Performances:
July 2 @ 7:00 pm Hill City, MN (downtown)
July 11 @ 6:00 pm Bigfork, MN (Golf Course)
August 7 @ 7:00 pm Remer, MN (at the Depot)

This Project is Made Possible by the Blandin Foundation.
​
Sir Valourant & the Dragon
by James Alcott

Sir Valourant and the Dragon is an original comedic fairy tale with a meta-theatrical twist.

When Princess Annabella is carried off by a dragon, the brave Sir Valourant sets out on a heroic quest to rescue her, accompanied by the quick-witted minstrel (and narrator) Aloysius. As the story unfolds, the play blurs the line between the fairy tale and the troupe of performers bringing it to life, creating a fast-paced adventure full of knights, dragons, romance, and fourth-wall-breaking humor. Perfect for performers who enjoy comedy, character work, and ensemble storytelling.

​Cast:

Aloysius: Ben Robinson
Sir Valourant: Tayler Emerson
Princess Annabella: Chelsey Jo Johnson
King Alaric, Gerbold, The Outlaw, The Black Knight, The Dwarf: Charlie Butler
Greg: Logan Hoffman
Jenny: Shannon Seeba

Director: Marie Sippola
Assistant Director/Stage Manager/Props: Lindsay Miller
Props: Tony Yunk
Costumes: Sharon Marty
Set Construction and Design: John Schroeder, John Doe, Erin Whight

A Classic Comedy by Noël Coward
Directed by Dann Peterson

June 19 to July 12, 2026

In this sparkling supernatural comedy, novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium to conduct a séance—but instead of inspiration, he accidentally conjures his late (and mischievous) first wife, Elvira. As Elvira wreaks ghostly havoc on Charles and his current marriage, things go from strange to absolutely otherworldly.

A Classic Comedy by Noël Coward
Directed by Dann Peterson

June 19 to July 12, 2026

In this sparkling supernatural comedy, novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium to conduct a séance—but instead of inspiration, he accidentally conjures his late (and mischievous) first wife, Elvira. As Elvira wreaks ghostly havoc on Charles and his current marriage, things go from strange to absolutely otherworldly.

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.

Summer youth performance camp. Over 35 children performing each week!

Hey, what’s cookin’? Join Hungry Hank, Famished Fanny, Ravenous Randi, Picky Pete and more wacky characters in this upbeat and tasty musical all about their insatiable appetites! We are fortunate to live in a land of plenty, and as we celebrate food in wonderfully wacky ways with songs like “The Fast Food Tango,” “Chicken Pot Pie,” “My Banana Split” and “Pizza,” we are also reminded to be “Thankful” for the bounty we regularly enjoy. Designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school, this 40-minute musical features six original songs with connecting script and speaking parts adaptable to casts of 20 or more. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal song arrangements and choreography, script, and helpful production guide. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include songs and script, and will enhance the musical experience for your young aspiring actors/singers!

Summer youth performance camp. Over 35 children performing each week!

Hey, what’s cookin’? Join Hungry Hank, Famished Fanny, Ravenous Randi, Picky Pete and more wacky characters in this upbeat and tasty musical all about their insatiable appetites! We are fortunate to live in a land of plenty, and as we celebrate food in wonderfully wacky ways with songs like “The Fast Food Tango,” “Chicken Pot Pie,” “My Banana Split” and “Pizza,” we are also reminded to be “Thankful” for the bounty we regularly enjoy. Designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school, this 40-minute musical features six original songs with connecting script and speaking parts adaptable to casts of 20 or more. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal song arrangements and choreography, script, and helpful production guide. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include songs and script, and will enhance the musical experience for your young aspiring actors/singers!

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.

2026 Summer Stock
Aristocats Kids

Age: Students entering grades 3-6
Showcase: Friday, July 10, 3:00pm (subject to change)

Join us for a thrilling ride of feline fun! Students will learn all the twists and turns of the high cat society in Aristocats Kids. This class will be sure to develop their acting, singing, dancing, and overall stage presence skills. There will be a swingin’, upbeat performance for families at 3:00 on Friday.

NLOKids Summer Program Performance

This 3-week camp for kids led by Hawken Paul (Children’s Theater Company) and Lisa Dove (Juilliard Drama) will culminate in two free public performances: Friday, July 10, 4pm – Pine Point Community Center and Saturday, July 11, 11am – Armory Arts & Events Center.

In NLOKids, students aged 8-13 create their own original music theater work. Kids create everything by themselves!

A collaboration between NLOC and the Pine Point School, NLOKids has been going strong for over 10 years, building confidence, creativity and lasting friendships.

A comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The primary plot of Much Ado About Nothing turns on the courtship and scandal involving young Hero and her suitor, Claudio, but the witty war of words between Claudio’s friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice often takes center stage. Set in Messina, the play begins as Don Pedro’s army returns after a victory.

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.

Book by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Directed by Ryan Frank

All the traditional plot elements are here. The nasty scoundrel Rod Enreel, who will soon take over the Shiver River Ranch and find the hidden treasure if Colonel Sanders can’t sell his cattle to come up with the mortgage money, to heroic Marshal Marshall Law, who would love to propose to Heidi Claire, the colonel’s daughter, yet he can’t. And yes, there’s always the vile option for Heidi to marry the black-hearted villain, though he only plans to do her in and abscond with the treasure and his romance novel-loving partner-in-crime, Paige Turner. Ah, but did we mention that our villain doesn’t have a good evil laugh and has to appoint an Evil Laugher from the audience? Or that Marshal and Heidi wonder curiously why they hear romantic music every time they’re in a scene together?

Performance dates: July 10-26.

Our annual summer shows brave the elements (rain/heat/the annoying ice cream truck jingling during a pivotal scene) while we present our shows to adoring crowds at Nokomis Park. This summer:
MISS ROBIN HOOD AND HER MERRY BAND OF THIEVES (written by Noreen Brandt), and
MACBETH THE OPPOSITIONAL KING

Think of MacBeth as a slacker with a nagging wife who does all the dirty work written by Greg Bastien.

