Curious George: The Golden Meatball TYA

Join Curious George, the inquisitive, lovable monkey-star of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show in a brand new musical, touring the Roanoke Valley this summer. Every year on “All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day,” a day that comes just once a year, George helps his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd has vanished! Join George on a fun-filled adventure in which he learns about Rome, meatballs, and the secret ingredient to cooking. This touring show will be performed at schools, libraries, parks, and neighborhood venues around the region. Admission is free, and MMT will distribute free books to student audience members as part of our initiative connecting theatre to reading and literacy.

Tour Locations:

Market Square: Wednesday, June 15 at 10:30am
Outdoor Venue

Heights Community Church: Thursday, June 16 at 10:30am
Outdoor Venue

Roanoke Library Main Branch: Wednesday, June 22 at 10:30am
Outdoor Venue; Indoor Inclement Weather Location

Raleigh Court Branch Library: Friday, June 24 at 10:30am
Indoor Venue

Hollins Library: Tuesday, June 28 at 10:30am Registration Required; Limited Seating
Indoor Venue

Gainsboro Library: Wednesday, June 29 at 1:30pm
Outdoor Venue

Market Square: Wednesday, July 6 at 10:30am
Outdoor Venue

Melrose Library: Wednesday, July 6 at 1:30pm
Indoor Venue

South County Library: Thursday, July 7 at 10:30am
Indoor Venue

Williamson Road Library: Friday, July 8 at 10:30am
Indoor Venue

Vinton Library: Saturday, July 9 at 10:30am Registration Required; Limited Seating
Indoor Venue

Elmwood Park: Sunday, July 10 at 2:00pm
Outdoor Venue w/ seating

Heights Community Church: Tuesday, July 12 at 10:30am
Outdoor Venue

Glenvar Library: Tuesday, July 12 at 1:30pm
Outdoor Venue

Belmont Library: Wednesday, July 13 at 10:30am
Outdoor Venue

Avoca Museum (Altavista): Wednesday, July 13 at 2:00pm
Outdoor Venue

Outdoor Seating Info & Recommendations

Seeing an outdoor performance of Curious George: The Golden Meatball? Here’s a list of things you may need!

A small lawn chair or blanket for seating
Water bottle
Sunscreen!

Outdoor performances have open seating, so bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show!

This is a short performance, but you may want to bring a water bottle with you.

All of our tours are during the day, so be sure you wear sunscreen and/or other protective sun gear!

With recent changes stemming from Actors’ Equity Association and the decreasing COVID-19 rates in our area, Mill Mountain Theatre has decided to make masks optional, for everyone. Mill Mountain Theatre will continue to actively monitor the COVID-19 rates in the Roanoke Region and through the State and CDC recommendations.

CURIOUS GEORGE TYA Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Fun Home

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When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to explore the intersection of her father’s life and her own unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home. This retrospective look at familial relationships moves between past and present to explore the author’s relationship with her father, her own sexuality, and the looming unanswerable questions that remain. Part of MMT’s Fringe Series, Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.

This show contains content that may not be suitable for all audiences.

FUN HOME is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Disney’s High School Musical: One Act Edition

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Join Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High in this smash hit musical based on the Disney Channel movie of the same title. On the first day after winter break at East High, basketball team captain Troy discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical, led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well. Full of family fun and fabulous music, Disney’s High School Musical: One Act Version is perfect for students of all ages.

DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ONE ACT EDITION. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Holiday Inn

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Based on the 1942 Paramount Pictures film of the same name, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves behind the bright lights of show business to settle down in a small farmhouse in Connecticut. His luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together, they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn where they put on dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. Will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love when his best friend Ted tries to lure Linda away? Celebrate the holiday season with this joyous musical features thrilling tap-dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Heat Wave,” “Be Careful, It’s My Heart,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Shaking the Blues Away,” and many more!

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HOLIDAY INN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Jersey Boys

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With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, JERSEY BOYS follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, JERSEY BOYS takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Thrill your audiences with electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You,” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.

This show contains language that may not be appropriate for all audiences.

Best of Broadway

A 90-minute concert featuring some of your favorite and most well-known Broadway Hits. From Rodgers and Hammerstein to Lin-Manuel Miranda, Best of Broadway covers decades of ballads and bops sung by some of your favorite MMT alums and Staff with guest appearances from local children. Best of Broadway will have you clapping your hands and stomping your feet to the beat!

