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March 26th – April 4th, 2026 Uxbridge Music Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Book by Marshall Brickman and Rice Elice Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on Characters created by Charles Addams<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Originally produced on Broadway by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt, Five Cent Productions, Stephen Schuler, Decca Theatricals, Scott M. Delman, Stuart Ditsky, Terry Allen Kramer, Stephanie P. McClelland, James L. Nederlander, Eva Price, Jam Theatricals\/Mary LuRoffe, Pittsburgh CLO\/Gutterman- Swinsky, Vivek Tiwary\/Gary Kaplan, The Weinstein Company\/Clarence, LLC, Adam Zotovich\/Tribe Theatricals; By Special Arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrical<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Act One<\/strong><\/td>
What If (Pugsley)<\/td><\/tr>
Overture<\/td>
Full Disclosure (Part 1)<\/td><\/tr>
When You’re An Addams<\/td>
Waiting<\/td><\/tr>
Fester’s Manifesto<\/td>
Full Disclosure (Part 2)<\/td><\/tr>
Two Things<\/td>
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Wednesday’s Growing Up<\/td>
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Trapped<\/td>
Act Two<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Honor Roll<\/td>
Just Around the Corner<\/td><\/tr>
Pulled<\/td>
The Moon and Me<\/td><\/tr>
Four Things<\/td>
Happy Sad<\/td><\/tr>
One Normal Night<\/td>
Crazier Than You<\/td><\/tr>
But Love (Reprise 1)<\/td>
Not Today<\/td><\/tr>
But Love (Reprise 2)<\/td>
Live Before We Die<\/td><\/tr>
Secrets<\/td>
Tango De Amor<\/td><\/tr>
What If (Gomez)<\/td>
Move Toward the Darkness<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>Song List<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
SYNOPSIS <\/strong>The story centers on Wednesday Addams, who has fallen in love with a sweet, \u201cnormal\u201d boy named Lucas Beineke. Confiding in her father, she begs Gomez not to tell her mother Morticia. Worlds collide when the Beinekes come to dinner. As secrets come out and tensions rise, Gomez struggles to keep his promise to Wednesday while maintaining honesty with Morticia. Meanwhile, the Beinekes are drawn into the strange but oddly heartfelt world of the Addams family. By the end of the evening, both families learn that love, honesty, and accepting differences are what truly hold families together and that every family\u2014no matter how strange\u2014has its own kind of normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Director\u2019s Note<\/strong> Bringing The Addams Family to life has been a joyful celebration of what it truly means to be a family. At first glance, the Addamses may seem strange, spooky, or even a little unsettling\u2014but at their core, they are bound together by love, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to being unapologetically themselves. Thanks to our cast and crew who have poured their hearts into this production, capturing both the humor and the humanity at the center of this story. We hope you laugh, reflect, and perhaps even see a bit of your own family in this delightfully unusual one. Enjoy the show!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Stage Carpenters:<\/strong> Rick Callaghan, Terry Chapman, Mike Elliott, Brad Eltherington, Kevin McClelland, Nancy Melcher, Grant Nixon, Greg Tang-Yuk, Jim Burkholder, Liam Elliott, Keeghan Elliott Painters:<\/strong> Donna Metcalf (Lead), Nancy Melcher, Cathy Jackson, Jazmin Eickmeier Build Catering:<\/strong> Nancy Melcher, Brad Eltherington Wooden road sign:<\/strong> Cathy Jackson Special thanks to:<\/strong> Monica Moreno, Brad Eltherington, Kempenfelt Community Players, Bill Knapp, Grant Nixon and of course to YOU!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
OnStage Uxbridge Executive:<\/strong> President – Cyndie Jacobs; Vice-President – Shawn Elliott; Treasurer – Karen Higgins; Secretary – Lou Paonessa; Members at Large:<\/strong> Jeremy Cook, Phillip Cook, Krystyne Elliott, Greg Gallagher, Cathy Jackson,Dorothy Partridge, James Rankin, Terryl White.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
A Message from OnStage Uxbridge President – Cyndie Jacobs<\/strong>
Welcome to OnStage Uxbridge\u2019s (OSU) final production of the 2025-2026 season – The Addams Family, the Musical! On behalf of the OSU Board of Directors, we extend our appreciation to you for your continued support of community theatre. With this production of The Addams Family, we have assembled local performers, very creative people and theatre enthusiasts – all of whom believe in the value and power of live theatre. We have a fabulous production team for Addams Family, all of whom have devoted many hours of hard work, collaboration, creativity and enthusiasm. Each performance we stage is a celebration of the passion that thrives within the Uxbridge arts community. I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to our talented cast, dedicated crew, live band, awesome volunteers and the OSU Board members for their dedication, and to our audience for supporting community theatre. Your presence tonight encourages and sustains us. We are also deeply grateful to our sponsors for their support, which allows us to continue creating opportunities for artists and theatre-lovers of all ages to share the magic of live theatre with our Uxbridge community. We hope this performance of The Addams Family, the Musical makes you laugh and snap your fingers to the theme. We look forward to sharing more theatrical productions with you next season, beginning with Irving Berlin\u2019s White Christmas<\/strong> in November, and we hope that you\u2019ll join us in the seasons to come. Enjoy the show and thank you for being part of our 2025-2026 season!
