by Larissa FastHorse

Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally woke teaching artists scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month.

TICKETS: $15

Rated PG-13

LOCATION: The Beall Theatre – 651 Pilot View St NW Winston Salem, NC 27101\

(same physical building as Ihrie Theatre, but the entrance is on Pilot Street)

by Don Zolidis

Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV movies as a human being can possibly endure. But now with The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon, you can enjoy the sugar rush of six Christmas movies all at once! Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, where singles in adorable sweaters converge to look for love. Can disguises help royalty and/or movie stars find the down-to-earth connections they crave? Will evil city slickers destroy charming inns and/or Christmas tree farms? Isn’t it a little creepy for a meet-cute to depend on one person being in a coma? Grab a hot chocolate and your favorite wise single friend to find out in this wildly entertaining parody of holiday rom-coms.

Rated: PG-13

ADULTS: $25

STUDENTS/SENIORS (age 62+)/MILITARY: $23

Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin

Book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge

Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut… but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. But when Jim’s best friend Ted tries to lure Linda to Hollywood to be his new dance partner, will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love?

Based on the classic film, this joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Heat Wave,” “White Christmas,” “Be Careful, It’s My Heart,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Shaking the Blues Away” and many more!

Rated: G

ADULTS: $25

STUDENTS/SENIORS (age 62+)/MILITARY: $23

by Ken Ludwig

”’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait. A mouse is stirring – because Santa missed his house last year.  

Before you can say “Merry Christmas,” we’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who visit the North Pole and just won’t take no for an answer.  

Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season. This is definitely for children of all ages. 

Rated: G

ALL SEATS: $12

Book by Allan Knee

Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein

Music by Jason Howland.

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

Rated: PG-13

ADULTS: $25

STUDENTS/SENIORS (age 62+)/MILITARY: $23

Book by Enda Walsh

Music & Lyrics by Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova

Based on the Motion Picture Written and Directed by John Carney

Once is a Tony Award-winning musical that weaves a poignant tale of love, music, and redemption. Set on the vibrant streets of Dublin, it follows an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant whose shared passion for music sparks an unexpected friendship and complicated romance over the course of a transformative week. Featuring the Academy Award-winning song “Falling Slowly” and a talented ensemble who play their own instruments, this emotionally charged production celebrates the enduring power of music to inspire and connect. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience that captures the heart and soul of storytelling through song.

Rated: R

ADULTS: $25

STUDENTS/SENIORS (age 62+)/MILITARY: $23

Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

It’s a comedy tonight in Sondheim’s zany, hysterical, Tony Award-winning musical romp.

In one of the greatest musical comedies of all time, three households reside next to each other in ancient Rome. Just outside their doors, the exploits of a quick-thinking Roman slave, a braggart soldier, a beautiful courtesan, a lovesick young man and others devolve into uproarious chaos in a fast-paced, witty and monumental escapade.

Rated: PG-13

ADULTS: $25

STUDENTS/SENIORS (age 62+)/MILITARY: $23

Book by Alex Timbers

Music and Lyrics by Michael Friedman

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson follows America’s seventh president from his early days as a child on the wild frontier to his controversial reign in the White House. With the country divided into rich and poor (and with continued skirmishes with the Native Americans upsetting pieces of the new world), Jackson begins his steady climb from military strategist to populist rabble-rouser to President of the United States. Along the way, he meets his wife, Rachel, takes on the Founding Fathers — and rocks like no political figure has ever rocked before, with the help of an onstage trio and an entourage of singing, joking cohorts. It also asks the question: is wanting to have a beer with someone reason enough to elect him? What if he’s really, really hot?

TICKETS: $15

Rated R

LOCATION: The Beall Theatre – 651 Pilot View St NW Winston Salem, NC 27101\

(same physical building as Ihrie Theatre, but the entrance is on Pilot Street)

Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell

Music by Henry Krieger

Based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton, who became stars during the Depression, Side Show is a moving portrait of two women joined at the hip whose extraordinary bondage brings them fame but denies them love. Told almost entirely in song, the show follows Violet and Daisy’s progression from England to America, around the vaudeville circuit, and to Hollywood on the eve of their appearance in the 1932 movie Freaks.

Rated: PG-13

ADULTS: $25

STUDENTS/SENIORS (age 62+)/MILITARY: $23

Music and Book by James Valcq

Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley

Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff

A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness.

ADULTS: $15

Rated PG-13

LOCATION: Gray Smith Stage (Outdoors) – 650 W 6th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

NOT A SIX-PIX EVENT

For events at Gray Smith Stage, please bring your own chair or blanket for seating. If outdoor shows are cancelled, ticketholders will be made aware via Thundertix e-mail or by checking our social media on Facebook/Instagram.

Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett

Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante

Music by Marvin Hamlisch

Lyrics by Edward Kleban

A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another, including “What I Did for Love,” “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror” and “I Hope I Get It.” A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance and compellingly authentic drama, A Chorus Line was instantly recognized as a classic.

Rated: PG-13

ADULTS: $25

STUDENTS/SENIORS (age 62+)/MILITARY: $23

Book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby Jr.

Music and Lyrics by Thomas “Fats” Waller

The inimitable Thomas “Fats” Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club and that jumpin’ new beat, swing music. Although not quite a biography, Ain’t Misbehavin’ evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of this American original as a versatile cast struts, strums and sings the songs that he made famous in a career that ranged from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood and concert stages in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Rated: PG-13

ADULTS: $25

STUDENTS/SENIORS (age 62+)/MILITARY: $23

Book & Lyrics by Tom MacRae

Music by Dan Gillespie Sells

From an idea by Jonathan Butterell

Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation.

Supported by his brilliant, loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies, and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight.

Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true.

Rated: PG-13

ADULTS: $25

STUDENTS/SENIORS (age 62+)/MILITARY: $23

Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards

Book by Peter Stone

The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures, determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.

It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.

Rated: PG

ADULTS: $25

STUDENTS/SENIORS (age 62+)/MILITARY: $23

Theatre Alliance is excited to present the area’s community theatre premiere of “Frozen!”

For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage.

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.

Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love.