2025-26 SEASON
Letter from our PRESIDENT
On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is our pleasure to welcome you to Revival Theatre Company’s eleventh season! Thank you for sharing our passion for musical theatre and joining us for what promises to be an unforgettable year.
Fresh off our triumphant tenth anniversary season, which culminated in a sold-out run of La Cage aux Folles , we are thrilled to continue our tradition of presenting both classic musicals and contemporary gems, including an Iowa premiere this fall. As Cedar Rapids’ professional theatre company, we remain dedicated to our mission of filling a unique artistic and audience need by showcasing exceptional local talent alongside professional actors from across the country. Now in our second decade, Revival Theatre Company is poised to deliver even more vibrant, high-quality musical theatre to our community.
None of this would be possible without you—our cherished audience—and the generous support of countless individual donors. If you enjoy your experience with RTC, we warmly invite you to become a season subscriber and consider supporting us as a donor. Your contributions help sustain the artistry and energy of our productions.
We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to CSPS, our valued partner and home to RTC’s offices. We look forward to deepening this collaboration as we continue to thrive as their resident theatre company.
Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to an extraordinary season of music, stories, and connection!
DAVID LAWRENCE President, Board of Directors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
David Lawrence | President
Vannessia Klinsky | Vice President
Ryan Buresh | Treasurer
Janet Shepherd-Meier | Secretary
DIRECTORS
Nina Brundell
Greg Kanz
Cathy Koebrick
Julie Kraft
Lorelle Lindo
Abby Scheitlin
Susie Streit
Jill Wilkins IN MEMORIAM
Carma Lou Beck
Cameron Sullenberger
BEAUTIFULLY GIVES PEOPLE REASONS TO COME TO THE THEATRE AND COME TOGETHER. – CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Revival Theatre Company presents
COME FROM AWAY
MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID HEIN & IRENE SANKOFF
BOOK BY DAVID HEIN & IRENE SANKOFF
DATES
September 5-14, 2025
TIMES
7:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
PERFORMED AT CSPS HALL, AUDITORIUM
Come from Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.
“GLORIOUS.... HEARTBREAKING.... THE CHARMS OF THE MUSIC ARE STILL ABUNDANTLY EVIDENT.... THE MOST INFECTIOUS AND CONVENTIONALLY STIRRING THAT MR. SONDHEIM WROTE.”
– NEW YORK TIMES
Revival Theatre Company presents
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
MUSIC & LYRICS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM BOOK BY GEORGE FURTH
DATES
February 13-22, 2026
TIMES
7:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
PERFORMED AT CSPS HALL, AUDITORIUM
Merrily We Roll Along begins in the present and moves backwards, tracing the lives of wealthy, jaded composer, Franklin Shepard, and his two estranged friends through each milestone of their personal and professional lives (good and bad). The show ends with a touch of rueful irony, as the three best friends at the start of their careers face a bright future: young, talented and enthusiastic about the worlds waiting to be conquered. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth expertly blend the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story about the importance of staying true to one’s ideals.
“FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IS A UNIVERSAL STORY OF HOPE, LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE, A STUNNING, JOYFUL AND JUBILANT MUSICAL MASTERPIECE.” – NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Revival Theatre Company presents
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
MUSIC & LYRICS BY JERRY BOCK & SHELDON HARNICK
BOOK
BY JOSEPH STEIN
DATES
June 12-21, 2026
TIMES
7:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
PERFORMED AT CSPS HALL, AUDITORIUM
‘It’s a new world, a new world. Love.’ It’s 1905 in the tiny village of Anatevka where Tevye, a Jewish milkman, lives his life by their proud traditions. For his five daughters, that means a visit from the matchmaker… But as each daughter challenges his beliefs, against the backdrop of a changing world, can Tevye hold on to his roots, or must he bend to the will of his children and learn to embrace the unfamiliar? Featuring glorious songs, ‘If I Were A Rich Man’, ‘Tradition’, ‘Matchmaker’ and ‘Sunrise, Sunset’, this classic musical of joy, revolution and community is an exuberant celebration of love and life.
THRILLING MUSIC. BELOVED STORIES.
The rafters will be ringing this year at the third annual Cameron Sullenberger Overture Series, RTC’s annual benefit. Please join us for an evening of song and storytelling by Alicia Monee and Shawndell Young.
Shawndell is a former student of Cameron’s and now teaches at McKinley Middle School himself. Alicia is well known to Corridor audiences for her moving performances in both musicals and live concerts.
After the show, Friends of RTC will host silent auction and reception, complete with a champagne toast to Cameron.
November 21, 2025, 7:30 p.m. | CSPS Hall
THE BEST OF BROADWAY
Be transported to the Big Apple as the bright lights of Broadway come to Orchestra Iowa. The Best of Broadway will get your toes tapping and hands clapping with an unforgettable evening of iconic music. From golden age
Tickets are sold through Orchestra Iowa at artsiowa.com
classics to contemporary musical hits, every note is a showstopper, and every melody tells a story — guaranteed to leave you humming long after the final bow. We are joined by Orchestra Iowa for this Pops concert at the Paramount Theatre!
Shawndell Young
Alicia Monée
TICKETS & GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION
BOX OFFICE: (319) 364-1580
CSPS HALL
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Tuesday – Sunday Noon – 6:00 p.m.
CSPS Hall, 1103 Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
FLOOR A-H
TICKETS:
CSPS Hall assesses a $7.00 fee for every ticket purchased. This helps CSPS Hall maintain its historic building and pay for ticketing expenses. RTC pays for half of this fee for season subscribers. Ticket fees are included in pricing shown below.
BENEFITS OF BEING A SEASON SUBSCRIBER:
• Save up to 11% on ticket prices
• Pay only 50% of ticket fees.
• For single tickets you add to your order for family and friends, you’ll also receive 50% off fees ($3.50 versus $7.00).
• Exchange your seat up to 48 hours before your scheduled performance at no additional cost.
• Receive a free RTC ticket voucher for every season ticket purchased.
INVEST in RTC
REVIVAL THEATRE COMPANY looks forward to its 11th season! Now is the time to add your support to ensure success and vitality for our next ten years and beyond. As we look forward to the joys and challenges ahead, we rely on the generosity of friends such as you to help Revival Theatre Company build a sound future.
RTC EXISTS BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU. Less than half of RTC’s $330,000 annual operating budget comes from ticket sales. So how do we pay actors, musicians, technical crew, royalties, rent, and other bills? The answer is charitable contributions – sponsorships, donations, and grants. We invite you to consider joining those who have already committed to helping RTC achieve and secure a strong future.
• Cash or check
• Online donations
• Corporate matching
• Appreciated securities CONSIDER GIVING:
• Qualified chartable distributions from your retirement plan
• Name RTC as beneficiary in your will, retirement plan or insurance policy
Visit our website RevivalTheatreCompany.com or call our office at 319-200-4849 to learn more.
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