Get the mosquito spray out now!

There will be SIX performances in all – 7 pm on Fridays/Saturdays July 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th, as well as two 2 pm matinees on July 11th and July 18th.

Shows will perform outdoors at Nokomis Park in Minneapolis (weather permitting),or indoors at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church in case of rain.

After another incredible adventure full of sword-fights, riddles, and mysteries, Professor Layton has returned to London as an infamous (although humble) hero. However, upon his return, Layton receives a letter from his Apprentice, Luke, claiming to be from the distant future. Even worse yet, the future Luke is writing from is in grave peril. Professor Layton and Luke must overcome dangers from both their pasts and futures in order to get to the bottom of this riddle of time.

A Classic Comedy by Noël Coward
Directed by Dann Peterson

June 19 to July 12, 2026

In this sparkling supernatural comedy, novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium to conduct a séance—but instead of inspiration, he accidentally conjures his late (and mischievous) first wife, Elvira. As Elvira wreaks ghostly havoc on Charles and his current marriage, things go from strange to absolutely otherworldly.

NLOKids Summer Program Performance

This 3-week camp for kids led by Hawken Paul (Children’s Theater Company) and Lisa Dove (Juilliard Drama) will culminate in two free public performances: Friday, July 10, 4pm – Pine Point Community Center and Saturday, July 11, 11am – Armory Arts & Events Center.

In NLOKids, students aged 8-13 create their own original music theater work. Kids create everything by themselves!

A collaboration between NLOC and the Pine Point School, NLOKids has been going strong for over 10 years, building confidence, creativity and lasting friendships.

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.

Our annual summer shows brave the elements (rain/heat/the annoying ice cream truck jingling during a pivotal scene) while we present our shows to adoring crowds at Nokomis Park. This summer:
MISS ROBIN HOOD AND HER MERRY BAND OF THIEVES (written by Noreen Brandt), and
MACBETH THE OPPOSITIONAL KING

Think of MacBeth as a slacker with a nagging wife who does all the dirty work written by Greg Bastien.

Get the mosquito spray out now!

There will be SIX performances in all – 7 pm on Fridays/Saturdays July 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th, as well as two 2 pm matinees on July 11th and July 18th.

Shows will perform outdoors at Nokomis Park in Minneapolis (weather permitting),or indoors at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church in case of rain.

Performances:
July 2 @ 7:00 pm Hill City, MN (downtown)
July 11 @ 6:00 pm Bigfork, MN (Golf Course)
August 7 @ 7:00 pm Remer, MN (at the Depot)

This Project is Made Possible by the Blandin Foundation.
​
Sir Valourant & the Dragon
by James Alcott

Sir Valourant and the Dragon is an original comedic fairy tale with a meta-theatrical twist.

When Princess Annabella is carried off by a dragon, the brave Sir Valourant sets out on a heroic quest to rescue her, accompanied by the quick-witted minstrel (and narrator) Aloysius. As the story unfolds, the play blurs the line between the fairy tale and the troupe of performers bringing it to life, creating a fast-paced adventure full of knights, dragons, romance, and fourth-wall-breaking humor. Perfect for performers who enjoy comedy, character work, and ensemble storytelling.

​Cast:

Aloysius: Ben Robinson
Sir Valourant: Tayler Emerson
Princess Annabella: Chelsey Jo Johnson
King Alaric, Gerbold, The Outlaw, The Black Knight, The Dwarf: Charlie Butler
Greg: Logan Hoffman
Jenny: Shannon Seeba

Director: Marie Sippola
Assistant Director/Stage Manager/Props: Lindsay Miller
Props: Tony Yunk
Costumes: Sharon Marty
Set Construction and Design: John Schroeder, John Doe, Erin Whight

Book by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Directed by Ryan Frank

All the traditional plot elements are here. The nasty scoundrel Rod Enreel, who will soon take over the Shiver River Ranch and find the hidden treasure if Colonel Sanders can’t sell his cattle to come up with the mortgage money, to heroic Marshal Marshall Law, who would love to propose to Heidi Claire, the colonel’s daughter, yet he can’t. And yes, there’s always the vile option for Heidi to marry the black-hearted villain, though he only plans to do her in and abscond with the treasure and his romance novel-loving partner-in-crime, Paige Turner. Ah, but did we mention that our villain doesn’t have a good evil laugh and has to appoint an Evil Laugher from the audience? Or that Marshal and Heidi wonder curiously why they hear romantic music every time they’re in a scene together?

Performance dates: July 10-26.

A comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The primary plot of Much Ado About Nothing turns on the courtship and scandal involving young Hero and her suitor, Claudio, but the witty war of words between Claudio’s friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice often takes center stage. Set in Messina, the play begins as Don Pedro’s army returns after a victory.

Our annual summer shows brave the elements (rain/heat/the annoying ice cream truck jingling during a pivotal scene) while we present our shows to adoring crowds at Nokomis Park. This summer:
MISS ROBIN HOOD AND HER MERRY BAND OF THIEVES (written by Noreen Brandt), and
MACBETH THE OPPOSITIONAL KING

Think of MacBeth as a slacker with a nagging wife who does all the dirty work written by Greg Bastien.

Get the mosquito spray out now!

There will be SIX performances in all – 7 pm on Fridays/Saturdays July 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th, as well as two 2 pm matinees on July 11th and July 18th.

Shows will perform outdoors at Nokomis Park in Minneapolis (weather permitting),or indoors at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church in case of rain.

After another incredible adventure full of sword-fights, riddles, and mysteries, Professor Layton has returned to London as an infamous (although humble) hero. However, upon his return, Layton receives a letter from his Apprentice, Luke, claiming to be from the distant future. Even worse yet, the future Luke is writing from is in grave peril. Professor Layton and Luke must overcome dangers from both their pasts and futures in order to get to the bottom of this riddle of time.

