The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 Play

by John Bishop

Directed by Kelton Hunt

October 15-18, 2026.

It is December, 1940. Elsa Von Grossenknueten, an eccentric theatre financier, has gathered a team at her mansion. Everyone believes that they will have a backer’s audition for Elsa in order to get financing for the newest musical. However, the shadow of the team’s last show hangs over the group--deemed a flop, Manhattan Holiday was ravaged by the “Stage Door Slasher,” a mysterious killer who stabbed chorus girls. The undercover police officer Michael Kelly is hoping to flush out the killer from this group of suspects--but the killer has other plans. More than that, the threat of Nazi saboteurs lurks among them. Throw in blizzard conditions, secret passageways, and some musical snippets to create an Agatha-Christie-meets-Clue formula of whodunnit parody. The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 is full of delightful slapstick for audience of all ages.

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The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 Play

(Sunday Matinee)

by John Bishop

Directed by Kelton Hunt

October 18, 2026.

It is December, 1940. Elsa Von Grossenknueten, an eccentric theatre financier, has gathered a team at her mansion. Everyone believes that they will have a backer’s audition for Elsa in order to get financing for the newest musical. However, the shadow of the team’s last show hangs over the group--deemed a flop, Manhattan Holiday was ravaged by the “Stage Door Slasher,” a mysterious killer who stabbed chorus girls. The undercover police officer Michael Kelly is hoping to flush out the killer from this group of suspects--but the killer has other plans. More than that, the threat of Nazi saboteurs lurks among them. Throw in blizzard conditions, secret passageways, and some musical snippets to create an Agatha-Christie-meets-Clue formula of whodunnit parody. The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 is full of delightful slapstick for audience of all ages.

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Radio Play Dinner Theatre

Fa La La LaGrange

By Cathy Wright Hunt

Directed by Cathy Wright Hunt.

December 17-18, 2026.

World premiere radio play by local author! Can the citizens of a Southern town defy the Scrooges in their midst and ensure a merry Christmas for all?

Tickets include a three-course gourmet dinner crafted by renowned chef, Jamie Keating.

Limited cash bar beginning at 5:30pm.
Dinner will be served at 6:00pm.
The performance will begin at 7:00pm.

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Failure, A Love Story.

Play by Philip Dawkins

Directed by Savanna Hunt

February 18-21, 2027.

By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead – expiring in reverse order, youngest to oldest, from blunt object to the head, is appearance and finally consumption. Tuneful songs, and a whimsical chorus follow the story of Nelly, Jenny June and Gerty as they live out their lives above the family clock repair shop near the Chicago River, before their time unexpectedly runs out. A magical, musical fable where, in the end, the power of love is far greater than any individual‘s successes or failures.

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Failure, A Love Story

(Sunday Matinee)

Play by Philip Dawkins

Directed by Savanna Hunt

February 21, 2027.

By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead; expiring in reverse order, youngest to oldest, from blunt object to the head, is appearance and finally consumption. Tuneful songs, and a whimsical chorus follow the story of Nelly, Jenny June and Gerty as they live out their lives above the family clock repair shop near the Chicago River, before their time unexpectedly runs out. A magical, musical fable where, in the end, the power of love is far greater than any individual‘s successes or failures.

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Twelfth Night is one of William Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, filled with mistaken identities, clever humor, romance, and unforgettable characters.

After a shipwreck separates twins Viola and Sebastian, Viola disguises herself as a young man to survive in the land of Illyria. What follows is a whirlwind of love triangles, mixed signals, hilarious misunderstandings, and outrageous schemes as hearts are won, lost, and confused in equal measure. As secrets unravel and identities are finally revealed, everyone discovers that love often arrives where and when you least expect it.

Brimming with witty banter, memorable characters, and laugh-out-loud comedy, Twelfth Night is a timeless celebration of love, laughter, and the delightful chaos that comes from following your heart.

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Animal Tails is an original play written by Carol Cain and Avery Lee Jones.

Animal Tails is a delightful children's play performed by the Lafayette Theatre Academy Class of 2027 that puts a whimsical twist on the phrase Animal Tales. Filled with colorful characters, clever storytelling, and plenty of laughs, this imaginative production celebrates the remarkable tails and the even more remarkable tales of creatures great and small. Join us for an adventure where every wag, swish, curl, and flick has a story to tell!

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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
(Broadway Version)

Music by Richard Rogers

Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

New Book by Douglas Carter Beane.

Directed by Gillian McDerment

May 20-23, 2027.

At its core, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella remains the heartfelt tale of the girl from the cinders  who connects with her prince. In the Broadway version, our heroine is forthright and kind as she tries to change the prince into a better man.

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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
(Broadway Version)

(Sunday Matinee)

Music by Richard Rogers

Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

New Book by Douglas Carter Beane.

Directed by Gillian McDerment

May 23, 2027.

At its core, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella remains the heartfelt tale of the girl from the cinders  who connects with her prince. In the Broadway version, our heroine is forthright and kind as she tries to change the prince into a better man.

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