The Great Nitwitty Mystery
MAIt's just another day at Miss Nitwitty's School for Girls.... Or is it? Miss Nitwitty is in a tizzy (known at the school as WittyTizzy) because the school mascot, her Teddy Bear Bunky, is missing! Whooooodidit? That's the mystery crackerjack private eye Sam Spaid is hired to solve. Are the culprits the ladies from the basketball team, or the girls from the theatre class? Or are the pernicious perpetrators the lads from the Lawrence J. Fine School for Boys? The only way to find out is to see THE GREAT NITWITTY MYSTERY...Thirty six talented student actors will join two adult actors to reveal Whooooodidit!
The Producers
MAThe plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all "little old ladies") out of millions of dollars. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.
Seussical the Musical
Heritage Park 27 Water St., Amesbury, MA, United StatesThe Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
Comedy Night
MAJoin us for a night of laughs as we welcome back Comedy Night at the Firehouse, featuring a wealth of comedic talent! Hosted by Mike Smith and featuring Jim Colliton and Joe Espi.
Melissa Ferrick in Concert
Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesFerrick is regarded by critics, executives, and peers as one of the most prolific and hardworking artists in the independent music business. Melissa has shared the stage with Morrissey, Joan Armatrading, Weezer, Tegan and Sara, Mark Cohen, Paul Westerberg, Bob Dylan, John Hiatt, Ani DiFranco, k.d.Lang, Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, and many others.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.
James Taylor Tribute: Sweet Baby James
MANashville’s Sweet Baby James - the #1 James Taylor tribute artist in the US - comes to town with his popular "Walking Man" acoustic show. Join us for the timeless music of the 6-time Grammy winner, with a performance you have to hear to believe. See why fans rave: "The next best thing to James himself," "like having James Taylor in your living room," and "close my eyes and it's JT.” Get your tickets today!
A Night of Sinatra with Rich DiMare
MARich is joined by Ron Poster & The Sinatra Ambassadors. Ron Poster is the organist for the Boston Bruins and has played at home games for the past 20 seasons. Rich and Ron’s understanding of the Sinatra songbook, coupled with their interactions on stage; makes this Old Blue Eyes experience something Rat Pack lovers won’t forget!