A Classic Comedy by Noël Coward
Directed by Dann Peterson

June 19 to July 12, 2026

In this sparkling supernatural comedy, novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium to conduct a séance—but instead of inspiration, he accidentally conjures his late (and mischievous) first wife, Elvira. As Elvira wreaks ghostly havoc on Charles and his current marriage, things go from strange to absolutely otherworldly.

A Classic Comedy by Noël Coward
Directed by Dann Peterson

June 19 to July 12, 2026

In this sparkling supernatural comedy, novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium to conduct a séance—but instead of inspiration, he accidentally conjures his late (and mischievous) first wife, Elvira. As Elvira wreaks ghostly havoc on Charles and his current marriage, things go from strange to absolutely otherworldly.

Book by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Directed by Ryan Frank

All the traditional plot elements are here. The nasty scoundrel Rod Enreel, who will soon take over the Shiver River Ranch and find the hidden treasure if Colonel Sanders can’t sell his cattle to come up with the mortgage money, to heroic Marshal Marshall Law, who would love to propose to Heidi Claire, the colonel’s daughter, yet he can’t. And yes, there’s always the vile option for Heidi to marry the black-hearted villain, though he only plans to do her in and abscond with the treasure and his romance novel-loving partner-in-crime, Paige Turner. Ah, but did we mention that our villain doesn’t have a good evil laugh and has to appoint an Evil Laugher from the audience? Or that Marshal and Heidi wonder curiously why they hear romantic music every time they’re in a scene together?

Performance dates: July 10-26.

A comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The primary plot of Much Ado About Nothing turns on the courtship and scandal involving young Hero and her suitor, Claudio, but the witty war of words between Claudio’s friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice often takes center stage. Set in Messina, the play begins as Don Pedro’s army returns after a victory.

After another incredible adventure full of sword-fights, riddles, and mysteries, Professor Layton has returned to London as an infamous (although humble) hero. However, upon his return, Layton receives a letter from his Apprentice, Luke, claiming to be from the distant future. Even worse yet, the future Luke is writing from is in grave peril. Professor Layton and Luke must overcome dangers from both their pasts and futures in order to get to the bottom of this riddle of time.

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.

Summer youth performance camp. Over 35 children performing each week!

Hey, what’s cookin’? Join Hungry Hank, Famished Fanny, Ravenous Randi, Picky Pete and more wacky characters in this upbeat and tasty musical all about their insatiable appetites! We are fortunate to live in a land of plenty, and as we celebrate food in wonderfully wacky ways with songs like “The Fast Food Tango,” “Chicken Pot Pie,” “My Banana Split” and “Pizza,” we are also reminded to be “Thankful” for the bounty we regularly enjoy. Designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school, this 40-minute musical features six original songs with connecting script and speaking parts adaptable to casts of 20 or more. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal song arrangements and choreography, script, and helpful production guide. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include songs and script, and will enhance the musical experience for your young aspiring actors/singers!

Summer youth performance camp. Over 35 children performing each week!

Hey, what’s cookin’? Join Hungry Hank, Famished Fanny, Ravenous Randi, Picky Pete and more wacky characters in this upbeat and tasty musical all about their insatiable appetites! We are fortunate to live in a land of plenty, and as we celebrate food in wonderfully wacky ways with songs like “The Fast Food Tango,” “Chicken Pot Pie,” “My Banana Split” and “Pizza,” we are also reminded to be “Thankful” for the bounty we regularly enjoy. Designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school, this 40-minute musical features six original songs with connecting script and speaking parts adaptable to casts of 20 or more. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal song arrangements and choreography, script, and helpful production guide. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include songs and script, and will enhance the musical experience for your young aspiring actors/singers!

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

Performances July 16-19 and 23-26

Take off on a magical journey to Neverland! Peter Pan whisks the three Darling children away for an unforgettable adventure. They will race through Neverland with the Lost Boys, and face off with Captain Hook and his pirate band. Ultimately, they will learn that to live is in an awfully big adventure.

Performance dates:
July 16, 17 & 18 @ 7:00 pm
July 19 @ 2:00 pm

A musical adaption by Shaina Taub from the Shakespeare play.

An immersive dream-like tale of faithful friends, feuding families and lovers in disguise. Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia escape to the Forest of Arden, a fantastical place of transformation, where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars.

Performance Dates:
July 16, 18, 24 & 30 and August 1 & 7 @ 7:00 pm
July 26 & August 9 @ 2:00 pm

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Directed by Kay Wilson

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Book by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Directed by Ryan Frank

All the traditional plot elements are here. The nasty scoundrel Rod Enreel, who will soon take over the Shiver River Ranch and find the hidden treasure if Colonel Sanders can’t sell his cattle to come up with the mortgage money, to heroic Marshal Marshall Law, who would love to propose to Heidi Claire, the colonel’s daughter, yet he can’t. And yes, there’s always the vile option for Heidi to marry the black-hearted villain, though he only plans to do her in and abscond with the treasure and his romance novel-loving partner-in-crime, Paige Turner. Ah, but did we mention that our villain doesn’t have a good evil laugh and has to appoint an Evil Laugher from the audience? Or that Marshal and Heidi wonder curiously why they hear romantic music every time they’re in a scene together?

Performance dates: July 10-26.

Adapted by John Glore from the book by Madeline L’Engle

Meg Murry – accompanied by her brother Charles Wallace and their friend Calvin – must travel through the universe to rescue her father, save humanity, and find herself. Stunning visuals and imaginative staging bring to life L’Engle’s masterful story of love and hope.

