Lucky Penny Arts Center

Covering The San Francisco Bay Area & Sacramento Valley Since 2001

Lucky Penny Arts Center • 1758 Industrial Way #208, Napa, CA 94558

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• JAN 30 - FEB 15, 2026 •

Peter and Alice / Play

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In Peter and Alice, two remarkable real-life figures meet one day in a dusty London bookshop during a 1932 exhibition honoring Lewis Carroll. One is Alice Liddell Hargreaves, the woman who inspired Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. The other is Peter Llewelyn Davies, a man haunted by the legacy of being one of the boys who inspired J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan. What begins as a polite meeting soon evolves into a heartfelt conversation where childhood dreams and the burdens of fame collide. Through shifting memories and imagined glimpses into the worlds of Wonderland and Neverland, the play peels back the veneer of beloved fairy-tale myths to reveal real lives shaped by loss, regret, identity and the painful cost of immortality in story. Their shared struggle to reconcile who they were with who the world remembers pulls the audience into a profound reflection on innocence, memory, and the weight of being forever defined by someone else’s fantasy.

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• OPENS MARCH 6, 2026 • Godspell / Musical Godspell is a stage musical created by John Michael Tebelak with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, blending upbeat rock inspired numbers with a playful, modern retelling of well known teachings. The genre is musical theatre with elements of comedy and thoughtful drama, built around a series of parables that unfold through energetic songs, vivid character moments, and a strong sense of community. The story begins when a group of strangers is drawn together by a charismatic teacher who invites them into a world that feels both ancient and contemporary. Through humor, simple everyday scenarios, and heartfelt lessons, the characters learn to set aside their differences and build a bond that feels genuine rather than forced. The musical uses color, movement, and rhythm to keep the pace lively, yet it gently shifts into deeper emotional territory as the characters grow. Each scene invites the audience to reflect on kindness, loyalty, and purpose without ever feeling heavy handed. By the time the cast joins together in its most iconic numbers, the show feels less like a performance and more like a shared experience that celebrates hope, friendship, and the power of people choosing to show up for one another.
• OPENS APRIL 10, 2026 • Born Yesterday / Play Born Yesterday is a play written by Garson Kanin. It is a comedy with sharp wit, crisp dialogue, and a smart take on power and personal growth. Set in post World War II Washington, D.C., the story follows Harry Brock, a brash and wealthy junk dealer who wants to buy influence among politicians. He brings along Billie Dawn, his glamorous but unpolished girlfriend, whose blunt honesty and lack of social refinement embarrass him in front of the people he needs to impress. To solve his problem he hires Paul Verrall, an idealistic reporter, to teach Billie how to speak, think, and carry herself in high society. Their lessons open Billie’s world far beyond grammar and etiquette. She begins to understand how power works, how easily people are manipulated, and how dangerously close she is to being used as part of Harry’s shady ambitions. Her growing confidence creates tension that shifts the balance between all three of them. The play blends humor with heart as Billie steps into her own identity, turning a lighthearted premise into a lively exploration of integrity, independence, and the courage it takes to question what everyone else accepts.
• OPENS MAY 29, 2026 • The Drowsy Chaperone / Musical The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical comedy that playfully celebrates the joy of old Broadway while inviting the audience into a quirky world fueled by imagination, music, and whimsy. The story unfolds through the eyes of a lonely theatre fan who escapes into his favorite cast album, and as the record spins, a glamorous 1920s style musical springs to life right in his living room. Characters burst in with lavish costumes, catchy songs, and over the top personalities, each one adding color to a delightfully chaotic wedding weekend. A spirited bride, her nervous groom, a boozy chaperone, and a parade of eccentric guests collide in a whirlwind of romance and confusion. The production blends heartfelt humor with clever theatrical tricks that blur the line between reality and fantasy, creating a playful mood that keeps the audience leaning in. With its upbeat score, sly jokes, and layered storytelling, the musical offers a warm invitation to revel in nostalgia while enjoying a fresh twist on classic musical tropes. It charms without trying too hard, pulls you in with its inventive structure, and leaves you curious about how the worlds onstage and offstage will continue to tangle.