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Seussical Jr.

Friday, July 11 @7:30pm
Saturday, July 12 @2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, July 13 @2:00pm

The 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."  It's a heartwarming musical for the entire family!

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  • Shrek The Musical Jr

    July 25 - 27, 2025

    "Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek..."  And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue...   Don't miss this fun musical for the entire family!
    July 25 - 27
    Tickets:      https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/7521

  • Season Tickets On Sale

    August 1 - 31, 2025

    The best seat in town!  Order your season tickets before September 1st. 
    https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/7521/event/1426395 

  • Auditions - Contemporary Dance Show: Cosmos

    Aug 24, 2025

    Save the Date! Auditions for our second annual contemporary dance show will be held August 24, from 2:00-4:00pm.  Location TBD.  Stay tuned!  Thanks!

  • Legally Blonde the Musical

    September 12 - 21, 2025

    Get ready to bend and snap! Follow Elle Woods as she heads to Harvard Law in this fabulously fun, feel-good musical!

    Performances: September 12-14 & 19-21

    Friday & Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm.
    Sunday matinees begin at 2:00pm.

    Doors open 30 min before the performance begins.

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  • "Artini"

    Oct 3, 2025

    "ARTini" is the Annual Fundraiser event for the Manhattan Arts Center - A Spirited Celebration of Art and Cocktails, raising funds for MAC education programs. 

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  • Cosmos: A Contemporary Dance Show

    October 24 - 26, 2025

    Building off of the success of Elements, Cosmos is our second contemporary dance show at the MAC.  Join us and see dances inspired by cosmic phenomena: stars, galaxies, comets, planets, nebulas, and more!

    Performances: October 24 - 26

    Friday & Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm.
    Sunday matinees begin at 2:00pm.

    Doors open 30 min before the performance begins.

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