Performance dates :
7/17,18,24,25 @ 7pm
7/19,26 @ 2pm

A comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The primary plot of Much Ado About Nothing turns on the courtship and scandal involving young Hero and her suitor, Claudio, but the witty war of words between Claudio’s friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice often takes center stage. Set in Messina, the play begins as Don Pedro’s army returns after a victory.

Directed by Debb & Greg Bestland

A long time ago in a kingdom far away, a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, dreams of a better life. A young man duped into oppressing the peasants by a cruel regent, must be shown the injustice in the kingdom. Can a fairy godmother bring these two kind souls together? Break out your princess dresses and charming prince suits to find out, when BCT presents Roger and Hammerstein’s broadway edition of Cinderella.

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

Performances July 16-19 and 23-26

Performances

at the Delano Performing Arts Center
July 17, 18, 24 & 25 @ 7:00 pm
July 19 & 26 @ 2:00 pm

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Artistic Director: Joe Lawrence
Choreographer: Carley Spiese
Music Direction: Eric Conway
Orchestra Conductor: Jason Koets
Technical Director/Designer: Jack Neveaux

“Newsies” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Take off on a magical journey to Neverland! Peter Pan whisks the three Darling children away for an unforgettable adventure. They will race through Neverland with the Lost Boys, and face off with Captain Hook and his pirate band. Ultimately, they will learn that to live is in an awfully big adventure.

Performance dates:
July 16, 17 & 18 @ 7:00 pm
July 19 @ 2:00 pm

Our annual summer shows brave the elements (rain/heat/the annoying ice cream truck jingling during a pivotal scene) while we present our shows to adoring crowds at Nokomis Park. This summer:
MISS ROBIN HOOD AND HER MERRY BAND OF THIEVES (written by Noreen Brandt), and
MACBETH THE OPPOSITIONAL KING

Think of MacBeth as a slacker with a nagging wife who does all the dirty work written by Greg Bastien.

Get the mosquito spray out now!

There will be SIX performances in all – 7 pm on Fridays/Saturdays July 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th, as well as two 2 pm matinees on July 11th and July 18th.

Shows will perform outdoors at Nokomis Park in Minneapolis (weather permitting),or indoors at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church in case of rain.

After another incredible adventure full of sword-fights, riddles, and mysteries, Professor Layton has returned to London as an infamous (although humble) hero. However, upon his return, Layton receives a letter from his Apprentice, Luke, claiming to be from the distant future. Even worse yet, the future Luke is writing from is in grave peril. Professor Layton and Luke must overcome dangers from both their pasts and futures in order to get to the bottom of this riddle of time.

Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

Directed by Julie Martin – JulieGaleMartin@gmail.com
Performance dates: July 17, 18, 23, 24 &25 @ 7:30 pm and July 26 @ 3:00 pm

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.

Our annual summer shows brave the elements (rain/heat/the annoying ice cream truck jingling during a pivotal scene) while we present our shows to adoring crowds at Nokomis Park. This summer:
MISS ROBIN HOOD AND HER MERRY BAND OF THIEVES (written by Noreen Brandt), and
MACBETH THE OPPOSITIONAL KING

Think of MacBeth as a slacker with a nagging wife who does all the dirty work written by Greg Bastien.

Get the mosquito spray out now!

There will be SIX performances in all – 7 pm on Fridays/Saturdays July 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th, as well as two 2 pm matinees on July 11th and July 18th.

Shows will perform outdoors at Nokomis Park in Minneapolis (weather permitting),or indoors at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church in case of rain.

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Directed by Kay Wilson

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Book by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Directed by Ryan Frank

All the traditional plot elements are here. The nasty scoundrel Rod Enreel, who will soon take over the Shiver River Ranch and find the hidden treasure if Colonel Sanders can’t sell his cattle to come up with the mortgage money, to heroic Marshal Marshall Law, who would love to propose to Heidi Claire, the colonel’s daughter, yet he can’t. And yes, there’s always the vile option for Heidi to marry the black-hearted villain, though he only plans to do her in and abscond with the treasure and his romance novel-loving partner-in-crime, Paige Turner. Ah, but did we mention that our villain doesn’t have a good evil laugh and has to appoint an Evil Laugher from the audience? Or that Marshal and Heidi wonder curiously why they hear romantic music every time they’re in a scene together?

Performance dates: July 10-26.

Adapted by John Glore from the book by Madeline L’Engle

Meg Murry – accompanied by her brother Charles Wallace and their friend Calvin – must travel through the universe to rescue her father, save humanity, and find herself. Stunning visuals and imaginative staging bring to life L’Engle’s masterful story of love and hope.

Performance dates :
7/17,18,24,25 @ 7pm
7/19,26 @ 2pm

A comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The primary plot of Much Ado About Nothing turns on the courtship and scandal involving young Hero and her suitor, Claudio, but the witty war of words between Claudio’s friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice often takes center stage. Set in Messina, the play begins as Don Pedro’s army returns after a victory.

Directed by Debb & Greg Bestland

A long time ago in a kingdom far away, a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, dreams of a better life. A young man duped into oppressing the peasants by a cruel regent, must be shown the injustice in the kingdom. Can a fairy godmother bring these two kind souls together? Break out your princess dresses and charming prince suits to find out, when BCT presents Roger and Hammerstein’s broadway edition of Cinderella.

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

Performances July 16-19 and 23-26

Performances

at the Delano Performing Arts Center
July 17, 18, 24 & 25 @ 7:00 pm
July 19 & 26 @ 2:00 pm

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Artistic Director: Joe Lawrence
Choreographer: Carley Spiese
Music Direction: Eric Conway
Orchestra Conductor: Jason Koets
Technical Director/Designer: Jack Neveaux

“Newsies” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Take off on a magical journey to Neverland! Peter Pan whisks the three Darling children away for an unforgettable adventure. They will race through Neverland with the Lost Boys, and face off with Captain Hook and his pirate band. Ultimately, they will learn that to live is in an awfully big adventure.

