Six kids vie for a spelling championship while disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives. The play includes the songs – “My Friend, the Dictionary,” “I Speak Six Languages” and “Pandemonium” – as well as charming wit and humor. This show will feature MMT’s Summer Apprentice Company alongside other professionals- with guest appearances by you, the audience!
Rated: PG 13 for Content
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. follows candy maker Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. MMT’s version puts young actors in the spotlight, singing memorable songs including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candyman,” “ I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “ Oompa-Loompa,” and “I Want it Now.”
Rated: G for Families
Part horror comedy musical, part sci-fi spoof; all delicious fun! Little Shop of Horrors has been making audiences all over the country scream with laughter since its debut in the early 80’s. Meek floral assistant Seymour Krelbourn discovers a new breed of plant and names it “Audrey II” after his co-worker crush. The plant, however, has a mind of its own, and promises Seymour fame and fortune as long as Seymour feeds him what he really wants- BLOOD! The musical was turned into a movie in 1986, starring Rick Moranis as Seymour, Steve Martin as Audrey’s sadistic dentist boyfriend, and Levi Stubbs as the voice of Audrey II. Featuring a hit 1960s pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, this smash hit musical features the songs “Suddenly Seymour,” “Skid Row,” “Feed Me (Git It)” and many more.
Rated: PG for Comical Violence
Hopeful, heartbreaking and hilarious, A Chorus Line tells the personal stories of 17 dancers auditioning for 8 spots in the chorus of a new Broadway show. Through song and dance they describe the families, jobs, and tough times that shaped their lives and careers. Unforgettable songs by Marvin Hamlisch include “What I Did For Love,” “At The Ballet,” and the joyous finale, “One.”
This production is produced in agreement with Actors’ Equity Association.
This production contains mature language and content.
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This charming musical, the first children’s show to reach Broadway, is a year in the life of two amphibian friends and a host of other woodland characters. Songs about flying, swimming and sledding will take young audiences into a fantasy forest of new friends and adventures. MMT will perform this show around the region at schools, libraries, parks and neighborhood venues to delight families. Admission is free and, MMT will distribute free books to student audience members, as part of our initiative connecting theatre to literacy.
Saturday, June 2nd- 10am: Heights Community Church
Wednesday, June 6th- 11am: Downtown Roanoke, Market Square
Friday, June 8th- 10:30am: Williamson Road Library
Saturday, June 9th- 10am: Elmwood Park
Monday, June 11th- 10am: Glenvar Branch Library
Wednesday, June 13th- 11am: Downtown Roanoke, Market Square
Thursday, June 14th- 10am: Hollins Branch Public Library
Friday, June 15th- 10am: Vinton Branch Public Library
Tuesday, June 19th- 10:30am: Gainsboro Branch Library
Wednesday, June 20th- 11am: Downtown Roanoke, Market Square
Thursday, June 21st- 10:30am: Raleigh Court Library
Saturday, June 23rd- 10am: Countryside Park
Tuesday, June 26th- 3pm: South County Library
Wednesday, June 27th- 3pm: Jackson Park Library
Friday, June 29th- 10am: Salem Public Library
Saturday, June 30th- 10am: Heights Community Church
All performances are free admission with seating 30 minutes before.
Click here to print the performance schedule for: A Year With Frog & Toad
A rock musical about teenagers caught between the tumult of adolescence and the frustrating lack of experience with sex, pregnancy, abortion and suicide, guilt, innocence and death, all with wailing guitars, driving percussion and tortured young voices. The musical, based on a 19th century German play, won 8 Tony Awards in 2006.
Performed by the 2018 MMT Summer Apprentice Company.
This production contains mature language and content. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Music by Jeanine Tesori, Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire.
