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Big Things Happening At Greenbrier Valley Theatre

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Greenbrier Valley Theatre is an exciting place to be this time of year with children performances, hit radio shows brought to the stage, to classic musicals.

Wednesday, May 9th Greenbrier Valley Theatre is hosting their last of the season children productions of Peter Pan. More than 30 children from throughout the region are staring in the performance during two performances on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m.

The actors and actresses have been rehearsing since January. The groups teaching artist Katy Nichols said the experience working with the children has been rewarding, "To go from holding the scripts and saying 'Oh Ms. Katy I can't possibly memorize the lines' to having a full out performances and being awesome. I'm really excited." Tickets are just five dollars.

Greenbrier Valley Theatre is also holding performances on Thursday, May 10 at 8 p.m.

The theatre is hosting, This American Life starring Ira Glass. The show will feature stories from Ira Glass and comic relief and live music during the production. Tickets are 18 dollars.

 The theatre is also presenting a dinner production of Cabaret. The performances are May 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 and June 1, 2. All show times are at 7:30 p.m. Regular ticket prices are 24 dollars for adults, 21 dollars for seniors, and 15 dollars for students. The dinner is sold separately at 20 dollars.

For more information on tickets call 304-645-3838 or visit the theatre's website at www.gvtheatre.org.