THE EARTH IS FLAT
Written by Todd Almond
Directed by Connor Deming
January 16, 17, 18 @ 8pm
January 19 @ 2pm
This coming-of-age dramatic comedy is set in Calhoun Hall, a college dormitory. The Earth is Flat follows purple-haired Ethan as he takes his first tentative steps toward self-discovery. Day one he meets his roommate, Derek, who’s popular, social, and seems to have it all together. Day two, Ethan’s brother dies in an accident, sending Ethan back home to his ambitious, independent sister and his addict mother. While there, Derek writes a letter to Ethan in which Derek reveals he’s become obsessed with conspiracy theories about the earth being flat. When Ethan returns to college, he and Derek share a kiss, but Derek isn’t gay, and Ethan’s embarrassment propels him further toward his lack of certainty as well as the theories. Will Derek and Ethan ever repair their friendship? Will college ever be “normal”? IS THE EARTH FLAT?!
Pride & Prejudice
Written by Kate Hamill
Directed by Kristina Saldaña
February 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 @ 8pm
February 16 @ 2pm
A fresh, comedic take on the beloved classic novel, this new adaptation is fast-paced, and filled with surprises, laughs, and romance. Lizzy Bennet does not believe in marriage, or even love. That is, until the handsome, amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy starts popping up at every turn, causing her to question her resolve. This timely theatrical retelling of literature’s greatest tale of latent love explores the insanity and exhilaration of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Tish Gamez
March 14, 15, 21, 22 @ 8pm
March 16 & 23 @ 2pm
Sir John Falstaff, a broke and bombastic knight, tries to seduce two wealthy wives - Mistress Ford and Mistress Page - hoping for financial gain. But these clever ladies are way ahead of him as they conspire to set him up for a series of hilarious pranks. Meanwhile, young Anne Page dodges unwanted suitors, Mistress Quickly relishes the chaos, and Sir Hugh Evans just wants a nice piece of cheese. Come see who gets the last laugh in Shakespeare's classic comedy!
3 Days In Space
Presented by Killer Kern Records
April 3, 4, 5, & 6
The hit musical festival is back! Stay tuned for the full line up, plus more on tickets, 3-Day Passes, and more!
Carrie: The Musical
Book by Lawrence D. Cohen
Music by Michael Gore
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Directed by Connor Putnam
Vocal Directed by Kelsey Morrow
Choreography by Bella Garza
Based on the novel by Stephen King
April 25, 26, & May 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 @ 8pm
May 4 @ 2pm
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
Luchadora!
Written by Alvaro Saar Rios
Directed by Justine Luevano
May 30 & 31 + June 6 & 7 @ 8pm
June 1 @ 2pm
An award-winning, family-friendly play!
Transport yourself to the world of lucha libre—Mexican wrestling, with this inspired adaptation of the Chinese legend Hua Mulan. The discovery of a worn pink wrestling mask prompts Nana Lupita, a Washington grandmother, to share her coming of age story growing up in 1960s Texas. As we follow Lupita’s journey, we witness her life as a daring teen tomboy; bike riding with her friends, working at her father’s flower stand, and lucha libre. When a World Championship match is announced, Lupita’s excitement explodes; she anticipates seeing it until she discovers her ailing father is one of the wrestlers. With the help of a magical mask maker, Lupita secretly trains to take her father’s place. She soon finds it difficult keeping her secret from her friends and, most importantly, her father.
Cataract HOUSE
Book & Lyrics by Kamala Boeck
Music by Arian Gridiron and Criston Moore
"Moving Ahead" Music by Grgory Carr
Directed by Avery Gibson
In Collaboration with Saladin Allah and Dr. James Ponzo of the Niagra Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center
June 19, 20, 21 @ 8pm
June 22 @ 2pm
There are incredible stories within the history of America that have never been told.
This is one of them.
