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Past Shows

Miss Nelson is Missing
3/25 - 3/26/2023


Miss Nelson is the nicest teacher ever... or is she? The kids in Room 207 take advantage of their teacher's good nature until she disappears ...

Sister Act
7/15 - 7/24/2022


Sister Act, the jubilant musical based on the hit film, blends humor, gospel music, and a whole lot of glitter. Deloris Van Cartier, a sassy ...

Guys & Dolls
6/12 - 6/28/2020


Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway....

DISNEY'S 101 DALMATIANS KIDS
7/20 - 7/28/2019


In a loving home in the city of London, Dalmatian parents, Pongo and Perdita happily raise their Dalmatian puppies, until the monstrous Cruella De Vil ...

A FUNNY THING...FORUM
6/7 - 6/23/2019


"Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!" Broadway's greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written-the perfect escape from life's troubles. ...

Grey Gardens
2/1 - 2/10/2019


book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, lyrics by Michael Korie Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts...

DISNEY'S THE LION KING JR
7/20 - 7/29/2018


The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and ...


The jungle is jumpin? with jazz is this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through ...

DISNEY'S THE LION KING JR
4/20 - 4/21/2018


The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and ...


With warmth and humor, Theatreworks' longest-running musical sings of the American legend who smuggled more than 300 slaves - including her aged parents - to ...

BONNIE & CLYDE
2/2 - 2/11/2018


The narrative of Bonnie and Clyde, transformed into the musical by Frank Wildhorn, is a captivating tale that delves deep into the lives of two ...

JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL
2/26 - 3/6/2016


From Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the creators who brought you Dear Edwina - Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where ...

URINETOWN
2/5 - 2/14/2016


Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of ...

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH-TYA
10/9 - 10/18/2015


Roald Dahl's fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit. (One-Act Version)...


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INTO THE WOODS JR
4/24 - 4/26/2015


The Brothers Grimm "go Broadway" as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters-Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, ...


Now one of the most performed shows in America, "Seussical" is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Ragtime," "Once ...

SHREK
6/13 - 6/29/2014


SHREK THE MUSICAL , based on the Oscar ® winningDreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story ofeveryone's favorite ogre to dazzling new ...


This special School Edition has been masterfully adapted, working directly with Mr. Sondheim ,to retain the dark wit and grand scope of the original work, ...


*For Amateur Productions Only* Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this ...

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
10/11 - 10/27/2013


A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon ...


Lewis Carroll's unflappable young heroine takes a tumble down an enchanted rabbit hole to an off-kilter world of mock turtles, dancing flora, punctual rabbits and ...


Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA SCHOOL EDITION is a contemporary musical take on a grand classic tale of the timeless bond between an enslaved ...

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!
11/4 - 11/13/2011


A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage! The Emmy Award-winning 1970's Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics ...

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