Summer time is show time at Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre

It is hard enough to bring one new show to theatre fans after producing shows for over four decades. But Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre (CST) manages to bring four new shows to the area this season.

Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre is one of only a handful of theatres to be awarded rights to perform Disney's and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, the recent stage adaptation of one of the most beloved musicals of all time.

"We're absolutely honored to be selected by the folks at Disney to perform Mary Poppins," said CST Artistic Director Roger Welch. "It's a huge feather in our cap, and we jumped at the opportunity. I think our audiences will be thrilled with the shows we're presenting this summer. We have a fantastic line-up, which will appeal to all generations. What other form of entertainment can grandma, parent and child all equally enjoy?"

We have a fantastic season lineup:

* Big River (June 13-22) The adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

* Mary Poppins (July 5-14) Disney and Cameron MacIntosh's Broadway hit

* Romance/Romance (July 25-Aug 4) Two love stories told in two acts

* Nine to Five (Aug 15-25) Dolly Parton's hit movie takes place on stage

Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre has two great ways to save money on the shows that will entertain your family this summer. A season ticket package will get you all four shows for the price of three. Or our new Pick two program allows you to purchase one show and get the second show for 50 percent off the price.

For the first time ever, CST offers online ticketing for season tickets at www.cdasummertheatre.com or they can also be purchased by contacting the box office at 208-769-7780 or in person at 880 W. Garden Ave., in North Idaho College's Boswell Hall. Purchase your season tickets now, and you can buy individual tickets before they go on sale to the general public on April 10.