Disaster!

presented by Franklin Footlight Theatre

August 5 - 15

Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the '70s take center stage in this side-splitting homage to classic disaster films.

Disaster! is a new musical straight from Broadway, featuring some of the most unforgettable songs of the '70s. "Knock on Wood," "Hooked on a Feeling," "Sky High," "I Am Woman" and "Hot Stuff" are just a few of the scintillating hits in this hilarious musical comedy with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and SiriusXM Broadway host, Seth Rudetsky, and Jack Plotnick.

The Rockin' Daddios

Saturday, September 25, 2021
7:30 pm

With great harmonies, the ROCKIN’ DADDIOS are known to include audience participation along with their stage antics. This fun group of guys sing melodies from the 50’s and 60’s.

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Fiddlers Three

October 16, 2021

 Three seasoned performers, all with local connections - Ellen Carlson, Melissa Bragdon Caron, and Kathy Zimpfer Sommer - will "WOW" you in this concert to celebrate their latest recording project. This performance is not just for fiddlers. These gals are inspired by the horns of Chuck Berry, the swing of Bob Wills, sultry violin, country twang, the energy of a contradance, and the hard driving sound of bluegrass.

Matilda
District-Wide Musical

November 4-7, 2021

Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of bad parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly, and in creating her own stories. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who believes in Crunchem Hall’s motto: “Bambinatum est Magitum,” or “Children are Maggots.” She finds companionship in her teacher, Miss Honey who, though well-intentioned, is shy and fragile. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Matilda’s bravery teaches Miss Honey and her classmates an important lesson -- that even though life can be hard, “nobody but me is gonna change my story” so “sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.”

Elf The Musical

presented by Franklin Footlight Theatre

December 3-11

ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.

Jazzical ®

with Joel A. Martin

February 19, 2022

JAZZICAL® celebrates the union of classical composition and jazz innovation ignited with a fresh spirit all its own. JAZZICAL® creator Joel A. Martin captures the dynamic force of multiple cultures and influences, unleashing a kinetic energy that breaks down boundaries and yields whole new worlds of musical expression.

Durham County Poets

Soulful Folky Blues

April 9, 2022

The Durham County Poets are a lively, soulful group born out of the vibrant music scene of Ormstown, Quebec-Canada, a town that was once called County Durham. They stand out for their original blend of blues, gospel, and folk. With four acclaimed albums under their belt, including their latest effort, HAND ME DOWN BLUES (September 2019), produced by Bill Garret, they have made it to several "Best-of" lists and charted on satellite and community blues radio stations.