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Past Shows

21 total · showing 1–10

Elijah Rock: Memories Unleashed

Aug 22

Ensemble Theatre Company presents a special one-night musical event featuring Elijah Rock, previously acclaimed for his starring performance as Porgy in Porgy and Bess. Memories Unleashed is a deeply personal concert celebrating the power of music, memory, and the timeless songs...

Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing

Jun 3 – Jun 21, 2026

What makes life worth living? A child starts a list of every brilliant thing in the world, hoping to help their mother through depression. As the list grows - ice cream, the color yellow, the sound of laughter - the audience is invited on a heartwarming, interactive journey...

The Piano & Me

The Piano & Me

Apr 30 – May 10, 2026

Known for his hit portrayals of musical geniuses in his beloved composer series, Felder now renders a different musical artist: himself. In this deeply moving new play, Felder pulls back the curtain on his own story. Growing up in Montreal as the child of Polish and Hungarian...

A Night With Janis Joplin

A Night With Janis Joplin

Apr 1 – Apr 26, 2026

Step into the vibrant, soul-stirring world of rock legend Janis Joplin. This music-driven theatrical event creates an immersive experience, allowing audiences to feel the “ferocity that seems to tear at her own throat” (LA Times) that defined Joplin’s sound. Mary Bridget Davies...

The Shark Is Broken

The Shark Is Broken

Feb 4 – Feb 22, 2026

This brilliantly witty play captures the reality of three legendary actors being trapped on the ‘Orca,’ egos clashing, waiting for a mechanical shark that refuses to work to attack. It's Hollywood chaos at its finest. The show fits perfectly into our season exploring 'truth and...

Million Dollar Quartet

Million Dollar Quartet

Dec 4 – Dec 22, 2024

The Tony® Award-nominated musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions...

Dracula: A Comedy Of Terrors

Dracula: A Comedy Of Terrors

Oct 11 – Oct 27, 2024

Ever wondered what would happen if you took Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire tale and put in into a blender with the comedic influences of Mel Brooks, Monty Python and The 39 Steps? That’s just what happens in this lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud 90-minute gender-bending...

What the Constitution Means to Me

What the Constitution Means to Me

Aug 15 – Aug 18, 2024

What the Constitution Means to Me is a deeply personal and timely piece recounting Schreck’s teenage years participating in constitutional debate competitions. The production examines the profound ways the U.S. Constitution shapes our lives. “This play is part memoir and part...

Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground

Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground

Jul 11 – Jul 14, 2024

Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground is a compelling exploration of one of America's most influential leaders and a poignant reminder of the resilience and vision required to lead a nation. This one-man show delves into the life and legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower, offering an...

Alice, Formerly of Wonderland

Alice, Formerly of Wonderland

May 30 – Jun 16, 2024

This enchanting new musical tells the true story of the secret romance between the real-life Alice, and Prince Leopold, son of Queen Victoria and great-granduncle of Prince Harry. As a child, Alice was Lewis Carroll's inspiration for the girl who fell down the rabbit hole, but...

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