DURYEA — The Phoenix Performing Arts Centre will hold performances of”Starlight Express” from Friday, Sept. 16 to Sunday, Sept. 18; Friday, Sept. 23 to Sunday, Sept. 25 and Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2.

Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.

“Starlight Express” is a rock musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber in which the actors perform wearing roller skates, but the kids will be performing on Heelys.

In the story, a child’s train set magically comes to life, and the various engines compete to become the “Fastest Engine in the World.” The underdog, Rusty the steam train, has little chance until he is inspired by the legend of the Starlight Express, ultimately winning both the race and the heart of first-class coach Pearl.

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Price of admission is $10 per person and tickets can be reserved by calling 570-457-3589.

If handicap seating is required, inform the theater when reserving tickets.

The Phoenix Performing Arts Centre will hold performances of ‘Starlight Express’ every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 2. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. In photo, from left, first row, Rebecca Frey as Nintendo; Giuliana Schineller as Prince of Wales; Sammy Hull as Ruhrgold; Brock Marion as Greaseball. Second row, Jacob Bianchi as Electra; Mary Sinclair as Duvay; Rhiannon Legg as Buffy; Megan Dennis as Dinah; Aiden Hart as Hip Hopper 1; Jacob Hull as Poppa.
http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web1_PAC-Starlight-Press.jpg.optimal.jpgThe Phoenix Performing Arts Centre will hold performances of ‘Starlight Express’ every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 2. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. In photo, from left, first row, Rebecca Frey as Nintendo; Giuliana Schineller as Prince of Wales; Sammy Hull as Ruhrgold; Brock Marion as Greaseball. Second row, Jacob Bianchi as Electra; Mary Sinclair as Duvay; Rhiannon Legg as Buffy; Megan Dennis as Dinah; Aiden Hart as Hip Hopper 1; Jacob Hull as Poppa. Submitted photo

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Information provided by Leee LaChette.