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Theatrical Wonders Await at Kitsap Forest Theater: A Season of Spectacles

The Kitsap Forest Theater is set to enchant audiences with a spectacular lineup of musicals and plays that promise to capture the imagination. Featuring the beloved comic strip heroine in 'Annie', the heartfelt tales of 'Big Fish', and the whimsical chaos of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', this season blends timeless narratives with the magic of live performance. Across warm summer days to crisp autumn evenings, each production brings together talented performers and creative teams, ensuring memorable experiences in the enchanting natural amphitheater of Bremerton, WA.

Mar 29, 2025

1. Annie

Leapin' Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals, last performed at our theater in the summer of 2014. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow."

May 25 - Jun 15, 2025

Kitsap Forest Theater

Bremerton, WA · Kitsap Forest Theater

2. Big Fish

Big Fish is a heartfelt, powerful, and truly magical Broadway musical about fathers, sons, and the stories that we use to define our identities. With a beautiful score by Andrew Lippa, and a witty book by John August, Big Fish is a magnificent “big fish” of a tale, itself – spectacular, fantastical, and overflowing with love. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace (Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions) and the acclaimed film written by John August and directed by Tim Burton (Big Fish, 2003), this show celebrates the magic of theatre and the power of a great story.

Jul 26 - Aug 17, 2025

Kitsap Forest Theater

Bremerton, WA · Kitsap Forest Theater

3. A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedic play written by William Shakespeare, written around 1595-1596. The play revolves around the story of four young lovers: Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena who find themselves entangled in a romantic quadrangle, with Hermia’s father insisting she marry Demetrius against her will. As they navigate their complicated emotions, they become lost in the mystical forest, where the fairy king Oberon and queen Titania are engaged in a bitter dispute.

6 - 21 Sep, 2025

Kitsap Forest Theater

Bremerton, WA · Kitsap Forest Theater

Conclusion

The Kitsap Forest Theater's 2025 season is a testament to the timeless allure of theater, offering a series of productions that capture the essence of humanity through song, story, and spectacle. From the hopeful optimism of 'Annie' to the heartfelt narratives of 'Big Fish', and the whimsical comedy of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', audiences are invited to immerse themselves in the beauty and power of live performance. Set against the backdrop of nature's splendor, each show promises to leave a lasting impression, underscoring the enduring magic of storytelling.

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