Reunion: A Musical Epic In Miniature

Book by Jack Kyrieleison. Story by Jack Kyrieleison & Ron Holgate. Traditional music adapted by Michael O’Flaherty.

musical

June 4 – July 2

Imagine a troupe of itinerant players touring the breadth of our great country. Now imagine weaving the immortal words and songs of the American Civil War into a musical epic that chronicles our fight to save the union. This magical and musical celebration reunites us all in only they way the power of live theatre can.

The Nerd

By Larry Shue

comedy

July 16 – August 13

You’ll bust a gut laughing at this play. In fact, don’t drink anything while you’re watching as you might even spurt liquid out your nose. This now-classic comedy by late Virginia playwright Larry Shue features the nerdiest of nerds who becomes the houseguest that anyone would love to send packing.

Steel Magnolias

By Robert Harling

drama

August 27- September 24

When the ladies gather at Truvy’s Beauty Salon to have their hair done, the sparks fly - and so does the comedy. Steel Magnolias will leave you laughing and touch your heart. You might even shed a tear or two.

The Woman In Black

Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the book by Susan Hill

thriller

October 8 – November 5

Don't miss this thriller, which chronicles a young man's eerie encounters with a menacing spectre. This show is guaranteed to make you scream and is sure to keep you looking over your shoulder.

Glory Bea! A Shenandoah Christmas Story

By Richard Follett and Larry Dahlke

musical

November 26 – Dec. 24

In this world premiere, a Shenandoah Valley family struggles to retain the Christmas spirit when a blizzard keeps the father stranded at a Rapidan work camp and away from home with the holidays fast approaching. It's everything you expect from Wayside Theatre at the holidays.

Smoke on the Mountain

By Connie Ray and Alan Bailey with musical arrangements by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick

musical

January 28– March 10

The musical that started it all returns to Wayside Theatre, featuring the Sanders Family and their amazing blend of gospel and bluegrass music and their hilarious storytelling.

Sponsored by Royal Oak Computers and Executive Suites.

Greater Tuna

By Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard

comedy

March 24- April 28

In one of the most hilarious plays of the 20th Century, the wacky, weird, and wild denizens of Tuna, Texas take the stage again at Wayside Theatre.

Sponsored by Jim Stutzman Cadillac and WVPT.