Charlotte’s Web

Tickets to this production are ‘Pay What You Can’ upon arrival at the theatre and are ineligible to be reserved prior to the performance. Charlotte’s Web will be on MMT’s Waldron Stage at 20 Church Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24011

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“With the right words, you can change the world.” The beloved book, Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White is adapted into an even more loveable musical by Joseph Robinette with ear-catching music by Charles Strouse. Fern Arable is the eight-year-old daughter of John Arable, a pig farmer. Fern pleaded with her father to prevent turning the runt of the litter into bacon. In exchange for saving the pig, Fern nurtures the pig and names him Wilbur, who makes an unlikely and inseparable bond with a spider, named Charlotte.

All Private Student Matinees are SOLD OUT

Show Dates & Times

May 4th – 6:30 p.m.

May 5th – 6:30 p.m. (Limited Seating Available).

May 6th – 1 p.m. (Sold Out) and 6:30 p.m.

May 7th – 1 p.m.

May 11th – 6:30 p.m.

May 12th – 6:30 p.m.

May 13th – 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

May 14th – 1 p.m.

Mad Libs Live!

Our story begins at the finals of Teen Superstars, the live TV show that will determine the most popular singing group at Blankville Central High. Virtuosa, Gogo, Geyser, and Merrily seem to have nothing in common – until just before airtime, when they realize that their songs are missing words! In the spirit of the “World’s Greatest Word Game,” our gang fills in the blanks with words from the audience! This truly interactive musical changes at every performance – thanks to you! Will GoGo get the girl? Will Geyser make new friends? Will Merrily come out of her shell? Will Virtuosa get out of the spotlight? And who will be the next Teen Superstars?? There is only one way to find out: Mad Libs Live!

*We cannot guarantee seating at each location. Please plan to bring a chair or something to sit on with you.

Tour Locations & Times

We are no longer accepting location bookings for Mad Libs Live! If you would like to be a part of a future tour next summer, sign up here!

Matilda

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Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Please note, to accommodate our young audience for this production, we have shifted the performance times. Our matinee performances will take place at 1:00 p.m., and evening performances will take place at 6:30 p.m. This time change only applies to our Young Audience Series.

Bright Star

Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

This show contains sensitive subjects that may not be suitable for all audiences. Therefore, we recommend this show to those ages 12 and up.

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Stellaluna

Stellaluna the bat, Verdi the snake, and Pinduli the hyena all seek refreshment at a watering hole one hot day, only to find themselves the subjects of a bullying lion’s ridicule. But by sharing stories about building self-confidence, these three misfit animals find wisdom, peace, and friendship. Based on popular books by Janell Cannon, this delightful musical is a treat for both children and adults.

*We cannot guarantee seating at each location. Please plan to bring a chair or something to sit on with you.

Tour Locations & Times

Private tour locations and student matinees are SOLD OUT. If you would like to be contacted for future tours, please click here.

Elf the Musical

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“Elf the Musical” follows Buddy, a young orphan, who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s toy bag on Christmas Eve and is transported to the North Pole. Buddy is raised as an honorary Elf, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Escape to Margaritaville

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Don your Hawaiian shirts and kick off your flip flops for a tour of a tropical paradise led by Tully, a part-time bartender, part-time singer, and full-time charmer who thinks he’s got life all figured out—until a beautiful tourist steals his heart and makes him question everything. Escape to Margaritaville! is a musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Volcano,” and many more. With a book by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley, this hilarious, heartwarming musical is the party you’ve been waiting for!

This show contains mature language and sexual themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Therefore, we recommend this show to those ages 12 and up.

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60th Anniversary Concert

In April, join us for three exclusive performances of Mill Mountain Theatre’s 60th Anniversary Concert, a 90-minute extravaganza featuring beloved Broadway hits spanning six decades. Be enchanted by the melodies sung by MMT alumni and staff, with special guest appearances from our talented Conservatory program’s young artists. Let the music of ’60 Years of Mill Mountain Theatre’ make you clap and stomp to the beat in celebration of our remarkable journey.

