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Pump Boys and Dinettes
Apr
5
to Apr 28

Pump Boys and Dinettes

MUSIC, LYRICS, and BOOK by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel, and Jim Wann

A smash hit on and off-Broadway, this crowd-pleasing country-western musical features Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, from the Double Cupp Diner, singing and performing along with the talented boys from the gas station next door.

April 5 - April 28

The "Pump Boys" sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country and the "Dinettes," Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together they fashion an evening of country western songs that received unanimous raves on and off Broadway. With heartbreak and hilarity, they perform on guitars, piano, bass and, yes, kitchen utensils.

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To Kill a Mockingbird
May
3
to May 19

To Kill a Mockingbird

ADAPTED by Christopher Sergel
FROM THE BOOK by Harper Lee

Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel

May 3 - May 19

Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, Atticus Finch. Reminiscent of a bygone era, the play immerses us in a simpler time as the children play outside in the summer, act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. The facade of the seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction, local lawyer Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community. Timeless and lingering, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right.

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The Rocky Horror Show
Jun
7
to Jun 30

The Rocky Horror Show

MUSIC & LYRICS by Richard O’Brien
BOOK by Richard O’Brien

"A musical that deals with mutating identity and time warps becomes one of the most mutated, time-warped phenomena in show business." – The New York Times

June 7 - June 30

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”

That “Sweet Transvestite” and his motley crew did the “Time Warp” on Broadway in a 25th anniversary revival. Complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper, and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever.

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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/Is The Rainbow Enu
Aug
9
to Aug 25

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/Is The Rainbow Enu

WRITTEN by Ntozake Shange

This groundbreaking "choreopoem" is a spellbinding collection of vivid prose and free verse narratives about and performed by Black women. 

August 9 - August 25

Capturing the brutal, tender and dramatic lives of contemporary Black women, for colored girls... offers a transformative, riveting evening of provocative dance, music and poetry.

After early performances in California and on the East Coast, for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf opened at the Henry Street Settlement in New York City in March 1976 and quickly moved moved off-Broadway to Joseph Papp's Public Theater. A few months later, the show made its Broadway debut, opening at the Booth Theatre on September 15, 1976.

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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Gril
Sep
13
to Sep 29

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Gril

MUSIC & LYRICS by Lanie Robertson

The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given four months before her death.

September 13 - September 29

The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given four months before her death. More than a dozen musical numbers are interlaced with salty, often humorous reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of the lady and her music.

“Original and riveting.” – The London Times

“The richest jazz singing in town just now... Evokes all the sordidness of a woman entirely shaped by suffering... Robertson's play is a spare, shrewdly constructed piece.” – The New York Times

“A searing portrait of a woman whose art was triumphant.” – OnStage

“Original and riveting.” – The London Times

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Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
Nov
15
to Dec 8

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

MUSIC & LYRICS by DAVE MALLOY
BOOK by DAVE MALLOY

An electropop opera ripped from a slice of Tolstoy's War and Peace.

November 15 - December 8

From the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy comes Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. Following a critically exalted premiere at Ars Nova in New York City, a subsequent off-Broadway transfer and an acclaimed run on Broadway, this award-winning musical expands the possibilities for the genre with its daring score and bold storytelling. 

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Steel Magnolias
Feb
16
to Mar 3

Steel Magnolias

Written by Robert Harding

Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, the play is alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters.

February 16 - March 3

The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

“Harling has given his women sharp, funny dialogue…The play builds to a conclusion that is deeply moving.” —New York Daily News.

“…a skillfully crafted, lovingly evoked picture of eccentricity in the small-town South…Robert Harling is a new voice in the theatre and the qualities of STEEL MAGNOLIAS suggest he may be an important one.” —Drama-Logue.

“…suffused with humor and tinged with tragedy.” —New York Post.

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Jan
5
to Jan 28

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

MUSIC & LYRICS by William Finn
BOOK by Rachel Sheinkin

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor.

January 5 - January 28, 2024

Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. The small cast and unit set make this a perfect option for high schools or community theatres. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant theatre patron favorite.

Content Warning: This show includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. This delightful and witty musical comedy delves into adult humor, contains some strong language, and explores complex themes that may be more appropriate for older teenagers and adults. Recommended for audiences aged 13 and above.

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The Full Monty
Nov
10
to Dec 3

The Full Monty

MUSIC & LYRICS by David Yazbek
BOOK by Terrence McNally

A raucous, pop-rock-musical send-up of gender expectations and stereotypes... that takes it all off.

