By Donna Hoke

In this homegrown comedy from internationally produced playwright Donna Hoke, fans gather at the downtrodden Miracle Bar where they discover that—for one unforgettable night—the impossible happens when they believe it can. Join bar owner Lyn, aspiring magician Ethan, estranged friends George and Al, reluctantly retired P.T., his football-hating wife Belinda Sue, and bartender Ty for a funny, heartfelt, and inspiring evening that captures everything Bills fans cherish about those sacred Sunday afternoons—along with the hope that fuels every season. This uplifting play is for anyone who dares to “Bill-ieve” in community, in never giving up on what you want—and in miracles.

A Thriller by Lucille Fletcher

Unable to sleep, Elaine Wheeler paces the living room of her Manhattan townhouse, troubled by unsettling memories and vague fears. Her husband tries to comfort her, but when he steps away for a moment, Elaine screams as she sees (or believes she sees) the body of a dead man in the window across the way. The police are called, but find nothing except an empty chair. Elaine’s terror grows as shortly thereafter she sees still another body—this time a woman’s—but by now the police are skeptical and pay no heed to her frantic pleas. Her husband, claiming that Elaine may be on the verge of a breakdown, calls in a lady psychiatrist, who agrees with his suggestion that Elaine should commit herself to a sanitarium for treatment. From this point on, the plot moves quickly and grippingly as those involved—Elaine’s old friend and house guest Blanche; the inquisitive and rather sinister man who lives next door; and the nosy German maid Helga—all contribute to the deepening suspense and mystery of the play as it draws towards its riveting and chilling climax.

A Comedy adapted by Philip A Comedy adapted by PHILIP GRECIAN
Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story
© 1983 Turner Entertainment Co., distributed by Warner Bros.
Written by JEAN SHEPHERD, LEIGH BROWN and BOB CLARK;
and on the book In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by JEAN SHEPHERD

Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher, and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!” All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys’ experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net stocking; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more. A Christmas Story is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial.

*Special matinée followed by the annual Lancaster Fire Truck Christmas Parade. There will be no street parking allowed on Central and West Main Street at this performance; all guests should use the Clark Street parking lot.

Music by Stephen Flahrety
Book & Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Based on the novel The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth

From the Tony Award-winning duo behind Ragtime and Seussical comes Lucky Stiff, a madcap musical farce full of mistaken identities, disguises, and a dead body in a wheelchair! When unassuming English shoe salesman Harry Witherspoon learns he has inherited a fortune, there’s a catch—he must take his deceased uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. But Harry isn’t the only one after the money! A quirky cast of characters, including a dog-loving charity worker, a mysterious woman in a red dress, and a desperate optometrist, are all in hot pursuit.

Packed with toe-tapping tunes, outrageous antics, and nonstop laughs, Lucky Stiff is a high-energy adventure you won’t want to miss!

A Comedy by Neil Simon

This classic comedy opens on a friendly card game in the untidy apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Ungar, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed, and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together. The action unfolds with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.

Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by Tom Snow
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.