Kiss Me, Kate
Book by Sam and Bella Spewack | Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m.
Fine Arts Center Main Theatre
Content Advisory
This classic musical comedy includes period humor and gender dynamics reflective of the era in which the show was written. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Where Shakespeare Meets Showbiz
Backstage rivalries, Shakespearean comedy, and Cole Porter’s sparkling music collide in one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals. As a theatre company prepares a production of The Taming of the Shrew, the offstage romance—and rivalry—between its leading actors proves every bit as dramatic as the play they’re performing. Filled with wit, glamour, and unforgettable songs like “Too Darn Hot” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare,” Kiss Me, Kate is a celebration of theatre itself.
KISS ME, KATE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.
The Thanksgiving Play
By Larissa FastHorse
Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.
Fine Arts Center LaCroix Black Box Theatre
Content Advisory: This satirical comedy contains strong language while exploring contemporary conversations about history, race, and cultural representation. Recommended for ages 14 and up.
Four well-meaning theatre artists gather to create a school pageant that tells the story of the first Thanksgiving, carefully attempting to avoid every possible cultural misstep along the way. What could possibly go wrong? In Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny and widely acclaimed satire, good intentions collide with uncomfortable truths in a comedy that is as thought-provoking as it is hilarious. The Thanksgiving Play invites audiences to laugh, reflect, and reconsider the stories we think we know.
The Thanksgiving Play is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and Lyrics by William Finn | Book by Rachel Sheinkin | Conceived by Rebecca Feldman | Additional Material by Jay Reiss | Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine | Originally produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo | Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre
Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.
Weber Center for the Performing Arts – Lyche Theatre
Content Advisory: Recommended for ages 12+. Contains mild language, suggestive humor related to adolescence, themes of growing up, and family expectations. Audience volunteers may be invited onstage.
Test your spelling skills in this hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy set in a whimsical yet familiar school gym where six quirky finalists compete for spelling glory. Capturing the delightful chaos of adolescence, this audience-interactive favorite celebrates friendship, imagination, and the beautifully awkward journey of growing up and finding where you belong.
ITHE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.
Our Town
By Thornton Wilder
Friday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m.
Fine Arts Center LaCroix Black Box Theatre
Content Advisory: This production explores themes of life, love, and mortality. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is one of the most beloved plays in American theatre, a simple yet profound portrait of life in the small town of Grover’s Corners. Through humor, tenderness, and quiet wisdom, the play follows the everyday lives of its residents as they grow up, fall in love, and confront the passage of time. With warmth and humanity, Our Town gently reminds us to notice and cherish the ordinary moments that make life extraordinary
Our Town is presented by arrangement of with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.
Alice by Heart
Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson | Music by Duncan Sheik | Lyrics by Steven Sater
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott
Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 17 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 18 at 2 p.m.
Fine Arts Center Main Theatre
Content Advisory: This musical explores themes of growing up, loss, and resilience through a contemporary reimagining of Alice in Wonderland. Some emotional themes may resonate most strongly with older children and teens.
From the creators of Spring Awakening comes a breathtaking musical inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. As the world around them shifts in uncertain times, a group of young people finds refuge in imagination and storytelling. Blending a hauntingly beautiful score with a visually striking world of fantasy, Alice by Heart explores the courage it takes to grow up, the power of friendship and love, and the ways stories help us endure.
ALICE BY HEART is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Dance Kaleidoscope
Saturday, April 24 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Viterbo Fine Arts Center LaCroix Black Box Theatre
Content Advisory: This dance concert features contemporary choreography suitable for audiences of all ages.
An exciting celebration of movement and creativity, Dance Kaleidoscope showcases the artistry of Viterbo’s dancers and choreographers in a dynamic evening of original works. Blending contemporary styles, bold physical storytelling, and imaginative design, this vibrant concert reveals the power of dance to express emotion, challenge ideas, and ignite the imagination.