Once upon a time, as all fairytales begin, there lived an ogre named Shrek. His swamp was invaded by castoff characters from other fairytales. To reclaim the swamp, Shrek must rescue a princess and in the process, he falls in love with her. Adapted from the animated feature film, this Theatre for Young Audiences adaptation will be cast with talented local children and teens, many from our MMT Conservatory program. In conjunction with this production, MMT will distribute free books to student audience members, as part of our initiative connecting theatre to literacy.
This production is performed by MMTC students and local children.
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If you are interested in scheduling a performance of this production for a school or camp group, please contact Alicia Varcoe (alicia@nullmillmountain.org)
Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, this classic follows warring families of teenaged gangs and star-crossed lovers, desperate for somewhere to be together forever. The romantic and violent story is told through choreography based on the Jerome Robbins original Tony Award-winning dances, with the music of Leonard Bernstein and the words of then beginner Stephen Sondheim. Since its Broadway debut 60 years ago, it has remained a shining example of the best of this truly American art form. This production of West Side Story is MMT’s contribution to the global celebration of composer Leonard Bernstein’s centennial.
This production is produced in agreement with Actors’ Equity Association.
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Fly in for a fABBAulous time at Mill Mountain Theatre this Spring. Mamma Mia! tells the story of Sophie, a twenty year old bride-to-be who longs to have her father walk her down the aisle. The problem is, she has no idea who he is! After reading her mother’s diary, filled with her mom’s adventures in love, Sophie invites each of the three potential fathers to her wedding. With nonstop laughs and exhilarating dance numbers set to the iconic music of ABBA, Mamma Mia! has been a global smash hit since its premiere on Broadway in 2002. Notable songs include “Take A Chance on Me,” “Super Trouper,” “Dancing Queen”, and more!
Beatrix Potter’s classic story A Peter Rabbit Tale comes to life in this spirited children’s musical, touring the Roanoke Valley this summer. Peter Rabbit has begun to believe that being a rabbit isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. His mother is always making him do chores and he’s had enough of his goody two-shoes twin sisters: Flopsy and Mopsy. After being picked on for the last time, Peter decides to run away from home. When he encounters difficulties living with feisty squirrels and sewing mice, he discovers that home might not be too bad after all. MMT will perform this show around the region at schools, libraries, parks and neighborhood venues to delight families.
Admission is free and, MMT will distribute free books to student audience members, as part of our initiative connecting theatre to literacy.
Saturday, June 1st- 10am: Heights Community Church
Monday, June 3rd- 3pm: The Glebe
Wednesday, June 5th- 11am: Downtown Roanoke, Market Square
Saturday, June 8th- 10am: Elmwood Park
Monday, June 10th- 10am: Vinton Branch Library
Wednesday, June 12th- 11am: Downtown Roanoke, Market Square
Thursday, June 13th- 10am: Glenvar Library
Monday, June 17th- 10am: South County Library
Tuesday, June 18th- 10am: Salem Library
Wednesday, June 19th- 11am: Downtown Roanoke, Market Square
Thursday, June 20th- 10:30am: Roanoke Main Library
Friday, June 21st- 10am: Preston Park
Saturday, June 22nd- 10:30am: Belmont Library (Formerly Jackson Park Library)
Tuesday, June 25th- 3pm: Hollins Branch Library
Friday, June 28th- 10:30am: Gainsboro Library
Saturday, June 29- 10am: Countryside Park
Monday, July 8th- 10:30am: Williamson Road Library
Saturday, July 13th- 10am: Heights Community Church
Winner of the Pulitzer-Prize for Drama, this groundbreaking musical follows the Goodmans, a seemingly typical American family whose lives are anything but normal. The contemporary and electrifying musical shares the Goodman family’s intricate battle with mental health. Abundant with love, sympathy, and heart, Next To Normal takes the audience into the minds of each character, and reminds us that nobody’s family is normal.
Contains mature language and content. There will be no late seating.
This production is dedicated to Adam and the Neely family.
SPECIAL GUEST- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Thursday, June 20th | 7:30pm
Featuring Adrien Monti and Cathy Brown. Medical professionals from Behavioral Health are featured in a special talkback after Next To Normal’s Thursday evening performances.
SPECIAL GUEST- GAIL EVAN, LPC
Friday, June 21st | 7:30pm
Special Guest Gail Evans, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through the Virginia Board of Health Professions, is featured in a special talkback after Next To Normal’s opening night performance.
FRIENDS OF THE FRINGE AT DESCHUTES!
Sunday, June 23rd | 2:00pm
Attend a free lively post-show social event following Sunday’s matinee performance at Deschutes Brewery Downtown. Social event organized by Friends of the Fringe, cash bar.
SPECIAL GUEST- DR. ROBERT TRESTMAN – CARILION CLINIC
Wednesday, June 26th | 7:30pm
Special Guest, Dr. Robert Trestman, Chair of Carilion Clinic’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, is featured in a special talkback after Wednesday, June 26th’s performance.
SPECIAL GUEST- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Thursday, June 27th | 7:30pm
Featuring Tamara Starnes and Letitia Hawkins-Beatty. Medical professionals from Behavioral Health are featured in a special talkback after Next To Normal’s Thursday evening performances.
TALKBACK WITH THE CAST
Friday, June 28th | 7:30pm
Attend a free lively post-show audience discussion with the cast.
The Waldron Fringe Series is supported by MMT’s affinity group: Friends of the Fringe. The Friends of the Fringe is a new affinity group of people donating their time, energy and money to ensure Mill Mountain Theatre can continue offering contemporary, cutting-edge productions in the Waldron Fringe Series.
For more information on Friends of the Fringe, email John Levin, Director of Development at development@millmountain.
Journey under the sea with Ariel and her friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. In a magical underwater utopia, mermaid Ariel’s only wish is to live on land. But first she’ll have to meet a prince, defy her father, and strike up a deal with an evil sea witch! Classic songs like “Part of Your World”, “Poor Unfortunate Souls”, “Kiss the Girl” and more appear in this one-hour version of the story we all know and love. This fully produced production featuring local youth is perfect for the whole family. In conjunction with this production, MMT will distribute free books to children in attendance, as part of our initiative connecting theatre to literacy.
This production showcases our Conservatory youth talent and is presented on the Trinkle MainStage as a part of our Young Audience Series.
The hills are alive in the Roanoke Valley this holiday season with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound Of Music, best known for its film adaptation starring Julie Andrews as the high-spirited governess Fraulein Maria. This 1959 classic has songs like “Climb Ev’ry Mountain”, “Do-Re-Mi’, and “The Sound of Music”, perfect for the whole family. Share this heartwarming story with a cast that mixes national talent with your local favorites in Roanoke’s most beloved musical: The Sound of Music.
December 11th @ 10am
December 19th @ 10am
*All student matinees are SOLD OUT. Groups can attend our public performances for a discounted rate: contact Larry Kufel at larry@nullmillmountain.org
| VON CAST Liesel: Ellen Frary Friedrich: Oliver Farber Louisa: Taylor Berenbaum Brigitta: Hannah Conner Kurt: Beckett Socha Marta: Haley Morris Gretl: Natalie ThorellDecember 4th @ 7:30pm December 6th @ 7:30pm December 8th @ 2:00pm December 12th @ 7:30pm December 14th @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm December 18th @ 7:30pm December 20th @ 7:30pm December 22nd @ 2:00pm |
TRAPP CAST Liesel: Haley Chey Lynch Friedrich: James Moledor Louisa: Caroline Moledor Brigitta: Sylvia MacNab Kurt: Griffin Shaver Marta: Emma Lou Harvey Gretl: Riley Whisnant December 5th @ 7:30pm December 7th @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm December 11th @ 7:30pm December 13th @ 7:30pm December 15th @ 2:00pm December 19th @ 7:30pm December 21st @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm |
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical will be released for FREE on September 15th in honor of National Online Learning Day, and runs until October 9th on Broadway on Demand. Click the ticket button above to register for your FREE access link!
