Directed by: Carol Witherbee Assistant Director - Ron Ross Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Michael Stewart Book by Mark Bramble Originally Produced on the Broadway Stage by Judy Gordon, Cy Coleman, Maurice and Lois E Rosenfeld in association with Irwin Feld and Kenneth Feld, Maurice and Lois F. Rosenfeld in association with Irwin Feld and Kenneth Feld. This Tony Award-winning musical will stir everyone's desire to run away and join the circus "like you wanted to when you were a kid"… as one of the complete company numbers declares! This rousing musical with spectacular music by Cy Coleman chronicles the colorful life of Phineas Taylor (P.T.) Barnum as he makes his way toward being part of "The Greatest Show On Earth". Nominated for all of the "usual" Tony Awards, this musical netted the "Best Actor In A Musical" for Jim Dale as P.T. Barnum! This show also earned top honors for Best Scenic Design and Best Costume Design. Performed under a big-top filled with a troupe of jugglers, clowns and gymnasts, and supported by a six piece orchestra Barnum is fun for the entire family. Alpena Civic Theatre's performance of Barnum will be October 19-23 and 26-30. Evening performances begin at 7:30, Sunday matinees begin at 2:00. Tickets are $14 for adults and $8 for students. Call the ACT box office 989-354-3624 for tickets.