A Year of Theatrical Delights at Georgetown Palace Theatre
The Georgetown Palace Theatre opens its doors once again for a vibrant theatrical season in 2025, offering a diverse array of performances that promise to captivate audiences of all ages. From timeless classics and heartwarming tales to rollicking comedies and stirring dramas, the lineup showcases a variety of genres that highlight the extraordinary talent of directors, composers, and performers. This season is not just about entertainment; it's a celebration of storytelling, culture, and the human experience.
This enchanting classic of children’s literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman. Join us for a compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.
Broadway’s greatest farce is a nonstop laughfest that takes comedy back to its roots with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is directed by our own Emily Taylor
Miracles, tortillas, and the Virgin Mary set the stage for Luis Santeiro’s comedy, Our Lady of the Tortilla. Directed by Felipe Garcia, Our Lady of the Tortilla tells the story of an inter-generational, Cuban family in the U.S. struggling with tradition, culture, language, love, and… each other!
Fiddler on the Roof has become a a staple of the musical theater canon, touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth, and honesty. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, its universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, sadness, and joy. Directed by Rick Roemer.
Proof, was inspired by the real-life story of John Nash (A Beautiful Mind). It won the 2001 Pulitzer prize for Drama and the 2001 Tony Award for Best Play. Directed by our very own, Jessie Drollette, Proof explores concepts related to mental health conditions, genius, trust, faith, and family dysfunction.
Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King with a stirring book by the late Oscar and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil.
In the Heights is a musical with concept, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes. The story is set over the course of three days, involving characters in the largely Dominican American neighborhood of Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan. To honor the authors’ vision and to clearly and appropriately tell the story, the roles will be cast according to the character definitions as written in the script. Directed by Felipe Garcia, choreography by Gene Tapia, and music direction by Xavier Jaramillo
In 2025, the Georgetown Palace Theatre invites audiences to explore a wide range of emotions and stories through its thoughtfully curated season. From light-hearted comedies and heartwarming tales to profound dramas, each production offers something unique. As the curtain rises on this new year, the theater stands ready to enrich the cultural fabric of Georgetown and beyond. Audiences are encouraged to take part in this vibrant celebration of art, where every show promises to leave a lasting impact.
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