CHESTER SPRINGS — SALT Performing Arts is excited to present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel,” a sweeping musical classic filled with unforgettable songs, romance and redemption.
Set in a New England seaside town, the story follows charismatic carnival barker Billy Bigelow and mill worker Julie Jordan as they navigate love, hardship, and second chances. Featuring beloved songs such as “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” “Carousel” is a powerful and moving theatrical experience that has captivated audiences for generations.
?“I am most proud of SALT partnering with the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County for this production,” said Lauren McComas, president and artistic director of SALT Performing Arts. “The iconic song ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ serves as the show’s thematic anchor, emphasizing the importance of community, endurance, and hope in the face of grief and hardship, which the DVCCC offers to victims. Carousel is being directed by Andy Patterson, who has a history of tackling challenging, charismatic, and perhaps sinister roles, having most recently played the Leading Player in SALT’s ‘Pippin’ and the seductive MC in SALT’s “Cabaret,” and he will, no doubt, be successful at taking on the many complex themes of Carousel.”
This production takes place at 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425.
If you need handicap accessibility, purchase tickets on a computer (not a mobile device) so that you can select your own seats. Choose seats in Row A and email [email protected]. Enter through the north, accessible entrance (the main south entrance is not handicap accessible).
The handicap accessible restrooms are available before the show begins and at intermission. If you require restrooms mid-show, please utilize the main lobby restrooms, which are located down the stairs at the rear of the theater space. Once the show has begun, there are limited opportunities to be seated by our ushers prior to intermission. Plan to arrive at SALT Chester Springs early enough to be seated before showtime.
All mainstage performances at SALT are immersive and sensory-rich experiences. Our sound is often loud and the lighting is dynamic. Expect water-based atmospheric haze, brief stroboscopic lighting, and sudden/loud sound effects.
As part of a 10-year partnership with Chester County Food Bank, SALT will be collecting food for the Chester County Food Bank at every performance. No glass containers. One dollar from every ticket sale is directly donated to the Chester County Food Bank.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.saltpa.com/carousel All ticket sales are final.
• Friday, September 4, 7 PM — Dressy Attire & Champagne Opening Night
• Saturday, September 5, 2 PM & 7 PM
• Sunday, September 6, 2 PM
• Friday, September 11, 7 PM
• Saturday, September 12, 2 PM & 7 PM
• Sunday, September 13, 2 PM
• Friday, September 18, 7 PM
• Saturday, September 19, 2 PM & 7 PM
• Sunday, September 20, 2 PM
Due to the mature content of this particular production, and in light of the upcoming Domestic Violence Awareness Month, SALT will be partnering with the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County. To learn more about this organization, visit dvcccpa.org or call 610-431-1430.