kids 12 and under free

April 23, 24, 30, May 1, 2010, at 8:00 PM April 25 and May 2, 2010, at 2:00 PM Arena Civic Theater presents To Kill a Mockingbird For reservations, call the Shea Theater at 413-863-2281, Extension 3 www.arenacivictheatre.org

May 7, 8, 15, 22nd, 2010 The Shea Theater Presents the 6th Annual Valley Idol Competition and the 3rd Annual Valley Idol Jr. Competition May 8, 15, 22, 2010

Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 10 AM and 1 PM Performances for Young People Series Theatreworks USA presents Junie B. Jones! Look Out! Here comes the outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones! This fast paced, full-scale musical is adapted from the children’s best selling series, Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park. Singing, dancing and loads of life lessons circle around Junie’s adventures with new friends, new glasses, kick-ball tournaments and all of the angst ridden situations that a grade-schooler might write about in their journal! For information or reservations, call the Shea Theater at 413-863-2281, Box 5 or email us.

Friday, June 11, 2010, 7:00 PM  (doors open at 6:30 PM) Water Under the Bridge Festival at the Shea Theater Six bands -- see full schedule on the home page Only $3 admission Refreshments available! Come on Down!

July 2 and 3, 2010, 7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM) Vermont Theatre Company presents Shakespeare's Hamlet The Shea Theater is proud to welcome this troupe from neighboring Vermont in their first production at the Shea. They are presenting William Shakespeare's classic tragedy Hamlet, directed by Adrienne Major. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 seniors and students For information or reservations, call the Shea Theater at 413-863-2281 or email us.

July 9, 10, 16, 17, 2010, at 8 PM July 18, 2010, at 2 PM The Country Players present Brigadoon Directed by Amy R. Connelly For reservations, call 413-863-2281, Ext 1 www.countryplayers.org

July 10, 2010 The Peskeomskut Park Music and Art Festival to Benefit the Shea Join us for this family-friendly day in Peskeomskut Park in downtown Turners Falls to benefit the Shea. FREE admission, live music, performances from our resident companies, great food, microbrews and fun! Featuring LIVE MUSIC and ENTERTAINMENT with GREAT FOOD and DRINK and lots of other fun stuff! FUN FOR THE KIDS, too! Check out the full list of activities on our home page FREE ADMISSION - JOIN US!

Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24, 2010 8 PM Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31, 8 PM Sunday, August 1, 2 PM Ja'Duke Productions presents RENT Reservations 413-863-2281, Ext. 2 www.jaduke.com

Saturday, September 4th, 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM) FOR ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY The Shea Theater presents the Cambridge University (UK) American Tour of Shakespeare's The Tempest A return visit by this wonderful Shakespeare troupe of university students from England! A storm strikes a ship carrying Alonso, Ferdinand, Sebastian, Antonio, Gonzalo, Stephano, and Trinculo, who are on their way to Italy after coming from the wedding of Alonso’s daughter, Claribel, to the prince of Tunis in Africa. The royal party and the other mariners, with the exception of the unflappable Boatswain, begin to fear for their lives. Lightning cracks, and the mariners cry that the ship has been hit. Everyone prepares to sink... What happens next? Come to the show and find out! FREE ADMISSION, Reservation necessary (donation requested) For reservations, call the Shea Theater at 413-863-2281