You don’t have to go inside the Loop to enjoy great theater. In fact, you don’t even have to venture outside of our very own Memorial District. Founded in 1956, The Queensbury Theatre offers exceptional productions featuring local talent. Much like the Memorial District area, the theatre has grown throughout the years and most recently, moved into a state-of-the-art facility that houses both a 250 seat proscenium theatre and a 100 seat black box theatre.
“We are very excited to announce our 2018/19 Mainstage Season, and we hope you will join us at Queensbury for these four high-quality, professional, and affordable musicals which will feature all local talent,” said, Marley Singletary, Producing Executive Director. “Our lineup includes one blockbuster title, two musical theatre favorites, and one world premiere. Dedicated to telling meaningful stories on our stage, each show tells the story of the human experience. Whether you have heard of the titles before or are discovering them for the first time, we invite you to experience something new at Queensbury Theatre.
Check out their upcoming season below which offers something for everyone and subscribe for the whole season or purchase individual tickets online:
Violet – September 6-23, 2018
Inspired by the short story, The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts, “Violet” is multi-award-winning musical that follows a scarred woman who embarks on a cross-country bus trip to be healed by a minister, discovering the true meaning of beauty along the way. Featuring show-stopping anthems, ranging from American-roots to folk to gospel, Violet has been astounding audiences since 1997.
Elf the Musical – December 6-23, 2018
A holiday tradition for many theater lovers, “Elf the Musical” follows the story of Buddy, a would-be elf raised by Santa unaware that he is actually a human, as he embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Now, “Elf” is a modern day holiday classic that is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf.
For Tonight – February 7-24, 2019 (World Premier)
An enchanting story of a family, love and embracing the unknown, "For Tonight" - inspired by the author’s great-great-great grandfather’s journals - is magically recounted by a band of Romani musicians. Through a riveting indie-rock/folk score, "For Tonight" explores the indelible power of home.
Side Show – March 28-April 14, 2019
Based on the true story of Siamese twins Violet and Daisy Hilton and told almost entirely in song, “Side Show” is a moving portrait of two women joined at the hip who became stars during the Depression. With a completely reworked plot and new songs, this 2014 revival delves deeper into the back story of the Hilton twins.