2025 Summer Season
Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar
Based on the Universal Pictures Film with screenplay by Richard Danus & Marc Rubel
Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Ahrens, Dan Vickery, Tara Smith / B. Swibel, Sara Murchison / Dale Smith & Cari Smulyan
A MUSICAL COMEDY ON WHEELS
Xanadu follows the electrifying tale of Kira, a magical Greek muse who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach in 1980 on a quest to inspire struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first roller disco. But when Kira falls in love with mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters descend to create magical chaos! Based on the Universal Pictures film that starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, this hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure is about following your wildest disco pop dreams!
May 24 – September 7
By arrangement with Fiery Angel Limited
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
from the novel by John Buchan
from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock
Licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited
original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon
FOUR ACTORS, 150 CHARACTERS, ABSURDLY ENJOYABLE
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have The 39 Steps. To put it mildly, Richard Hannay’s life is pretty dull, but when a mysterious woman appears in his apartment one stormy night, he gets pulled into an epic caper of murder and mayhem. This fast-paced thriller hits the ground running with a cast of four portraying 150 characters. This is live theatre at its best!
May 31 – September 20
Book and Lyrics by Tom Jones
Music by Harvey Schmidt
TRY TO REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME THE MAGIC HAPPENED
This classic fable about a boy, a girl, their parents, and a love that grows with each season, returns to CRT for its 60th Season. The Fantasticks inspires us all to return to a time when we allowed ourselves to be overcome with hope and enchantment. This musical masterpiece includes timeless songs like, “Try to Remember” and “Soon It’s Gonna Rain.”
June 21 – September 14
by Lauren Gunderson
A CELESTIAL ROMANCE AND TRUE STORY OF DISCOVERY
Silent Sky follows the true story of 19th Century scientist Henrietta Leavitt, whose breakthroughs in astronomy profoundly impacted the way we see the universe. After securing a position at the renowned Harvard Observatory, Henrietta is torn between family obligation and her soaring ambition. This luminously beautiful play celebrates the brilliance of women during a time of great scientific and social progress and how one woman’s determination forever altered the course of scientific history. An inspirational drama bursting with smart, infectious humor.
June 28 – September 6
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Join us as we remember the magic of the last 60 years.
July 18
19 YEARS OF SHENANIGANS
Get ready for pure chaos, no cap. Expect mad energy, insane moments, and a whole lotta “WTF just happened?” vibes.
July 13 – September 14
Written by William Shakespeare
Adapted and directed by Jenni Harbour
A MAGICAL JOURNEY
Dive into the enchanting world of The Tempest, Shakespeare’s final and most imaginative comedy, reimagined and adapted by an ensemble of talented student performers. The story follows Duchess Prospero and spirited daughter, Miranda, who have been marooned on a mysterious island for twelve years. Amid fairies, monsters, and shipwrecks, they unravel the line between fantasy and reality, discovering a “brave new world” filled with love, harmony, and redemption. Don’t miss it!
July 25, 26, & 27
Book and Lyrics by Noemi de la Puente
Music by Fernanda Douglas
42ND ANNUAL YOUNG AUDIENCE OUTREACH TOUR
The pressure is on ten year old Raquel, as she goes to summer school against her will, to improve her reading skills. She knows her Mamá needs more help at the family-owned campground, because the busiest weekend of the season is coming up. To help Raquel, Pinkie the Purple Pineapple, part inspiration, part aggravation, and part reading assignment, salsas out of a book, teach Raquel a thing or two. With Pinkie’s coaching, she teaches Raquel how to manage her very real emotions.This musical is about learning how to meet the challenges life brings using our imaginations and techniques to help us think a little more clearly when the going gets tough.
Creede premiere August 29th
One of the 10 best places to see the lights way off Broadway
— USA Today