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	Heartbreak Hotel The Story of Elvis Presley *Book by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti* His singular name still evokes immediate recognition from people all over the world. This official Elvis Presley bio-musical takes a closer look at the rock star and incomparable icon whose impact shaped the history of music and culture. Trapped in a moment of crisis, his younger self guides him through pivotal moments of his life that led him to become “The King of Rock and Roll.” Heartbreak Hotel features over 40 Elvis hits and iconic songs including, “That’s All Right,” “All Shook Up,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Burning Love,” “Good Rockin’ Tonight,” “Hound Dog,” “Love Me Tender,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Are You Lonesome,” and “Blue Suede Shoes.” Heartbreak Hotel was our 2026 Audience Choice Winner!	Buy Tickets
	WICKED at the Benedum Center (Bus Trip) Do you love the movie WICKED? Join us on February 14th for a Valentine or "Galentine" trip to see the National Touring production of WICKED at the beautiful Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, PA. No worries about driving or parking or walking to the theatre in the cold! Sit back and relax on a delux motor coach....then enjoy one of the most iconic pieces of musical theatre in one of the most beautiful venues in Pittsburgh! Makes a wonderful Christmas or birthday gift and all proceeds support the Cumberland Theatre's 2026 Season! INCLUDED: Show Ticket (front half of tier 2 balcony) Delux Motor Coach Transportation All taxes and tips DEPARTURE: 3:30 pm from Cumberland RETURN immediately following the performance	Buy Tickets
	Pride and Prejudice By Kate Hamill Based on the novel by Jane Austen This isn’t your grandmother’s Austen! Bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely, this P&P for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?! Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical, or so full of life than it does in this effervescent adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools…than the high-stakes game of love? Pride and Prejudice is our 2026 Thespian Society Choice!	Buy Tickets
	Annie Book by Thomas Meehan Musica by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow." With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.	Buy Tickets
	Psycho Beach Party By Charels Busch “Gidget”, Frankie and Annette beach party epics, and Hitchcock psychological suspense thrillers such as “Spellbound” and “Marnie” are given a shotgun marriage. Chicklet Forrest, a teenage tomboy, desperately wants to be part of the surf crowd on Malibu Beach in 1962. One thing getting in her way is her unfortunate tendency towards split personalities. Among them is a black check out girl, an elderly radio talk show hostess, a male model named Steve and the accounting firm of Edelman and Edelman. Her most dangerous alter ego is a sexually voracious vixen named Ann Bowman who has nothing less than world domination on her mind…	Buy Tickets
	Saturday Night Fever Story by Nik Cohn Adapted by Robert Stigwood and Bill Oakes **Performed select dates in rep with Flashdance the Musical In this beloved ’70s throwback, Tony Manero, a nineteen-year-old Brooklynite paint store clerk, spends his weekends at a local disco, where he moonlights as the king of the dance floor. When he and mesmerizing dancer Stephanie enter a dance competition, the pair’s professional partnership blossoms into a deep friendship, and challenges both to reflect on what’s important in life amidst rising social tensions and disillusionment. Featuring the timeless hits of the Bee Gees and classic disco tracks, this reimagined version of Saturday Night Fever transports you back to the era of disco balls, platform boots, and white suits. Burn, baby, burn!	Buy Tickets
	Flashdance the Musical Music and Lyrics by Robbie Roth Music by Tom Hedley Lyrics by Robert Carey **Performed select dates in rep with Saturday Night Fever FLASHDANCE is an electrifying, inspiring journey about chasing dreams and overcoming obstacles. Based on the iconic 1983 Paramount Pictures film, it tells the story of Alex Owens, an 18-year-old welder by day and dancer by night, who dreams of joining the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy and becoming a professional dancer. When a romance complicates her ambitions, she harnesses it to drive her dream. With a sensational score featuring chart-topping hits like “Maniac,” “Manhunt,” “Gloria,” “I Love Rock & Roll,” and the unforgettable title track “Flashdance… What a Feeling,” this musical is a high-energy celebration of perseverance, passion, and the power of following your heart. Full of heart-pounding dance numbers and memorable songs, FLASHDANCE is a must-see for audiences ready to be inspired to dance like they’ve never danced before.	Buy Tickets
	Sylvia By A.R. Gurney Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career, as a public-school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy through a series of hilarious and touching complications. Can Kate and Greg learn to compromise?	Buy Tickets
	Bad Seed By Maxwell Anderson Adapted from the novel by William March The scene is a small Southern town where Colonel and Christine Penmark live with their daughter, Rhoda. Little Rhoda Penmark is the evil queen of the story. On the surface she is sweet, charming, full of old-fashioned graces, loved by her parents, admired by all her elders. But Rhoda’s mother has an uneasy feeling about her. When one of Rhoda’s schoolmates is mysteriously drowned at a picnic, Mrs. Penmark is alarmed. For the boy who was drowned was the one who had won the penmanship medal that Rhoda felt she deserved. The play was made into a film in 1956 starring a young Patty McCormick, who originated the role of Rhoda on Broadway and was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance. It has since become a cult classic!	Buy Tickets
	The Pillowman By Martin McDonagh With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, THE PILLOWMAN centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. The result is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art. With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, THE PILLOWMAN centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. The result is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art.	Buy Tickets
	Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason Music by Mel Marvin For decades, the story of the mean, green Mister Grinch discovering the joy of Christmas has delighted both readers and viewers. And now, you have the opportunity to bring Dr. Seuss' adored classic to your stage. Based on the iconic animated film and beloved children’s book, Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! features a book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin. This duo expands on the timeless story, adding new songs that are bound to have everyone tapping their feet. With a heart "two sizes too small," the Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities of Who-ville from a solitary distance. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about opening his heart to the real meaning of Christmas.	Buy Tickets