Cast and Crew (in alphabetical order)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ayesha Addams, Cousin ITT\/Witch Ancestor<\/em> I\u2019m very excited to be apart of this show, as it is my very first Onstage Uxbridge performance. I\u2019m rather grateful to the support I\u2019ve gotten from friends, and family. And very happy with being apart of the cast after wanting to be in musical theatre for as long as I have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chloe Avant, Cheerleader Ancestor<\/em> Chloe is looking forward to being in her first show at the Uxbridge Music Hall with OnStage. Chloe has had a great time rehearsing with the cast and the production crew. The Addams Family Musical has been such an amazing and fun experience for Chloe and she is very thankful for this incredible opportunity to be in this production.
Tim Birch<\/em>, Trumpet\/Flugel Horn This is Tim\u2019s eighth show with On-Stage, Uxbridge. He enjoys working with the band and the wonderful Music Directors!
Brett Boutilier, Mad Scientist Ancestor<\/em> In high school I was in the following productions: Grease<\/strong>, Beauty and the Beast<\/strong> , and a short play called chicken man<\/strong>. It\u2019s been a few years since high school, and I\u2019m now looking to get back into theatre again. Music has always been a huge part of my life. You will always hear me singing\/ humming. I am super excited to be apart of this amazing cast, and I honestly can\u2019t wait to hopefully join more productions in the future. I want to thank all my fellow cast\/crew for being so welcoming as this is my first production with them.
Rick Callaghan, Spanish Inquisitor<\/em> Enjoy the production of the Adam\u2019s family – During the last few years have been a part of on stage in a Christmas carol – Man of La Mancha – Willy Wonka – Joseph set builds and have enjoyed the many plays that onstage provides . Nice to have donated from the none for profit organization to help students and other organizations in the Uxbridge area.
Stacey Callaghan, Canadian Suffragist Ancestor<\/em> Stacey has been involved with the Uxbridge Music Hall productions for about 18 years. Starting out behind the scenes as backstage help, then to backstage manager or producer for Uxperience and multiple productions; A Christmas Carol The Musical<\/strong>, Sweeney Todd<\/strong>, A Midsummer Night’s Dream<\/strong>, The Sound of Music<\/strong>, and West Side Story<\/strong> to name a few. Finally venturing onto the stage in Uxperience (Chorus)<\/strong>, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Ensemble)<\/strong>, Willy Wonka (Grandma Josephine)<\/strong> and currently The Addam’s Family Musical<\/strong>.
Trevor Clark, Cowboy Ancestor<\/em> Trevor is very happy to return to the Uxbridge Music Hall for a third time. He was previously seen in OnStage\u2019s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Brother) and UYT\u2019s Legally Blonde (Aaron\/Elle\u2019s Dad). He has been in productions with Sunderland Lions Theatre, including Anne of Green Gables (Matthew), Into the Woods (Cinderella\u2019s Prince), Oliver (Fagin). He has been their lighting technician for the last two years. Trevor thanks all his family and friends for their constant love and support.
Jeremy Cook, Uncle Fester<\/em> Jeremy is pleased to be working with OnStage Uxbridge again this season. He is no stranger to the Music Hall stage, last seen in Saltwater Moon (Jacob), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble) and Man of La Mancha (Miguel de Cervantes\/Don Quixote) and most recently A Christmas Carol: The Musical. Much love to Mom, Dad, Gramma and Poppi, and his fianc\u00e9e Rachael. I shaved my head and face for this production!
