Kearney Community Theatre performing 'The Addams Family', (Corbey R. Dorsey, Central Nebraska Today)
KEARNEY — The Kearney Community Theatre is performing “The Addams Family” during late July.
“The delightfully macabre world of The Addams Family comes to life in this hilarious and heartwarming musical comedy. Based on the beloved characters created by Charles Addams, the show follows Gomez and Morticia Addams as they face every parent’s nightmare: their daughter, Wednesday, has fallen in love with a ‘normal’ boy,” per the KCT website.
“As the eccentric and mysterious Addams clan prepares to meet the respectable Beineke family, secrets are revealed, chaos ensues, and love is tested. With the help of Uncle Fester, Pugsley, Lurch, and the ghostly ancestors, the night becomes an unforgettable clash of cultures, complete with eerie charm, catchy songs, and unexpected twists,” the KCT website stated.
“Filled with dark humor, gothic romance, and heartfelt moments, The Addams Family musical is a celebration of love, acceptance, and the delightfully weird in all of us,” the KCT website stated.
Showtimes are as follows:
Thursday-Saturday, July 17-19 and 24-26 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 20 and 27 at 2:30 p.m.
Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice
Music by Andrew Lippa
Directed by Laura Lillyman
