A Chorus Line
September 8 – September 30, 2018
music by Marvin Hamlisch
lyrics by Edward Kleban
book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante
Directed by Tom Rowan
A Chorus Line is a celebration of those unsung heroes of the Broadway musical: the chorus dancers–those valiant, over-dedicated, underpaid, highly trained performers who live in the background of the limelight. Seventeen dancers compete for a spot in the chorus line of a Broadway show, and the drama unfolds as they perform dazzling dance numbers and reveal personal stories through heartfelt songs.
Anna in the Tropics
October 20 – November 4, 2018
by Nilo Cruz
Directed by Mark Gallagher
Winner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize, Anna in the Tropics is a poignant and poetic play set in 1929 in a Cuban-American Florida cigar factory, where cigars are still rolled by hand and “lectors” are employed to educate and entertain the workers. The New York Times exclaimed, “Mr. Cruz has created a work as wistful and affectingly ambitious as its characters. Anna in the Tropics reaches for the artistic heavens…”
Appointment with Death
December 1 – December 16, 2018
by Agatha Christie
Directed by Dominic Cuskern
Appointment with Death is Agatha Christie’s most surprising adaptation from page to stage. In this version of the detective novel of the same name, Christie has created an entirely new ending. The mystery features a group of travelers who find themselves thrown together on an expedition. This chilling play offers a unique take on the classic murder mystery, where characters’ motivations are suspect and relationships may not be what they seem.
Black Box New Play Festival
January 10 – January 27, 2019
Once Upon a Mattress
February 22 – March 17, 2019
music by Mary Rodgers
lyrics by Marshall Barer
book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer
Directed by Barrie Gelles
This comic and progressive retelling of The Princess and the Pea will make you rethink your expectations of fairy tales. Once Upon a Mattress tells the story of the brave and strong Princess Winnifred who comes to the rescue of a kingdom in need of a new outlook on love, leadership, and life. Filled with hummable tunes, raucous comedy, fabulous dance numbers, and a happily-ever-after, this musical will appeal to audiences of all ages.
Please note the story occasionally, with humor and joyfulness, makes reference to conception and personal intimacy.
Steel Magnolias
April 13 – April 28, 2019
by Robert Harling
Directed by Avital Asuleen
Steel Magnolias examines the relationships between a tight-knit group of southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, who witness the milestones in each other’s lives. The play is alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters.
Spring Awakening
May 18 – June 9, 2019
music by Duncan Sheik
book and lyrics by Steven Sater
Directed by Nick Brennan
The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Entertainment Weekly called this musical “the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade.” Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll.
Mature themes. Recommended for audiences over 18 years old.