Cabaret

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Daring and exuberantly entertaining, ‘Cabaret’ immerses you in the lively yet dark world of 1920s Berlin as it transitions toward the Third Reich. The story follows a young American writer, Cliff, who falls for the English singer Sally Bowles, while the boarding house owner, Fräulein Schneider, embarks on a tentative romance with a Jewish fruit seller, Herr Schultz. This iconic musical, with 14 Tony Awards to its name, features unforgettable songs like ‘Willkommen’ and ‘Cabaret,’ providing a gripping glimpse into a society on the cusp of change.

This Fringe production will be presented on the Trinkle MainStage.

Flat Stanley: The Musical

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Jeff Brown’s cherished children’s book has enchanted readers and adventurers worldwide, and now, Timothy Allen McDonald, renowned for works like ‘Willy Wonka’ and ‘James and the Giant Peach,’ breathes new life into everyone’s favorite two-dimensional hero in ‘The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley.’ Meet Stanley Lambchop, a typical ten-year-old longing for a break from his mundane life. His wish comes true when an unexpected accident leaves him as flat as a pancake. In this whirlwind musical odyssey, Stanley, the ultimate global explorer, embarks on a thrilling journey from Hollywood to Paris and Honolulu, seeking a way to regain his three-dimensional form. Along the way, he foils a museum heist in Paris and rides the waves in Hawaii, inching closer to his dream of becoming a three-dimensional boy once more.

THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

Saturday – June 29th at 2:00pm (Christiansburg Library)

Friday – July 5th at 10:00am (Elmwood Park)-CXLD

Saturday – July 6th at 10:00am (Heights Community Church)

Tuesday – July 9th at 11:00am (Hollins Library)

Wednesday – July 10th at 11:00am (Bent Mt. Library)

Wednesday – July 10th at 3:00pm (South County Library)

Thursday – July 11th at 2:00pm (Center In the Square – OUTSIDE)-MOVING TO THE WALDRON DUE TO HEAT.

Friday – July 12th at 10:00am (Salem Library)

Saturday – July 13th at 2:00pm (Meadowbrook Library)

Monday – July 15th at 11:00am (Belmont Library)

Monday – July 15th at 3:00pm (Melrose Library)

Wednesday – July 17th at 10:00am (Gainsboro Library)

Wednesday – July 17th at 11:10am (Gainsboro Library)

Wednesday – July 17th at 3:00pm (Williamson Library)

Friday – July 19th at 11:00am (Main/Downtown Library)

Friday – July 19th at 3:00pm (Raleigh Court Library)

Saturday – July 20th at 2:30pm (Jessie Peterman Memorial Library)

Wednesday – July 24th at 11:00am (Vinton Library)

Wednesday – July 24th at 3:00pm (Glenvar Library)

Thursday – July 25th at 11:00am (Westlake Library)

Thursday – July 25th at 3:00pm (Main/Rock Mount Library)

Friday – July 26th at 2:30pm (Blacksburg Library)

Saturday – July 27th at 1:00pm (MMT – Waldron Stage)

Saturday – July 27th at 3:30pm (MMT – Waldron Stage) (SENSORY FRIENDLY)

Saturday – July 27th at 6:30pm (MMT – Waldron Stage)

Are you interested in Mill Mountain Theatre stopping by your school, library or business next year or joining us for a Student Matinee? Then sign up and we’ll notify you when we’re booking our next tour in 2024!

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Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.

Join us for a delightful musical journey with Marlin, an anxious clownfish, and his adventurous son, Nemo, in the Great Barrier Reef. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin overcomes his fears, embarking on an epic ocean adventure. With the help of lovable characters like Dory, Crush, and the Tank Gang, they triumph over challenges, seeking reunion and self-discovery. Featuring hit songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, including ‘Just Keep Swimming’ and ‘Go With the Flow,’ ‘Finding Nemo JR.’ brings the vibrant underwater world to life on stage, celebrating family, friendship, and adventure. From the brilliant creative team that brought you Mill Mountain Theatre’s Matilda and the imaginative minds of Disney and Pixar, this production promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Annie

Based on Harold Gray’s beloved comic strip, ‘Annie’ is a worldwide sensation, winning seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Featuring a cherished book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin, including the iconic ‘Tomorrow,’ the story follows the plucky orphan Annie in 1930s New York City. Escaping the clutches of the cruel Miss Hannigan with the help of fellow orphans, Annie embarks on an enchanting adventure, ultimately finding a new home and family with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable dog named Sandy. ‘Annie’ is the perfect family-friendly musical to brighten your holiday season.

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