November 10 - December 3

Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a ten-time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show. The powerhouse team of Terrence McNally (Ragtime) and David Yazbek (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) cooks up 

While spying on their wives at a "Girls' Night Out," a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo sees how much they enjoy watching male strippers. Jealous, out of work and feeling emasculated, the men come up with a bold and unclothed way to make some quick cash. In preparing, they find themselves extremely exposed; not merely physically but emotionally. As they conquer their fears, self-consciousness and prejudices, the men come to discover that they're stronger as a group, and the strength that they find in each other gives them the individual courage to "let it go."

The Full Monty is a story full of heart. Right to the end, audiences will be wondering if these lovable misfits will really pull it off. With a raucous mix of razor-sharp humor and toe-tapping pizzazz, this heartwarming, upbeat comedy is a must for any theatre looking for a big hit.

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Sweeney Todd (SOLD OUT)
Sep
8
to Oct 2

Sweeney Todd (SOLD OUT)

MUSIC & LYRICS by Stephen Sondheim
BOOK by Hugh Wheeler
FROM AN ADAPTATION by Christopher Bond

September 7 - October 1

Attend the dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London.

Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world.

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!

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The Prom
Aug
4
to Aug 27

The Prom

BOOK & LYRICS by Chad Beguelin
BOOK by Bob Martin
MUSIC by Matthew Sklar

THE PROM won the Drama Desk Award for BEST MUSICAL

August 4 - 27

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, THE PROM expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever.

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9 to 5: The Musical
Jun
2
to Jul 2

9 to 5: The Musical

BOOK by Patricia Resnick
MUSIC & LYRICS
by Dolly Parton

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.

June 2 - 25

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains "otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can't she?

This high-energy show is ideal for a large, mostly female cast, but also has opportunities for talented male dancers. With its jubilant score and easily relatable characters, 9 to 5 is the perfect show for community theatres.

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Spring Awakening
Apr
14
to May 7

Spring Awakening

BOOK & LYRICS by Steven Sater
MUSIC
by Duncan Sheik

An angsty rock musical adaptation of the seminal play about the trials and tribulations of growing up.

APRIL 14 - MAY 7

The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through what Entertainment Weekly called, "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade," Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Mar
10
to Mar 26

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

BASED on the novel by Mark Haddon
ADAPTED
by Simon Stephens

Recipient of The Tony Award® for Best Play

MARCH 10-26

15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

CONTENT WARNING: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time contains themes and depictions that may be distressing to some audiences, including descriptions of physical and emotional abuse, discussions of mental health and disability, and strong language. Additionally, the play utilizes strobe lighting and loud noises, which may be unsettling for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

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The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Jan
12
to Feb 19

The Great American Trailer Park Musical

BOOK by Betsy Kelso
MUSIC by David Nehls
LYRICS by David Nehls
DIRECTED by Derek Critzer

Get ready for laughs and toe-tapping tunes with The Great American Trailer Park Musical! Come see the residents of Armadillo Acres come to life in this hilarious musical.

JANUARY 12 - FEBRUARY 5

The story has, at its center, a love triangle between an agoraphobe, a highway toll collector and an exotic dancer with an unhinged ex-boyfriend. A Greek-chorus-eque trio of trailer park women helps guide the narrative, playing any character or gender they choose while breaking the fourth wall at whim to air their own dirty laundry. The result is a sense of informality and community – the lifeblood of neighborhoods everywhere.

​More than a decade after its New York premiere, "The Great American Trailer Park Musical" continues to connect with audiences and sold-out crowds. Beyond the broad comedy and Jerry Springer-worthy confrontations, the show is about rising above our impulses, our mistakes and our surroundings to make a future we can believe in despite the past.

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She Loves Me
Nov
18
to Dec 4

She Loves Me

BOOK by Joe Masteroff
MUSIC by Jerry Bock
LYRICS by Sheldon Harnick

DIRECTED
by Ayò Jeriah Demps

NOVEMBER 18 - DECEMBER 4, 2022

In this scented case of mistaken identity and letter writing, two feuding perfume clerks have no idea that they are in love.

An intimate and touching show, featuring music by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof) and book by Joe Masteroff (Cabaret), She Loves Me was nominated for five Tony Awards in 1964. The 1993 Broadway revival won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical and the 1994 Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written, /She Loves Me/ is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old world elegance.

Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don’t see eye to eye. After both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves… and of all the twists and turns along the way!