Michael Damus, Keyboard 1<\/em> Michael is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto in grade 10 piano. He has performed in the orchestras for Uxperience, Ryleepuss productions, and Onstage Uxbridge. Most recently he played keyboards in the Best Of Broadway show and A Christmas Carol. Michael also performs regularly with the Port Perry based Ferrport Jazz Ensemble. From 2007 to 2016 Michael was acting on stage with his children in various musicals for OnStage Uxbridge. He is pleased to be back with the company as an orchestra member. Michael wishes to thank his wife Laura for supporting his musical endeavours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hayden Daniels, Pirate Ancestor<\/em> Returning to the Uxbridge Music Hall for the 2nd time, Hayden has most recently been featured in his first OnStage Productions A Christmas Carol ( Young Marley). Hayden has found a new love, family & calling in theatre and wants to express his deep gratitude to the production team and to the Addams cast.
Melinda Delorme, Morticia\/ Vocal Director<\/em> Melinda is thrilled to be a part of an incredible team of people putting on this amazingly fun production of The Addams Family! Her recent productions with OnStage include A Christmas Carol: The Musical (Director and Mrs. Fezzwig), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), and Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett). In another lifetime, Melinda was an operatic soprano singing both concert and operatic repertoire in her native Canada and abroad. In the years since, Melinda has pursued a career in education with the YCDSB. If she isn’t in the classroom or on the stage, Melinda can be found spending time with the most amazing family and friends a person could have, at the cottage, or hanging out with her well loved, but poorly behaved dogs and cats.
Jazmin Eickmeier, Stage Manager<\/em> Jazmin is thrilled to be back with OnStage Productions. She began performing in junior shows like Aladdin Jr. and Peter Pan Jr. before discovering her passion backstage. Her journey behind the scenes started with OnStage\u2019s Hairspray (2015) as a stagehand and set builder, followed by Assistant Stage Manager for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2016). She has since worked on Legally Blonde at Sheridan College and OnStage\u2019s The Best of Broadway, and is grateful to the cast and crew of Addams for this opportunity.
Krystyne Elliott, Producer<\/em> Krystyne has been with OnStage Uxbridge since 2017, when she was a part of the ensemble for Oklahoma! Since then, she has found her calling as a talented Producer for many of OSU’s shows – most recently A Christmas Carol: The Musical (2025), and made her directorial debut with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2023). She has also brought her family into the OSU world as actors and build crew, and serves on the OnStage Uxbridge Board of Directors.
Anika Ferraro, Lead Choreographer<\/em> Anika is thrilled to be working with OnStage as lead Choreographer for The Addams Family production. Anika is a dedicated performer who began her journey on stage at just seven years old. Originally from Uxbridge, ON, she has appeared in numerous productions over the years, bringing energy and depth to every role she takes on. A former student of York University\u2019s Theatre program, Anika also has a background in dance and choreography, having both performed and created movement for a variety of shows. She would like to thank her parents for the endless support, constant encouragement, and countless hours spent helping her achieve her dreams!
Barry Fraser, Keyboard 2<\/em> Barry is a long-time resident of Uxbridge and has played keyboard in the band for many productions over the years, including Onstage Uxbridge, uxperience, the Uxbridge Youth Theatre, and many other shows and events around town. He loves the challenge of integrating music and computers and is happy to be back \u201cin the pit\u201d with this wonderful group of musicians and friends.
Greg Gallagher, Assistant Director<\/em> Greg is happy to be back on the boards as Assistant Director with the wonderful cast and crew of The Addams Family, The Musical. Most recently played Marley in A Christmas Carol, The Musical with Onstage Uxbridge. Hope you enjoy the show.
Isabella Horsley, Aristocrat Ancestor<\/em> Isabella is so excited to be part of The Addams Family as an Ancestor. She loves being involved both on stage and behind the scenes, helping bring the spooky world of the Addams family to life. Some recent theatre credits include Frenchy in Grease (Broadway North) and Ensemble in Sweeney Todd (Onstage Uxbridge). Isabella enjoys performing, being creative, and working with her fellow cast and crew. She would like to thank her family, friends, and the production team for their support.
Rita Irwin, Monk\/Saloon Girl Ancestor<\/em> As a resident of Uxbridge for 37 years, Rita has been doing community theatre and variety shows in different capacities since 1991. It has been a great experience meeting people from different walks of life. Thank you to the cast and crew.