Performance dates:
July 16, 17 & 18 @ 7:00 pm
July 19 @ 2:00 pm

Our annual summer shows brave the elements (rain/heat/the annoying ice cream truck jingling during a pivotal scene) while we present our shows to adoring crowds at Nokomis Park. This summer:
MISS ROBIN HOOD AND HER MERRY BAND OF THIEVES (written by Noreen Brandt), and
MACBETH THE OPPOSITIONAL KING

Think of MacBeth as a slacker with a nagging wife who does all the dirty work written by Greg Bastien.

Get the mosquito spray out now!

There will be SIX performances in all – 7 pm on Fridays/Saturdays July 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th, as well as two 2 pm matinees on July 11th and July 18th.

Shows will perform outdoors at Nokomis Park in Minneapolis (weather permitting),or indoors at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church in case of rain.

A musical adaption by Shaina Taub from the Shakespeare play.

An immersive dream-like tale of faithful friends, feuding families and lovers in disguise. Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia escape to the Forest of Arden, a fantastical place of transformation, where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars.

Performance Dates:
July 16, 18, 24 & 30 and August 1 & 7 @ 7:00 pm
July 26 & August 9 @ 2:00 pm

After another incredible adventure full of sword-fights, riddles, and mysteries, Professor Layton has returned to London as an infamous (although humble) hero. However, upon his return, Layton receives a letter from his Apprentice, Luke, claiming to be from the distant future. Even worse yet, the future Luke is writing from is in grave peril. Professor Layton and Luke must overcome dangers from both their pasts and futures in order to get to the bottom of this riddle of time.

Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

Directed by Julie Martin – JulieGaleMartin@gmail.com
Performance dates: July 17, 18, 23, 24 &25 @ 7:30 pm and July 26 @ 3:00 pm

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Directed by Kay Wilson

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Book by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Directed by Ryan Frank

All the traditional plot elements are here. The nasty scoundrel Rod Enreel, who will soon take over the Shiver River Ranch and find the hidden treasure if Colonel Sanders can’t sell his cattle to come up with the mortgage money, to heroic Marshal Marshall Law, who would love to propose to Heidi Claire, the colonel’s daughter, yet he can’t. And yes, there’s always the vile option for Heidi to marry the black-hearted villain, though he only plans to do her in and abscond with the treasure and his romance novel-loving partner-in-crime, Paige Turner. Ah, but did we mention that our villain doesn’t have a good evil laugh and has to appoint an Evil Laugher from the audience? Or that Marshal and Heidi wonder curiously why they hear romantic music every time they’re in a scene together?

Performance dates: July 10-26.

Adapted by John Glore from the book by Madeline L’Engle

Meg Murry – accompanied by her brother Charles Wallace and their friend Calvin – must travel through the universe to rescue her father, save humanity, and find herself. Stunning visuals and imaginative staging bring to life L’Engle’s masterful story of love and hope.

Performance dates :
7/17,18,24,25 @ 7pm
7/19,26 @ 2pm

Directed by Debb & Greg Bestland

A long time ago in a kingdom far away, a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, dreams of a better life. A young man duped into oppressing the peasants by a cruel regent, must be shown the injustice in the kingdom. Can a fairy godmother bring these two kind souls together? Break out your princess dresses and charming prince suits to find out, when BCT presents Roger and Hammerstein’s broadway edition of Cinderella.

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

Performances July 16-19 and 23-26

Performances

at the Delano Performing Arts Center
July 17, 18, 24 & 25 @ 7:00 pm
July 19 & 26 @ 2:00 pm

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Artistic Director: Joe Lawrence
Choreographer: Carley Spiese
Music Direction: Eric Conway
Orchestra Conductor: Jason Koets
Technical Director/Designer: Jack Neveaux

“Newsies” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Take off on a magical journey to Neverland! Peter Pan whisks the three Darling children away for an unforgettable adventure. They will race through Neverland with the Lost Boys, and face off with Captain Hook and his pirate band. Ultimately, they will learn that to live is in an awfully big adventure.

Performance dates:
July 16, 17 & 18 @ 7:00 pm
July 19 @ 2:00 pm

A comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The primary plot of Much Ado About Nothing turns on the courtship and scandal involving young Hero and her suitor, Claudio, but the witty war of words between Claudio’s friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice often takes center stage. Set in Messina, the play begins as Don Pedro’s army returns after a victory.

After another incredible adventure full of sword-fights, riddles, and mysteries, Professor Layton has returned to London as an infamous (although humble) hero. However, upon his return, Layton receives a letter from his Apprentice, Luke, claiming to be from the distant future. Even worse yet, the future Luke is writing from is in grave peril. Professor Layton and Luke must overcome dangers from both their pasts and futures in order to get to the bottom of this riddle of time.

Directed by Debb & Greg Bestland

A long time ago in a kingdom far away, a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, dreams of a better life. A young man duped into oppressing the peasants by a cruel regent, must be shown the injustice in the kingdom. Can a fairy godmother bring these two kind souls together? Break out your princess dresses and charming prince suits to find out, when BCT presents Roger and Hammerstein’s broadway edition of Cinderella.

Directed by Debb & Greg Bestland

A long time ago in a kingdom far away, a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, dreams of a better life. A young man duped into oppressing the peasants by a cruel regent, must be shown the injustice in the kingdom. Can a fairy godmother bring these two kind souls together? Break out your princess dresses and charming prince suits to find out, when BCT presents Roger and Hammerstein’s broadway edition of Cinderella.

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

Performances July 16-19 and 23-26

Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

Directed by Julie Martin – JulieGaleMartin@gmail.com
Performance dates: July 17, 18, 23, 24 &25 @ 7:30 pm and July 26 @ 3:00 pm

2026 Summer Stock
Something Rotten! Jr.

Age: Students entering grades 7-12
Showcase: Friday, July 24th, 4:00pm AND 6:00pm (subject to change)

Travel back to the Renaissance for an hour of musical comedy gold in Something Rotten! JR. Adapted from the Broadway hit that Time Out New York hailed as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years,” Something Rotten! JR. celebrates one undeniable truth: “nothing’s as amazing as a musical!”

