2024 Productions
ALMOST HEAVEN: THE SONGS OF
JOHN DENVER
Norton Theatre
June 6-9 & June 13-16
Musical | Songs by John Denver & Others
Almost Heaven weaves together the songs of John Denver to create a uniquely theatrical narrative that delves into the life, aspirations, and vulnerabilities of this musical legend. This testament to the power of Denver’s music and the profound impact he had on the world features twenty-nine songs – including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Annie’s Song,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” and more.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
Norton Theatre
July 5-7 & July 11-14
Comedy/Drama
By Duncan Macmillan with Johnny Donahoe
Ice cream. Water fights. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV. These are the first three items on a list of every brilliant thing in the world worth living for. Taking a candid and compassionate approach to the subject of suicidal depression, Every Brilliant Thing is both heartfelt and buoyant. Based on true and untrue stories, this is a life-affirming story of how to achieve hope through focusing on the smallest miracles of life.
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
Campus Commons
July 25-28
Musical Comedy
Book and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman
Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder is a knock-'em-dead, uproarious hit with ten Tony nominations and four wins, including Best Musical! A penniless clerk is informed that he is ninth in line to an inheritance and decides to secure his fortune by bumping off a few inconvenient relatives in Edwardian England. A murderous romp filled with unforgettable music and non-stop laughs!