Cathy Jackson, Ancestor<\/em> I always enjoyed set painting, but my mom\u2019s love of musicals finally led me to audition for OnStage\u2019s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, then the fun continued in Willy Wonka as Mrs. TeeVee, and now as an Addam\u2019s Family ancestor! Thanks to our supportive OnStage team for providing opportunities for us to sing and dance in fabulous shows for our Uxbridge community.
Cyndie Jacobs, Music Director\/ Conductor<\/em> I am currently the President of OnStage Uxbridge and have a long history with music. Conducting musicals puts me in my happy place! I have conducted 14 musicals (The Addams Family is my 15th) in Uxbridge in addition to being the Music Director for the local variety show, uxperience, for 15 years. I am fortunate to be able to work with fabulous musicians in ‘the band pit’ and look forward to many more musical productions!
Alyssa Jeffrey, Assistant Choreographer<\/em> Alyssa was honoured to have choreographed a couple of the numbers in The Addams Family and to have gotten to work alongside Anika! Alyssa has loved being in OnStage productions, as well as being producer, choreographer, dancer, and skitter with Uxperience. This past November Alyssa had the privilege of being on stage as a part of the cast of Footloose with Queensville Players, and being co-choreographer for A Christmas Carol with OnStage. When she\u2019s not on stage, Alyssa enjoys being an inclusivity public speaker and librarian, spending time outdoors, and writing songs with friends.
Nicholas Jessup, Strong Man<\/em> Making a fourth appearance to the Uxbridge Music Hall in just over a year, Nicholas is excited to once again be back on this great stage. Prior appearances include Ryleepuss\u2019 Shrek the Musical and Onstage\u2019s most recent show A Christmas Carol. He also appeared in the Chorus of Uxbridge 2025. Nicholas is excited to sink his teeth into the Addams and is incredibly thankful for the production team and his fellow cast for the opportunity
Jenna Katheryn, Pugsley Addams<\/em> Jenna is so excited to make her OnStage Productions debut! Jenna has been apart of shows in school such A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream as Puck, Legally Blonde as Vivienne and Almost, Maine as Glory. This is Jenna\u2019s first production outside of school and she could not be more excited to experience this with everyone at the Uxbridge Music Hall. Jenna would like to specially thank her best friend Monique, for always believing in her. And her muse, Jack Wolfe.
Brylie Leutz, Ancestor<\/em> Brylie is thrilled to be in Addams Family. Her most recent theatre credits include Best of Broadway, A Christmas Carol (Emily), Man of La Mancha (Antonia\/Horse), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), and Legally Blonde (Elle Woods). She will also be attending Stella. Clair Collage for musical theatre next year. Brylie thanks everyone in this production for making it such a great experience and hopes you enjoy the show as much as she loves being part of it!
Mackenzie Elizabeth Fraser, Flapper Ancestor\/Moon<\/em> Mackenzie Elizabeth is thrilled to be returning to OnStage Uxbridge in The Addams Family ensemble, allowing her to bring multiple characters to life. A former competitive dancer, she is grateful for the opportunity to feature her training in the role of \u201cThe Moon\u201d. Also a film actor, Mackenzie has appeared in multiple short films, in lead and featured roles. She would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew for such a positive experience, as well as her family for always believing in and supporting her.
Michele Murphy, Alice Beineke<\/em> This is Michele\u2019s fourth show with OnStage Uxbridge and she is thrilled to be joining this amazingly talented cast. She has been doing musical theatre since 2008. In January, Michele performed for OnStage\u2019s Best of Broadway Dinner Theatre. Her other most recent performances with OnStage include: Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd, in 2025 and Joanne Jefferson in RENT, in 2023. Previously, she had been in two productions of The Music Man, once in 2008, as Ethel Toffelmier with Cadenza Productions out of Port Perry and in 2019, as Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn, with the Victorian Operetta Society (VOS) out of Cobourg. She was a Hot Box Girl for VOS\u2019 production of Guys and Dolls (2018), rocked out as a Soul Sister in Northumberland Players\u2019 production of Jesus Christ Superstar (2014), and before that, played various chorus roles in Annie and Beauty and the Beast. Michele is a proud mom of two girls and an elementary school teacher in Durham.
Natalie Oravec, Bride Ancestor<\/em> After joining OnStage Uxbridge last season as the Fishmonger in A Christmas Carol, I quickly fell in love with theatre. Stepping in last minute made the experience unforgettable and inspired me to continue performing. I\u2019m so excited to be part of The Addams Family and to keep building my confidence while working alongside such a talented and supportive cast.
