Alton Little Theater Presents: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

About this event

Dates and Times:

• Evenings: May 10th, 11th, 15th-18th, 2024 at 7:30 PM
• Matinees: May 12th and 19th, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Directed by: Lee Cox and Kevin Frakes

Synopsis: Set in the glamorous transition era from silent films to “talkies,” "Singing in the Rain" offers a lighthearted and comedic look at Hollywood in the late 1920s. The story follows the popular on-screen couple, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont. While Don transitions smoothly into the world of musicals with his charming voice, Lina struggles with her vocal performance. After numerous unsuccessful attempts with a diction coach, the studio decides to hire the talented and aspiring actress Kathy Selden to dub over Lina's voice. This decision sparks off a series of humorous and romantic misadventures, making "Singing in the Rain" a timeless tale of love, ambition, and the magic of cinema.