FROZEN Jr.
Disney's Frozen Jr. is a stage adaptation of Disney's animated film Frozen, specifically tailored for younger audiences and school productions. The musical follows the story of two royal sisters, Elsa and Anna, from the kingdom of Arendelle.
"Pocatello" by Samuel D. Hunter
Eddie is the hapless small-town manager of an aging Italian chain restaurant who yearns to nourish his family and neighborhood the only way he knows how. Following in his father’s footsteps, he struggles to serve his neighbors and keep his friends employed in an area where jobs are scarce; all while staving off the imminent closure from the corporate office. Can Eddie find a way to set things right with his restaurant, friends, and family? “Samuel D. Hunter evokes a world in which identity itself has come to seem confusingly mass-produced... ” – The New York Times
Witness for the Prosecution
"Witness for the Prosecution," a courtroom drama by Agatha Christie, follows the trial of Leonard Vole, a young man accused of murdering a wealthy widow, Emily French, who had left him her fortune. The play unfolds in a tense courtroom setting, where the evidence against Leonard seems overwhelming, particularly due to the testimony of his wife, Romaine, who appears to be his alibi but has her own secrets.
"Evelyn in Purgatory"
Known as “ The Breakfast Club for teachers” this poignant and funny drama chronicles a group of public school teachers that have all landed themselves in the disciplinary limbo that is the “rubber room,” a reassignment center housed in an empty office in the Department of Ed. building, while they await their fate. After a claim of improper behavior by a failing student condemns Evelyn Reid to join them, they all wind up forming an unlikely alliance and passing the whole school year sharing secrets, rediscovering passions, searching their souls, and bonding over the utterly unique experience that is being a public school teacher.
"Blithe Spirit" by Noël Coward
A smash comedy hit on London and Broadway stages, this much-revived classic from the playwright of Private Lives offers wit, conflict and big laughs as a fussy, cantankerous novelist finds himself haunted by the ghost of his late first wife.
“The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse
Things get awkward when the local school board commissions three teachers to devise a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving show. They’ve secured grant money and a professional LA actress to play the American Indian lead, but everything comes crashing down when her actual heritage is discovered. Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire spotlights the absurd nature of the politically correct, lampooning the virtue signaling of “enlightened white allies” and the verbal gymnastics employed in modern progressive thinking. “The familiar, whitewashed story of Pilgrims and Native Americans chowing down together gets a delicious roasting from expert farceurs.” – The New York Times
SHREK The Musical
"Shrek the Musical" is a vibrant and comedic adaptation of the beloved animated film. The story follows Shrek, a grumpy ogre who values his solitude in a swamp. His life is turned upside down when fairy tale creatures are banished to his home by the evil Lord Farquaad. To reclaim his swamp, Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad: he will rescue Princess Fiona, who is locked in a tower, in exchange for the return of his peaceful life.
"She Loves Me"
Set in a 1930s European perfumery, She Loves Me is a charming romantic comedy thatfollows the tangled lives of two shop clerks, Amalia Balash and Georg Nowack. Constantly bickering at work, neither realizes that the other is their anonymous pen pal -- each has been falling in love through a series of heartfelt letters.
As the tensions rise in the shop and secrets unravel, mistaken identities and sweet surprises lead to a heartwarming conclusion. With a sparkling score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof), She Loves Me is a timeless tale of love, wit and finding connection in the most unexpected places.
"Inspecting Carol" by Daniel Sullivan
A chaotic and hilarious behind-the-scenes look at a small theater company attempting to mount a production of "A Christmas Carol" when an NEA inspector arrives unexpectedly, leading to mistaken identities, outrageous misunderstandings, and a frantic scramble to save the show and their funding.
"Blithe Spirit" by Noel Coward
When the fussy, cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine hosts a seance one fateful evening as research for his new novel, the eccentric “happy medium," Madame Arcati, ends up accidentally summoning Charles’ vibrant and mischievous first wife, Elvira, a woman well-aware of Charles’ shortcomings and more than willing to wreak some havoc on the proceedings. But when an unfortunate accident sees Elvira joined on the “other side” by another guest, it seems as if the hapless Charles may have more than his fair share of “blithe spirits” to handle in the future.