Lou Paonessa, Director<\/em> Recently featured in such OnStage Productions as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Brother) and Man of La Mancha (Sancho) and The Best of Broadway. Lou has also been featured in such TCDSB Staff Arts shows as: Damn Yankees and Fiorello (director), Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit) and Joseph (Brother).
Kelly Paron, Hippie Ancestor<\/em> Kelly is happy to be returning to the stage for her first production with OnStage Uxbridge. Past credits include Drowsy Chaperone (Northumberland Players), Sound of Music and Addams Family (VOS). Her most notable roles were Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz (VOS) and the holy terror Miss.Andrew in Mary Poppins (VOS). Kelly would like to thank cast and crew for their time and effort and her husband and sons for their unwavering love and support.
James Rankin, Percussion – Drums<\/em> James studied percussion at the University of Western Ontario (BA, ’92) and has been active with Onstage Uxbridge since 2023 performing percussion in Colours in the Storm, Willy Wonka, Sweeney Todd, Man of La Mancha, A Christmas Carol and the recent Best of Broadway. James was previously a member of the 48th Highlanders Pipes and Drums and also performed frequently with the Royal Regiment of Canada. James is a current member of the Uxbridge Community and North Durham Concert bands.
Kevin Rohm, Guitars\/Ukulele\/Banjo<\/em> Kevin has played several shows with Onstage Uxbridge & the Uxbridge Youth Theatre including Man of La Mancha, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Colours in the Storm, Rent, Legally Blonde & Freaky Friday. The Addams Family is a fun, and funny show with many styles of music and calls for several different guitars, a ukulele, and a banjo.A great band and cast ensure an enjoyable experience.
Ryan Rozinskis, Trombone\/Bass Trombone<\/em> Ryan is thrilled to be back in Uxbridge for the production of Addams Family. Ryan plays a number of brass instruments but most regularly plays tenor trombone and bass trombone. He currently has a collection of eight trombones which is more than anyone should have. He has been playing in a number of bands in the Greater Toronto Area for over a decade and recently started playing with OnStage Uxbridge. Ryan finds music is a great way to decompress and recharge.
CiaraJane (CJ) Sauve, Wednesday Addams<\/em> CJ is incredibly excited to be playing Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family. She has previously performed with Broadway North as Vivienne in Legally Blonde, Sandy in Grease, as well as ensemble in Sweeney Todd and Man of La Mancha with Onstage Uxbridge. She loves being part of theatre and is so thankful to share the stage with such an amazing cast. She hopes you enjoy the show.
John Stoll, Mal Beineke<\/em> John is excited to be joining his second show with OnStage Uxbridge. He previously played the role of Tobias in Sweeney Todd, and is thrilled to take on the role of Mal. When he\u2019s not on stage, John is a music teacher, avid reader, and caretaker of two dogs and two cats. John thanks his family and friends for all the enthusiastic support they\u2019ve given!
Steven Suepaul, Gomez Addams<\/em> Steven is excited to return to Onstage Uxbridge, having previously appeared in Rent (Benny), Sweeney Todd (Pirelli) and Colours in the Storm (Mark Robinson). Elsewhere he was most recently onstage at Oshawa Little Theatre in Shrek the Musical (Donkey) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip Tolentino). He’d like to thank his fellow Cast and the Crew for making this process so fun, and audiences for supporting live theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joshua Takeda, Lucas Beineke<\/em> Joshua Takeda is a 21 year old Actor and Musician, born and raised in Uxbridge Ontario. He\u2019s worked with professional touring theatre company \u201cMotus O dance theatre\u201d both semi-professionally and professionally over the course of 10 years, as a performer, workshop volunteer, and in-house musician. He\u2019s been featured in local theatre productions such as Legally Blonde (Warner), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (brother). Josh is a former student of Metalworks Institute, and currently attends Toronto Film School.
