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December 14, 2024 7:00pm Stephen B. Humphrey Theater Order Tickets
Saint John’s Prep Theatre presents “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” This opera tells the story of Amahl, a young disabled boy with a vivid imagination, whose life changes when three kings—on a journey to honor a wondrous child—seek shelter at his home. Amahl’s mother is skeptical and desperate over their poverty, but she is moved by the king’s generosity. When she attempts to take their gold to care for her son, the kings forgive her, recognizing her hardship. Inspired, Amahl selflessly offers his crutch as a gift for the child, leading to a miraculous healing. The story beautifully illustrates themes of faith, compassion, and the transformative power of giving.
This story will be told with 23 stunning puppets. These are life-size puppets and each need several performers to bring to life! These puppets were commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II and created by the Little Angel Puppet Theatre of London, England. Since they arrived in Minnesota after their restoration in 2008, the Amahl Puppets have been back on stage for a dozen performances across Minnesota.
Amahl and the Night Visitors is a one-act opera commissioned by NBC Television originally broadcast live on December 24th, 1951. Written by Gian Carlo Menotti and performed in English, the libretto tells the simple yet powerful story of the Three Magi who stop for a night on their journey to Bethlehem.
December 15, 2024 2:00pm Stephen B. Humphrey Theater Order Tickets
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Gorecki Family Theatre Benedicta Arts Center, College of Saint Benedict March 28-30 & April 3-5, 2025 Buy Tickets
Saint John’s Prep Theatre Department is proud to present Disney’s The Little Mermaid March 29-30 and April 3-5 at the Gorecki Family Theatre in the Benedicta Arts Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict.
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
This production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid feature fantastic costumes, aerial choreography, heartwarming music and charming humor. You won’t want to miss this show that the whole family will enjoy!
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Music by Allan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright Based on the Hans Christan Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written and directed by John Musker & Rob Clements.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Gorecki Family Theatre Benedicta Arts Center, College of Saint Benedict March 29-30 & April 3-5, 2025 Buy Tickets
Join Prep Theatre Director Brandon Anderson, Theatre Director Emeritus Br. Paul-Vincent Niebauer, OSB, and current Prep theatre students for a celebration of Prep theatre in honor of the 50th anniversary of the first musical production at Saint John’s Prep.
This event is free and open to all members of the Saint John’s Prep community.
Are you planning to attend? Please register here to help us plan for seating.
Alumni Weekend festivities don’t end after this event! We invite you to keep the celebration going at the BBQ lunch where there will be plenty of time to visit with our presenters. Visit https://one.bidpal.net/alumni25/welcome to explore the full schedule and register for meals.