In the summer of 1853, Niagara Falls was the “must-see” destination for travelers from around the world. Writers, politicians, celebrities, the wealthy, Southern Enslavers, and Free Black people all came to see the Indigenous “Thundering Water” and American Wonder of the World – And if they wanted to impress their friends, they would stay at the internationally known Cataract House Hotel.
Established in 1825 along the banks of the Niagara River, the historic Cataract House was a world-renowned luxury hotel that became one of the most important Underground Railroad locations in the nation. Under the leadership of head waiter John Morrison, its African American wait staff led double lives as secret Underground Railroad agents helping countless freedom seekers escape to safety in Canada.
Not only did they have precision in their appointed work – the detailed choreography that transformed the dining rooms into a dance of courses- but also in the sophisticated maneuvering they organized which freed hundreds of freedom seekers from bondage.
The story of the Cataract House is being developed as a musical for the stage by Kamala Boeck in collaboration with the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center and The Becton International Black Theater & ARTS Consortium (TBIBT). By combining text, song, and traditional African American dance forms, the Cataract House will bring to life and celebrate the incredible story of freedom along the Niagara Frontier.
Tarzan
The Stage Musical Based on the Disney Film
Book by David Henry Hwang
Music and Lyrics by Phil Collins
Adapted from the story "Tarzan of the Apes" by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Originally Produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions
TARZAN ® owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.
Directed by Kristina Saldaña and Perrin Swanson
July 18, 19, 25, 26, & 31, + August 1 & 2 @ 8pm
July 20 & 27 @ 2pm
Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend, Phil Collins, and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang. High-flying excitement and hits, like the Academy Award winning "You'll Be in My Heart," as well as "Son of Man" and "Two Worlds," make Tarzan an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Washed up on the shores of West Africa, an infant boy is taken in and raised by gorillas who name him Tarzan. Apart from striving for acceptance from his ape father, Tarzan's life is mostly monkey business until a human expedition treks into his tribe's territory, and he encounters creatures like himself for the first time. Tarzan struggles to navigate a jungle, thick with emotion, as he discovers his animal upbringing clashing with his human instincts.
Andy, the Creator
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Taylor Lozano
Directed by Mariah Jordan
August 21, 22, & 23 @ 8pm
August 24 @ 2pm
A developing new musical! Andy is an android who returns home to find his friends, Tito the Toaster, Oomba the Roomba, and Webster, not as happy about his return as he expected them. As they hurl "anti-human" epithets his direction, he begins to wonder not only about his own humanity, but also about how he may find their Creator once more, whether it be through the Internet or rebuilding them. In the end, these friends must discover not only the consequences of their own impermanence, but also about how to take care of one another, eventually becoming an unexpected legacy.
Company
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth
Directed by Andrea Vega
September 12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26, & 27 @ 8pm
September 21 @ 2pm
From musical theatre's most renowned composer, Company is largely regarded as a trailblazer of the dark-comedy, modern-musical genre and the winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book.
On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – "those good and crazy people [his] married friends" – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
Written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen
Directed by Ron Warren
October 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, & 31 @ 8pm
October 26 @ 2pm
Ever wondered what would happen if you took Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire tale and put it into a blender with Mel Brooks, Monty Python, and The 39 Steps? That’s just what happens in this lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud, 90-minute, gender-bending romp. When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, enlist the help of famed female vampire hunter Doctor Jean Van Helsing. Their hunt for the dangerous and sexy Count Dracula abounds with clever wordplay and quick-change antics.
Mamma Mia!
Music and Lyrics by BENNY ANDERSSON & BJÖRN ULVAEUS
And some songs with STIG ANDERSON
Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON
Originally Conceived by JUDY CRAYMER
Directed by Abby Bowles-Votaw
Choreographed by Jennifer Skiby Plunkett
November 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 @ 8pm
November 16 & 17 @ 2pm
ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for any theatre. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!
A Christmas Carol
Written by Ron Warren
Directed by Kelsey Morrow and Ron Warren
December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, & 20 @ 8pm
December 14 & 21 @ 2pm
A brand-new adaptation of the hit Christmas Classic!
All shows subject to change.