Main Stage Productions
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Main Stage productions are performed indoors. Most performances last approximately one hour, unless listed otherwise. ALL ATTENDEES of ALL AGES must have a ticket to attend.
Waitlist: To join the waitlist for a sold-out performance, please go to the Box Office (in person only) up to 1 hour in advance of the performance.
Madeline's Christmas
Book and lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby | Music by Shirley Mier | Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans | Music Direction by Patricia Montenegro | Directed by Judge Luckey
December 4 – 21, 2025
Join Madeline and her friends, as they embark on an adventure beyond their wildest dreams. This musical adapted from Ludwig Bemelmans' delightful book will be a holiday treat for the whole family!
ASL-Interpreted Performance | On Friday, December 5, we will offer ASL-Interpreter services. Select "ASL Best View" at check out and look for your assigned seats in the "Best View" area at the performance.
Magical Spectrum & Sensory Friendly Performance | On Thursday, December 11, we will keep the audience lights on at a dim setting, reduce the volume of music and dialogue, and limit the size of the audience to create a comfortable viewing experience for our sensory-sensitive friends.
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Goodnight Moon
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Chad Henry | Adapted from the book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd | Music Direction by Patricia Montenegro | Directed by Judge Luckey
January 28 - February 15, 2026
In this enchanting musical adaptation of the timeless bedtime tale, the little bunny in blue’s bedroom comes to life on the stage, along with all of the objects that fill the familiar storybook pages! Bedtime has never been so entertaining!
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Book by Dennis Kelly | Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin | Based on the book by Roald Dahl | Music Direction by Patricia Montenegro | Directed by Judge Luckey
April 30 - May 17, 2026
This award-winning, masterful musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved book revels in the defiance of childhood and celebrates the power of imagination! The whole family will be captivated by the story of Matilda, a girl who dreams of a better life.
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