"Calendar Girls" by Tim Firth
When a spunky Yorkshire dame called Annie loses her husband to leukemia, she and best friend Chris hatch a rather spicy plan to raise money for the cause and their “alternative” scheme soon gains some serious notoriety, setting off a media firestorm that leads to the massive success of their risqué venture! Based on the true story of eleven enterprising Women’s Institute members who famously posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukemia Research Fund, this heartwarming and spirited comedy tells the story of the most scandalous event to ever rock the small English hamlet of Knapeley!
"Charley's Aunt" by Brandon Thomas
The year is 1890 and old friends and Oxford undergrads Charley and Jack find themselves madly in love with Amy and Kitty and ready to take that all-important next step but they hit a roadblock when they have to organize a properly chaperoned proposal for their respectable ladies. A perfect chaperone suddenly presents herself in the form of Charley’s wealthy aunt from Brazil, whom he finds out is on her way for a visit. When Charley’s Aunt is delayed, the boys don’t want to sacrifice their opportunity, so there is only one choice: dress their friend Lord Francourt Babberley in drag and send him in to lunch as Aunt Lucia! Mistaken identity and young love abounds, chaos ensues, and comic confusion reigns supreme in this uproarious comedy that celebrates the fun, foibles, and farcical potential of young love!
"Macbeth" by William Shakespeare
A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Fueled by ambition and spurred to action by his equally ambitious and exceedingly devious wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and fulfills his prophesied fate as a tyrannical ruler, but as he continues to commit further atrocities to maintain his power he is consumed by guilt and plagued by paranoia, and ultimately faces rebellion, psychological torment, and his own, inevitable and bloody demise.
Footloose The Musical
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. To the rockin’ rhythm of its dynamic score, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.
“The Language Archive” by Julia Cho
Language and love blend together in this heartfelt story of modern romance. George is a leading linguist who specializes in dead and dying languages. He spends his days immersed in his work until his wife walks out on him, twice. Can George rekindle his marriage with the help of an aging couple, the last speakers of a language on the edge of extinction, or his enamored coworker, Emma, who has been admiring him from afar? “Quirky, but ravishingly well-written piece that is smart, funny, deep and tender.” —OC Weekly.
TITANIC The Musical
Maury Yeston and Peter Stone's Tony Award-winning Best Musical paints a stirring portrait of the passengers and crew on board the RMS Titanic during its ill-fated voyage in April of 1912. With an epic and unforgettable score, Titanic the Musical explores the human side of the ever-fascinating historical tragedy, celebrating the power of hope across class and culture — especially in the face of disaster.
“Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare
In this companion piece to Season 27’s Love’s Labour’s Lost, the soldiers returning from WWI find themselves smack dab in the middle of the roaring 20s and the scene is set for all these dapper daddies and bold young calicos engage in hilarious hijinks, starry-eyed romance, and foolish shenanigans in a tale filled with more star-crossed lovers, scheming villains, and uproarious giggles than any tortured poet but Shakespeare could provide!
“4000 Miles” by Amy Herzog
Leo-Joseph Connell is a wandering soul at 21, biking across the country when a sudden tragedy strikes and sends him from Washington State to Manhattan; alone on two wheels. Leo seeks refuge in the familiar home of his 91-year-old grandmother, a keen-witted confidant, Vera, whose wisdom and irascible demeanor are just what he needs. Amy Herzog’s heartfelt comedy tackles issues of isolation, belonging, and navigating family matters in the modern political climate. “Herzog’s... humor, honesty and narrative subtlety make this a rarity: a family play that avoids sentimentality or sitcom shtick.” – Time Magazine
Picasso at the Lapine Agile
"Picasso at the Lapin Agile" is a comedic play by Steve Martin set in a Parisian bar in 1904, where iconic figures like Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein cross paths. The story unfolds in the whimsical atmosphere of the Lapin Agile, a lively cabaret frequented by artists and intellectuals. As they engage in witty banter, philosophical debates, and playful competitions, the two geniuses ponder the nature of creativity, fame, and the future.
