Theatre Under The Stars
Vancouver, British Columbia

Theatre Under the Stars, also known as TUTS, started in 1934 as an outdoor band shell in Stanley Park (see Map) for summer afternoon concerts of choral or orchestra music. In 1940, a group of local theatre people formed a "not for profit society" called Theatre Under the Stars to produce quality musicals during the summer. Since then, TUTS has been delighting audiences from around the world with summer musical theatre productions in the pastoral outdoor setting of historic Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park.

Theatre Under The Stars presents its 60th Summer Season:. The gate opens at 7 pm and shows start at 8 pm every night until August 21st.

CAN-CAN CAN-CAN opens Wednesday, July 13, 2005 Cole Porter's witty score made this Broadway musical an instant classic when it opened in 1953. The story is set in the year 1893 and tells the tale of La Mome Pistache who is upset about the investigation of her Bal Du Paradis, where the major attraction is the Can-Can. She tries to seduce the highly moral investigating judge Aristide Forestier. The two eventually fall in love and when her case comes to trial, Aristide takes over the defence and wins the acquittal. Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by Abe Burrows. Director / Choreographer: Susan Lehmann, Musical Director: Ya-wen Vivienne Wang BIG: the Musical BIG:THE MUSICAL opens Thursday, July 14, 2005 The West Coast Premiere for this charming Boradway musical that is based on the hit film, BIG, that starred Tom Hanks. 12-year-old Josh Baskin finds a machine that tells him to make a wish. The next morning josh awakens to find his wish come true. He is big. He lands a job at Maximillion Toys, where he meets Susan, who falls in love with him. Torn between his job, the new love interest, and his kid friend, Josh makes the hardest decision of his life - he knows he no l longer needs to be big. Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. Music by David Shire, and Book by John Weidman. Director: Shel Piercy, Choreographer: Viktoria Langton, Musical Director: Wendy Bross Stuart	See Schedule, Photos
Information The shows play alternating nights every night for 5 weeks until August 20th, 2005 For ticket information, contact Festival Box Office at 604-257-0366 Special Early-Bird Discount
Auditions Auditions for the Shows are : BIG: THE MUSICAL Saturday, March 5, 10am to 6pm Sunday, March 6, 1:30pm to 6:30pm Seeking Kids 10-16, Adults 20s 30s and 40s, Character Actors and Actresses. Callbacks: Saturday, March 12, 10am to 6pm Sunday, March 13, 1:30pm to 6:30pm CAN-CAN Saturday, April 2, 10am to 6pm Sunday, April 3, 1:30pm to 6:30pm Seeking singers and dancers of all ages sizes and sizes. Strong Male Dancers. Callbacks Saturday, April 16, 10am to 6pm Sunday, April 17, 1:30pm to 6:30pm Auditions will be held at Oakridge United Church Hall - on the north side of 41st, just east of Cambie. Please prepare a ballad and an uptempo song. Accompanyist will be provided at auditions.