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Kamp KAOS
presented by
Franklin Area Children's Theatre
Two performances, July 25, 2019
Confusion and fun are the business of the day at Kamp KAOS, a summer camp that boasts its own 12-watt radio station. It’s opening day at the camp and director Wally Schneider is already in trouble: it’s up to the wacky gang of counselors and campers to save the day. | Buy tickets |
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Mamma Mia!
presented by
Franklin Footlight Theatre
August 2-4 & 8-10, 2019
ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show.
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Frozen, Jr.
presented by
Franklin Area Children's Theatre
August 16-17, 2019
The enchanting modern classic from Disney brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film plus five new songs written for the Broadway production. | Buy tickets |
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Reunion at Hippie High
Murder Mystery Dessert Theatre
presented by
Franklin Footlight Theatre
September 20 & 21, 2019
It’s a time to reminisce about the good old days of free love, protests, and the Age of Aquarius. Add murder to the evening’s festivities and the search is on to discover the secret hidden in the last page of the yearbook. Fabulous treats from Chubble's Restaurant are part of this enjoyable evening of entertainment. | Buy tickets |
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The Monster Hunters
Franklin Middle School Drama Program
October 11-12, 2019
It's a typical afternoon in Bumblewood when the weekly meeting of The Monster, Ghost, Goblin, Demon, Dragon, Evil-Wizard Hunters Club (whose members have never caught, seen, or even tried to hunt a monster) is interrupted by a troublesome announcement: a real-live monster has been sited in a nearby cemetery. The mismatched friends anxiously set out on their first hunt ever, only to find that they have been duped by the Secret Society of Girls Who Like to Make Bracelets Club. In the end, though, it is The Monster Hunters who will have the last laugh. | Buy tickets |
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Beatles For Sale
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Beatles For Sale is an award-winning, New England-based Beatles tribute band. But don’t expect to see Beatle wigs or Sgt. Pepper suits. What you will see is a fun and energetic performance complete with original instrumentation and vocal harmonies that are as accurate as possible to the original Beatles recordings. And unlike bands that concentrate only on the Beatles touring years, Beatles For Sale has a repertoire that consists of over 150 SONGS from across the entire Beatle catalog. | Buy tickets |
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Newsies - The Broadway Musical
presented by
Franklin Teen Players
November 7-10, 2019
Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. | Buy tickets |
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Hungrytown
Good songs ... You'll like 'em
Friday, November 15, 2019
After more than a decade of world-wide touring and three album releases, Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson--otherwise known as the folk duo Hungrytown--have earned a reputation for the quality and authenticity of their songwriting: “It’s great to hear an act eschew sentimentality in favor of honesty and to prove that you don’t have to go raiding the memory of others to find the stuff that really good songs are made of,” writes Jedd Beaudoin of Popmatters. | Buy tickets |
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A Gift to Remember
presented by
Franklin Footlight Theatre
December 7-8 & 13-15, 2019
On Christmas Eve, during a snowstorm, a group of strangers are on a train to Boston from Bangor, Maine, where the airport had been shut down due to the weather. Once they reach Boston, many of the passengers hope to make connections to various destinations across the United States. However, the train develops engine trouble, and there are track problems ahead. The passengers are suddenly forced to disembark and take shelter in a small depot in New Hampshire. Understandably disappointed and dispirited, they try to make the best of things with little success at first. Eventually, however, they begin to bond, despite their circumstances. They even find themselves beginning to accept their fate by finding ways to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas. | Buy tickets |