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An Unforgettable Season: Clemens Center's Thrilling Line-Up

Prepare to be captivated by Clemens Center's exhilarating array of performances in early 2025! This season showcases a diverse line-up, spanning from the macabre humor of 'The Addams Family' to the heartfelt journey in 'Dear Evan Hansen'. With something for everyone, whether you're a fan of musicals, thrilling adventures, or inspiring tales, Clemens Center promises a memorable experience. Dive into the extraordinary storytelling of these performances as you explore the uniquely crafted worlds and characters brought to life by talented artists.

Jan 13, 2025
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1. The Addams Family
A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
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21 - 22 Jan, 2025
Clemens Center

Elmira, NY · Clemens Center

2. The Gruffalo’s Child
Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the night. She follows snowy tracks and encounters all sorts of woodland creatures, including a debonair snake, eccentric owl and a cunning fox. But the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist, does he? And what will the Gruffalo’s Child do when she finds him?
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Jan 31, 2025
Clemens Center

Elmira, NY · Clemens Center

3. A Year with Frog and Toad
Join Frog and Toad, as they spend a fun-filled year together, celebrating the differences that make them unique and special. They swim in the summer, scatter leaves in the autumn, go sledding in the winter and learn a few life lessons along the way. This charming musical, based on Arnold Lobel’s award-winning books and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score by Robert and Willie Reale, tells the story of a friendship that endures, weathering the seasons!
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Feb 28, 2025
Clemens Center

Elmira, NY · Clemens Center

4. Clue
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
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18 - 19 Mar, 2025
Clemens Center

Elmira, NY · Clemens Center

5. HERO: The Boy From Troy
Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. Together we go on a musical journey through the decades that shows how the heroes in the Civil Rights movement inspired young John Lewis to protest injustice and get into ‘good trouble.’
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Mar 21, 2025
Clemens Center

Elmira, NY · Clemens Center

6. Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey
Follow Marvin the Mouse on the space adventure of a lifetime: a trip to the surface of the moon on his homemade rocket where he meets a strange cast of misfit creatures, learns of infinite peril, and views awesome beauty. Will Marvin make his dreams come true and experience the glory and acceptance he craves? Lightwire Theatre’s electroluminescent crayon-like creatures light up the darkness in this cosmic adventure about celebrating differences.
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Mar 25, 2025
Clemens Center

Elmira, NY · Clemens Center

7. Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble
Armed with their lightning-fast wits, Mochrie & Sherwood transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold. No script? No problem! “Asking For Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business.
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Mar 28, 2025
Clemens Center

Elmira, NY · Clemens Center

8. Dear Evan Hansen
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.
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21 - 22 Apr, 2025
Clemens Center

Elmira, NY · Clemens Center

9. The Story of Babar the Elephant
Experience the magic of “The Story of Babar the Elephant” with the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes! Under the direction of Toshiyuki Shimada, Poulenc’s playful music brings Jean de Brunhoff’s beloved tale to life. This educational concert introduces students to symphonic music, showcasing diverse instruments that vividly portray Babar and his friends. Don’t miss this enchanting concert by the region’s only yearround professional orchestra!
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May 2, 2025
Clemens Center

Elmira, NY · Clemens Center

10. Our Planet Live
Four billion years. Millions of species. Five mass extinction events. Life on Our Planet is a stunning new series chronicling the ongoing rise and fall of lives on Earth, from the cataclysmic events that reshape our ecosystems to the creatures that survived (or didn’t) along the way. This new speaker series, featuring Dan Tapster, takes us behind-the-scenes of Netflix’s Our Planet series with video and stories from the explorers, filmmakers and scientists.
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May 5, 2025
Clemens Center

Elmira, NY · Clemens Center

Conclusion
Clemens Center's 2025 season is a vibrant tapestry of theatrical and musical storytelling. With a line-up that spans comedy, adventure, and poignant narratives, these events offer something for everyone. Whether you're drawn to the comedic mysteries of 'Clue', the heartfelt journey of 'Dear Evan Hansen', or the cosmic tales of 'Moon Mouse', this season promises to inspire, entertain, and engage. So mark your calendars and be part of the extraordinary experiences at Clemens Center, where each performance is an invitation to explore new worlds and emotions.
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