Youth Musical 'Sleepy Hollow' is 'Spooktacular'

More than 40 children ages 5-18 from Detroit, Plymouth, Canton, Westland, Belleville, Ypislanti and Northville, have worked feverishly to present a “Sleepy Hollow,” described “spooktacular” musical audiences of all ages will enjoy.

Children and families love this whimsical musical version of the “Sleepy Hollow” classic written by Washington Irving. This version is set to music and was written with a young audience in mind and is based on the book by Vera Morris. Music and lyrics are by Bill Francoeur.

Director and Novi resident Barbara Bloom says:

“Sleepy Hollow is a spooktacular, must see for the fall season and Halloween! The scene is set in a small, 1800’s farming community called Sleepy Hollo” in New England. The audience will tap their toes to such lively tunes as ‘Brom Bones’ and ‘Katrina, Won’t You Let Me Walk You Home.’

“Many interesting characters are introduced including a nervous schoolmaster, a lovely maiden, townspeople, an ardent suitor and of course, a horse.”

This is a Main Stage production at the beautiful, state-of-the-art and handicap accessible Village Theater at Cherry Hill.

It plays for one weekend only, opening Thursday, Oct. 16.

If you go:

When: Thursday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. for school groups and others; 7 p.m. for general audiences; Saturday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Where: The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd., Canton | Tickets: $15 each; call the Village Theater Box Office at (734) 394-5300 or (734) 394-5460, order online at www.canton-mi.org/villagetheater or purchase in person at The Summit on the Park or at the door. Box office opens one1 hour prior to show-time. Group tickets available/for groups of 15, tickets are $13 each.

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