TICK, TICK... BOOM!, WAITRESS, and More Set For Cape Playhouse's Upcoming Season
Learn more about the lineup here!
Acclaimed producer, director, and playwright Eric Rosen, in his inaugural season at the historic Cape Playhouse, has announced a five-show lineup teeming with music, mystery, comedy, and great storytelling.
“From Carole King, Sara Bareilles, and Elvis Presley to Jonathan Larson and Alfred Hitchcock, our 98th season is an extraordinary celebration of some of the most exciting voices in theater today,” said Rosen. “We have assembled an incredible roster of artists to bring Playhouse patrons an exhilarating and memorable summer experience.”
tick, tick... BOOM!
Kicking off the season is tick, tick… BOOM!, running from June 5-15. This semi-autobiographical rock musical—written by Jonathan Larson, the Tony Award winning composer of Rent—explores the choices we face and what comes from holding out for your dream.
Directed by Eric Rosen
Million Dollar Quartet
Back by popular demand is the high-energy, Tony-nominated musical Million Dollar Quartet, running from June 19-July 6.
With a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, Million Dollar Quartet dramatizes the amazing Memphis recording session of December 4, 1956, that included rock and country music greats Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Directed by Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
The smash hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the centerpiece of the season, will run from July 10-August 3.
With a book by Douglas McGrath, this Tony-, Drama Desk-, and Grammy-award winner is the coming-of-age story about one of America’s most celebrated songwriters. Featuring hits including “So Far Away,” “One Fine Day,” “ Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “Up on the Roof,” and “You’ve Got a Friend,” this is a not-to-miss show making an unprecedented four week run at the Playhouse.
Directed and Choreographed by Joyce Chittick and David Ruttura
Waitress
Waitress, the irresistible fourth musical of the season, will run from August 7-August 24. Featuring original music and lyrics by six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson, this uplifting show about friendship, dreams, and new beginnings is a true inspiration.
Directed by Eric Rosen
The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps, the fifth and final production of the 2024 season, will run from August 28- September 7.
A riotous take on John Buchan’s 1915 novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 classic movie, this is a faced-paced whodunit with a cast of four playing 150 roles.
Directed by Kimberly Senior
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Rendezvous with Rachel Revere™ Vokes Theatre (8/30-8/30) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour Boch Center (10/01-10/01) |
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School of Rock Firehouse Center for the Arts (8/21-9/06) |
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Alchemy: Classical Meets Jazz Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (8/14-8/14) |
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Alchemy: Classical Meets Jazz Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (8/13-8/13) |
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The Barber of Seville Preview Concert Boston Synagogue (8/10-8/10) |
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Gunhild Carling at City Winery Boston City Winery Boston (9/16-9/16) |
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Therapy Gecko Live Arts at the Armory (8/30-8/30) |
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Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest Huntington Theatre (1/21-2/07) |
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The Barber of Seville by G. Rossini with Boston Summer Opera & Horizon Ensemble Boston Synagogue (8/23-8/23) |