UPCOMING EVENTS:​

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Breakthrough Theatre Company

 

The theater is located at 6900 Aloma Avenue in Winter Park. Ticket prices vary. For more information: www.breakthroughtheatre.com or wadehair1966@gmail.com

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The Rocky Horror Show: August 14-August 31. Get ready to do the Time Warp again! This homage to classic sci-fi and horror B-movies follows squeaky-clean lovers Brad and Janet as they stumble into the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Packed with infectious rock 'n' roll hits, wild characters, and delightful camp, this cult-classic musical is a hilarious, counter-culture ride that celebrates being your true self.  

 

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: September 11-28. Experience America's original ghost story brought thrillingly to life on stage! Follow the superstitious schoolmaster Ichabod Crane as he competes for the hand of the wealthy Katrina Van Tassel, all while the spooky village of Sleepy Hollow whispers tales of a ghostly, Headless Horseman. Perfect for the autumn season, this captivating adaptation, by Wade Hair, blends suspense, humor, and classic folklore into an unforgettable theatrical event that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

 

Fruit Pie: The Unauthorized Story of Anita Bryant: October 9-October 26.  Before the audience, before the protests, before the pie, there was a voice that captivated America. Told through the eyes of Anita Bryant's granddaughter, this new satirical play traces Bryant's extraordinary rise from beloved singer and television personality to one of the most polarizing figures in American history. Blending humor, music, and history, the play, written by Wade Hair, explores the complicated legacy of fame, faith, family, and the lasting consequences of words that continue to echo today.

 

Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic by Matt Cox: November 13-30. Puffs is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that reimagines a very famous wizarding world from the perspective of the ultimate underdogs. While a certain famous "boy wizard" with a lightning-shaped scar is busy conquering evil, three of his classmates—Wayne, Oliver, and Megan—are just trying to navigate basic magic and survive a school that proves to be exceptionally dangerous for children.

 

Another Politically Incorrect Christmas: December 4-14. More politically incorrect skits and songs about Christmas.

 

The Diary of Anne Frank: January 15-February 1. The play, written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, chronicles the claustrophobic reality of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed Amsterdam attic. At the center is Anne, a fierce, funny, and deeply gifted young girl whose vibrant voice continues to shine as a universal beacon of hope, tolerance, and courage.

 

The Envelope, Please: A Revue of Academy Award-Winning Songs: February 19-March 8. This musical revue features songs that have won the Academy Award  for Best Original Song.  

 

Voices From the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory: March 12-21. This play, by Wade Hair, is a powerful theatrical chronicle of the tragic March 1911 disaster that became the deadliest day in New York City history prior to September 11, 2001. In just over thirty minutes, a devastating blaze tore through the city's largest "shirtwaist" factory, claiming the lives of 146 immigrant pieceworkers and exposing egregious safety violations. This gripping production explores the human cost of industrial greed, tracking how a single horrific afternoon provided the spark that ignited the American labor-reform movement and revolutionized modern fire safety codes.

 

Godspell: March 26-April 12. Godspell is a groundbreaking, high-energy rock musical that celebrates the power of community, love, and kindness. Based on the Gospel of Matthew, the show uses comedy, theatrical storytelling, and an eclectic score by Stephen Schwartz to bring timeless lessons to life.  

 

The Little Mermaid Jr.: April 23-May 3.

 

Much Ado About Nothing: May 28-June 14. This classic Shakespeare story centers on Beatrice and Benedick, two fiercely witty skeptics who swear they will never fall in love, only to be tricked by their friends into doing exactly that. Filled with mistaken identities, sparkling wordplay, and a villain's scheme to ruin a royal wedding, this timeless story explores how easily the human heart can be deceived by gossip, pride, and ultimately, true affection.

 

Into the Woods, Jr.: July 9-18. The Junior version of the popular musical by Stephen Sondheim, is a dark comedy that weaves together the classic fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm into one epic, interconnected journey. When a Baker and his Wife learn they cannot have a child due to a Witch's curse, they embark on a quest to break the spell, crossing paths with Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, and Rapunzel along the way.