With first show at the Monroe Town Green
Left to right: Callisto Mills, Anderlynn Thrailkill, Dominic Chiclana, Evelyn Opsomer, Olive Flores. Photo credit: Vicki Wribel
MONROE, Ga. – On Stage, Monroe’s community theater, presents its fantastic 2024-2025 season with a slate of six productions that will make you laugh, sing, stomp your feet, and maybe shed a tear.
“We are so excited to present such a wonderful season of plays that will appeal to all our patrons and their families,” said Marc Hammes, Artistic Director of On Stage. “We will have our first production at the beautiful new Monroe Town Green in the heart of our city. We have something for everyone,” he said. “All details of dates and ticket prices for the shows are already on our website at www.onstagewalton.org. And we urge everyone to consider becoming a patron, which will help us to continue presenting Broadway-quality theater to our city and surrounding communities.”
Here are the productions and their dates:
“The Almost True Story of Robin Hood,” presented by On Stage and Downtown Monroe. At Monroe Town Green on Oct. 25 and 26 at the Monroe Town Green. Rated G. This is part of our Young Actors Series (8-18). It’s a frantically funny, Monty-Pythonesque retelling of the classic tale. Free admission for all!
“A Christmas Story,” at the On Stage Playhouse at 215 High School Avenue. Rated G. Dec. 6-22. The play is based on the TV movie about humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s. The play follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas.
The Comedy Cabaret by On Stage After Dark is an adult night of fun, music, comedy, and drinks! It’s America’s Got Talent meets the Carol Burnett Show where Monroe’s finest showcase their talent. Rated R. Recommended for patrons age 21 and over. Minors may attend if accompanied by a guardian. At The Wayfarer Music Hall, 123 N. Lumpkin Street. Friday Jan. 24, 2025, and Saturday Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.
“The Spitfire Grill,” a musical, at the On Stage Playhouse. Rated PG. Feb. 21-March 9, 2025. Based on the hit 1996 film, The Spitfire grill is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. The show features a gorgeous, soulful score and several strong roles for women. The musical depicts the journey of a young woman just released from prison who decided to start her life anew.
“The Hallelujah Club,” a rollicking Southern comedy musical at the On Stage Playhouse. Rated PG. April 25-May 11, 2025. The feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives in SPA-DEE-DAH!, the abandoned church where this group of friends gather every Friday afternoon. After the loss of a dear friend, the women realize time is precious and if they’re going to change their lives and achieve their dreams, they have to get it on now!
“Catch Me If You Can, The Musical,” based on the film and incredible true story, is the high-flying comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Frank Abagnale, Jr. runs away from home and successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer. Rated PG. At On Stage Playhouse. July 11-27, 2025.
ABOUT ON STAGE: On Stage, founded in 1971, seeks to promote community theater with its Xhonored traditions. Our goal is to introduce, entertain, inspire and engage audiences with live performances. We strive to educate this and future generations in the arts and crafts of theater through workshops and performance.
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