In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Something Rotten! JR. features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each with their own moment to shine. Don’t miss your chance to bring this history-twisting tale to your stage!

2026 Summer Stock
Something Rotten! Jr.

Age: Students entering grades 7-12
Showcase: Friday, July 24th, 4:00pm AND 6:00pm (subject to change)

Travel back to the Renaissance for an hour of musical comedy gold in Something Rotten! JR. Adapted from the Broadway hit that Time Out New York hailed as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years,” Something Rotten! JR. celebrates one undeniable truth: “nothing’s as amazing as a musical!”

In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Something Rotten! JR. features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each with their own moment to shine. Don’t miss your chance to bring this history-twisting tale to your stage!

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Directed by Kay Wilson

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

Performances July 24, 25, 30 & 31 and August 1 @ 7:00 pm July 26 and August 2 @ 2:00 pm

Book by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Directed by Ryan Frank

All the traditional plot elements are here. The nasty scoundrel Rod Enreel, who will soon take over the Shiver River Ranch and find the hidden treasure if Colonel Sanders can’t sell his cattle to come up with the mortgage money, to heroic Marshal Marshall Law, who would love to propose to Heidi Claire, the colonel’s daughter, yet he can’t. And yes, there’s always the vile option for Heidi to marry the black-hearted villain, though he only plans to do her in and abscond with the treasure and his romance novel-loving partner-in-crime, Paige Turner. Ah, but did we mention that our villain doesn’t have a good evil laugh and has to appoint an Evil Laugher from the audience? Or that Marshal and Heidi wonder curiously why they hear romantic music every time they’re in a scene together?

Performance dates: July 10-26.

Adapted by John Glore from the book by Madeline L’Engle

Meg Murry – accompanied by her brother Charles Wallace and their friend Calvin – must travel through the universe to rescue her father, save humanity, and find herself. Stunning visuals and imaginative staging bring to life L’Engle’s masterful story of love and hope.

Performance dates :
7/17,18,24,25 @ 7pm
7/19,26 @ 2pm

Directed by Debb & Greg Bestland

A long time ago in a kingdom far away, a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, dreams of a better life. A young man duped into oppressing the peasants by a cruel regent, must be shown the injustice in the kingdom. Can a fairy godmother bring these two kind souls together? Break out your princess dresses and charming prince suits to find out, when BCT presents Roger and Hammerstein’s broadway edition of Cinderella.

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

Performances July 16-19 and 23-26

Shrek the Musical is a one-of-a-kind, hilarious fairy tale in which curses are reversed, donkeys and dragons find love, and princesses are beautiful in all shapes and sizes. Grumpy, gruff, green ogre Shrek lives alone in his swamp. The world is fearful and of him, and he is more than happy to leave the world to itself, in turn. Suddenly, his hermit existence is thrown open, when a group of homeless fairy tale characters — Pinocchio, the Gingerbread Man, the Three Little Pigs, and more — burst upon his swamp, seeking refuge from the persecution of the cruel, vertically-challenged Lord Farquaad. Shrek seeks Farquaad, who offers him a deal: if Shrek rescues the Princess Fiona (whom Farquaad wishes to marry for her crown), then Farquaad will ensure the return of Shrek’s swamp by returning the fairy tale creatures to their homes. In a desperate attempt to regain his swamp’s hermetic peace, Shrek enters the world, aided by a fast-talking donkey, for the first time in his life. He travels to Princess Fiona’s prison, rescues her from a fire-breathing dragon, and then – scariest of all – is forced to get to know the princess as he tries to bring her back to evil Farquaad. To the determinedly unsocial ogre’s dismay, Fiona is very different from what he expected a princess to be. She may even provoke Shrek’s most novel experience yet: love.– Stage Agent.

Performances

at the Delano Performing Arts Center
July 17, 18, 24 & 25 @ 7:00 pm
July 19 & 26 @ 2:00 pm

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Artistic Director: Joe Lawrence
Choreographer: Carley Spiese
Music Direction: Eric Conway
Orchestra Conductor: Jason Koets
Technical Director/Designer: Jack Neveaux

“Newsies” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Performance dates:
July 24 & 25 @ 7:00 pm (2026)
July 26 @ 2:00 pm

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

Performance dates:
July 24, 25 & 31 and August 1 @ 7:00 pm
July 26 and August 2 @ 2:00 pm

A musical adaption by Shaina Taub from the Shakespeare play.

An immersive dream-like tale of faithful friends, feuding families and lovers in disguise. Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia escape to the Forest of Arden, a fantastical place of transformation, where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars.

Performance Dates:
July 16, 18, 24 & 30 and August 1 & 7 @ 7:00 pm
July 26 & August 9 @ 2:00 pm

U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday if the war will allow. But as the war continues, it threatens to end their relationship before it even starts. Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Lend Me a Tenor) tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ courtship during World War II and the results are anything but expected.

Performances:
July 24 & 25 @ 7:00 pm
July 26 @ 2:00 pm

Aktion Club Theatre of Mankato will present their 20th anniversary show called, The Mystical Cats of the Monroe on July 24th and July 25th at Centenary Church in Mankato.

This show features mystical cats who live in the Monroe Forest and help humans who have challenges. The cast features both humans having struggles and cats willing to share their wisdom around these human challenges.

The show features an original song written for the show by our musician volunteer Flint Million.

Performances July 24 @ 7:00 pm and July 25 @ 2:00 pm

Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

Directed by Julie Martin – JulieGaleMartin@gmail.com
Performance dates: July 17, 18, 23, 24 &25 @ 7:30 pm and July 26 @ 3:00 pm

Aktion Club Theatre of Mankato will present their 20th anniversary show called, The Mystical Cats of the Monroe on July 24th and July 25th at Centenary Church in Mankato.

