Titanic the Musical

press release: Stoughton Village Players and StageWorks Projects are proud to announce the Wisconsin Premiere of Titanic the Musical (Ensemble Version) released in 2017 and the Dane County Premiere of any version of the show. The Ensemble Version differs from the original Broadway show in that it uses the instruments that were on the Titanic so we hear the music as it would have sounded onboard.

Opening on Friday, Nov. 2, Stoughton Village Players is pleased to showcase this Tony Award-winning musical which tells the powerful stories of the real people onboard the ill-fated ship. Boasting a large cast from all over southern Wisconsin, the production shows us the aspirations of the third-class passengers and their dreams of a better life in America. We also see the roots of the tragedy and the drama behind the creation of this “Ship of Dreams” itself.

At the heart of the musical is the love and commitment of people to each other, to technological progress and to the American Dream. We see those at the top of the social ladder and some trying to climb it at a time when the barriers among the classes were starting to break down. This event was a watershed moment in our history for many reasons and this musical captures it all with moving and inspirational stories.

According to director Mary-Carel Verden, “This is an unusual and elegant show with soaring music and messages for all of us to live life to the fullest while we can. We are also pleased to present this vintage show about such an historic event in the beautiful landmark Stoughton Village Players theater.” The show is a collaboration between Stoughton Village Players and StageWorks Projects.

Show dates are Nov. 2–4 and 8–11. Evening shows are at 7:30/Sunday matinees are at 2:00 with Thursday/Sunday prices are $15 and Friday/Saturday prices are $17. Tickets are available at StoughtonVillagePlayers.org or at McGlynn’s Pharmacy in Stoughton.