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This evocative award-winning musical celebrates the redemptive power of theater, love, and friendship. Set in 1960s Dublin, an unassuming bus driver, Alfie Byrne, is determined to stage a production of Oscar Wilde’s Salome with his troupe of amateur players in their local parish. But this man of seemingly no importance is somehow forced into confrontations with religious objections to his artistic pursuits, and pushed into facing the stigma and shame over a love “that dare not speak its name,” on this hard-fought journey of self-discovery.

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A Man Of No Importance

A Noise Within Theatre

The region’s longest-running annual holiday tradition returns! Perfect for all ages, this timeless story of redemption is filled to the brim with music and merriment. Create cherished memories with your whole family by witnessing Ebenezer Scrooge’s joyful transformation. It is a perfect burst of boundless good cheer for the season—and beyond!

Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL

This Pulitzer Prize-winning comedic masterpiece is a time-bending romp that catapults audiences into the lives of George and Maggie Antrobus. Various cataclysmic events serve as a backdrop for a hilarious and thought-provoking exploration of human resilience. After 5,000 years of marriage, the couple and their children have faced ice ages, floods, and wars, but the family perseveres with humor, ingenuity… and a pet dinosaur. This iconic play is a riveting testament to the indomitable spirit of humanity.

Thornton Wilder’s THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH

**Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at A Noise Within**

Join us for a thrilling journey into the dark and twisted world of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," a classic masterpiece by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, this heart-pounding thriller combines diabolical comedy, stunning terror, and razor-sharp wit in a tale of a murderous barber seeking revenge for his long-lost family. In partnership with a beastly baker, Sweeney Todd's quest for vengeance leads to a macabre chain of events filled with extraordinary music and suspense.

**Performance Details:**
- **Dates:** February 11 - March 17, 2024
- **Location:** A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107
- **Featuring:** Geoff Elliott as Sweeney Todd
- **Awards:** This production celebrates the original Broadway and West End shows that earned eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, nine Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical, and two Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical.

**Special Performances:**
- **Pay What You Choose:** February 14 & 15, 2024. Tickets available online for as low as $5, with the option to pay $5, $10, or $15 (excluding handling fee). Cash purchases available at the Box Office after 2pm on the day of the performance.
- **Sensory Friendly Performance:** February 15, 2024, at 7:30 pm. This performance includes a handout detailing intense moments and a visual indicator for abrupt or intense moments.
- **Opening Night:** February 17, 2024. Celebrate with a free post-show cast party after the 8pm performance.
- **Post-Show Conversations:** Engage in discussions with the actors after select performances on February 23, February 25, March 1, March 8, and March 15.

**Subscription and Ticket Information:**
- 2023-24 subscription packages are now available with the best pricing and benefits. Single show tickets go on sale July 11.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a "ravishingly lovely" production (New York Times) that will leave you gasping. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit A Noise Within or call 626.356.3100.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street

Experience the magic of the holiday season with "A Christmas Carol" at A Noise Within! This beloved classic by Charles Dickens, adapted by Geoff Elliott, is directed by the talented duo Geoff Elliott & Julia Rodriguez-Elliott. Join us from December 1st to December 24th, 2023, for the region’s longest-running musically merry holiday tradition. Perfect for all ages, this inspirational annual production promises to fill your heart with joy through Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformative journey. 

This year's production is not just a play; it's an extravaganza of visual magic, including a delightful bell choir, snow, larger-than-life projections, and more, making it a must-see part of your Christmas tradition. Please note, the content is suitable for ages 5 and up, with a strict policy for audience members to have tickets and be seated quietly throughout the performance. Be aware that fog, e-cigarettes, and a water-based hazer are used in the production.

Don't miss out on special performances, including a "Pay What You Choose" night on December 1, 2023, and a relaxed performance on December 3, 2023, designed to welcome individuals with various sensory and communication disorders. Plus, celebrate with us on Opening Night, December 3, 2023, with a free post-show cast party.

Secure your tickets early by subscribing to the 2023-24 season for the best pricing and benefits, including early access to "A Christmas Carol" tickets. Single show tickets go on sale July 25. Make cherished memories this season at A Noise Within, located at 3352 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 626.356.3100 or visit our website. Join us for a heartwarming experience that embodies the spirit of Christmas and brings boundless good cheer for the season and beyond.

A Christmas Carol

Experience the enchantment of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at A Noise Within, directed by the talented duo Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott. This beloved comedy, known for its captivating mix of magic, merriment, and mischief, comes to life in a production that promises to highlight the theatre's unique flair. Set in a forest filled with mixed-up lovers, amateur players, and feuding fairies, the play invites audiences into a world where anything can happen.

The performance runs from October 8 to November 12, 2023, at A Noise Within, located at 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. Special performances include "Pay What You Choose" nights on October 11 and 12, a Sensory Friendly performance on October 12, and a post-show cast party on Opening Night, October 14. Additionally, post-show conversations with the actors are scheduled after select performances, offering deeper insights into the production.

Don't miss this opportunity to dive into Shakespeare's magical world. Subscribe now for the best pricing and benefits for the 2023-24 season, with single show tickets available from July 11. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit A Noise Within's website or call 626.356.3100.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

The year is 1619, three years since the death of William Shakespeare. His closest friends are struck with the epiphany that most of his plays exist only in the fragile memories of aging actors. Hence they become passionately determined to immortalize his work in what is to become the first printed collection of his plays. Lauren Gundersen’s love letter to The Bard and the world of theatre, revels in a comically outlandish but true story of love, loss, and laughter.

The Book of Will

ANW’s delightfully festive, musically merry holiday tradition returns with celebrated new music by resident artist Robert Oriol! Families love the inspirational story of Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and Scrooge—the perfect burst of boundless good cheer for the season and beyond!

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

Revolt is afoot at Manor Farm, when downtrodden beasts of burden rise-up against the cruel Farmer Jones, who cracks his whip for the last time. But self-ruled animal utopia quickly gives way to the temptations of power and privilege in Peter Hall’s fast-moving musical adaptation of George Orwell’s savage satire.

Animal Farm

Primal storytelling and modern sensibility collide in a sensual re-envisioning of Greek myths, as gods and mortals alike endure love, loss, and transformation—all while immersed in a pool of water on stage. Swirling with passion, Tony Award® winner Mary Zimmerman (author of ANW’s award-winning Argonautika) creates this masterpiece that mesmerizes with tales of Midas, Orpheus, Aphrodite, and more in a whimsical and heartbreaking meditation on the joys and perils of being human.

Director

Julia Rodriguez-Elliott

Events

Past events

May 4 - Jun 1, 2025

A Man Of No Importance · A Noise Within

Nov 30 - Dec 24, 2024

Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL · A Noise Within

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