MTC's 'Scenes And Songs IV' Is A Family Affair

MOORESTOWN, NJ — MOORESTOWN, NJ — For the fourth time in five years, the Moorestown Theater Company (MTC) will present an “Alternative Stage” production of “Scenes and Songs,” and this version will have a strong family flavor.

The production is the brainchild of Moorestown Theatre Company Vice Chairperson Tom McHale, and has gotten bigger and better with every version MTC has done, Artistic Director Mark Morgan said on Wednesday.

“We’re thrilled that Tom McHale brought this to us and that we’re able to do it,” Morgan said. “It gets bigger and better with every version. If you’re looking for a diverse evening of theater, there’s no better show than ‘Scenes and Songs IV.’”

McHale’s family is getting in on the act this year, as his wife and Moorestown’s resident Pie Lady Christine McHale will perform in the show.

“This is such a labor of love for me to direct this production,” said McHale, whose wife, Christine McHale said. “I truly believe that our fourth version of ‘Scenes and Songs’ will be our best. We have so many talented performers in our cast, and our collection of scenes and songs will provide something for everyone. From ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ for the kids, to ‘The Brady Bunch’ for the parents, to ‘Guys And Dolls’ for the grandparents, we promise that all ages will enjoy our production. And I’m so thankful to the Moorestown Theater Company for letting me bring my dream to reality.”

Christine McHale’s father, Jerry LaPointe, and two of her employees, John Eboli and Jill Ketels, are also performing. If that wasn’t enough, Tom and Christine’s children are involved behind the scenes. Brendan McHale is directing, and Julia McHale is the choreographer.

In all, 45 adults are performing in the show, which opens Thursday night, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. at Westfield Friends School, 2201 Riverton Road in Cinnaminson.

Other performances are Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m.
MTC describes “Scenes and Songs” as a “theatrical journey that visits scenes and songs from Broadway musicals, Hollywood movies, television shows, and original plays.” Due to some language, the production is rated PG-13.

Selections come from the following movies, shows and plays:

Broadway:

• The Addams Family;
• Curtains;
• Dear Evan Hansen;
• Guys And Dolls;
• The Hunchback Of Notre Dame;
• Les Miserables;
• My Fair Lady;
• Something Rotten;
• Wicked; and
• Witches Of Eastwick

Hollywood:

• Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

Television:

• The Brady Bunch

Original Plays:

• Carpenters Only; and
• Speed Dating.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.MoorestownTheaterCompany.org or at the door beginning one hour before curtain time in the lobby at the school. Tickets are $17 for adults, and $13 for seniors and students. Call MTC at 856-778-8357 with questions or to get more info. about “Scenes and Songs IV.”

The attached images were provided by the Moorestown Theater Company