The Addams Family
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa September 22-October 1, 2023 Historic Theater Everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky and all together ooky family is coming to the stage in this musical for the entire family. When a now grown up Wednesday Addams confides in her father that she is in love with Lucas, a sweet, smart, and normal young man, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. When Lucas and his “normal” parents come to dinner, the world is turned upside down for the entire Addams clan (living and dead). A creepy & kooky musical for families! |
The Revolutionists
by Lauren Gunderson November 3-19, 2023 Studio Theater During the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror, playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity. This irreverent comedy explores violence and legacy, art and activism and how we actually go about changing the world. It's a true story – or total fiction – and a raucous resurrection of four powerful women. A (sort of) real life comedy/tragedy for adults |
One Man, Two Guvnors
by Richard Bean based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni with songs by Grant Olding January 26-February 11, 2024 Studio Theater Always in search of an extra meal ticket, Francis Henshall unwittingly becomes employed by two men. Unbeknownst to Francis, Roscoe Crabbe, his first employer, is actually Rachel Crabbe posing as her own dead brother, who has been killed by her boyfriend (who, of course, is Stanley Stubbers – Francis’ other employer). To prevent his two guvnors from finding out about each other, Francis simply must keep them apart. Set in 1960s England, this farce filled with mistaken identities, physical comedy and a live Skiffle band, is sure to have you laughing from beginning to end. A fast-paced comedy for ages 12 and up |
Fiddler on the Roof
Book by Joseph Stein Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick March 15-24, 2024 Historic Theater Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of his tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of preserving tradition during changing times leaves audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. A classical musical for everyone |
Alabama Story
by Kenneth Jones May 3-19, 2024 Studio Theater As the Civil Rights movement in Montgomery, Alabama in 1959 is brewing, a controversial children’s book about a black rabbit marrying a white rabbit stirs the passions of a segregationist State Senator and a no-nonsense State Librarian. Meanwhile the reunion of two childhood friends, Joshua and Lily, provides private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Inspired by true events, Alabama Story brims with humor, heartbreak, and hope. A timely story of our not-so-distant past |
BHCT’s season will also include 2 productions from the Cherry Street Players, the Reading and Discussion Series, the annual holiday themed fundraiser, 2 shows from the Well Done Players, ...and more!