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The title "Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B" above a Victorian door with a frosted window revealing the silhouettes of two women.

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B

January 14 – February 12, 2023

A bold, feminist take on the iconic crime-fighting duo! This wonderfully farcical comedy packs non-stop laughs and crime-fighting hijinks galore.

The name CLYDE'S above a half sandwich with a knife sticking vertically out of its top, as if the sandwich has been stabbed.

Clyde’s

June 1 – 30, 2024

In this delicious comedy, the formerly incarcerated kitchen staff at Clyde’s are on a journey to craft the perfect sandwich. These loveable characters with big dreams serve up a heartwarming story that’s good to the last bite!

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in an irregular magenta font on a grungy background of yellow, crinkled-paper texture.

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

March 2 – 30, 2025

George and Martha have invited a young couple — Nick and Honey — over for a nightcap. As the drinks start flowing and skeletons claw their way out of their closets, the couples soon learn that marriage isn’t all fun and games. Hilarious and harrowing, one of the theater’s beloved classics, Edward Albee’s dark comedy is as fresh now as it was at its premiere more than 60 years ago.

The title "Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord" with a woman in a leather jumpsuit brandishing a tomato pin cushion and sewing tools.

Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord

November 5 – December 18, 2022

A tour-de-force performance by Kristina Wong, whose sharp humor — and “Auntie Sewing Squad” — explores the early days of the pandemic to offer an inspirational path back to a healing world.

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Little Shop of Horrors

November 15 – December 24, 2026

It’s back—and hungrier than ever. We’re bringing Little Shop of Horrors back to our stage with a brand-new production of the cult-favorite musical packed with doo-wop hits, outrageous comedy, and one very dangerous plant. When shy florist Seymour discovers a mysterious new species that promises fame, fortune, and romance, his struggling flower shop suddenly starts to bloom—but the plant has a monstrous appetite. Featuring the unforgettable score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Just remember: don’t feed the plants.

The play title above a woman's raised fist gripping a scrolled copy of the U.S. Constitution.

What the Constitution Means to Me

January 20 – February 18, 2024

Filled with humor and history, this Pulitzer Prize finalist asks what the Constitution truly means. Heidi Schreck defended the Constitution as a teen in debates, but now she’s investigating its impact on four generations of women in her family.

Five people on stale in colorful outfits, all holding microphones and one holding a guitar.

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

November 19 – December 24, 2022

This heartwarming journey of community triumph is reimagined for the stage as a live radio broadcast complete with a stellar cast, gorgeous music, lavish costumes, and — of course — George Bailey!

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The Brothers Size

April 20 – May 18, 2025

From Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight, Choir Boy) comes a story of freedom and family. Steadfast and responsible, Ogun Size fights to connect with Oshoosi, his aimless younger brother, who has recently been released from prison. Weaving together the mundane and the mystic, this play invites us into the Louisiana Bayou, showing us a world of poetry, stories from the Yoruban cosmology, and music. A fresh and contemporary tale of belonging, brotherhood and the ties that bind. 

The title "Where We Belong" overlaid on a photo of a woman, her eyes closed, standing between fluorescent lights hanging at waist level.

Where We Belong

February 25 – March 26, 2023

An Indigenous theater-maker journeys across geographic borders, personal history, and cultural legacies in search of a place to belong.

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Quixote Nuevo

March 2 – 31, 2024

In this modern twist on Don Quixote, a professor imagines himself as Cervantes’ titular hero and sets out for his long-lost love. Featuring vibrant Spanish-infused music and language, this magical retelling spotlights Tejano culture and celebrates life, love, and the human spirit.

The word CORIOLANUS above a woman in Roman soldier garb, on her knees, looking exhausted as if from battle.

Coriolanus

April 20 – May 19, 2024

Shakespeare’s tragedy about the war hero Coriolanus and the fight between the elite and the deprived masses will be fueled by a dynamic female and non-binary ensemble with a muscular, movement-focused staging.

The play title above the silhouette of a woman in a long western coat and hat, carrying a wooden stake dripping with blood.

Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really

November 26 – December 24, 2023

Bouncing between horror and humor, this thrilling adaptation questions who the true monsters are. Fierce, feminist, and frightening, Dracula is a revenge fantasy worth sinking your teeth into!

The title "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," green foliage, and flowers frame a couple frolicking hand in hand, silhouetted by a large, full moon.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

June 3 – July 2, 2023

One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies! This beguiling odyssey in an enchanted forest on a very magical midsummer night reminds us that “the course of true love never did run smooth” — so watch your step!

The title "tick, tick ... BOOM!" with a birthday cake that has been nearly flattened by a large, cartoonish bomb among the candles.

tick, tick … BOOM!

August 20 – September 18, 2022

The hilarious, feel-good origin story of Rent! Jonathan Larson cracks open the ticking-time-bomb world of creating theater to celebrate the power of finding your voice and holding on to a dream.

The title "Choir Boy" above a Black man in a suit and a young Black man in a school uniform talking animatedly in front of a white column.

Choir Boy

April 15 – May 14, 2023

An exhilarating coming-of-age story from the Academy Award-winning writer of Moonlight. A young, queer student leads the choir at his elite school — and seeks to march to his own drum.

The title Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with a straight razor, a meat pie, and a shrieking face below.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

September 29 – November 3, 2024

After 15 years in exile on a trumped up conviction, Sweeney Todd returns to the grit and grime of Victorian London, bent on reclaiming his life and exacting bloody retribution. With the help of his trusty razors and his plotting landlady and pie-shop owner, Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney tears through a corrupt society proving revenge is a dish best served piping hot. This Sondheim classic is to die for!

The word HAIR above the smiling face of a Black woman with a full afro.

HAIR

September 30 – November 5, 2023

Let the sunshine in! This revolutionary rock musical follows a group of counter-culturalists whose worlds are shaken by a draft notice for the Vietnam War. HAIR reminds us that our collective voice is a powerful tool for change!

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