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6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, June 12-14, and 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025

Movies, Broadway, Concerts!  All of our Recital songs are from blockbuster Movies, Broadway shows, & award-winning Singers! The recital is more than performing on the stage.  Each Dancer learns ways to express themselves, confidence, teamwork, and they get a feeling of accomplishment. We are very appreciative to showcase all that our 5678 dancers have been working on this year!  Join us for an outstanding performance!
 

TICKETS on sale 9 a.m. Monday, May 5
$19 (Everyone must have a ticket, including infants and children)

1 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22 and 6 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025

Prepare to be intrigued and inspired as our dancers bring music to life with an air of magic and mystery. From ballet and jazz to tap, contemporary, and hip hop—this captivating performance has something for the whole family to enjoy.

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$20 (children 3 &  under are free - must call the Box Office in order to reserve)

Community Partners Event | 7 PM Friday & Saturday, July 18 & 19 and 2 PM Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20, 2025

The Oconomowoc Community Theater brings Lionel Bart’s timeless musical, Oliver! to life on stage.  Based on Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” the story follows the young, orphaned Oliver as he navigates London’s treacherous underworld, seeking a home, a family, and above all, love. Featuring exuberant, enduring songs like "As Long as He Needs Me," "Food, Glorious Food," and "Where Is Love," this community production includes a multi-generational cast and promises to astound and leave you humming the tunes in the days that follow. 
 
Audiences can expect simulated violence, the use of stage weapons, loud sound cues, theatrical haze, and strobe lights throughout the show. Additionally, there are two deaths portrayed - one onstage and one offstage. The carefully crafted scenes are suitable for younger viewers. 

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$30 Regular | $25 Senior (60 & Older) | $20 Youth (13-19)  | $15 Child (12 & Younger)

Community Partners Event | 7 PM Saturday, Aug 16, 2025

Summer has a way of sweeping us into a world of endless possibilities—where the sun feels just a little warmer, the days stretch a little longer, and every moment is an invitation to have fun. From the hum of cicadas in the background to the laughter of friends by the pool, the soundtrack of summer often feels like an essential part of the season's magic.
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The Kids From Wisconsin have curated a Summer playlist to accompany the season, bringing together the most iconic and sun-drenched medleys that transport you to lazy beach days, family road trips, backyard barbecues, and late-night sing-a-long bonfires. Join us for throwbacks of Woodstock,  celebrating our Nation's Birthday, 4th of July, those iconic summer movie blockbuster musical scores, warm sand beach tunes and so much more- enjoyed for all ages. 
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So, roll the windows down, turn up the volume and join us at this summer celebration with the 57th Kids From Wisconsin troupe at over 30 venues throughout the summer and every day at the Wisconsin State Fair. 

The show features singer/dancer, Theo Gall of Oconomowoc, and woodwinds instrumentalist, Ryan Keller of Delafield

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$20 Regular | $15 Senior (60 & Older)  | $10 OASD Staff & Students

OAC Main Stage Series | 2 PM Sunday, September 14, 2025

Our OAC audience just can’t get enough of Jim Witter and his musical talents, so we’ve invited him back to our Main Stage with his brand-new show! Jim is joined by Ian Tanner for “Two Of Us” featuring the hits of the greatest duos of all time, like Lennon and McCartney, The Everly Brothers, The Righteous Brothers, Seals and Crofts, Simon and Garfunkel and many others.

Songs like “Wake Up Little Susie” and “Unchained Melody” will have you reminiscing about “Where You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” while sitting “On the Dock of the Bay” with “Mrs. Robinson” feeling that “Summer Breeze.” Yeah — we went there!

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger)

OAC Main Stage Series | 3 & 7 PM Saturday, September 20, 2025

It’s June 1969 and a young, struggling songwriter is playing piano when iconic actress and singer Judy Garland walks into his bar in Brooklyn, NYC. What transpires is an evening of songs, touching stories, and a little soul-searching that helps them both discover their true destinies.

Written, produced, and directed by former OAC director Michael Duncan, “I Can Go on Singing” is composed by Terry Dillon, and stars local talent Kelly Clifton as Judy Garland,  Johnny Rodgers as Roger Stevens, the up-and-coming singer-songwriter, and Doug Jarecki as Carl Slovak, the bartender. 

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger)

OAC Main Stage Series | 7 PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Sept 25–27, & Oct 3–5 and 2 PM Sunday, Sept 28 & Oct 5, 2025

Four Guyz In Dinner Jackets bring their show Moments To Remember to the OAC’s Main Stage for a retro-romp music celebration of the guy groups of the 1950s and early 1960s. Backed by their live band, Reginald T. Kurschner, Joe Fransee, Tommy Lueck, and Aaron Schmidt offer a finger snappin', hip shakin' revue, with favorite songs such as "Silhouettes" by The Rays, "Only You" and "The Great Pretender" by The Platters, "Sixteen Candles" by The Crests, "Sh'Boom" by The Crewcuts, "Blue Moon" by the Marcels and "Love Potion #9" by the Clovers.