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Rent
Sep
29
to Oct 23

Rent

BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS by Jonathan Larson

DIRECTED
by Derek Critzer
MUSIC DIRECTION by Michelle Procopio
CHOREOGRAPHY by Bethany Hemmans
STAGE MANAGED by Tivonah Andrade
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGED by Ashley Hankerson

SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 16, 2022

La Vie Boheme! Jonathan Larson's iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love.

Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

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A Chorus Line
Aug
19
to Sep 4

A Chorus Line

BOOK by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante
MUSIC by Marvin Hamlisch
LYRICS by Edward Kleban
DIRECTED & CHOREOGRAPHED
by Mayme Paul

AUGUST 19 - SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

It's one singular sensation! The groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize-winning concept musical set a new standard for Broadway and remains relevant, poignant, provocative and explosively entertaining.

A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another. A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance, and compellingly authentic drama, A Chorus Line was instantly recognized as a classic.

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Memphis
Jul
8
to Jul 24

Memphis

JULY 8TH-JULY 24TH, 2022

Memphis is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the 1950s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the musically-rich Tennessee city. With an original score, it tells the fictional story of DJ Huey Calhoun, a good ole’ local boy with a passion for R&B music and Felicia Farrell, an up-and-coming black singer that he meets one fateful night on Beale Street.

Despite the objections of their loved ones (Huey’s close-minded mama and Felicia’s cautious brother, a club owner), they embark on a dangerous affair. As their careers rise, the relationship is challenged by personal ambition and the pressures of an outside world unable to accept their love.

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In The Heights (SOLD OUT!)
May
27
to Jun 19

In The Heights (SOLD OUT!)

BOOK by Quiara Alegria Hudes
MUSIC by Lin-Manuel Miranda
LYRICS by Lin-Manuel Miranda
DIRECTED
by Edmarie Montes

MAY 27 - JUNE 12, 2022

In the Heights follows the many colorful residents of Washington Heights -- a New York City neighborhood on the brink of change. Usnavi, a first generation Dominican-American corner bodega owner, and his friends and family are dealing with the pressures of rising rents and closing neighborhood businesses. As one family struggles to figure out how to pay for an Ivy League tuition for their brilliant and hard-working daughter, a young woman is trying to put a down payment on a new apartment, and Usnavi himself is trying to get back to the Dominican Republic to reconnect with his roots after the death of his parents.

In this Tony award-winning musical,community is everything, and we see how each of these individuals struggles to survive and celebrate their triumphs all while the prospect of a winning lottery ticket hangs in the air, potentially changing the livelihoods of the people and the community forever.

This revolutionary new musical by Lin Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes combine Latin rhythms and dance with hip-hop lyrics to tell a captivating story about what it means to chase your dreams as you cling to your roots, and to celebrate the community from which you grew.

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Bonnie & Clyde
Apr
22
to May 8

Bonnie & Clyde

BOOK by Ivan Menchell
MUSIC by Frank Wildhorn
LYRICS by Don Black
DIRECTED
by Derek Critzer

APRIL 22 - MAY 8

At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America's most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares. Fearless, shameless and alluring, the Tony-nominated Bonnie & Clyde, from the legendary Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, Civil War, Dracula) is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.

When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behavior turns the young lovers' thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo's fame grows bigger, their inevitable end draws nearer.

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Dogfight
Mar
18
to Apr 3

Dogfight

BOOK by Peter Duchan
MUSIC by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
LYRICS by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
DIRECTED
by Derek Critzer

MARCH 18 - APRIL 3, 2022

A young soldier learns the power of compassion when he plays a cruel joke on an unsuspecting girl.

The hauntingly beautiful musical, Dogfight, by Pasek and Paul (Edges, James and the Giant Peach, A Christmas Story) and Peter Duchan, was praised by countless critics and nominated for numerous awards, winning the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical. Based on the 1991 Warner Brothers film, Dogfight takes audiences on a romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey that stays with you long after the performance.

It's November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys' night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But, when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress whom he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion.

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Into the Woods
Jan
28
to Feb 13

Into the Woods

BOOK by James Lapine
MUSIC by Stephen Sondheim
LYRICS by Stephen Sondheim
DIRECTED
by Derek Critzer

JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 13, 2022

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

Into The Woods follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

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Josie & Grace
Jan
14
to Jan 16

Josie & Grace

CONCEPT by Michael Marinaccio
STORY by Michael Marinaccio and Tod Kimbro
SCRIPT by Tod Kimbro
ADDITIONAL DIALOGUE by Paris Crayton III
ORIGINAL SONGS & SCORE by Tod Kimbro

JANUARY 14 - 16

From the creators of the hit off-Broadway show JOSEPHINE, this new musical explores the extraordinary mostly untold story of the friendship between two of the most remarkable women of the 20th Century: legendary singer/dancer/activist/spy Josephine Baker and Academy Award Winner and European Princess, Grace Kelly/Princess Grace of Monaco.

Winner of the Critic's Choice Award for Best Play, Musical at the 2021 Orlando International Fringe Festival, JOSIE & GRACE, and the challenges placed upon them and their relationship by powerful men who wanted their voices controlled or silenced.

“BEST OF FEST” - Orlando Sentinel

“Tymisha Harris and Rachel Comeau give strikingly memorable performances!” - Orlando Sentinel

“Harris has never sounded better"! "Comeau captures both Kelly’s icy bombshell exterior and the wounded woman beneath.” - Orlando Weekly

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Cabaret
Nov
19
to Dec 5

Cabaret

BOOK by Joe Masteroff
BASED on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood
MUSIC by John Kander
LYRICS by Fred Ebb
DIRECTED & CHOREOGRAPHED
by Mayme Paul

Daring, provocative and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.

In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally's boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. Musical numbers include "Willkommen," "Cabaret," "Don't Tell Mama" and "Two Ladies."

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Fun Home
Sep
17
to Oct 3

Fun Home

BOOK & LYRICS by Lisa Kron
MUSIC by Jeanine Tesori
ADAPTED from the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel
DIRECTED by Tara Kromer
MUSICAL DIRECTION by Jason M. Bailey

WINNER OF 5 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL!

Adapted from Alison Bechdel's groundbreaking graphic novel, Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.

When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.

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Disenchanted!
Aug
6
to Aug 22

Disenchanted!

BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS by Dennis T. Giacino
DIRECTED
by Michelle Knight
MUSICAL DIRECTION
by Jason M. Bailey
CHOREOGRAPHY by Jani Walsh-Weber

POISONED APPLES. GLASS SLIPPERS. WHO NEEDS ‘EM?!

Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. The original storybook heroines are none-too-happy with the way they’ve been portrayed in today’s pop culture so they’ve tossed their tiaras and have come to life to set the record straight. Forget the princesses you think you know – these royal renegades are here to comically belt out the truth.

‘Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical’ nomination (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and ‘Best New Off-Broadway Musical” nomination (Off Broadway Alliance).

NOTE: Contains adult language and content. Recommended for ages 15+.

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Once (The Musical)
May
14
to May 30

Once (The Musical)

BOOK by Enda Walsh
MUSIC & LYRICS
by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová
DIRECTED
by Derek Critzer
MUSICAL DIRECTION
by Charlie Stevens

WINNER OF 8 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL!

From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award and a Tony Award.

On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music.

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Always... Patsy Cline
Apr
16
to May 2

Always... Patsy Cline

WRITTEN & ORIGINALLY DIRECTED by Ted Swindley

A TRIBUTE TO PATSY’ UNFORGETTABLE HITS

"Always…Patsy Cline" has enjoyed great success all over the United States, including a successful run off-Broadway. It has been one of the most produced musicals in America according to American Theatre Magazine. "Always…Patsy Cline" has also been enjoyed internationally by audiences in Canada, the UK and Australia.

"Always…Patsy Cline" is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.

The musical play, complete with down home country humor and true emotion, includes many of Patsy' unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline."

Presented by arrangement with Ted Swindley Productions.
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Nunsense A-Men
Mar
26
to Apr 11

Nunsense A-Men

BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS by Dan Goggin
DIRECTED
by Brance Cornelius
MUSICAL DIRECTION
by Robb Ross

A HIT OF THE FIRST-ORDER!

Hallelujah! Internationally acclaimed, sinfully funny musical Nunsense will be coming to Theater West End starting on March 26, just in time for Holy Week. The twist is, in what’s been described as “Mrs. Doubtfire enters the Convent,” all of the nuns will be portrayed by men, adding another layer of hilarity to the show. This alternate version of the show is called Nunsense A-men!

When five of the surviving members of the Little Sisters of Hoboken Convent discover that 52 of their sisters have been accidentally poisoned by food prepared by their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, they’re tasked with the challenge of raising enough money to pay for the burials. While the deceased nuns await proper burial, the surviving nuns decide to perform a variety show at a local high school to scrape together the funds.

