A CHRISTMAS STORY, The Musical

DECEMBER 2-4, 9-11 & 16-18, 2022

A CHRISTMAS STORY is based on the humorous, beloved holiday movie and follows Ralphie Parker who wants one thing for Christmas, and one thing only: An Official Red Ryder Range Model Carbine Action BB Gun. There’s only one problem: everyone else is convinced he’ll shoot his eye out! Undeterred, he begins his saga of convincing everyone of his safety, while struggling to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and hopes intact.  Filled with quirky and lovable characters, this zany, heartfelt, and nostalgic musical is as delightful as the biggest, shiniest present under the tree on Christmas morning. 

A CHRISTMAS STORY, The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Company.  www.dramaticpublishing.com

HONKY TONK LAUNDRY

DECEMBER 30th, 31st, & January 1st

Wash your cares away with this energetic and engaging musical comedy full of country favorites from Carrie Underwood, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and more! In a story about friendship and holding fast to your dreams, Lana Mae Hopkins, owner of the Wishy Washy Washateria, hires Katie Lane Murphy. Together, they transform the laundromat into a boot scootin’ honky-tonk while exacting a touch of revenge against those that done ‘em wrong. Don’t miss GraceArts LIVE New Year’s weekend fundraiser and treat yourself to some foot stomping fun!

Honky Tonk Laundry is presented by special arrangement with Stage Rights (www.stagerights.com) 

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH 

A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Giant talking insects! The incredible tale of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escaping to a new and exciting world. Roald Dahl’s JAMES and the GIANT PEACH comes hilariously to life in this delightful production that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with crises. JAMES and the GIANT PEACH is a musical “masterpeach” for the whole family!

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH is presented through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Company.  www.dramaticpublishing.com

LAKE HAVASU FOLLIES

JANUARY 27, 28 & 29 2023 

Popular nostalgic annual fundraiser showcasing the songs, humor and times of the 1920s through the 1990s featuring local performers who are at least 50 years young for one weekend only!  Proceeds to benefit GraceArts LIVE Youth Theatricals, a 501c3 organization.  Join us and support our youth performers!

NEWSIES

FEBRUARY 10-12, 17-19 & 24-26

Can a group of idealistic newsboys win against a foe as powerful as acclaimed publisher, Joseph Pulitzer? Perfect for the whole family, Newsies is based on the 1992 Disney musical film and inspired by the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike in New York City. Newsies is an enthusiastic, joyful, and entertaining musical capturing the strength that young people have when they join together and stand up against injustice.

Newsies is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).  All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.  (www.mtishows.com) 

THE PRODUCERS

MARCH 10-12, 17-19 & 24-26

Adapted by Mel Brooks from his 1969 film, the musical comedy, The Producers is as wickedly funny today as it was when it first appeared 30 years ago.  A down on his luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, bilking their backers (“all little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars.  Only one thing goes wrong: the show is a smash hit!  The Producers has won a record number of 12 Tony Awards. The show has also broken box office records for the largest single day box office gross in the history of Broadway. The Producers remain one of the single greatest successes in the history of theatre. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll leave the theatre singing “Springtime for Hitler”. Buy tickets for The Producers today and experience the excitement of the show live!

The Producers is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).  All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.  (www.mtishows.com) 

FREAKY FRIDAY

APRIL 7&8, 14-16 & 21-23

When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before the mom’s wedding.  Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel and hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, funny and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, they come to appreciate one another’s struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.

Freaky Friday is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).  All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.  (www.mtishows.com)