NINE The Musical
"Nine" is a musical inspired by Federico Fellini's film "8 1/2" and revolves around the life of renowned Italian filmmaker Guido Contini. As he struggles with a creative block while attempting to direct his latest film, Guido finds himself caught between the various women in his life, including his wife, his muse, his mistress, and his mother.
“A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen
In this “mid-century modernization” of this groundbreaking classic, Ibsen proves once again how timeless and universal his take on social and institutional inequality truly is as we follow one woman’s journey of self-discovery as she challenges the constraints of a patriarchal culture and struggles to carve out an identity beyond typical gender roles.
“After the Blast” by Zoe Kazan
Eddie is the hapless small-town manager of an aging Italian chain restaurant who yearns to nourish his family and neighborhood the only way he knows how. Following in his father’s footsteps, he struggles to serve his neighbors and keep his friends employed in an area where jobs are scarce; all while staving off the imminent closure from the corporate office. Can Eddie find a way to set things right with his restaurant, friends, and family? “Samuel D. Hunter evokes a world in which identity itself has come to seem confusingly mass-produced... ” – The New York Times
"Now and Then" by Sean Grennan
Sometimes what happens after last call just might change your life. This heartfelt romantic comedy about the costs of the choices we make, and the people who make them with us, allows us all a moment to indulge in the fantasy of turning back time and getting a second chance.
“Dangerous Corner” by J.B. Priestley
The first of Priestley’s “time plays” explores the winding road of time and the perilous twists and turns of circumstance as a group of friends discover that what they know to be true might not be so, and just when they seem to pass the point of no return, Priestley flips the script to take them back to the moment when they first approached that dangerous corner and allows them to indulge that all-important question: what if?
T&C's 2024 Holiday Show
Celebrate the Season with Town and Country Players! We are pleased to announce that this year, the Town and Country Holiday Show, featuring beloved holiday songs, will be presented at the Michener Museum in Doylestown. We are looking forward to performing at the Michener and we hope you will enjoy it as well. The heat is reliable, the parking is easy, and the venue is lovely! Additionally, admission to the Michener Museum is included with your ticket. Come early and explore the museum before the show or after the afternoon show.
“Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
The third and final play in the Pemberley trilogy which, continues the stories begun in Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice.
Georgiana Darcy is an accomplished pianist but wary of romance. Kitty Bennet is a bright-eyed optimist and a perfect best friend. After years of being overshadowed by their older siblings, these two younger sisters are ready for their own adventures in life and love, starting with the arrival of an admirer and secret correspondent. Meddlesome families and out-moded expectations won’t stop these determined friends from forging their own way in a holiday tale filled with music, ambition, sisterhood, and forgiveness.
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Paramount Pictures released the movie musical White Christmas in 1954. Directed by Michael Curtiz, the film starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen, and featured 17 songs by Irving Berlin. The top moneymaker of 1954, White Christmas set a new record as Hollywood’s all-time highest-grossing musical.
The stage adaptation of White Christmas opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on November 4, 2008, after several successful engagements throughout the United States. Directed by Walter Bobbie and starring Stephen Bogardus, Jeffry Denman, Kerry O’Malley and Meredith Patterson, the show was an audience favorite; it returned to Broadway the following year, starring James Clow, Tony Yazbeck, Melissa Errico and Mara Davi.
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It's Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane.
Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare
Love’s Labour’s Lost by William Shakespeare
This Shakespearian cascade of adventure features a forest chase, lovers lost and found, and an ending full of hope for true love.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Special 2:00pm Matinee on 06/29!
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The Drag by Mae West
The Drag by Mae West
Funny and flamboyant, the play creates an unusual love triangle topped with a decadent parade and celebration of drag.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Special 2:00pm matinee on 5/11!
