STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Join director Ingrid Sonnichsen for an intimate reading of The Beautiful Future is Coming by Flora Wilson Brown, a powerful and inventive contemporary play that explores climate change, hope, and human connection across three generations and timelines. Spanning from 1856 New York to a future Arctic seed vault, the work examines what it means to imagine—and fight for—a livable future. This special gathering offers an opportunity to experience the play’s urgent themes in a thoughtful and conversational setting. Q&A to follow. Important Seating Information: This event will be presetned in an intimate configuration. All seating is general admission and located directly on stage. Please note that guests will be required to navigate 5 stairs to access the seating area on stage, as elevator access to the stage is not available. Due to the unique seating arrangement, late seating may be limited. We encourage patrons with accessibility questions or concerns to contact the box office prior to purchasing tickets.

Happy Gilmore is a 1996 American sports comedy film starring Adam Sandler. It follows a volatile, failed ice hockey player who discovers he has a superhuman golf drive. Desperate to raise money to save his grandmother's house from IRS foreclosure, he joins the PGA Tour, creating an uproarious clash of cultures.

Legendary Ladies of Country Music is a dynamic female vocal trio created by Nancy Allen Productions LLC. Formed to celebrate the legacy of country music’s most influential women, the group brings together a wealth of experience spanning national tours, Off-Broadway productions, regional theatre, film/television, and international engagements. Pay homage to the iconic female vocalists of yesterday and today with RHINESTONE COWGIRLS: Legendary Ladies of Country Music! Three powerhouse singers perform fresh arrangements of classic and contemporary country hits in this elegant and authentic journey celebrating the evolution of country music’s humble beginnings to the giants of today’s music industry. Relive classics like Patsy Cline's “Crazy,” Tammy Wynette's “Stand By Your Man,” and Loretta Lynn's “Coal Miner’s Daughter” as well as new favorites like Martina McBride's “Independence Day” and Carrie Underwood's “Last Name.” Touring nationally, the trio has become a favorite among performing arts centers and audiences alike, praised for delivering a show that is both musically rich and visually refined.

A Main Street Theatre Company youth production, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Jr. is based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including "The Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," "Oompa Loompa Song," and "Pure Imagination." The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

A Main Street Theatre Company’s student production of Into the Woods takes everyone's favorite storybook characters and brings them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

Little Shop of Horrors is a dark comedy and rock musical about a meek, down-on-his-luck florist's assistant named Seymour. He discovers a mysterious, bloodthirsty plant—named "Audrey II" after his coworker crush—that promises him fame and fortune in exchange for being fed human blood.