Seats On The Aisle

The Addams Family A wildly fun, heartwarming musical that proves every family is a little bit crazy. Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a charming young man from a “normal” family—something that sends shockwaves through the Addams household. As secrets are kept, hilarity ensues, and unforgettable songs bring this quirky, lovable family together in a night of laughter and love. I...

Dial M for Murder Shadowy, stylish, and steeped in suspense, Dial M for Murder is a noir-inspired twist on the classic thriller that sparked Hitchcock’s legendary film. When charming but cold-blooded Tony suspects his wife of betrayal, he orchestrates a sinister plan to get away with murder. But in this world of secrets and shifting loyalties, no one is ever quite who they seem. In this episode we...

The Cottage A riotous romantic farce in the spirit of Noël Coward, "The Cottage" delivers mistaken identities, scandalous secrets, and nonstop hilarity. When lovers Sylvia and Beau escape to a cozy countryside cottage to start anew, unexpected guests—and outrageous revelations—turn their plans upside down. From the playwright of "Clue On Stage," it’s a whirlwind of witty chaos...

The Mountaintop On the eve of his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is visited by a mysterious stranger in this powerful reimagining of his final night. Set in a storm-lashed room at the Lorraine Motel, The Mountaintop is an intimate, poetic exploration of legacy, mortality, and the man behind the movement. A gripping and deeply human portrait of a legend at the crossroads of history. In t...

Irving Berlin's White Christmas Filled with timeless charm and classic Irving Berlin tunes, White Christmas is a nostalgic holiday treat for the whole family. Former Army buddies Bob and Phil follow a pair of singing sisters to a Vermont inn—only to find it’s owned by their beloved former commander. With treasured songs like “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” and the iconic “White Christmas,” this fe...

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (2025) Back by popular demand, The Rocky Horror Show is a wild, irreverent musical full of outrageous characters, electrifying rock music, and jaw-dropping moments. Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stranded in a storm, stumble upon Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s eccentric mansion, where innocence is quickly lost and a night of chaos unfolds. With iconic songs, dazzling dances, and unforgett...

Next to Normal Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Score, Next to Normal is a powerful rock musical that shatters the illusion of the perfect American family. Beneath their suburban routine lies a raw and emotional journey through mental illness, love, and resilience. With a gripping pop/rock score, it’s a deeply moving and unforgettable theatrical experience. In this episode we v...

Escape to Margaritaville Musical Comedy. It’s time for a relaxing feel-good musical journey. Tully is beach bum living a carefree life at the Margaritaville Hotel. That is until hardworking Rachel arrives. Romance, a volcano, and a collection of Jimmy Buffett favorites including “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” and “Margaritaville” make for a perfect escape to the beach. In this episode we visit with c...

Clue on Stage Comedy whodunit. Was it the pipe in library? The rope in the kitchen? Or the laughs in the theatre? Based on the 1985 film and the iconic board game this hilarious comedy brings together six mysterious guests for a dinner party on a dark and stormy night. When the host is suddenly killed, it’s a race to the finish to see just who did it where and with what. In this episode we visit w...

Chicken and Biscuits Comedy. Can rivaling sisters Baneatta and Beverly bury their father without killing each other? Family secrets are revealed, relationships exposed, and the tea is spilled in this fresh-off Broadway comedy. In this episode we visit with the show's director, Darren Canady about his approach to the show and what audiences can expect from this heartfelt comedy. The show runs March...

Sunday in the Park with George (in concert) Inspired by the painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by George Seurat, this Stephen Sondheim masterpiece celebrates and explores the challenges of art, life, and putting it together. This concert-style production with an on-stage orchestra includes the entire score and dialogue with minimal staging. In this episode we visit with E...

Native Gardens Sometimes fences make for the best neighbors. In this hilarious and thought-provoking play, young couple Pablo and Tania are living the American dream when they move into an upscale neighborhood next to longtime residents Virginia and Frank. But a disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out war of taste, class, privilege, and entitlement. In this episod...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Come with us and step into a world of pure imagination this holiday season! The mysterious Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his factory in what could be a life changing moment for young Charlie Bucket. This adaptation includes music from the 1971 film favorite such as “Candy Man” and “Pure Imagination” along with fun new music. This is your golden ticket to ent...

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Rock musical. Headlined by genderqueer and jilted rocker Hedwig Schmidt, in this groundbreaking musical they recount their journey from East Germany to Kansas and the loves and losses they suffered along the way. In this episode we talk with Louise ImMasche who plays Hedwig. The show runs one week only, Oct. 24, 25, 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available by calling 785-843-746...

YOUNG FRANKESTEIN It’s alive! Throw the switch and prepare for monstrous laughs in this high-energy adaptation of the Mel Brooks comedy classic. When the grandson of infamous scientist, Victor Frankenstein, inherits the family estate he must choose between a respectable life or joining the family monster-making business. Filled with laughs and catchy music, this show will have you “Puttin’ on the...

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF A musical theatre tradition! This is a tale of Tevye and his family in a changing Russia. The plight of traditional values in the face of changing social mores and ethnic prejudice cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion to touch audiences on a universal level with laughter, sadness and joy. In this episode we visit with Danny Rogovein, assistant director...

I HATE HAMLET A young and successful television actor relocates to New York where he is offered the opportunity to play Hamlet onstage. The problem: He Hates  Hamlet . His dilemma deepens with the entrance of John Barrymore’s ghost, who arrives intoxicated and in full costume to the apartment that once was his. The contrast between the two actors leads to a wildly funny duel over women, art, succe...

A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED An announcement in the local paper states the time and place of an imminent murder.  When an unknown visitor to Miss Blacklock’s Victorian home dies under the prescribed circumstances, Miss Marple turns up to solve the case in a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, twists and turns. In this episode we talk with the show's director Jessica Franz-Mart...

Dead Man's Cell Phone A ringing cell phone in a quite cafe leads one woman on an unexpected journey. In this episode we talk to Natalie Crandall who plays Jean, the woman who answers that fateful cell phone. "Dead Man's Cell Phone" runs Jan. 19-21, 25-28. Tickets available by calling 785-843-7469 or online at www.theatrelawrence.com

A Christmas Story: The Musical BB guns, leg lamps, and flag poles mark this holiday favorite, now a musical on stage at Theatre Lawrence. In this episode we talk to Sadie and Nolan Shannon, real life mother and son who play Mother and Ralphie in the show. "A Christmas Story: The Musical" runs Dec. 1-3, 7-10, 14-17. Tickets available by calling 785-843-7469, or online at www.theatrelawren...

Episode Notes It's time to do the time warp again! TL brings back the crowd favorite "The Rocky Horror Show" for the first time since 2019. To get you ready, we sit down and talk to Frankie Haynes who plays Janet. We talk about her relationship with the show and much more. "Rocky Horror Show" runs one weekend only Oct. 26, 27, 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 28 at 11 p.m. Tickets are...

CROWNS In our first official podcast episode we chat with Annette Billings, our director for the musical CROWNS. This moving and joyous show opens the Theatre Lawrence 2023-2024 regular season. Performances are Sept. 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 24, Oct. 1 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets available by calling 785-843-7469 or online at www.theatrelawrence.com

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