The audience will experience an intimate performance as they join the Guyz with seating on the OAC main stage, going back to the days of dances in the gym and snuggling at the drive-in. 

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger)

Community Partners Event | 3 PM Sunday, Oct 12, 2025

Wisconsin composer William Neil, whose resplendent orchestration of Rachmaninov's “Suites For Two Pianos” began our 2023-24 season, here makes his own original debut, in a serene musical tribute to the beauty of the American prairie. Howard Hanson — our great American romantic, born in late 19th-century Nebraska, of Swedish stock — has always been best known by his Second, "Romantic" Symphony — where we'll be joined in the ranks by young musicians from Brookfield's high schools! And Alex Chambers-Ozasky — Madison-based cello star, and a first-desk cellist of our Maestro's La Crosse Symphony Orchestra — will cut his own romantic figure, in Robert Schumann's lyrical 19th-century masterpiece.

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger)

OAC Cabaret Café Series | 7 PM Saturday, Oct 18 & 2 PM Sunday, Oct 19, 2025

Ultimate divas of stage, screen and popular music, Barbra, Bette, and Bernadette have made their mark from the Baths to Broadway and beyond! Cabaret favorites Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie, and Marianne Murphy Orland of Girls Like Us bring the iconic music and lives of Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler and Bernadette Peters with humor, history, and song. 

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger) | Add Dinner for $19

Menu: Autumn salad with apples, craisins, and apple cider vinaigrette, Chicago style Italian beef with herb roasted red potatoes and green beans, Diva dessert trio of chocolate truffle, pumpkin cheesecake, and caramel apple bar. 
Dinner option closes October 10

OASD | Oconomowoc High School | 7 PM Friday & Saturday, Nov 14-15 & 21-22, 2 PM Sunday, Nov 16 & 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov 20, 2025

The Oconomowoc High School Players present the beloved musical “Fiddler on the Roof” with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein.

Set in a Jewish community of a pre-revolutionary Russian village, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, determined to find good husbands for his daughters, while also attempting to maintain his religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon his family's lives. Audiences of all ages will enjoy iconic songs, including “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Do You Love Me,” and many more.

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$18 Regular (20 & Older) | $15 Group (10 or More) | $15 Youth (19 & Younger)

Community Partners Event | 7 PM Friday & Saturday, Dec 5 & 6, and 2 PM Saturday & Sunday, Dec 6 & 8, 2025

Celebrating its 16th year of dancing OAC’s audiences into the holiday spirit, MainStage Academy of Dance’s “The Nutcracker” has become a cherished tradition in the Lake Country area.

Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's “Nutcracker and the Mouse King” and the iconic musical score of Peter Tchaikovsky, Artistic Director Eddy Bray takes the audience into the mysterious and kaleidoscopic world of childhood enchantment with fresh choreography, dazzling costumes, and captivating scene changes.

The audience will be entranced throughout Bray’s whimsical production with unexpected twists and behind-the-scenes magic as a beloved Nutcracker toy comes to life.

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

Community Partners Event | 7 PM Thursday, Dec 11, 2025

Immerse yourself in a captivating, candlelit performance of both music and dance that blends the soulful voice of the violin with the songs of Christmas, creating an atmosphere of elegance, fascination, and mystique.

Former 1st violinist of the Boston String Quartet, Blue Violin performs original music and covers utilizing loops and sequences to convey a multitude of sounds through a single violin. Described by the Boston Ballet as a “captivating violinist,” the Blue Violin has shared the stage with acclaimed artists John Mayer, Paul Simon, Jennifer Holliday, the Turtle Island Quartet, Giorgia Fumanti, members of Celtic Woman and Riverdance, and even Sesame Street!

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$42 Premium Experience | $32 Standard Experience | $57 VIP Experience | $99 Premium Family Four Pass | $79 Standard Family Four Pass | $129 VIP Family Four Pass | $15 Youth (ages 6 to 18) | FREE Children ages 5 & Younger

Community Partners Event | 3 PM Sunday, Dec 14, 2025

The ultimate American Christmas celebration — with many of your favorite Holiday gems, plus a new/old version of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", for narrator and orchestra —  from our Maestro, Alexander Platt, and Carroll University's brilliant new professor of music. An array of our young choral singers make this the perfect Holiday celebration in Waukesha County.

Always a sellout —  don't miss it!
 

