Musicals & PLays
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COME JOIN US FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
COME JOIN US FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Holiday Inn
2:00pm: Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20
7:30pm: Nov. 28, Dec. 4, 5, 12, 18, 19
Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farm in Connecticut… but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim’s 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 with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the comedy and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies”, “Easter Parade”, “Steppin’ Out With My Baby”, “Heat Wave”, “White Christmas” and many more!
SURFLIGHT THEATRE IS THRILLED to Announce our
2027 Mainstage Season!
disenchanted
April 3rd: 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ‘em?!
Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in this hilarious hit musical. The original storybook heroines are none-too-happy with how they have been portrayed in today’s pop culture so they have tossed their tiaras and come to life to set the record straight. Forget the princesses you think you now - these royal renegades are here to comically belt out the truth. Disenchanted received both an “Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical” nomination as well as a “Best New Off-Broadway Musical” nomination.
the bridges of madison county
2:00pm: May 29, 30, June 1, 3, 6
8:00pm: May 28, 29, June 4, 5
Francesca Johnson, a beautiful Italian woman who married an American soldier to flee war-ravaged Italy, looks forward to a rare four days alone on her Iowa farm as her family heads to the 1965 State Fair. When ruggedly handsome, National Geographic photographer, Robert Kincaid, pulls into her driveway seeking directions, though, what happens in those four days may very well alter the course of Francesca’s life.
crazy for you
2:00pm: June 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, July 1
8:00pm: June 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 29, 30, July 1, 2, 3
Crazy for You tells the story of Bobby Child, a banker with a secret passion for dancing. When he’s sent to foreclose on a failing theatre in a small Nevada town, he develops feelings for Polly Baker, the owner’s daughter. To win Polly’s heart and save the theatre, Bobby disguises himself as a famous Broadway director and sets out to put on a spectacular show. Crazy for You is a celebration of love, music, and the pursuit of dreams.
the bodyguard:
the musical
2:00pm: July 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 25
8:00pm: July 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
The Bodyguard is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines highstakes suspense with unforgettable music. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from a dangerous stalker. While both expect to be in charge of their situation; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. This smash hit features a collection of unforgettable classics, including “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “I Will Always Love You,”and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” alongside thrilling plot twists and emotional drama. The Bodyguard is an electrifying combination of romance, suspense, and music that will captivate our audiences from start to finish.
the heart of
rock and roll
2:00pm: July 29, Aug. 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 15
8:00pm: July 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, Aug. 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Set in 1987 and jam-packed with Huey Lewis mega-hits like “Do You Believe in Love,” “Hip to Be Square,” and “If This Is It,” The Heart of Rock and Roll centers on a couple of 20-somethings on the cusp of their futures — Bobby, a rock-n-roller who’s traded his guitar for the corporate ladder and his boss, Cassandra, who’s always put the family business first. When they both get a second shot at their dreams, it’ll take “The Power of Love” and a little help from their friends to figure out what kind of life they really want. A love story for the ages.
mamma mia!
2:00pm: Aug. 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31, Sept. 5
8:00pm: Aug. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 28, 31, Sept. 1, 2, 3, 4
The sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads unfolds on a Greek island idyll to the magic of ABBA’s pop masterpieces. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. This original and irresistible tale of love, family and friendship continues to captivate audiences around the world. A trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
spitfire grill
2:00pm: Sept. 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19
7:30pm: Sept. 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 18
Directed by our Producing Artistic Director, Steve Steiner, Spitfire Grill is the story of a troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start who follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book. Instead she finds a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness.
nunsense
2:00pm: Sept. 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, Oct. 3
7:30pm: Sept. 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, Oct.1, 2
Nunsense is habit-forming! Nunsense revolves around a group of nuns who, after discovering that their cook accidentally poisoned 52 of their sisters, find themselves in need of funds for the burials. The five remaining sisters decide to stage a variety show to raise the money. Each nun brings her unique personality to the stage, filling the show with song, dance, and comedic sketches. As the sisters share their individual stories and quirks, the audience gets immersed in convent life with humor and heart.
accomplice
2:00pm: Oct. 6, 7, 10
7:30pm: Oct. 6, 7, 8, 9
This theatrical roller coaster will trigger screams of laughter even as audiences vow to keep its secrets hush-hush. The story begins in Dartmoor, England at the stylish weekend retreat of the affluent Derek and Janet Taylor, and both adultery and murder are in the air. But we will soon learn that all is never as it seems in this electrifying game of trickery and misdirection. Who is the hunter and who the hunted… and precisely who is the title character of Accomplice? “A deliciously witty cocktail of a whodunit with a maniacally seamless plot where skullduggery emerges the winner.”
eisenhower:
this piece of ground
2:00pm: Oct. 13, 14, 17
7:30pm: Oct. 13, 14, 15, 16
Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground starring Broadway actor and 25 year Surflight Theatre veteran, David Sitler, is a candid and fascinating fictional eavesdropping on President Dwight D. Eisenhower at his Gettysburg, Pennsylvania farm. It is 1962 and The New York Times Magazine has published its first list ranking the American Presidents in order of greatness. Pondering his placement on the list, Eisenhower looks back on his life - his Kansas upbringing, his decorated Army career, his victories in World War II, and his two terms as President contemplating the qualities and adversities that make an American President great. Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground is adapted from a vast array of General Eisenhower’s memoirs, speeches, and letters.
ebenezer
2:00pm: Nov. 27, 28, 30, Dec. 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19
7:30pm: Nov. 27, Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Charles Dickens’ classic holiday ghost story comes to life on the stage with music and dancing and a little bit of magic. The story tells of bitter and miserly Ebenezer Scrooge’s ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation resulting from supernatural visits from Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Get into the spirit of the season with a classic. Bring the whole family to see this holiday favorite.