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February 14-24, 2025 at Market Theatre
August Wilson’s
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
DIRECTED BY KRISTOFER PARKER
FRI. FEB. 14 & 21 @ 7:30PM
SAT. FEB. 15 & 22 @ 7:30PM
SUN. FEB. 16 & 23 @ 3PM
MON. FEB. 24 @ 7:30PM
The wild Tony & Oscar award-nominated story of a Jazz Age legend from America’s landmark Black playwright, August Wilson
Part of August Wilson’s storied 10-play Century Cycle, enter the world of real-life jazz & blues icon Ma Rainey and follow a tumultuous and life-altering recording session in 1927 Chicago.
Ma is brash & fearless, but her white producers still seek to exploit her and her one-of-a-kind voice. When these opposing forces meet, tempers flair and none walk away unscathed. Funny, sharp, and filled with surprises —this is a play you will not want to miss.
IF YOU LIKE…
▸ August Wilson’s Fences
▸ The Color Purple
▸ One Night in Miami…
…THIS IS A SHOW FOR YOU.
Originally produced by Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards, Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai, Managing Director)
Initially presented at the 1982 National Playwrights’ Conference by The Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center.
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March 14-24, 2025 at Market Theatre
tick, tick…BOOM!
DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER ROSE
FRI. MAR. 14 & 21 @ 7:30PM
SAT. MAR. 15 & 22 @ 7:30PM
SUN. MAR. 16 & 23 @ 3PM
MON. MAR. 24 @ 7:30PM
Written by and based on the true story of Jonathan Larson, the late creator of the musical RENT
Part autobiography, part lament about turning 30, and part musical theatre love story — this musical, like its famous counterpart, breaks all the rules and leaves audiences elated.
Originally performed as a rock monologue by Larson himself, this three-person musical is filled all of the highs & lows of your late twenties: angst, joy, confusion, defeat, hilarity, and triumph. Experience the mind of an artist as only Jonathan Larson can conjure — just be careful of explosions along the way.
IF YOU LIKE…
▸ RENT
▸ The Last Five Years
▸ Elton John: Rocketman
…THIS IS A SHOW FOR YOU.
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
David Auburn, Script Consultant
Vocal Arrangements and Orchestrations by Stephen Oremus
tick, tick...BOOM! was originally produced off-Broadway in June, 2001 by Victoria Leacock, Robyn Goodman, Dede Harris, Lorie Cowen, Levy Beth Smith
April 25-May 12, 2025 at Market Theatre
Something Rotten!
DIRECTED BY DALTON COLE
MUSIC DIRECTION BY JENNINGS THOMPSON
FRI. APR. 25, MAY 2 & 9 @ 7:30PM
SAT. APR. 26, MAY 3 & 10 @ 7:30PM
SUN. APR. 27, MAY 4 & 11 @ 3PM
MON. MAY 12 @ 7:30PM
The hilarious new musical 400 years in the making
Nominated for 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this is the side-splittingly ridiculous story of writing the world’s first musical.
But why write the world’s first musical? Well, to rival the success of the very villainous (and very hot) William Shakespeare. With huge numbers, the whackiest storyline around, and all of the Renaissance fun you can imagine, Something Rotten is sure to take its rightful place amongst your favorite new musicals…created in the 1600s.
IF YOU LIKE…
▸ Beetlejuice: The Musical
▸ The Producers
▸ & Juliet
THIS IS A SHOW FOR YOU.
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick
June 12-16, 2025 in Carolina Wren Park
Disney’s
The Little Mermaid
DIRECTED BY DIANE B. LEE
THUR. JUNE 12 @ 7:30PM
FRI. JUNE 13 @ 7:30PM
SAT. JUNE 14 @ 7:30 PM
SUN. JUNE 15 @ 7:30 PM
MON. JUNE 16 @ 7:30PM
A magical dive under the sea in Carolina Wren Park
The Disney classic starring Ariel, Sebastian, and the evil Ursula comes to life in one-of-a-kind fashion in the outdoor splendor of Anderson’s premiere park!
The perfect musical for the whole family will serve as the best summer kickoff under the stars in Carolina Wren Park — join some of your favorite aquatic Disney characters as they sing, dance, and adventure through land & ocean to classic songs including “Part of Your World”, "Poor Unfortunate Souls”, and “Under the Sea”!
IF YOU LIKE…
▸ Disney’s The Lion King
▸ Into the Woods
▸ Shrek the Musical
…THIS IS A SHOW FOR YOU.
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements.
Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
August 21-25, 2025 at Magnetic South Brewery
Shakesbeer in the Park:
The Comedy of Errors
DIRECTED BY DREW KENYON
THUR. AUG. 21 @ 7:30PM
FRI. AUG. 22 @ 7:30PM
SAT. AUG. 23 @ 7:30PM
SUN. AUG. 24 @ 7:30PM
MON. AUG. 25 @ 7:30PM
Get ready for Double Trouble
Two sets of identical twins that are separated at birth suddenly find themselves in the same city. What could go wrong?
Known as one of Shakespeare’s funniest & most off-the-wall comedies, get ready for mistaken identities, hilarious mix-ups, and lots of puns (ShakesBEER in the Park, anyone…anyone?). Join the return of this summer tradition with a brew in hand in the South Main Commons park at Magnetic South Brewery!
IF YOU LIKE…
▸ Dumb & Dumber
▸ Animal House
▸ beer (come grab a brew!)
…THIS IS A SHOW FOR YOU.
By William Shakespeare
October 17-November 3, 2025 at Market Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors
DIRECTED BY TBA
FRI. OCT. 17, 14, & 31 @ 7:30PM
SAT. OCT. 18 & 28, NOV. 1 @ 7:30PM
SUN. OCT. 19 & 26, NOV. 2 @ 3PM
MON. NOV. 3 @ 7:30PM
The camp cult-classic lands at Market for 3 weeks only
“Look out, here comes Audrey II!” The camp cult-classic musical lands at Market for the entire spooky season!
The curious, venues flytrap-like plant, Audrey II, just won’t grow…until its first taste of blood, that is. After that first taste, well, it just can’t get enough. Our most-requested show of all time, get ready for hysterical songs, man-eating flowers, and lots of mayhem!
IF YOU LIKE…
▸ The Rocky Horror Show
▸ Sweeney Todd
▸ Heathers: The Musical
THIS IS A SHOW FOR YOU.
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick
December 4-15, 2025 at Market Theatre
PUFFS,
Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School of Magic and Magic
DIRECTED BY DAVID VEATCH
FRI. DEC. 5 & 12 @ 7:30PM
SAT. DEC. 6 & 13 @ 7:30PM
SUN. DEC. 7 & 14 @ 3PM
MON. DEC. 15 @ 7:30PM
No, not that school of magic. The other school of magic.
The riotous spoof that took Off-Broadway by storm comes to the Market to ignite the inner nerd in all of us…magic-lovers & muggles alike!
When young Wayne finds out from his uncle that his parents were wizards, he can’t believe it. And once he’s sorted into the Puffs house at school, things take even wilder twists and turns until he comes face to face with the evil Voldy. Join the magic madness happening at Market with your new favorite play, Puffs!
IF YOU LIKE…
▸ Harry Potter
▸ Stranger Things
▸ She Kills Monsters
…THIS IS A SHOW FOR YOU.
Written by Matt Cox