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Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe DiPietro
Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe DiPietro
A warm-hearted, boisterously funny, and touching story about intergenerational relationships, deep familial love, and the inevitable little heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Special 2:00pm matinee on 03/23!
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The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith
The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith
A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Special 2:00pm matinee on 02/03!
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The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
In this delightful companion play to Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, THE WICKHAMS is a charming holiday tale that explores the confines of class and the generosity of forgiveness.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Special 2:00pm matinee on 12/16!
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It's a Wonderful Life
Based on the story, “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern
Adapted by Joe Landry
November 17, 18, 24, 25, December 1 and 2 at 7:30 PM*
November 18, 19, 25, 26 and December 2 at 2:00 PM
* Note times are different than the rest of the T&C season
Directed by Fred Conover
Produced by Victoria Schultheis
This beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been squashed by family obligations and civic duty, and whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair, and to remind him – by showing him what the world would have been like had he never been born – that he has had, after all, a wonderful life.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens
October 19, 20 & 21 at 7:30 p.m.
October 21 & 22 at 2:00 p.m.
15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.
Fiddlers Three by Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie’s Fiddlers Three
A puzzling murder mystery, all tied up into a hilarious farce of con-men and mistaken identities.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Special 2:00 pm matinee on 10/28!
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Ripcord by David Lindsay-Abaire
RIPCORD BY DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE
October 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 3:00pm
Abby wants to be alone. So when she is forced to share her highly-desirable room-with-a-view at Bristol Place Senior Living Facility with Marilyn, she'll go to any length necessary to get rid of her chipper new roommate. A seemingly harmless bet between the two women quickly escalates into all-out war, revealing their tenacity and their underlying vulnerabilities. Deeper truths (and a few belly laughs) bubble to the surface as Abby and Marilyn hilariously one-up each other in Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire's "compelling look at the pleasure of a challenge and the challenge of finding pleasure" (Time Out).
Almost Maine by John Cariani
October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 8:00 PM
October 15, 22 and 28 at 2:00 PM
Directed by: Paul Waldowski
Produced by: Anne Hauck
Synopsis: Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.
The Mouse Trap by Agatha Christie
The Mousetrap - A Mystery by Agatha Christie
September 8,9,15,16,22 and 23 at 8:00 PM
September 10, 17 and 23 at 2:00 PM
Directed by David Swartz
Produced by Nancy Ridgeway
After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious
background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate.
Sweat by Lynn Nottage
SWEAT BY LYNN NOTTAGE
August 25, 26, 27, September 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16
NOTE: There are no performances Labor Day weekend.
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 3:00pm
Lynn Nottage's timely winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize tells the story of a friend group, a town, and a nation, all at once. Set at a bar in Reading, Pennsylvania, Sweat follows a cadre of blue-collar friends and co-workers from all walks of life as their livelihoods are threatened by layoffs and picket lines, pitting them against each other. Sweat is a "keenly observed and often surprisingly funny…but ultimately heartbreaking" (New York Times) tale of the fight to stay afloat while the water level in the world around you quickly rises.
13: The Musical
Newtown Arts Company
Presents
13: The Musical
August 3 - 6, 2023
Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Dan Elish & Robert Horn
Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, (PARADE, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY) 13: THE MUSICAL is a story about fitting in – and standing out!
Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents’ divorce. Surrounded by an array of simpleminded middle school students, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Can he situate himself on a comfortable link of the food chain ... or will he dangle at the end with the outcasts?!?
Dead Man's Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl
DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE BY SARAH RUHL
July 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 3:00pm
Dead Man’s Cell Phone begins with a question: what would happen if you answered a stranger’s cell phone while they ignore it? That’s what Jean does. This seemingly insignificant act leads her on an increasingly surreal odyssey down the funny, romantic, occasionally dark road to morality, redemption, and connection in an age of technological isolation. This comedic drama from two-time Pulitzer finalist Sarah Ruhl “blends the mundane and the metaphysical, the blunt and the obscure, the patently bizarre and the bizarrely moving” (New York Times) into a highly theatrical commentary on humanity and its search for meaning.
The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm