SEASON 17 SHOWS - MAINSTAGE

 

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

September 24 - October 19, 2025

Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux
Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Alessandro Viviano
Music Direction by Chris Coffey

The electrifying story of how four stars made rock ’n’ roll history!

In an extraordinary twist of fate, rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins are brought together on a December evening in 1956. This meeting at Sun Records would become one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Based on a true story, Million Dollar Quartet brings that electrifying occasion to life, featuring a glorious score of rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, and country hits performed live on stage by world-class actors and musicians. Don’t miss this irresistible tale of four legends as they navigate the intricacies of fame and the personal price they pay to live the dream, featuring an incredible score of chart-topping hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and more!

GUTENBERG! The Musical!

January 21 - February 8, 2026

by Anthony King and Scott Brown
Directed by Sasha Brätt

A hilarious new musical about an unintentionally hilarious new musical!

Get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt! This wildly clever, high-energy musical spoof takes you on a joyfully absurd ride through one of history’s most unlikely Broadway pitches. Bud and Doug, a pair of aspiring playwrights, perform an audition for investors to fund their new, ill-advised project: a big, splashy musical about none other than the inventor of the printing press – Johann Gutenberg! Armed with hats, props, and unshakable enthusiasm, Bud and Doug perform every role in their crass historical epic with the hope that one of the producers in attendance will give them that elusive Broadway contract. It’s art imitating life imitating art!

THE MOUNTAINTOP

March 4 - 22, 2026

By Katori Hall
Directed by Jamil Mangan

A gripping reimagining of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

It’s April 3, 1968, and an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis after delivering one of his most memorable speeches. When a mysterious young maid named Camae delivers room service, the two engage in humorous conversation that progresses into a soul-searching discussion about their mutual hopes and fears. When Camae reveals a secret, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy. This Olivier Award-winning play offers an intimate and empathetic portrait of one of history’s most consequential leaders told by one of today’s most important writers, Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall (The Hot Wing King).

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT

April 15 - May 3, 2026

by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell
Directed by Matt Pfeiffer

A blisteringly relevant new comedy based on a true story about the battle between fact, fiction, and going too far.


Based on the critically-acclaimed book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.

An eager intern at a top literary magazine is given a career-making assignment: fact-checking a new work by celebrated author John D’Agata, who has just written a groundbreaking magazine essay. But is the story true? When the world’s most neurotically precise fact-checker starts dissecting the author’s work, it begins to split at the seams. As the final deadline looms, hard facts square off against emotional truths in a funny and searing high-stakes showdown.

THE WILD PARTY

July 8 - August 9, 2026

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Based on the Poem by Joseph Moncure March
Directed by Sean Harris
Choreographed by Darlene Zoller
Music Direction by Melanie Guerin

The raucous, pulse-pounding musical tale of decadence, jazz, danger, and desire.

Winner of the 2000 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Musical.

THE WILD PARTY plunges audiences into the heart of the roaring 1920s, where jazz, lust, and danger collide. Queenie and Burrs are a dysfunctional couple of vaudeville performers whose relationship teeters on the brink. In an attempt to salvage their passion, they throw a lavish, anything-goes party in their Manhattan apartment. The parade of colorful and unpredictable guests includes a provocative stranger who catches Queenie’s eye and ignites Burrs’ jealousy. What begins as a night of carefree indulgence turns into a tense and dangerous game where loyalties are tested, secrets come to light, and relationships spiral out of control. This darkly brilliant show offers a captivating look at the dangers of excess, love, and betrayal, set to a sensational score of jazz, vaudeville, and gospel-inspired music.

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ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914

December 5 - 21, 2025

by Peter Rothstein
Vocal Arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach
Directed by Sasha Brätt
Music Direction by Benjamin Rauch

The incredible true story of soldiers who had the courage to affirm their common humanity on a remarkable Christmas Day.

A return holiday engagement after the smash-hit film production.

The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence arose a silence, then a song. Amid the combat, a German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true story told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.


THEATER FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE's "WE ARE IN A PLAY!"

November 29 - December 20, 2025

Book and Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Directed & Choreographed by Darlene Zoller

A dazzling stage adventure based on the best-selling children’s book series by Mo Willems.

An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, "bestus" friends. Piggie is happier and more excited than usual because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles: three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a day when anything is possible! Filled with beloved characters and lively songs, in Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!" Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that is perfect for audiences of all ages.

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD

May 18 - June 6, 2026

Book and lyrics by Willie Reale
Music by Robert Reale
Based on the books by Arnold Lobel
Directed by Kevin Barlowski

Arnold Lobel’s beloved characters hop from the page to the stage as best friends Frog and Toad navigate four fun-filled seasons.

3-time Tony Award Nominee, including Best Musical

From swimming to raking leaves to baking cookies, best friends Frog and Toad do everything together – no matter what the weather. Waking up from hibernation in the spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, go sledding, and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make-believe... all charm! Based on the classic picture books, join Frog and Toad in a series of hilarious, sweet, and whimsical adventures through the seasons – a heartfelt musical ode to friendship.

TOURING PRODUCTION

SHAKESPEARE FOR KIDS: Dream Scheme

Touring March 12 - April 2, 2026

by Erin Sheffield
Music by Andrew Kane
Directed by: Moira O’Sullivan

Actively Experience Shakespeare! A high-octane production complete with song, tons of comedy, and sock puppets! This fun and interactive event provides an opportunity to introduce children to Shakespeare’s rich language and zany characters in a welcoming, kid-friendly atmosphere. S4K activates imaginations and generates laughs for the whole family.


COMEDY NIGHTS

90 minutes of laughs! Showtime: 8:00pm
Doors open 30 min. prior to show $20.00, reserved seating BYOB!

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Season 17 5-Show Subscription Pricing

Includes: Million Dollar Quartet, Gutenberg! The Musical! The Mountaintop, The Lifespan of a Fact, The Wild Party

Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
Preview $140 $140 $140
Adults $220 $200 $180
Students/Senior/Military $210 $190 $170
Producer's Circle $400 N/A N/A
*Add on: ALL IS CALM, THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 (save 20%)
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
Adults $44 $40 $36
Students/Senior/Military $42 $38 $34
 

 

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