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Whidbey Playhouse is thrilled to announce its 2025-2026 season, featuring a diverse lineup of productions that promise to entertain, challenge, and inspire audiences. From heartwarming true stories to classic comedies and powerful musicals, this season offers something for everyone.
Calendar Girls - Directed by Sarah Jayne Gallella
Based on the true story that inspired the hit film, "Calendar Girls" follows a group of ordinary women from a small Yorkshire Women's Institute who spark a global phenomenon when they pose for a nude calendar to raise money for a local hospital. Under Sarah Jayne Gallella's direction, this heartwarming comedy celebrates friendship, courage, and the indomitable human spirit. The production promises to deliver both hearty laughs and touching moments as it explores how a daring act of charity transforms the lives of these remarkable women and their community.
Little Shop of Horrors - Directed by Eric George
This beloved horror-comedy rock musical brings the man-eating plant Audrey II to the Whidbey Playhouse stage under Eric George's direction. Set in a struggling flower shop on Skid Row, "Little Shop of Horrors" follows meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn as he discovers an unusual plant with a mysterious craving for human blood. As the plant grows, so do Seymour's fame and fortune—at a terrible price. With its catchy doo-wop score, quirky characters, and darkly comic storyline, this cult classic combines thrills, chills, and irresistible melodies in a production that will leave audiences both entertained and unnerved.
Blithe Spirit - Directed by Dave Frazer
Noël Coward's classic supernatural comedy "Blithe Spirit" comes to life under Dave Frazer's direction. When novelist Charles Condomine invites eccentric medium Madame Arcati to conduct a séance at his home as research for his next book, he unexpectedly conjures the ghost of his first wife, Elvira. Now caught between his jealous living wife Ruth and his mischievous spectral ex, Charles finds himself in an increasingly complicated supernatural love triangle. With its witty dialogue, otherworldly elements, and sophisticated humor, this timeless farce delivers a delightfully spirited theatrical experience.
Women Playing Hamlet - Directed by Kevin Wm. Meyer
In this contemporary comedy directed by Kevin Wm. Meyer, Jessica is cast as Hamlet in an unconventional production and suddenly finds herself in her own existential crisis. As she grapples with the challenges of taking on one of theater's most iconic male roles, she encounters a series of absurd obstacles from dubious acting coaches, skeptical friends, and an audience expecting failure. "Women Playing Hamlet" cleverly examines gender roles in performance, the pressures of tackling Shakespeare, and the universal struggle to define one's identity in the face of others' expectations. This meta-theatrical romp promises to be both thought-provoking and wildly entertaining.
Rent - Directed by Matt Montoya
Matt Montoya directs this groundbreaking rock musical that follows a year in the lives of a diverse group of artists and friends struggling to make a living in New York's East Village under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. With its powerful score and emotionally resonant story, "Rent" celebrates community, creativity, and living life to the fullest in the face of uncertainty. Based on Puccini's opera "La Bohème," this Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of friendship. Audiences can expect a passionate, raw production that captures both the struggles and joys of measuring life in love.
Show dates and ticket information coming soon. Stay tuned for updates on the Whidbey Playhouse website.
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