by Ken Ludwig
September 12-16, 19, 21-23 at 7:00 p.m.
September 17 & 24 at 2:00 p.m.
A New Comedy – Regional Premiere
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Based on Ken Ludwig’s Tony Award-winning Lend Me A Tenor, this madcap screwball comedy features ladies in the leading roles and is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter! It’s 1934, and the clever and combustible Lucille Wiley, Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is ready to welcome world-class soprano Elena Firenzi for her one-night-only starring role in Carmen. However, Elena arrives late, she is sick, and her passionate husband Pasquale has a fit of jealousy. So, Mrs. Wiley’s mousy but determined assistant Jo has to come up with a plan to save the day in order to keep her job! Recommended for ages 14+.
by Heidi Schreck
October 24-28 & 31, November 2-4 at 7:00 p.m.
October 29 & November 5 at 2:00 p.m.
Contemporary Play – Regional Premiere
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Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions held across the United States. In this hopeful and achingly human play, Heidi Schreck resurrects her teenage self to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives. This powerful play is a love letter to our constitution, giving it new life and imagining how it will shape the next generations of Americans. What The Constitution Means to Me will be presented in the Hewes Room with general admission seating. Recommended for ages 14+.
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Skylar; Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
November 30-December 1, December 7-9, 12, 14-16, 19-21 at 7:00 p.m.
December 2, 3, 10, & 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Holiday Musical
Holiday Show – Season ticket subscribers can purchase discounted tickets for this show
A title known the world over, Elf The Musical is based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toymaking abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. Recommended for 8+
Music and Lyrics by Marsha Norman; Music by Lucy Simone
Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
February 6-10, 13, 15-17 at 7:00 p.m.
February 11 & 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Classical Musical
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Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his disabled son Colin. The estate’s many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the “Dreamers,” spirits from Mary’s past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden‘s compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal. This enchanting classic of children’s literature of hope and perseverance is re-imagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Marsha Norman. This special shortened version of the beloved musical The Secret Garden is as beautiful and spirited as the original Broadway hit. Recommended for 8+.
by Douglas Lyons
April 9-13, 16, 18-20 at 7:00 p.m.
April 14 & 21 at 2:00 p.m.
New Broadway Comedy – Regional Premiere
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Rival sisters, Baneatta and Beverly, are trying to bury their father without killing each other first. When a family secret is revealed at the church altar, decorum flies out the stained glass window. With fast-paced jokes that will have audiences rolling in the aisles—and Grandpa turning over in his grave—this dysfunctional family comedy is even more satisfying than its namesake! Chicken & Biscuits is a laugh-out-loud celebration of Black joy, love, and laughter! Recommended for ages 13+.
Book by Douglas McGrath
Words and Music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King, Barry Mann & Cynthia Well
May 28-31, June 1, 4, 6-8 at 7:00 p.m.
June 2 & 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Broadway Musical
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical follows the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom. Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her 20s, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ’n roll. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs —including “I Feel the Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” and the title song—Beautiful is filled with the songs you remember – and a story you’ll never forget. Recommended for ages 11+.