Joanna Thornton, Grandmamma<\/em> Joanna is excited to bring Grandmama to life in Uxbridge, after playing an ancestor in the 2016 version in Port Perry with SCS. She started with Onstage Uxbridge in 2019 as Mrs Olive in Done to Death and has been in 9-5, Joseph, and Funny thing happened on the way to the Forum. Joanna (Director) recently brought to life Charlie and the Chocolate factory (2024) and Mousetrap (2022)
Nadia Torfs, Josephine d’Addams<\/em> An alum of uxperience, the local variety show, Nadia is no stranger to the Uxbridge Music Hall stage. After filling every role available: dancing, acting, singing and directing, it was time to try something new. This is Nadia’s first time ever in an OnStage production. She is finding the cast’s talent both humbling and exhilarating.
Stella Turkington, Nurse Ancestor<\/em> Fresh off her debut in OnStage Uxbridge\u2019s \u201cA Christmas Carol\u201d (Martha Cratchit), Stella is thrilled to return to the Uxbridge Musical Hall for The Addams Family. Stella is an avid vocalist under the tutelage of the incredibly talented Jennifer Neveu-Campsall. In her spare time, Stella enjoys singing, swimming, and spending time with her friends and family. Thank you to the production team for this opportunity.
Ann Wakelin, Bassoon<\/em> Ann has been playing the bassoon for decades, generally for fun, and as a member of the Community Concert Band of Whitby. This is her debut in a band accompanying a musical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
ABOUT THE ADDAMS FAMILY<\/strong> The history of the Addams Family is a fascinating journey from the ink-stained pages of The New Yorker to their status as global pop-culture icons. They have spent nearly a century serving as the “anti-suburban” ideal\u2014a family that is bizarre and macabre, yet arguably more functional and loving than any “normal” family on television.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
The Magazine Era (1938\u20131964)<\/strong> The family began as a series of 150 unconnected gag cartoons by Charles Addams. In these single-panel drawings, the characters had no names and no formal “family tree.” They were simply a group of aristocratic ghouls living in a dilapidated mansion, finding humor in the dark, the damp, and the dangerous.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The Sitcom Revolution (1964\u20131966)<\/strong> When producer David Levy approached Addams about a television series, the characters finally gained their identities. Creator Charles Addams famously chose the names we know today (Morticia, Gomez, Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester, Lurch, and Grandmamma). Unlike many sitcoms of the era where parents slept in separate beds, Gomez and Morticia were portrayed as deeply romantic and passionate, setting a new standard for TV couples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The Animated Transition (1970s)<\/strong> After the live-action show ended, the family lived on in animation. They made a famous crossover appearance on The New Scooby-Doo Movies in 1972, which led to their own Saturday morning cartoon series (1973). This era leaned more into the “spooky travel” trope, with the family driving a Victorian-style RV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The Hollywood Revival (1991\u20131993)<\/strong> Director Barry Sonnenfeld brought the family to the big screen with The Addams Family (1991) and the critically acclaimed Addams Family Values (1993). Anjelica Huston (Morticia), Raul Julia (Gomez), and Christopher Lloyd (Fester) gave the characters a sophisticated, high-energy edge. Christina Ricci\u2019s portrayal of a deadpan, lethal Wednesday Addams redefined the character for a new generation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The Modern Renaissance (2010\u2013Present)<\/strong> The Addams Family has successfully adapting to every new medium:\n
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Broadway (2010): A musical comedy starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth explored the horror of Wednesday falling in love with a “normal” boy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Animated Films (2019\/2021): CGI movies returned the family\u2019s look to Charles Addams’ original, stout, and slightly more grotesque character designs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The “Wednesday” Era (2022\u2013Present): The Netflix series directed by Tim Burton shifted the focus entirely to Wednesday Addams at Nevermore Academy, becoming one of the most-watched shows in streaming history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
At their core, the Addams Family represents the acceptance of the “other.” They are wealthy, polite, and fiercely loyal to one another. They don’t want to change the world; they just want to live their lives in a way that makes them happy, regardless of how many explosions or poisonings it involves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Thanks to our Sponsors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
OnStage Uxbridge would like to thank the following sponsors for their invaluable support. Their generous financial contribution helped us bring this creepy, cooky, mysterious and altogether spooky production of The Addams Family, the Musical to life on stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
About OnStage Uxbridge
In addition to being Uxbridge\u2019s premier musical theatre company, OnStage Uxbridge is the only registered charitable theatre organization in Uxbridge that produces musicals and plays. We produce three shows each year and we also provide support for local young people by offering volunteer opportunities and scholarships with Uxbridge High School and The Sunderland Music Festival. For more information about the organization, upcoming shows, joining our team, or making a tax-deductible donation, please visit: www.onstageuxbridge.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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