Long Story Short

LONG STORY SHORT covers a romance and 50-year marriage in 98 minutes and 17 songs.

An adaptation of the play, AN INFINITE ACHE, by David Schulner, LONG STORY SHORT is a two-actor show, with a four-piece band.

A roller-coaster romance from the creators of the STRIKING 12, this charming pop musical transcends two twenty-somethings’ disastrous first date to whirl, for better or worse, into a lifetime of love. One Jewish, one Asian-American, this funny, frazzled couple careens from new-found desire to old-time commitment, reckoning along the way the costs, the compromises, and the enduring promise of an affair you will always remember—a passion you won’t soon forget.

The Trumpet of the Swan

E.B. White’s classic novel is now an exhilarating symphonic concert experience for young people and their families, adapted by Marsha Norman with music by Jason Robert Brown. The Trumpet of the Swan, like all of White’s novels, concerns a youngster who must overcome a problem. In Louis’s case, he is a trumpeter swan born without a voice.  On an epic journey of challenge and discovery, Louis finds the gift of music through his father’s heartbreaking and heroic love.

How I Became A Pirate

Sail off on a fantastic musical excursion when a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob as they look for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Jeremy finds that adventuring can be lots of fun, but also learns that love and home are treasures you can’t find on any map! The whole family will love this delightful and swashbuckling musical adventure.

The Color Purple

THE COLOR PURPLE is a powerful musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the acclaimed 1985 Steven Spielberg film. This epic tale follows Celie, a young woman who endures unimaginable hardship, yet embarks on a profound personal journey over the course of 40 years. Her story of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment is brought to life through a joyous and dynamic score blending jazz, ragtime, gospel, blues, and African music.

A celebration of hope, love, and the healing power of community, THE COLOR PURPLE is an unforgettable journey of strength and survival, making it a must-see for audiences seeking a deeply moving, transformative theatrical experience.

No Dogs Allowed!

NO DOGS ALLOWED! is the story of Iris, a bright 8-year-old, who lives “in a place called the Bronx, in the Kingdom of 3rd Avenue… in the Land of New York City,” with her family and her dog El Exigente. One bright day, the family decides to take a trip to the Enchanted State Park and Iris is determined to bring her beloved El Exigente, even though at the park there are ‘no dogs allowed’. With a cast of unique, charming and wonderfully funny characters, NO DOGS ALLOWED! is a brilliant new musical adapted from Sonia Manzano’s best-selling Children’s book of the same name.

Monty Python’s Spamalot

Tony Award® for Best Musical!

It’s just a flesh wound! MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people—Oh, and did we mention the bevy of beautiful showgirls?

Bursting with unforgettable songs, absurd humour, and zany characters, this musical is a rollicking celebration of all things Monty Python. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, and its success continued with two West End runs and a recent Broadway revival. With its laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable anthem “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT is a gloriously entertaining journey that will leave audiences in stitches from start to finish.

Illyria

In this musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT, the Bard’s beloved comedy is brought to life with a vibrant and contemporary musical score, sharp wit, and heartfelt emotion. After a shipwreck separates Viola from her twin brother Sebastian, she disguises herself as the page Cesario to serve Duke Orsino. Chaos ensues when Viola falls for Orsino, who pines for Countess Olivia—who, in turn, falls for Cesario. Meanwhile, Olivia’s household becomes a hotbed of pranks and mistaken identity, with the pompous Malvolio hilariously duped by his fellow servants. As confusion peaks and identities unravel, love, laughter, and joyful reunions take center stage in this spirited reimagining of Shakespeare’s greatest comedy.

I Love You Because

I LOVE YOU BECAUSE is a charming, modern-day reimagining of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, set against the backdrop of bustling New York City. This witty and heartfelt musical follows an uptight, rule-bound greeting card writer whose world is upended when he meets a free-spirited photographer with a mind of her own. As their unlikely romance unfolds—mirroring the sparks and clashes of Austen’s beloved characters—they navigate love, misunderstandings, and the meddling of their delightfully eccentric friends and siblings.

With humor, heart, and a touch of Regency sensibility in a contemporary world, I LOVE YOU BECAUSE celebrates the idea that true love isn’t about perfection, but about embracing each other’s flaws—because of, not in spite of, them.

Cinderella

A new musical take on the traditional tale. Romantically challenged Prince Freddy, having just received his Doctor of Philosophy, has returned to his home kingdom and is being pressured by his all-business father, King Frederick, to choose a bride quickly at the upcoming royal ball. Domineering Brunhilda and her greedy daughters, Clarissa and Priscilla, are excited to go to the ball, but their smart and modern stepdaughter, Cinderella, would rather stay home and read with her animal friends Aristotle the Crow, Plato the Toad, and Socrates the Spider. Magical Gwendolyn the Well-Wisher appears and urges Cinderella to go to the ball. Stubborn Cinderella finally agrees to go… provided she doesn’t have to wear any stupid glass slippers.

All Shook Up

ALL SHOOK UP is a hilarious and heartfelt musical with an original book by Joe DiPietro, creator of the Tony Award®-winning musical Memphis—which can also be found in the TRW catalogue.

Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, it’s 1955 and into a square little town rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Featuring mega hits from the beloved Elvis® catalogue, this musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”

Bringing All Shook Up to your stage offers your community a delightful experience that celebrates the enduring legacy of Elvis Presley®. All Shook Up is more than just a musical—it’s a vibrant, joyous celebration of the power of love, the power of music, and the power of community.