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger)

Community Partner Events | 7 PM Friday, Dec 19, 2025

The tradition continues! Lorie Line returns to the stage as a solo pianist and celebrates the Christmas season with faith-filled stories and the best-of-the-best holiday music.

This year's tour marks her 36th year of touring. As always, expect beautiful costumes, elegant piano arrangements, funny stories, and personal tender words that reflect the true meaning of Christmas as she brings her concert grand piano to the center stage.

Tickets on sale NOW!

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$70 Regular | $65 Group (10 or More) 

OAC Main Stage Series | 7 PM Saturday, Jan 10, 2026

Get ready to experience one of the most authentic Barry Manilow tribute acts ever to hit the music scene as veteran musician and accomplished pianist Joe Hite, backed by an eight-piece ensemble, brings to life timeless classics like “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You” and the foot-stomping rhythm of “Copacabana,” just to name a few. 

Barry Manilow had 13 number one hits on the Billboard charts, while The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac had a total of six combined! The nostalgic production promises to take the audience on a musical journey back to the 70s, while celebrating Barry Manilow’s hits in a way that is sure to keep his music alive for generations to come.

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger)

Community Partners Event | Sunday, Jan 11, 2026

Studio One Dance Company presents a fun show for their students to share all they have learned during the fall classes. 

Ticket prices and on sale date will be announced in late 2025

OASD | Oconomowoc High School | 7 PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Jan 29-31, 3:30 PM Friday, Jan 30, & 2 PM Saturday, Jan 31, 2026

Two OHS Players take over the directorial reigns to select, cast, design, publicize, and ultimately direct their own theatrical production! These two talented seniors will follow in the footsteps of amazing past directors as they journey through the yearlong preparation for their directorial debut by pouring over hundreds of plays to find the title that is a perfect fit for this traditional mid-winter favorite!

Tickets sales date TBD

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$18 Regular (20 & Older) | $15 Group (10 or More) | $15 Youth (19 & Younger)

OASD | Silver Lake Intermediate Musical | 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, February 12-14 and 2 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026

Disney's Frozen JR., based on the 2013 animated Disney film and 2018 Broadway musical, brings Elsa, Anna, a host of lovable characters, and the land of Arendelle to life on stage. Frozen JR. explores the powerful bond of  sisterhood, the journey of discovering potential, and the quest we are all on to find acceptance within the world and ourselves.

The show features all the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production. This story, loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$12 Regular (20+) | $10 Group (10+) | $10 Youth (19 &  Younger)

Everyone Must Have a Ticket including Infants & Toddlers

OASD | Silver Lake Intermediate Musical | 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, February 26-28 and 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026

Disney’s Moana JR. is the story of Moana, the brave young woman who becomes a hero for her community. Whether it’s the villagers she works hard to protect, the family she hopes to make proud, or the ancestors she
strives to honor, Moana is motivated in everything she does by her selfless desire to help others.

The musical is also a celebration of the cultures and peoples of the Pacific Islands, their shared history of ancient wayfinding and exploration. Audiences of all ages will enjoy the beloved Disney hits “How Far I'll Go,” “We Know The Way,” “You're Welcome,” and “Shiny.”

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14 2025

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$12 Regular (20+) | $10 Group (10+) | $10 Youth (19 & Younger)
Everyone Must Have a Ticket including Infants & Toddlers

OAC Cabaret Café 7 PM Friday & Saturday, March 13 & 14, 2026

OHS alum Davey Harrison returns to the OAC’s Cabaret Café with his wife Maire Clement as The Boston Imposters. The duo blends beautiful vocal harmonies, accompanied by acoustic guitar, mandolin, and banjo, to craft heartfelt original songs. Inspired by traditional, and contemporary American, English, and Celtic folk music, Davey and Marie write about their lives and experiences, inspired by the people who have been a part of their journey.

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger) | Add Dinner for $19

Menu: Tossed salad greens with asparagus, radish, and egg with Gloucester cheese and creamy dressing, deconstructed shepherd’s pie with Irish soda bread, and mint and chocolate grasshopper bars. 
Dinner option closes March 5

OAC Main Stage Series | 7 PM Saturday, March 21, 2026

The Heart of Rock & Roll is America’s #1 tribute to 80s legends Huey Lewis and the News. The musical extravaganza brings the iconic band’s infectious blend of rock, pop, blues, and soul to audiences of all ages. 

The show is a non-stop multimedia ride through all the band’s biggest hits in a colorful and exciting concert complete with video, costume changes and engaging audience interaction. With unforgettable hits like, “Hip to Be Square,” “Stuck with You,” “I Want a New Drug,” and “The Power of Love,” the news is spreading across the nation and the message is clear … “The Heart of Rock & Roll” is still beating!

