Thu., February 20, 2020, 7:30pm to Sun., February 23, 2020, 2:00pm
In this new imagining of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta, 'The Pirates of Penzance', our 'pirates' are members of a 50's biker-gang and are rebels without a cause. All of that changes when a young pirate apprentice meets the sorority girl of his dreams. This production is a collaboration between Millikin Opera Theatre, the Millikin Chamber Orchestra, and Millikin's School of Theatre and Dance.
Thu., March 26, 2020, 7:30pm to Sun., March 29, 2020, 2:00pm
Horton the Elephant lives happily in the Jungle of Nool - until he hears a cry for help that he can't ignore. Based on the classic stories of Dr. Seuss, 'Seussical the Musical' features a fabulous score by Ahrens and Flaherty ('Once on this Island, Ragtime') and asks- 'what do we owe people who need our help?' This show brings birds of all feathers together in a celebration of selflessness, love, and community.
Thu., April 2, 2020, 7:30pm to Sun., April 5, 2020, 2:00pm
Experience the wit and wisdom of Oscar Hammerstein's lyrics, buoyantly soaring above the unique melodies of Richard Rodgers. This first-rate revue captures moments from musicals that could only have been created by this famous duo, including Oklahoma!, South Pacific, Carousel, and the Sound of Music.
Thu., April 30, 2020, 7:30pm to Sun., May 3, 2020, 2:00pm
There is a revolution in heaven: food has turned to salt, the moon hasn't been seen in months, and skinheads are ravaging the Bronx. In an America gone wrong, will Marisol Perez join her guardian angel in the fight to save the world? Magic realism entwines with absurdism in weaving Rivera's apocalyptic tale.