This show features mystical cats who live in the Monroe Forest and help humans who have challenges. The cast features both humans having struggles and cats willing to share their wisdom around these human challenges.

The show features an original song written for the show by our musician volunteer Flint Million.

Performances July 24 @ 7:00 pm and July 25 @ 2:00 pm

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Directed by Kay Wilson

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Book by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Directed by Ryan Frank

All the traditional plot elements are here. The nasty scoundrel Rod Enreel, who will soon take over the Shiver River Ranch and find the hidden treasure if Colonel Sanders can’t sell his cattle to come up with the mortgage money, to heroic Marshal Marshall Law, who would love to propose to Heidi Claire, the colonel’s daughter, yet he can’t. And yes, there’s always the vile option for Heidi to marry the black-hearted villain, though he only plans to do her in and abscond with the treasure and his romance novel-loving partner-in-crime, Paige Turner. Ah, but did we mention that our villain doesn’t have a good evil laugh and has to appoint an Evil Laugher from the audience? Or that Marshal and Heidi wonder curiously why they hear romantic music every time they’re in a scene together?

Performance dates: July 10-26.

Adapted by John Glore from the book by Madeline L’Engle

Meg Murry – accompanied by her brother Charles Wallace and their friend Calvin – must travel through the universe to rescue her father, save humanity, and find herself. Stunning visuals and imaginative staging bring to life L’Engle’s masterful story of love and hope.

Performance dates :
7/17,18,24,25 @ 7pm
7/19,26 @ 2pm

Directed by Debb & Greg Bestland

A long time ago in a kingdom far away, a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, dreams of a better life. A young man duped into oppressing the peasants by a cruel regent, must be shown the injustice in the kingdom. Can a fairy godmother bring these two kind souls together? Break out your princess dresses and charming prince suits to find out, when BCT presents Roger and Hammerstein’s broadway edition of Cinderella.

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

Performances July 16-19 and 23-26

Shrek the Musical is a one-of-a-kind, hilarious fairy tale in which curses are reversed, donkeys and dragons find love, and princesses are beautiful in all shapes and sizes. Grumpy, gruff, green ogre Shrek lives alone in his swamp. The world is fearful and of him, and he is more than happy to leave the world to itself, in turn. Suddenly, his hermit existence is thrown open, when a group of homeless fairy tale characters — Pinocchio, the Gingerbread Man, the Three Little Pigs, and more — burst upon his swamp, seeking refuge from the persecution of the cruel, vertically-challenged Lord Farquaad. Shrek seeks Farquaad, who offers him a deal: if Shrek rescues the Princess Fiona (whom Farquaad wishes to marry for her crown), then Farquaad will ensure the return of Shrek’s swamp by returning the fairy tale creatures to their homes. In a desperate attempt to regain his swamp’s hermetic peace, Shrek enters the world, aided by a fast-talking donkey, for the first time in his life. He travels to Princess Fiona’s prison, rescues her from a fire-breathing dragon, and then – scariest of all – is forced to get to know the princess as he tries to bring her back to evil Farquaad. To the determinedly unsocial ogre’s dismay, Fiona is very different from what he expected a princess to be. She may even provoke Shrek’s most novel experience yet: love.– Stage Agent.

Performances

at the Delano Performing Arts Center
July 17, 18, 24 & 25 @ 7:00 pm
July 19 & 26 @ 2:00 pm

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Artistic Director: Joe Lawrence
Choreographer: Carley Spiese
Music Direction: Eric Conway
Orchestra Conductor: Jason Koets
Technical Director/Designer: Jack Neveaux

“Newsies” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Performance dates:
July 24 & 25 @ 7:00 pm (2026)
July 26 @ 2:00 pm

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

Performance dates:
July 24, 25 & 31 and August 1 @ 7:00 pm
July 26 and August 2 @ 2:00 pm

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

Performances July 24, 25, 30 & 31 and August 1 @ 7:00 pm July 26 and August 2 @ 2:00 pm

U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday if the war will allow. But as the war continues, it threatens to end their relationship before it even starts. Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Lend Me a Tenor) tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ courtship during World War II and the results are anything but expected.

Performances:
July 24 & 25 @ 7:00 pm
July 26 @ 2:00 pm

Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

Directed by Julie Martin – JulieGaleMartin@gmail.com
Performance dates: July 17, 18, 23, 24 &25 @ 7:30 pm and July 26 @ 3:00 pm

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Directed by Kay Wilson

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Book by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Directed by Ryan Frank

All the traditional plot elements are here. The nasty scoundrel Rod Enreel, who will soon take over the Shiver River Ranch and find the hidden treasure if Colonel Sanders can’t sell his cattle to come up with the mortgage money, to heroic Marshal Marshall Law, who would love to propose to Heidi Claire, the colonel’s daughter, yet he can’t. And yes, there’s always the vile option for Heidi to marry the black-hearted villain, though he only plans to do her in and abscond with the treasure and his romance novel-loving partner-in-crime, Paige Turner. Ah, but did we mention that our villain doesn’t have a good evil laugh and has to appoint an Evil Laugher from the audience? Or that Marshal and Heidi wonder curiously why they hear romantic music every time they’re in a scene together?

Performance dates: July 10-26.

Adapted by John Glore from the book by Madeline L’Engle

Meg Murry – accompanied by her brother Charles Wallace and their friend Calvin – must travel through the universe to rescue her father, save humanity, and find herself. Stunning visuals and imaginative staging bring to life L’Engle’s masterful story of love and hope.