The five nuns performing at this show are big-shot former circus performer Mother Superior Mary Regina, her rival Sister Mary Hubert, street-smart Brooklynite Sister Robert Anne, fledgling ballerina Sister Mary Leo, and absent-minded Sister Mary Amnesia, who suffers from memory loss after getting hit in the head with a falling crucifix. The nuns’ personalities clash as they all fight for the spotlight but their sisterhood eventually triumphs as they get closer to reaching their goal.

Nunsense is the second-longest-running Off-Broadway show in history, with a run of 3,672 performances. The show’s success has generated six sequels and three spin-offs, as well as a television adaptation.

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End of The Rainbow
Feb
26
to Mar 14

End of The Rainbow

WRITTEN by Peter Quilter
DIRECTED
by Rob Ward

SEE THE PLAY THAT INSPIRED THE HIT FILM ‘JUDY’

A musical drama of Judy Garland's "come-back" concerts Christmas 1968: with a six-week booking at London's Talk of the Town, it looks like Judy Garland is set firmly on the comeback trail. The failed marriages, the suicide attempts and the addictions are all behind her. At forty-six and with new flame Mickey Deans at her side, she seems determined to carry it off and recapture her magic. But lasting happiness always eludes some people, and there was never any answer to the question with which Judy ended every show: "If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, why, oh, why, can't I?"

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Driving Miss Daisy
Jan
29
to Feb 14

Driving Miss Daisy

WRITTEN by Alfred Uhry
DIRECTED
by Tara Kromer

THE FUNNY, TOUCHING, AND TOTALLY IRRESISTIBLE STORY OF A WORKING RELATIONSHIP THAT BECAME A 25-YEAR FRIENDSHIP.

The place is the Deep South, the time 1948, just prior to the civil rights movement. Having recently demolished another car, Daisy Werthan, a rich, sharp-tongued Jewish widow of seventy-two, is informed by her son, Boolie, that henceforth she must rely on the services of a chauffeur. The person he hires for the job is a thoughtful, unemployed black man, Hoke, whom Miss Daisy immediately regards with disdain and who, in turn, is not impressed with his employer’s patronizing tone and, he believes, her latent prejudice. But, in a series of absorbing scenes spanning twenty-five years, the two, despite their mutual differences, grow ever closer to, and more dependent on, each other. Slowly and steadily the dignified, good-natured Hoke breaks down the stern defenses of the ornery old lady.

Winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Play. A warm-hearted, humorous, and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an aging, crotchety white Southern lady, and a proud, soft-spoken black man. A long-run Off-Broadway success and an Academy Award-winning film.

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GHOSTLIGHT, A Christmas Tale
Dec
4
to Dec 20

GHOSTLIGHT, A Christmas Tale

BASED on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
WRITTEN
by Brance Cornelius & Kari Ringer
DIRECTED & CHOREOGRAPHED
by Brance Cornelius
ASSOCIATE DIRECTED & MUSIC DIRECTED
by Kari Ringer

WORLD PREMIERE ADAPTATION OF A BELOVED HOLIDAY STORY!

It’s 1958, and in New London, Ohio, the 30th Annual Christmas Spectacular is opening tomorrow! At the helm is a fussy director who has lost the true spirit of Christmas, and it looks like “spectacular” will be a long shot. With the help of unexpected visitors from the past, present, and future, one whirlwind evening helps the director, and the whole community, come together for a spectacle this town will never forget!

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Green Day's American Idiot
Nov
6
to Nov 22

Green Day's American Idiot

CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PREMIERE!

Green Day's powerhouse album is brought to life in this electric-rock musical of youthful disillusion. The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green Day's American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before. This high-octane show includes every song from Green Day's album, American Idiot, as well as several songs from its follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown.

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The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Jan
24
to Feb 23

The Great American Trailer Park Musical

There's a new tenant at Armadillo Acres—and she's wreaking havoc all over Florida's most exclusive trailer park! When Pippi, the “stripper on the run,” comes between the Dr. Phil–loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband—the storms begin to brew.

"A sparkling, sharp irreverence lights up this musical and makes it one of the most laugh-out-loud shows in town." - Broadway.com

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A Christmas Story, The Musical
Dec
6
to Dec 29

A Christmas Story, The Musical

SPONSORED BY INNOVATIVE TITLE SERVICES

From the songwriting team behind the smash-hit Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the Academy Award-winning film La La Land, A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage!

Following a successful Broadway run garnering three 2013 Tony Award nominations including BEST MUSICAL, BEST BOOK OF A MUSICAL (Joseph Robinette) and BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Benj Pasek and Justin Paul), along with six Drama Desk nominations, and two Outer Critics Circle nominations, A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL is set to take historic downtown Sanford by storm!

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