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger)

Community Partners Event | 3 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026

Join us as the Philharmonic gives its first performance in a decade of one of the most beloved of American masterpieces, George Gershwin's “Rhapsody In Blue” — all surrounded by much of the great American popular music that Gershwin himself would have recognized. Jason Kutz, the young piano genius behind Madison's hottest Jazz ensemble, Mr. Chair, joins us as soloist for what promises to be an unforgettable event.

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger)

OAC Main Stage Series | 2 PM Sunday, April 12, 2026

Damn Tall Buildings is a celebrated folk-bluegrass band known for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals. Based in Brooklyn, Max Capistran (guitar, banjo, vocals), Sasha Dubyk (upright bass, vocals), and Avery Ballotta (fiddle, vocals), have spent over a decade honing their craft through dedicated touring and recording.

With a distinctive sound that weaves heartfelt lyrics into masterful fiddle, guitar, and bass arrangements, they embody a unique blend of Americana roots and contemporary finesse. From intimate local venues to larger global stages, their magnetic performances resonate deeply, leaving a lasting mark on audiences around the world.

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger)

OAC Special Event | April 18, 2026

Save The Date!

OAC’s annual gala is not only a great opportunity to support the arts but it is also a super fine and excessively fun night! This year we will be celebrating at The Red Circle Inn in Nashotah.

Tickets:
Contact the OAC for ticket information, including Early Bird discounts.

Ticket Sales Date & Pricing TBD

Community Partners Event | 3 PM Sunday, April 26, 2026

Concluding a year in which the Philharmonic celebrates great Wisconsin artists, we finally bring the world to Waukesha with Andrey Gugnin, one of the great young Russian pianists of our time, now residing in Western Europe and making his name on the international scene. He'll bring his extraordinary gifts to one of the very greatest of romantic Russian piano concertos — given its world premiere, once upon a time, by no less than the New York Philharmonic. Juilliard School president William Schuman, and Connecticut Yankee Charles Ives — two of the very favorite American composers of Leonard Bernstein during his tenure as the Philharmonic's maestro — bring our gloriously American season to a triumphant close.

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger)

Community Partners Event: Saturday, May 9, 2026

A spectacular showcase of dances which includes classical ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop and rhythms combo, all the way to our youngest Petite Feet ballet and tap combo classes.

Ticket prices and on sale date will be announced in 2026

Community Partners Event | Saturday, May 9, 2026

Studio One Dance Company presents their annual showcase and recital for students to share all they have learned over the year.

Ticket prices and on sale date will be announced in 2026

OAC Main Stage Series | 7 PM Saturday, May 16, 2026

Born and raised in Italy, Luca Stricagnoli is an acoustic guitarist known for his unique style and innovative playing techniques. Using up to five guitars in the same piece, modified capos, and self-conceived stratagems, Luca brings an enthusiastic energy to the OAC’s Main Stage.

Joining him is singer-songwriter Meg Pfeiffer. The Nashville-based duo are multi-award-winning musicians and producers who have achieved international success performing all around the globe, and just happen to be married too!

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger)

OASD | Oconomowoc High School | 7 PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 28-30, 3:30 PM Friday, May 29, & 2 PM Saturday, May 30, 2026

The OHS Players are planning "Shakespeare on the Lawn" using the high school's very own outdoor Shakespeare Theater for their Spring Production. With a focus on the classics and William Shakespeare, the OHS Players will take their annual pilgrimage to American Players Theater, in Spring Green in the Fall to see The Winter's Tale or A Midsummer Night's Dream or maybe both!

The OHS Theater Department will also travel to London, England in Spring 2026! Students and staff will visit the storied home of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon and participate in a workshop and potential performances there. Stay tuned for more information about this unique theatrical experience!

Tickets on sale 9 AM Monday, July 14, 2025

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$18 Regular (20 & Older) | $15 Group (10 or More) | $15 Youth (19 & Younger)

Community Partners Event | 2 p.m. Sunday,  June 7, 2026

Join Us for a Spectacular Afternoon of Dance!
 

Welcome to this unique show by MainStage Academy Of Dance, where precision, passion, and performance come together to create an extraordinary dance experience. 

Ticket prices and on sale date will be announced in early 2026

Community Partners Event | June 18-20, 2026

5678 Dance! Studio, located here in Oconomowoc, proudly presents their annual show, filled with dancers ages three and older. They will showcase all they have learned and perfected during the year.

Ticket prices and on sale date will be announced in early 2026

Community Partners Event | Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2026

Enjoy music and dancing from Elation Dance Center’s dancers ages 2.5 to 18 in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip-hop. Fun for the whole family!

Ticket prices and on sale date will be announced in 2026