Performance dates :
7/17,18,24,25 @ 7pm
7/19,26 @ 2pm

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

Performances July 16-19 and 23-26

Performances

at the Delano Performing Arts Center
July 17, 18, 24 & 25 @ 7:00 pm
July 19 & 26 @ 2:00 pm

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Artistic Director: Joe Lawrence
Choreographer: Carley Spiese
Music Direction: Eric Conway
Orchestra Conductor: Jason Koets
Technical Director/Designer: Jack Neveaux

“Newsies” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Performance dates:
July 24 & 25 @ 7:00 pm (2026)
July 26 @ 2:00 pm

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

Performance dates:
July 24, 25 & 31 and August 1 @ 7:00 pm
July 26 and August 2 @ 2:00 pm

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

Performances July 24, 25, 30 & 31 and August 1 @ 7:00 pm July 26 and August 2 @ 2:00 pm

A musical adaption by Shaina Taub from the Shakespeare play.

An immersive dream-like tale of faithful friends, feuding families and lovers in disguise. Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia escape to the Forest of Arden, a fantastical place of transformation, where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars.

Performance Dates:
July 16, 18, 24 & 30 and August 1 & 7 @ 7:00 pm
July 26 & August 9 @ 2:00 pm

U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday if the war will allow. But as the war continues, it threatens to end their relationship before it even starts. Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Lend Me a Tenor) tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ courtship during World War II and the results are anything but expected.

Performances:
July 24 & 25 @ 7:00 pm
July 26 @ 2:00 pm

Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

Directed by Julie Martin – JulieGaleMartin@gmail.com
Performance dates: July 17, 18, 23, 24 &25 @ 7:30 pm and July 26 @ 3:00 pm

When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. Specific to Disney’s Aladdin KIDS are the Djinn, a group of unique stage magicians who execute the magical moments of the show.

When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. Specific to Disney’s Aladdin KIDS are the Djinn, a group of unique stage magicians who execute the magical moments of the show.

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.

Shrek the Musical is a one-of-a-kind, hilarious fairy tale in which curses are reversed, donkeys and dragons find love, and princesses are beautiful in all shapes and sizes. Grumpy, gruff, green ogre Shrek lives alone in his swamp. The world is fearful and of him, and he is more than happy to leave the world to itself, in turn. Suddenly, his hermit existence is thrown open, when a group of homeless fairy tale characters — Pinocchio, the Gingerbread Man, the Three Little Pigs, and more — burst upon his swamp, seeking refuge from the persecution of the cruel, vertically-challenged Lord Farquaad. Shrek seeks Farquaad, who offers him a deal: if Shrek rescues the Princess Fiona (whom Farquaad wishes to marry for her crown), then Farquaad will ensure the return of Shrek’s swamp by returning the fairy tale creatures to their homes. In a desperate attempt to regain his swamp’s hermetic peace, Shrek enters the world, aided by a fast-talking donkey, for the first time in his life. He travels to Princess Fiona’s prison, rescues her from a fire-breathing dragon, and then – scariest of all – is forced to get to know the princess as he tries to bring her back to evil Farquaad. To the determinedly unsocial ogre’s dismay, Fiona is very different from what he expected a princess to be. She may even provoke Shrek’s most novel experience yet: love.– Stage Agent.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

Performances July 24, 25, 30 & 31 and August 1 @ 7:00 pm July 26 and August 2 @ 2:00 pm

A musical adaption by Shaina Taub from the Shakespeare play.

An immersive dream-like tale of faithful friends, feuding families and lovers in disguise. Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia escape to the Forest of Arden, a fantastical place of transformation, where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars.

Performance Dates:
July 16, 18, 24 & 30 and August 1 & 7 @ 7:00 pm
July 26 & August 9 @ 2:00 pm

Featuring over 20 young performers in a show they wrote.

2026 Summer Stock
Winnie the Pooh Kids

Age: Students entering grades 1-4
Showcase: Friday, July 31, 3:00pm (subject to change)

This showcase performance takes Pooh and all his classic friends on an adventure to save Christopher Robin. These young performers will extend their theater knowledge by learning this entire musical in five days. The students will be ecstatic to share their skills in a show at 3:00 on Friday.

When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. Specific to Disney’s Aladdin KIDS are the Djinn, a group of unique stage magicians who execute the magical moments of the show.

Featuring over 20 young performers in a show they wrote.

When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. Specific to Disney’s Aladdin KIDS are the Djinn, a group of unique stage magicians who execute the magical moments of the show.

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.

Shrek the Musical is a one-of-a-kind, hilarious fairy tale in which curses are reversed, donkeys and dragons find love, and princesses are beautiful in all shapes and sizes. Grumpy, gruff, green ogre Shrek lives alone in his swamp. The world is fearful and of him, and he is more than happy to leave the world to itself, in turn. Suddenly, his hermit existence is thrown open, when a group of homeless fairy tale characters — Pinocchio, the Gingerbread Man, the Three Little Pigs, and more — burst upon his swamp, seeking refuge from the persecution of the cruel, vertically-challenged Lord Farquaad. Shrek seeks Farquaad, who offers him a deal: if Shrek rescues the Princess Fiona (whom Farquaad wishes to marry for her crown), then Farquaad will ensure the return of Shrek’s swamp by returning the fairy tale creatures to their homes. In a desperate attempt to regain his swamp’s hermetic peace, Shrek enters the world, aided by a fast-talking donkey, for the first time in his life. He travels to Princess Fiona’s prison, rescues her from a fire-breathing dragon, and then – scariest of all – is forced to get to know the princess as he tries to bring her back to evil Farquaad. To the determinedly unsocial ogre’s dismay, Fiona is very different from what he expected a princess to be. She may even provoke Shrek’s most novel experience yet: love.– Stage Agent.

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

Performance dates:
July 24, 25 & 31 and August 1 @ 7:00 pm
July 26 and August 2 @ 2:00 pm

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

Performances July 24, 25, 30 & 31 and August 1 @ 7:00 pm July 26 and August 2 @ 2:00 pm

In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. Musical numbers include “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Two Ladies.”