The Musical Revue featuring the Man Himself

Sondheim on Sondheim

by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine

August 8 – September 1, 2018

This new musical revue weaves the colorful tapestry of one of musical theatre’s most beloved and decorated composers with video interviews with the man himself. With songs ranging from unmistakable classics to hidden musical gems, Sondheim on Sondheim explores the life and work (both on and off stage) of this living legend.

A 20th Anniversary Commemoration

The Laramie Project

by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project

September 26 – October 19, 2018

Following the brutal and senseless murder of a local young gay man, one small Wyoming town comes face to face with the reality and aftermath of cruel animosity. The true story of Matthew Shepard’s death and its seismic effect felt nationwide is detailed through interviews from those connected to the case and other citizens of little Laramie, Wyoming. The Laramie Project remains a stunning portrait exploring the darkness of which humanity is capable and the glimmering light of compassion that can guide us all back.  RTP’s production will commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Matthew’s murder.

The Story Dr. Seuss Didn’t Want You to See!

Who's Holiday

by Matthew Lombardo

November 14 - December 15, 2018

Everyone’s favorite little Who from Whoville ain’t so little anymore! From the cramped quarters of her silver bullet trailer on Mount Crumpit, a very grown-up Cindy Lou Who prepares Christmas Eve festivities for friends, and recounts the infamous night she met that termite-smiled mean, green one: the Grinch. Prepare for a raucous and raunchy celebration as Cindy shares tales from her wild life since, and takes us all back to that little snowflake in the sky.  A Virginia premiere of the recent off-Broadway smash hit.

The Smash Hit Comedy by the Creator of, well, Everything

An Act of God

by David Javerbaum

February 27 – March 23, 2019

The One. The Only. The Alpha and The Omega has finally come to answer the tough questions that have plagued mankind since Genesis. God, along with a multitude of heavenly hosts are here to tell it like it is, and end the debates once and for all!  A Broadway hit making its central Virginia premiere and RTP’s annual contribution to the city-wide Acts of Faith Festival.

A Quirky Comedy About Love and Extinction

Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England

by Madeline George

April 10 – May 4, 2019

In this off-beat comedy we follow Cindy Weems, a college dean facing the looming termination of her university’s shabby little natural history museum. Add to it that Cindy’s ex is crashing at her place and meeting her new (much younger) girlfriend, Andromeda, we see it’s clearly not Cindy’s week.

The Incredible Story of Jackie O’s Most Outrageous Relatives

Grey Gardens

book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie

June 12 – July 13, 2019

Journey deep into the wild and wonderful walls of Grey Gardens, the once posh long-island estate that has fallen into mysterious disrepair.  See where it all began for the legendary mother-daughter duo, and follow along as they become the Edies, both Big and Little, we all know and love. With dialogue from the 1975 documentary that started it all and a score of original songs, this musical is unique, hilarious and heart-breaking.

Subscriptions are on sale now; individual tickets go on sale approximately four weeks prior to each opening night.

The six Mainstage subscription season productions will begin with low-priced previews on Wednesday evenings at 8:00 p.m., and will continue to play Thursday through Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m., with two Sunday matinees per show at 4:00 p.m.

Prices for individual tickets will range from $15 - $35.

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