8-year-old Lily Polkadot just moved to the “Squares Only” small town of Rockaway, and is the first Polkadot in an all Square school. Experiencing everything from daily bullying to segregated drinking fountains, Lily feels hopeless until she meets Sky, a shy Square boy whose curiosity for her unique polkadot skin blooms into an unexpected friendship. Inspired by Civil Rights pioneers Ruby Bridges and The Little Rock Nine, Polkadots serves as a colorful history lesson for the world, reminding us that our differences make us awesome, not outcasts. Admission is free to this digital production, and MMT will steam through Broadway on Demand.
After consultation with leading health officials in the Roanoke Valley, and in conjunction with CDC and VDH recommendations, the theatre has developed safety protocols that will help keep staff & performers safe throughout the process. Learn more here.
We have created a free study guide to accompany student’s viewing of the production.
Check out our specialty playbill which gives a behind the scenes look at the production.
Wednesday, June 2nd
Miercoles, Junio 2nd
10:00 a.m.
Market Square
1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Wednesday, June 9th
Miercoles, Junio 9th
10:00 a.m.
Market Square
1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Monday, June 14th
Lunes, Junio 14th
10:00 a.m.
Belmont Library
1101 Morningside Street SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
Wednesday, June 16th
Miercoles, Junio 16th
10:00 a.m.
Melrose Library
2502 Melrose Ave, Suite D, Roanoke, VA
Saturday, June 19th
Sabado, Junio 19th
10:00 a.m.
Elmwood Park
706 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011
Monday, June 21st
Lunes, Junio 21st
10:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Main Library (10:00 a.m.)
706 S. Jefferson Street SE, Roanoke, VA 24016
Gainsboro Library (2:00 p.m.)
15 Patton Avenue NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
Wednesday, June 23rd
Miercoles, Junio 23rd
10:00 a.m.
Raleigh Court Library
2112 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
Saturday, June 26th
Sabado, Junio 26th
10:30 a.m.
Heights Community Church
2014 Memorial Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
Monday, June 28th
Lunes, Junio 28th
10:00 a.m.
Williamson Road Library
3837 Williamson Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24012
Wednesday, June 30th
Miercoles, Junio 30th
10:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake Library (10:30 a.m.)
13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA 24121
Bedford Central Public Library (2:00 p.m.)
321 N. Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523
Thursday, July 1st
Jueves, Julio 1st
10:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Montvale Library (10:30 a.m.)
11575 Lynchburg Salem Tpk, Montvale, VA 24122
Stewartsville Libary (2:00 p.m.)
45 Cascade Drive, Vinton, VA 24179
Friday, July 2nd
Viernes, Julio 2nd
10:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Big Island Library (10:30 a.m.)
1111 Schooldays Road, Big Island, VA 24526
Forest Library (2:00 p.m.)
15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551
OHMIGOD YOU GUYS! Mill Mountain Theatre is excited to announce the second MainStage musical of 2021: Legally Blonde! Legally Blonde The Musical follows the world’s most iconic blonde on a journey of self-discovery from California to Harvard and beyond. Perky, poignant, and most importantly pink, this award-winning musical will have you singing down the aisles. Don’t miss this electrifying and inspiring musical based on the movie of the same title, running September 22-October 17 on the Trinkle MainStage.
Legally Blonde the Musical contains PG adult themes and language.
Kicking off the 2022 Trinkle MainStage Series is the Tony-Award-winning musical In The Heights. Transporting audiences to a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood, this groundbreaking musical tells a universal story of family, hope, and resilience. Bodega owner Usnavi and his friends dream, hope, and work for a brighter future. Written by Broadway’s Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), In The Heights combines hip-hop, salsa, and soul with classic musical theatre to create a theatrical experience like no other.
IN THE HEIGHTS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
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