April Events at the RiverCenter
Monday, April 4th, 2022
ROALD DAHL'S
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
APRIL 20, 7:30 PM
Roald Dahl's amazing tale is now Columbus' golden ticket! It's the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including "Pure Imagination," "The Candy Man," and "I've Got a Golden Ticket," alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray.
Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory...to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now's your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before - get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!
AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN
APRIL 26 & 27, 7:30 PM
Based on the Oscar-winning film,AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is the timeless love story that celebrates triumph over adversity.The new musical features an iconic score including theGrammy and Oscar-winning #1 hit “Up Where We Belong” (Joe Cocker/Jennifer Warnes), and your favorite 80's hits including: “Higher Love” (Steve Winwood), “Owner of a Lonely Heart” (Yes), “Love is a Battlefield” and “Invincible” (Pat Benatar), “Lost In YourEyes” (Debbie Gibson), “Right Here Waiting” (Richard Marx), “Venus” (Bananarama), “I Can’t Hold Back” (Survivor), “Never Surrender” (Corey Hart), “Do The Walls Come Down” (Carly Simon), “Fly By Night” (Rush), “Hold On to Your Dream" (Rick Springfield), “Overkill” (Men at Work), “Renegade” (Styx), and more!
Zack Mayo has the raw talent and strength for the US Navy’s Officer Training School, but his arrogance is out of step. Graduating from the elite program will secure Zack’s career and future, but can he endure the relentless commands of Drill Sergeant Foley? On his journey of self-discovery, Zack finds comfort in the arms of a strong-willed local factory worker. When tragedy befalls a fellow candidate, Zack learns the importance of friendship and honor, finds the courage to be his best self and wins the heart of the woman he loves.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
RIVERCENTER IS NOW MASK OPTIONAL
Consistent with CDC recommendations, masking is optional in RiverCenter.
RiverCenter employees will continue to wear masks while interacting with the public.
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The theater and all public areas are sanitized after each performance.
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Persons experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with anyone who tested positive within the past 15 days are discouraged from entering the facility.
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RiverCenter will continue to provide masks for members of the audience who would like to use a mask for any performance.
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Covid-19 protocols.


