PIPPIN
Book by Roger O. Hirson
Music and Lyrics by Steven Schwartz
Directed by Nate Bissinger
November 13-14 2026

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Framed in the world of performance and acrobatics, Pippin shatters the fourth wall as a troupe of traveling players invite audiences into the world of a young prince in search of the meaning of life. Pippin is heir to the Frankish throne and he seeks glory and honor through war and political power. When Pippin usurps his father King Charlemagne the Great, however, his beliefs about life and leadership start to unravel.

This iconic musical was originally directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse (Chicago), earning him his first two Tony Awards, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked). Our production uses the 2013 Tony-Award winning Broadway revival version. With songs like the sultry and mysterious opening number “Magic to Do,” the inspiring “Morning Glow,” and the optimistic yearning of Pippin’s “Corner of the Sky,” teens and adults will not want to miss this exciting production.
 

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
By Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen
Directed by Hannah Linser-Wilder
February 19-21 2027

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In February, join Anderson Theatre for Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors—a fast-paced gothic romp that will have you laughing out loud. When her sister falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Minia and her fiance enlist the help of a renowned vampire hunter to help them track down the dangerous (and sexy!) Count Dracula.

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors premiered off-Broadway in 2023. Writer Gordon Greenberg says that this play is his answer to the question “How do we take Dracula and make him a…rich playboy who can have anything…and who’s suddenly having an existential crisis?” Described as a quick-witted blend of Bram Stoker’s legendary tale and the comedy style of Mel Brooks, this show’s antics are sure to elicit blood curdling screams of laughter. This modern take on Dracula is best suited for High School and older audiences.

Mainstage Film: Aberrants
Screenplay by Tristian Potter & Kimberly Perry
March 19 & 20 2027

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This year, the award-winning Anderson Film department takes on the Sci-Fi/Fantasy genre with Aberrants. Set in a world in which trauma grants certain children super powers, Ultio is recruited by an agency whose mission it is to eradicate these mutated children. Being an Aberrant himself, what will happen when Ultio finishes the task? This Psychological Action-Drama is written by AHS Seniors Kimberly Perry & Tristan Potter.

Aberrants will premiere over two evenings, and each evening will also include selected short films from the Anderson Studio Film classes. Don’t miss this celebration of groundbreaking student film, right here in our neighborhood.

Finding Neverland
Book by James Graham
Music & Lyrics by Gary Barlow & Eliot Kennedy
Directed by Chad Weddle
April 30-May 2 2027

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Finding Neverland is a magical, heartfelt musical that follows the relationship between a struggling London playwright and the band of brothers who inspired his famous stories about Peter Pan, the Lost Boys and Captain Hook. Troubled by writer’s block, J.M. Barrie befriends a widowed mother, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four young sons in Kensington Park. As Barrie gets to know the family, he is inspired by the boys and their adventures, but Peter–who grieves the loss of his father–is reluctant to play.

Finding Neverland is adapted from The Man Who Was Peter Pan, a 1998 play by Allan Knee, and the 2004 film Finding Neverland. A delight for adults and children of all ages, this celebration of imagination will let you discover who the real Peter Pan actually is...the real-life Peter, or J.M. Barrie himself.