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Enchanting Tales and Musical Marvels: Old Town Playhouse's 2024-2025 Season Unveiled

Old Town Playhouse, a beloved cultural institution in Traverse City, is set to captivate audiences with a magical line-up for the 2024-2025 season. Featuring a dazzling array of performances ranging from heartwarming musicals to thrilling plays, this season promises to offer something for everyone. From the yuletide charm of 'Holiday Cabaret 2024' and the whimsical parody of 'The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon,' to the enchanting adventure of 'The Lion, the Witch, and The Wardrobe,' the playhouse invites theatergoers on a journey through diverse storytelling landscapes. Join us as we explore the highlights of this much-anticipated theatrical season.

Nov 29, 2024

1. Holiday Cabaret 2024

Get in the spirit with the Young Company! This yuletide favorite features songs for the season in a fun, dance-filled musical revue.

13 - 15 Dec, 2024

Old Town Playhouse

Grand Traverse Mall

2. The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

Christmas: a time for magic and the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many TV movies as a human being can. But now you can enjoy six Christmas movies all at once! Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, where singles in adorable sweaters converge to look for love. Grab a hot chocolate and your favorite wise single friend for this wildly entertaining parody of holiday rom-coms.

13 - 21 Dec, 2024

Old Town Playhouse

Traverse City, MI · Old Town Playhouse

3. The Lion, the Witch, and The Wardrobe

C.S. Lewis’ classic work of magic and the mystery of Aslan, the great lion, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from a wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.

17 - 25 Jan, 2025

Old Town Playhouse

Traverse City, MI · Old Town Playhouse

4. The Addams Family

It’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family. Now, Gomez 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.

Feb 21 - Mar 15, 2025

Old Town Playhouse

Traverse City, MI · Old Town Playhouse

5. The Man She Was

In this gender-bending play based on her book Memoirs of a Soldier, Nurse, and Spy: A Woman’s Adventures in the Union Army, Emma Edmonds enlists as Frank Thompson and serves as a male nurse, then a spy and finally a soldier

17 - 19 Apr, 2025

Old Town Playhouse

Traverse City, MI · Grand Traverse Event Center

6. A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he’s in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what of love? Because murder isn’t the only thing on Monty’s mind...

Apr 25 - May 17, 2025

Old Town Playhouse

Traverse City, MI · Old Town Playhouse

7. The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition

Join Dorothy and Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard will help them get home. A glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.

6 - 14 Jun, 2025

Old Town Playhouse

Traverse City, MI · Old Town Playhouse

8. The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition

6 - 14 Jun, 2025

Old Town Playhouse

Traverse City, MI · Old Town Playhouse

Conclusion

As we look ahead to the 2024-2025 season at Old Town Playhouse, there's an undeniable sense of anticipation and excitement. This season's diverse array of performances promises to captivate audiences and transport them into worlds of fantasy, humor, and drama. From the festive cheer of 'Holiday Cabaret 2024' to the enchanting realms of 'Narnia' and the poignant tales of historical figures, the playhouse invites you to experience the beauty of storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned theatergoer or new to the stage, this season offers something for everyone. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this magical journey.

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