Chess
July 19 - August 04, 2019
My land's only borders lie around my heart. Secrets, lies, collusion and betrayal? Love, courage and loyalty? Checkmate! In this highly acclaimed rock musical, the ancient...
1776
May 03 - May 19, 2019
We the people... Is anybody there? Long before Hamilton, there was 1776! It’s a long, hot summer in Philadelphia, and the Continental Congress is an exhausted...
Anyone Can Whistle
February 15 - February 24, 2019
Whenever they cheer, we're incensedWhatever they're for, we're against! Written by Stephen Sondheim, Anyone Can Whistle is an absurdist social satire about insanity and conformity (among...
Carnival!
November 16 - December 09, 2018
Love makes the world go 'round! Naïve orphan Lili happens upon a failing carnival troupe in the south of France and meets puppeteer Paul, a former...
Newsies
September 21 - September 30, 2018
Seize the day! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band...
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