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ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL
From Tony Award winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens—the brilliant team behind Broadway hits like Ragtime and Once On This Island—comes a sweeping musical journey that whisks audiences from the fading grandeur of Imperial Russia to the glittering lights of 1920s Paris. At its heart is a fearless young woman determined to unlock the secrets of her past. Along the way, she finds herself caught up in a thrilling adventure filled with danger, romance, and hope, as she chases the promise of home, love, and a family she never knew she had.
October 10-25, 2025
Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.
Warehouse Theater, West Campus
BABETTE’S FEAST
Based on the beloved film, this captivating stage adaptation transforms Dinesen’s timeless story into an unforgettable theatrical celebration. When Babette arrives in a tight-knit, austere village, her extravagant gift—a lavish, once-in-a-lifetime dinner—stuns the cautious community. As the table overflows with exquisite dishes and fine wine, the guests find themselves swept into a miraculous experience of radical grace, unexpected forgiveness, and deep human connection. Babette’s sumptuous feast becomes a masterpiece of generosity and courage, showing us that welcoming the stranger can heal old wounds and transform an entire community from the inside out.
November 6-15, 2025
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.
Black Box Theater, West Campus
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Enter a world where dreams and reality collide, where love tangles and untangles in the moonlit woods of Athens. As Theseus, Duke of Athens, prepares to wed Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, mischief and magic run wild. Lovers flee, fairies meddle, and a troupe of hapless actors stumbles into a night of hilarious confusion and unexpected enchantment. One of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a shimmering tale of love, trickery, and the transformative power of imagination.
February 13-28, 2026
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.
Black Box Theater, West Campus
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Brimming with sharp wit and warmhearted humor, this beloved comedy-drama celebrates the bonds of friendship in a close-knit small town. Beneath the playful banter and laugh-out-loud moments lies a poignant undercurrent, as an unexpected brush with mortality shakes the friends to their core. Yet in the face of life’s fragility, they discover a quiet, enduring strength—and a deep love for one another—that makes their story both heartbreakingly honest and irresistibly funny.
March 19-28, 2026
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.
Warehouse Theater, West Campus
Jason Robert Brown’s SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
With a vibrant blend of pop, gospel, and jazz influences, Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World is a thrilling contemporary musical that defies convention. This powerful song cycle weaves together a collection of stories—each a snapshot of people standing at a crossroads, caught in the split second when life demands they make a choice. By turns soaring, soulful, and deeply moving, these songs explore the courage it takes to step into the unknown and embrace a new world.
April 9-11, 2026
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.
Black Box Theater, West Campus
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