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Scroll down for a list of all 2010-2011 productions.

MAINSTAGE ($115)
 ... Broadway-style theatre

Greater Tuna
Sept 28 - Oct 17, 2010
By Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard

The red necks are back! This smash hit comedy returns by popular demand, with Murray Chase and Allan Kollar (our artistic and producing directors) playing the entire population of Tuna, Texas. A tour-de-“farce” of quick-change artistry that goes by faster than a jack rabbit runs from a coyote. Two actors, twenty characters and a barrel of laughs, ya'll.

Ragtime
Nov 2 - 28, 2010
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Based on the novel, Ragtime, by E.L. Doctorow

Winner of multiple Tonys, Ragtime is a soaring musical about life in the early 1900s. Intertwining the lives of three extraordinary families, this epic tale celebrates the great tapestry of American life and the sometimes cruel quilt that we weave.

Love, Sex and the IRS
Jan 11 - 30, 2011
By BillyVan Zandt and Jane Milmore

Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out-of-work musicians who room together in New York City. To save money, Jon has been filing tax returns listing the pair as married. The day of reckoning comes when the Internal Revenue Service informs the "couple" they're going to be investigated. Twists of fate, sight gags, mistaken identities and hilarious comic lines ensue. Everything you expect from a classic farce!

The King & I
Feb 15 - March 13
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on Anna and the King by Margaret Landon
Original Choreography by Jerome Robbins

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless classic musical transports us to 1862 Siam. An English widow arrives at the Royal Palace in Bangkok to serve as tutor to the King’s many children and wives. East meets West and tradition clashes with modern life, making for a dramatic, richly-textured and ultimately uplifting tale.

The Drowsy Chaperone
April 5 -21, 2011
Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar

A die-hard musical-theater fan plays his favorite cast album on his turntable and suddenly this quirky, hilarious show bursts to life in his living room. We meet a brazen Broadway starlet, a Machiavellian manager, a daft dowager and, of course, a drowsy chaperone.  A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding talent, The Drowsy Chaperone boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be entertained. Winner of two Tonys in 2006.

The Diary of Anne Frank
May 10 - 22, 2011
By Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman

In this powerful new adaptation, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl. She confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. Each day of her two dark years hiding from the Nazis, Anne's voice shines through: "When I write I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be useful and bring enjoyment to all people, even those I've never met. I want to go on living even after my death!"

STAGE II ($85)
... Venice's Contemporary Theatre

Rabbit Hole
Oct 21 - Nov 7, 2010
By David Lindsay-Abaire

Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This modern masterpiece explores the meaning of family and the power of “home.” Against the backdrop of a year-old tragedy, a young couple and their family struggle to find new hope for the future

Falsettos
January 6 - 30, 2011
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by William Finn and James Lapine

From two of the creators of Into the Woods comes a clever, jaunty and hard-bitten musical. This Tony award-winning show explores shifting relationships, non-traditional families, loneliness, and new joys even in the face of an insidious disease.

Romeo & Juliet
March 24 - April 10, 2011
By William Shakespeare

One of Shakespeare’s most moving and endearing plays. His classic tragedy - arguably the most romantic ever written - intoxicates with its portrayal of young, innocent love and its ultimate power to heal ancient family wounds. This enduring story of star-crossed lovers Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet continues to be revered and studied 400 years after it was written.

The Compleat Works of Wm. Shakespeare: Abridged
April 14 - May 1, 2011
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield

Back by popular demand after only 13 years. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show. You’ll see all 38 Shakespeare plays in one evening, performed by three surfer dudes. It’s Shakespeare like you’ve never seen it before. From the “Othello Rap” to the “Histories’ football game”, you’ll laugh at – and love – this delightful spoof.

CABARET ($85)
... music & more

Evil Dead: The Musical
Aug 13 - 29, 2010
Book & Lyrics by George Reinblatt
Music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris, George Reinblatt

A kitschy take on Sam Raimi’s ‘80s horror films, Evil Dead spins the tale of five college kids on a weekend getaway at a cabin in the woods. They accidentally unleash an ancient evil force and music and mayhem ensue. Featuring songs that are hilariously campy and a script bursting with more farce than a Monty Python skit, The New York Times billed Evil Dead: The Musical as the “next Rocky Horror Show.”

Shout! The Mod Musical
Nov 19 - Dec 12, 2010
Co-Creator Phillip George and David Lowenstein
Continuity Peter Charles Morris

This smashing ‘60s musical revue tracks five groovy gals as they come of age during those liberating days that made England swing! Featuring such chart-topping hits as "To Sir with Love," "Downtown," "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me," "Son of a Preacher Man," and "Goldfinger." With its irresistible blend of hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions and psychedelic dances, this fun-filled musical will make you want to put on your go-go boots, throw your head back and SHOUT!

Always, Patsy Cline
Dec 3 - 11, 2010 (on MainStage)
By Ted Swindley

An audience favorite at Venice Theatre, Always, Patsy Cline is back for a special run on MainStage. This funny and touching tribute to one of the best-loved names in country music is based on the true story of Cline’s friendship with a Houston housewife and avid fan. Featuring all of Cline’s classic country hits including “I Fall to Pieces”, Walkin’ After Midnight” and “Crazy.”

The Great American Trailer Park Musical (BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!)
Feb 4 - March 6, 2011
Music by David Nehls
Book by Betsy Kelso

The gang from Armadillo Acres (“North Florida’s most exclusive manufactured housing community”) is comin’ back to the Cabaret after selling out their entire 2009 run. Come on over to “this side of the tracks” and check out the hilarious show about agoraphobia, ‘80s nostalgia, spray cheese, road kill, hysterical pregnancy, a broken electric chair, kleptomania, strippers, flan and disco. Everything a musical should be. Don’t miss it this time!

GENERATIONS ($55 adult/$35 child)
... Venice's Family Theatre

Annie, Get Your Gun (Summer Stock)
July 29 - Aug 7, 2010

Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by Herbert Fields, Dorothy Fields
As Revised by Peter Stone

Called “Irving Berlin’s greatest achievement in the theatre” by The New York Post, Annie Get Your Gun captures the “Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better” love story of sharpshooters Annie Oakley and Frank Butler. The hit 1999 Broadway Revival features an updated book by Peter Stone. It’s paired with the amazing Irving Berlin score. Timeless songs like “There’s No Business Like Show Business”, “The Girl That I Marry”, and “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun” make Annie Get Your Gun one of the Broadway’s enduring triumphs.

The Flying Dutchman
Sept 23 - Oct 10, 2010
By Ronald Krine Myroup

The Flying Dutchman and the Pirate's Curse is a swashbuckling adventure based on the 18th century urban legend. The Dutchman is cursed to roam the seven seas for eternity, but he gets to spend one day on land every 10 years. A seafaring romance with an exciting supernatural twist, and a treasure chest of odd characters.

A Christmas Carol
December 17 - 19, 2010
Original Music by E. Susan Ott
Lyrics and New Music by Scott Keys
New music arranged and scored by Jason Brenner
Adapted from the original story by Charles Dickens 

A festive annual tradition at Venice Theatre now in its 11th year, this musical version of Dickens’ classic tale follows Ebenezer Scrooge as he reflects on his past, present and possible future. Will he find the true spirit of Christmas in time?

The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood
May 12 - 22, 2011
A comedy by Mary Lynn Dobson

The classic tale with a twist! Set in the comedic style of Mel Brooks, this Robin Hood is witty, quick-paced, and charming. Will keeping you rolling in the aisles - no matter what your age.