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Join us for Walnut Street Theatre’s 213th Anniversary Season!

2021–22 Mainstage Shows

BEEHIVE – The '60s Musical

September 28 – October 31, 2021
Created by LARRY GALLAGHER

BEEHIVE – The ‘60s Musical is a loving, rockin’ celebration of that era’s powerful female voices whose music stands the test of time – including Diana Ross, Janis Joplin, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, and Tina Turner! With over two dozen timeless hits, including "It’s My Party,” “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?,” “Where the Boys Are,” and “You Don’t Own Me,” the show takes you on a song-filled journey told from the perspective of six women coming of age during this unforgettable time, taking us from their first Beehive Dance through a decade of change. BEEHIVE - The ‘60s Musical will have you dancing in the aisles!

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Disney's The Little Mermaid

November 16 – December 26, 2021
ALL REMAINING PERFORMANCES HAVE BEEN CANCELED


Music by ALAN MENKEN · Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN & GLENN SLATER Book by DOUG WRIGHT · Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written and directed by JOHN MUSKER & RON CLEMENTS · Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions

Based on the beloved Hans Christian Andersen story and the classic film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful story of love and letting go. Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, challenges her father’s authority as she dreams of finding her own way in the world above the sea. But what will she give up to fulfill her dreams of independence? Disney’s The Little Mermaid will capture your heart with its timeless story and irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." Disney’s The Little Mermaid promises to be one of the most spectacular productions ever staged at the Walnut!

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Sherlock Holmes – The Adventure of The Speckled Band

February 22 – March 27, 2022
By BILL VAN HORN

Comedic mystery reigns in this world premiere adaptation of the classic Sherlock Holmes’ tale. After her twin sister’s unusual death at the family’s run-down country manor, the young woman is terrified she will be next. To avoid a similar fate – and mystified by her sister’s final words, “It was…the speckled band” – she enlists the world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes, and Dr. Watson. Six talented actors, playing over 30 quirky characters, take you deep into a world of quick-change disguises and murderous mayhem to unravel The Adventure of The Speckled Band.

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Always...Patsy Cline

Created and originally directed by Ted Swindley – based on a true story.

April 12 – May 15, 2022

Patsy Cline’s soulful voice coming from the radio spoke to Louise Seger like none she had ever heard. On a special trip to see Patsy at a honky-tonk bar in Houston, Louise saw her idol sitting alone and approached her. Out of that chance meeting, an unlikely friendship began. In Always...Patsy Cline the two share their letters, visits, and homespun stories of laughter and heartache that brought together a housewife and a legendary country singer. This down-home, crowd-pleasing musical features 27 of Patsy’s unforgettable classics, including "Crazy," "Walkin' After Midnight," "I Fall to Pieces," "Sweet Dreams," "Back In Baby's Arms," and more.

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Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit

May 31 – July 3, 2022

To gather background for his new book, novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife, Ruth, invite the extremely eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, to perform a séance. But Charles’ spiritual skepticism vanishes when the ghost of his deceased first wife, Elvira, accidentally materializes—but only to him. Elvira’s still in love and wants Charles back, and is not about to let a little thing like death stand in her way! From the delightfully wicked mind of Noël Coward comes Blithe Spirit, where love and marriage devolve into laughter and mayhem – and ‘Till Death Do Us Part’ no longer applies.

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The Speckled Band and Rocky—The Musical artwork by Mark Shockley © 2021
Blithe Spirit artwork by Michael Voll © 2021
Disney’s The Little Mermaid artwork © Disney