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 | • APR 29 - MAY 3, 2026 • Les Miserables / Musical For Tickets & Info: Les Misérables is a sweeping stage musical set in early-19th-century France that follows the troubled journey of Jean Valjean, a man once imprisoned for stealing bread, who emerges into a society that refuses to let him forget his past. After an act of unexpected mercy offers him a chance at redemption, Valjean reinvents himself, takes in a vulnerable young woman, and strives to live a life of quiet dignity and purpose—while being relentlessly hunted by the rigid Inspector Javert. Along the way the show weaves in the stories of lonely sacrifice, unfulfilled love, and the fervent uprising of idealistic young revolutionaries rising in the streets of Paris. Rich in soulful and stirring music, the production explores questions of justice, mercy, identity and hope, all against a backdrop of poverty, political unrest and human longing. It invites audiences into a world where one person’s decision can ripple outward to change many lives, and where the triumph over internal and external oppression has emotional force that lingers. | ||
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Coming Soon
• OPENS JUN 2, 2026 • Back to the Future / Musical Back to the Future The Musical revs up a high-energy blast of sci-fi adventure, rock rhythms, and heartfelt comedy as it transforms the beloved story into a full-scale stage musical. Set in 1985 in the quirky town of Hill Valley, the show follows Marty McFly, a quick-witted teenager who gets hurled back to 1955 after a late-night experiment with his eccentric inventor friend, Doc Brown, goes off the rails. Once he lands in the past, Marty discovers that every small move he makes can bend his future out of shape, so he has to navigate the unfamiliar world of his parents’ youth, keep his identity under wraps, and figure out how to return home without disrupting the delicate chain of events that leads to his own existence. The production mixes sharp humor, clever staging, a flying DeLorean, and a soundtrack that blends original songs with iconic hits, creating a nostalgic experience that never stops moving. It invites audiences into a story filled with curiosity, tension, and excitement, offering a lively musical journey that celebrates friendship, courage, and the strange way one moment can change everything. | |||
• OPENS JUL 23, 2026 • The Sound of Music / Musical The Sound of Music, a beloved musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, follows the uplifting journey of Maria, a spirited young woman whose bright energy does not quite fit the strict routine of the abbey where she trains. Sent to serve as a governess for the seven children of Captain Georg von Trapp, a widowed and disciplined naval officer, she steps into a household shaped by silence and rigid order. Maria brings music back into their lives with simple songs, laughter, and a warmth the children have not felt in years. As she tries to navigate the captain’s stern expectations, she discovers that the power of kindness can shift even the most guarded heart. The musical blends sweeping scenery, charming family moments, and melodies that feel like old friends. Set against the backdrop of a changing world, the story draws the audience into a place where courage grows quietly and love finds its own voice. Every scene nudges you closer to the characters, inviting you to root for them as their lives transform in ways they never expected. |