By STEVEN K. LANDRY
LAFAYETTE — Acadiana theater patrons have three options this weekend, with tragic comedy “Crimes of the Heart” at Cite des Arts, Disney-based “Aladdin Jr.” in New Iberia and Roald Dahl’s famous candy-man piece “Willy Wonka” in Opelousas.
At Opelousas Little Theater, “Willy Wonka” is based on Dahl’s story of the world-famous candy-man and his search for an heir, as adapted from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” said co-director Ashley Brown. She directs with Dana Reed.
The play features songs from the classic family production as played on piano by Eugina Hagood. “She is amazing. She saved us,” Brown said Thursday.
“It’ll be a great time for the kids, I can tell you that,” Brown said. “A lot of people were telling us, ‘Well, this won’t keep my child’s attention,’ but 5-year-olds will love it.”
The theater is along Cresswell Lane off Interstate 49, “right behind the fire station,” Reed said. The play is set for today and Saturday at 7 p.m. Call (337) 351-2591 or (337) 948-4367 for more ticket information. Tickets are $10.
In New Iberia, the Iberia Performing Arts League is sponsoring “Aladdin Jr.” and features youngsters playing the main character’s pitiful, but handsome, “street urchin” and his future princess-bride, Jasmine. Students from Iberia, St. Martin and Lafayette parishes are participating.
With Jasmine’s father and others watching with dismay, Jasmine must marry for the sake of her kingdom, though her handlers are not pleased with her street-urchin choice.
Some might recall the “Aladdin” cartoon version with Robin Williams in the pivotal role. “Aladdin Jr.” is set at the Essanee Theater through July 26, with performances today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., as well as July 24-25, and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Call IPAL at (337) 364-6114 for more information.
In Lafayette, “Crimes of the Heart,” by Beth Henley, involves three sisters — the Magraths — who reunite at their grandfather’s Mississippi home to wax drama, hurt and pain over one sister’s alleged shooting of her husband, all amid a longtime, dysfunctional-family backdrop. Charlee Halphen directs.
Tickets are $15 for “Crimes.” Call (337) 291-1122.
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