Little Shop of Horrors, is the show that redefined the meaning of plant food. This cult classic musical is an affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies.  Seymour, a nerdy flower shop assistant on Skid Row discovers a strange and unusual plant that looks like a cross between a venus flytrap and an avocado, and discovers that it only thrives when fed human blood.  And when the plant thrives, amazing things happen for the human who is providing the food.  Its appetite for blood is nearly insatiable and Seymour is torn between keeping the plant alive and his conscience.  Will he sell his soul to this bloodthirsty plant?

Little Shop’s music is in the style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop, and early Motown and includes several well-known tunes, including “Skid Row (Downtown)”, “Somewhere That’s Green,” and “Suddenly, Seymour.”  “Little Shop” provides chills, thrills, and lots of fun but is not recommended for children.

Little Shop of Horrors will play weekends from September 25 through October 30.  Ticket prices range from $12 to $17 and reservations may be made beginning September 7 by calling the box office at 661-799-2702.  The CTG is located at 24242 Main Street in Old Town Newhall.

Sleeping Beauty is based on the classic fairy tale that parents and children alike are familiar with, but this adaptation takes a much more humorous approach to the tale, while still telling the story of the beautiful princess who is cursed by the wicked fairy.

Audience members are encouraged to come in costume and be ready to participate in the fun.  There will be pre-show entertainment and the cast is available to participate in birthday parties (pending advance scheduling).  Call the theatre for information on group sales, Princess Parties, and the availability of patio parties.

Sleeping Beauty will have Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm on September 25, October 2, 3, 9, 16, 17, 23, 30 and 31.  There will be Sunday performances at 6:30 pm on September 26, October 10 and October 24.  Ticket prices range from $10 to $15.  Call the box office at (661) 799-2702.  The CTG is located at 24242 Main Street in Old Town Newhall.

Now Playing at the Canyon Theatre Guild is a show that makes all the kids scream.  And some grown-ups, too.  Disney’s popular “High School Musical” movie has found it’s way to the stage in Downtown Newhall’s Arts and Theatre District in the making, and the guild has shared some great photos of the production.  Click through to enjoy a few stills by Neil Harris.

Photos by Neil Harris