Fredericksburg Theater Company

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The Show Goes On

Fredericksburg Theater Company’s 25th Season is currently underway with an upcoming performance of the romantic comedy “Same Time Next Year.”

The season includes five musicals, two comedies and seven special events.

All performances are the Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 U.S. 87 South.

Information can be found on the FTC’s website at www. fredericksburgtheater.org.

Along with its productions, FTC also offers youth and adult classes through its Fredericksburg Theater Academy.

Tickets

Tickets go on sale a full two weeks prior to opening night at the FTC Box Office, located at the theater.

Donors can order tickets three weeks prior to opening.

Tickets can also be purchased by calling the FTC office at 888-669-7114 or online at the fredericksburgtheater.org.

Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Tickets may also be purchased online at fredericksburgtheater. org.

All main stage productions are on weekends, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances at 2 p.m. The schedule of Special Events can be found on the FTC website.

On Sophie Sheridan’s (Savannah Sprinkle’s) wedding day, Sam Carmichael (Seth Smith) proposes to Donna Sheridan (Sarah Spillman) in FTC’s opening night performance of “Mamma Mia!” in June. Watching in the background is, front row from left, Daniel Melton’s Bill Austin, Savy Sikes, Autumn Sharp and Tammy Pack; middle row, Brandyn Quay, Madalyn Watson and Sheri Robinson; back row, Tyson Zinsmeyer, Katherine Crenwelge and Wesley Pack. Also watching on the right side of the stage was Catherine Peterson as Rosie, Liza Smith as Tanya, Boyce Templin as Harry Bright and Landon Priess as Sky.

Main Stage Scheduled Productions

The 25th season opened with “Mamma Mia!” in June and continued with “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.” in July and “Always… Patsy Cline” in August. >

FTC’s Romantic Comedy: “Same Time Next Year”

Oct. 8-24

One of the world’s most widely produced plays, “Same Time Next Year,” follows George and Doris who meet every year for a romantic retreat away from their respective spouses and families.

After meeting once in a small California inn, the pairs’ lives become entangled and they develop a love for one another that exceeds their expectations. (Rated PG-13)

FTC’s Holiday Musical: “Scrooge the Musical”

Dec. 10-19

Starring the Fredericksburg Theater Company’s founder Jeryl Hoover, “Scrooge the Musical” has been adapted from the screen musical “Scrooge” based on Charles Dicken’s tale of “A Christmas Carol.”

Hoover returns to the FTC stage as the infamous Ebenezer Scrooge who repents his past life when he is visited by three Christmas spirits. (Rated G)

FTC’s Winter Musical: “Clue the Musical”

Feb. 11 -27

Based on the Parker Brothers’ Board Game, “Clue the Musical” needs the audience to solve the mystery of “whodunit.”

With a beguiling soundtrack, surprise twists and comedic antics, this board-game-turnedmusical brings to life the mystery on stage. (Rated PG-13)

FTC’s Spring Production: “Lend Me a Tenor”

April 29-May 15

When the general manager of a grand opera company believes the greatest tenor of his generation died on his watch, he persuades his assistant to take his place.

Through a series of mishaps and a double dose of tranquilizers, Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me a Tenor” is a screwball comedy that won three Tony awards and four Drama Desk awards. (Rated PG-13)

Special Events

The 25th season started with “The Presley Project” in September and an FTA production of“The Addams Family young@part” in continues with six more special events.

FTA’s Fall Junior musical “Rock of Ages: Youth Edition” is planned for 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 and 30 as well as a 2 p.m. matinee on Oct. 31. FTC will also host Jaston Williams in the one-man show “Blood and Holly, Christmas West of the Pecos.”Williams will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 as well as a 2 p.m. production on Nov. 7.

The Third Annual Texas Hill Country Cowboy Gathering is planned for Nov. 12-13. The twoday festival of song, story, poetry and art will feature songwriters, poets and artists who will help celebrate the cowboy spirit.

The Steven W. Shepherd Theater will also host a performance from theTexas A&M Singing Cadets at 7:30 p.m. on March 4, 2022.

From the Hideout Theater, the Austin-based improvisation theater company will perform on the FTC stage at 7:30 p.m. on March 11.

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Fredericksburg Theater Academy put on “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” in July as a part of its silver season. Pictured, Lumiere (Ryder Buckalew), kisses the hand of Belle (Faith Lindner), while Cogsworth (Harper Money) looks on.

About FTC

The mission of the Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC) is “to provide superior theatrical programs for regional participation which entertain, educate, enrich and inspire.”

Formed in 1997 by Jeryl Hoover, the theater has grown to an audience of over 13,000 annually.

All performances are held at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater.