Department of Theatre and Dance: Western Illinois University

Little Shop of Horrors

Composer - Alan Menken
Writer - Howard Ashman
Directed by DC Wright

Dates: September 10 – 12, 2009
Place: Horrabin Theatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Price: $20.00
Ticket Contact: Hainline Box Office 309.298.2900 (NOON to 5:00 PM)

"The guy sure looks like plant food to me!"

One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to a highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney's "The Little Mermaid", "Beauty And The Beast" and "Aladdin." Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, "Little Shop Of Horrors" never fails to entertain.

A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. Will Audrey II take over the world or will Seymour and Audrey defeat it?

For more information:

Call the Department of Theatre and Dance 309.298.1543