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Sons of Town Hall

[ Thursday, November 12, 2026; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]

Set sail on a wildly inventive musical journey with two of the most charming 19th century vagabonds you’ll ever meet. Portrayed by talented artists David Berkeley and Ben Parker, characters George and Josiah use Americana music to chronicle their global search for adventure and love. Between beautifully crafted songs, the duo engages the audience with […]

BEHIND THE LINES: A 9/11 STORY

[ Tuesday, November 10, 2026; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]

Set against the events of September 11 and the war that followed, BEHIND THE LINES tells real stories from those who lived them. Led by acclaimed trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, this story, music, and theatre production features World Trade Center firefighter Bill Spade (sole survivor of FDNY Rescue Company 5) and a three-tour Afghanistan combat veteran […]

Capitol Fools

[ Monday, November 2, 2026; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]

A beloved election-season tradition returns! The spirit, irreverence, and DNA of The Capitol Steps live on in the Capitol Fools. This small-but-mighty troupe continues the hilarious tradition of skewering today’s headlines through improv and brilliant pop song parodies. With a bipartisan approach that pokes fun at both sides of the aisle, the humor feels sharp, […]

SIX

[ Tuesday, March 2, 2027; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Wednesday, March 3, 2027; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Thursday, March 4, 2027; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!

The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic’s […]

King Lear

[ Thursday, February 4, 2027; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Friday, February 5, 2027; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Saturday, February 6, 2027; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]

Actors From The London Stage brings Shakespeare’s monumental King Lear to life. When an aging king foolishly divides his kingdom based on false flattery, he triggers a devastating collapse of both his mind and his country. This timeless piece explores the stark realities of madness, the pain of familial betrayal, and what happens when society […]

Clue

[ Saturday, January 30, 2027; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
A mansion. A murder. A mystery.

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie […]

Bill’s 44th

[ Tuesday, April 6, 2027; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Wednesday, April 7, 2027; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]

A New York Times Critics’ Pick, Bill’s 44th is funny and touching. Following a lonely but hopeful Bill waiting for guests who may never arrive, it uses inventive puppetry and visual storytelling to create a world both whimsical and achingly real. This performance finds the beauty in solitude and explores the emotional complexity of waiting, […]

Legally Blonde — The Musical

[ Saturday, March 27, 2027; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
OMG you guys!!! Legally Blonde — The Musical is coming to Gainesville! 

Fabulously fun and international award-winning Legally Blonde — The Musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can […]

Manual Cinema’s The 4th Witch

[ Thursday, March 25, 2027; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]

The Emmy award-winning Manual Cinema takes storytelling somewhere completely new with their wholly original theatrical style. The 4th Witch reimagines Shakespeare’s Macbeth from the perspective of a young girl, orphaned by Macbeth’s army. Manual Cinema performs their story through a live, handcrafted film built from light, shadows, and music. Using vintage projectors, paper shadow puppets, […]

Mrs. Krishnan’s Party

[ Thursday, February 11, 2027; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Friday, February 12, 2027; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Saturday, February 13, 2027; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Unfortunately, this performance has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

You’re invited to step inside the backroom of Mrs. Krishnan’s store and discover an evening like no other. Strangers become friends as music, laughter, and connection are woven together into one seamless celebration. Playful yet heartfelt, this show explores family, risk, and belonging. Come ready […]

Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley

[ Thursday, November 6, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Friday, November 7, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
On February 18, 1965, the Cambridge Union in England was the stage for a historic debate between James Baldwin, a leading literary voice of the civil rights movement, and William F. Buckley Jr., America’s most influential conservative intellectual. The topic: “Is the American Dream at the expense of the American Negro?” This reenactment offers a […]

Joseph Keckler

[ Thursday, October 30, 2025; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ]
Joseph Keckler invites you into his enchanting world for a special Halloween-themed set of stories and songs. A cutting-edge artist who defies convention, Keckler pivots from humor to heartbreak, from the everyday to the ethereal, and from the intimate to the operatic. With a powerful, shapeshifting voice, he delivers haunting ballads, spooky grooves, and wild […]

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

[ Monday, February 23, 2026; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA — The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.

One of the world’s best-selling […]

HADESTOWN

[ Wednesday, November 12, 2025; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Thursday, November 13, 2025; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Come see how the world could be.

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet […]

THE MUSIC MAN

[ Monday, April 20, 2026; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to […]

The Pirates of Penzance

[ Friday, April 10, 2026; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Saturday, April 11, 2026; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Set sail with the UF Opera Theatre and UF Symphony Orchestra for a night of laughter, romance, and rollicking pirates! Follow Frederic as he wrestles with a truly ridiculous twist of fate: a leap-year birthday that keeps him tied to a band of soft-hearted pirates far longer than he ever imagined. Along the way, you’ll […]

Meow Meow

[ Friday, April 3, 2026; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ]
A night with Meow Meow is anything but ordinary. Mixing laugh-out-loud comedy with powerhouse vocals and just the right amount of trouble, this Leading Edge artist is bold, outrageous, and full of surprises. Prepare for Piazzolla tangos, Weill, Brecht, Brel, even Radiohead, making every moment delightfully unpredictable. There’s plenty of audience participation (Don’t say we […]

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