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Shows, dates and times are subject to change. Run times are approximate.
Please note that evening shows after Labor Day are at 7:30pm

2023 Musicals & plays

Steel Pier

2:00pm: June 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15
8:00pm: June 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
With 11 Tony nominations and set in the glamorous world of Atlantic City, Steel Pier captivates with the nonstop dancing of the 1933 dance marathons. There were diving horses, cash prizes, hearts won and lost amid all the dancing. Songs by the creators of Chicago, Cabaret and other classics perfectly capture the rhythms of the 1930's dance era.

State Fair

2:00pm: June 22, 25, 27; July 2, 9
8:00pm: June 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30;
July 1, 5, 6, 7, 8
Filled with dance and gorgeous music, State Fair travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Mom and Pop covet blue ribbons, while their daughter and son each find romance and heartbreak on the midway. With a terrific Rodgers & Hammerstein score including “A Grand Night for Singing,” “It Might As Well Be Spring,” and of course, “Our State Fair,” this show is a Blue Ribbon winner!

Something Rotten

2:00pm: July 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
8:00pm: July 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, *Something Rotten*. Receiving 10 Tony Nominations, it was hailed by *Time Out New York* as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years." From the co-director of *The Book of Mormon* and the producer of *Avenue Q* comes something original…something fresh…*Something Rotten!* 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!

Annie Warbucks

2:00pm: Aug 3, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20
8:00pm: Aug 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Follow our favorite red-headed orphan in the smash hit sequel to our sellout production of Annie in 2021. Full of spunk and spirit with great music and intrigue, this show will entertain all ages as we see what happens AFTER Annie is adopted.

Disaster! The Musical

2:00pm: Aug 24, 27, 29; Sept 3
8:00pm: Aug 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31;
Sept 1, 2
Disaster! is a musical straight from Broadway, featuring some of the most unforgettable songs of the '70s. "Knock on Wood," "Hooked on a Feeling," "Sky High," "I Am Woman" and "Hot Stuff" are just a few of the scintillating hits in this hilarious musical comedy. It's 1979, and New York's hottest A-listers are lining
up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the casino ship succumbs to multiple disasters, such as earthquakes, tidal waves and infernos. From the unusual mind of Sirius XM Broadway Channel’s (and Surflight Alum) Seth Rudetsky. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Grumpy Old Men

2:00pm: Sept 7, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24
7:30pm: Sept 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Based on the movie of the same name, GRUMPY OLD MEN is the story of two seasoned gentlemen, Max & John, neighbors who’ve been feuding for most of their lives. Invigorated by their shared affection for their new neighbor, they face-off as romantic rivals until their hilarious shenanigans finally bring about a resolution to their long-standing differences. Based on the 1993 film starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau & Ann-Margret, this stage adaptation captures the lovably crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs & the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to all.

Popcorn Falls

2:00pm: Sept 27, 28; Oct 1
7:30pm: Sept 27, 28, 29, 30
A feel good show with laugh out loud comedic genius!!! Welcome to Popcorn Falls, a small American town whose only claim to fame-their namesake waterfall-has dried up. Now bankrupt, their last chance is a large grant that can only be used if the town produces a play in a week. Two big problems: no playhouse, no play. Led by the Mayor and the local handyman, the enterprising townsfolk try to prove that art can save the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Dracula a Comedy of Terrors

2:00pm: Oct 8, 11, 12, 15
7:30pm: Oct 6, 7, 13, 14

Ever wondered what would happen if you took Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire tale and put it into a blender with the comedic influences of Mel Brooks, Monty Python and the 39 Steps? That’s just what happens in this lightning fast, laugh-out-loud, 90-minute gender-bending, quick change magical romp. The vampire antics, complete with loads of local and pop references, brim with enough mayhem to fill your cup of giggles.