Emerald Coast Theatre Company Announces Season 12 Lineup

Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is thrilled to unveil the Season 12 lineup of Professional Shows and Theatre for Young Audiences. Kicking off the season in spectacular fashion is the electrifying production of Jersey Boys, running from Sept. 20 to Oct. 13, 2024. This iconic show promises to captivate audiences with its timeless music and compelling storytelling.

As ECTC’s dedicated staff, professional performers and dynamic guest artists embark on this journey, they are eager to deliver a season filled with unforgettable performances and meaningful experiences for all. Come and be part of the magic! For more information about ECTC, including details about our upcoming shows and other programs, please visit our website at emeraldcoasttheatre.org. Get ready for a season of creativity, inspiration and boundless entertainment. See you at the theatre!

Nathanael Fisher, producing artistic director and co-founder of ECTC, says, “This year, we go from Frankie Valli to Elle Woods in a matter of months. Bringing high-quality entertainment of many genres to the area is what we love to do! We believe the community will be very pleased with this year’s lineup! There really is something for every audience, and we hope to see YOU at the theatre.”

Jersey Boys

Sept. 20–Oct. 13: Thursday–Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sundays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Enjoy chart-topping hits like  “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”  This Tony Award-winning true-life musical phenomenon takes you from the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This is the musical that’s just too good to be true.

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Oct. 24–Nov. 3: Thursday–Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sundays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m. No show on Halloween.

The play’s afoot in Ken Ludwig’s murderously funny twist on Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Hound of the Baskervilles.” The male Baskerville heirs are being dispatched one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms the next heir. Our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents and disguises as five actors deftly portray more than 40 characters. Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be.

*Field Trip: Oct. 24 at 10 a.m.

All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Dec. 6–22: Thursday–Saturday at 7 p.m., Sundays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 22 at 6 p.m.

The Western Front: Christmas 1914. Out of the violence of World War I, a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music and peace. All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 tells the true story of the first Christmas Eve of World War I when soldiers across the Western Front laid down their weapons to celebrate Christmas together. Based on the first-hand accounts of soldiers who lived it, this beautifully staged play with music brings these stories to life with traditional carols and patriotic songs sung acapella by a cast of 12, celebrating the unique way the holiday season can bring us all together.

*Field Trip: Dec. 6 at 10 a.m.

Every Brilliant Thing

Jan. 9–17: Thursday–Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sundays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

In Every Brilliant Thing, a young boy attempts to ease his mother’s depression by creating a list of all the best things in the world worth living for. This heart-wrenching and, at times, hilarious one-man play is based on true and untrue stories and is told with the help of the audience. Content Advisory: This production contains discussions of depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about self-harm or suicide, there is help available. Call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Little Shop of Horrors

Jan. 24–Feb. 9: Thursday–Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sundays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

Little Shop of Horrors follows meek plant store attendant Seymour, his co-worker crush Audrey, her sadistic dentist boyfriend and the man-eating plant that threatens them and the world as we know it. This horror comedy rock musical is in the style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown and includes several well-known tunes, including the title song, “Skid Row (Downtown),” “Somewhere That’s Green” and “Suddenly, Seymour.”

Always a Bridesmaid

Feb. 20–March 2: Thursday–Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sundays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

In this hilarious comedic romp a la “Golden Girls,” four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their senior prom: to be in each other’s weddings… no matter what. More than 30 years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making “the long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow.  If you’ve ever elbowed a stranger out of the way to catch a bride’s bouquet, seriously questioned the mental stability of the duo saying “I do” or been forced to wear the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny Jones Hope Wooten comedy is definitely for you… and your dearly beloved!

Go, Dog. Go!

March 11–16

P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage! These dogs delve into life with gusto as they snorkel, howl at the moon and ride a Ferris wheel. They even sing, dance and climb trees! Like a pop-up book that comes to life, it’s a big and little musical world of doggy fun that never stops.

*Field Trips: Tuesday–Thursday at 9 and 10:30 a.m. and March 15, 16 at 2 p.m.

The Tortoise and the Hare: Fast Friends, Slow Foes

March 27–29

In this madcap re-telling of “The Tortoise and the Hare,” the tortoise and hare just can’t get along. They’re constantly at odds, and their feud becomes legendary among the woodland creatures. Can these two ever find common ground? And just how did this pesky possum end up running in the race? Their competitive nature culminates in a foot race to finally decide who’s best, and the whole forest is there to watch!

*Field Trips: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9 a.m.

Legally Blonde The Musical

May 2–18: Thursday–Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sundays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, “Legally Blonde: The Musical” follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Very few people have faith in the super blonde, pink-wearing sorority girl, but she manages to surprise them when she defies expectations while staying true to herself. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances,  this musical is so much fun it should be illegal!

*Field Trip: May 9 at 10 a.m.

Photo courtesy of Nikki Headrick

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ECTC will provide field trip opportunities for local school groups for Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, Go, Dog. Go!, The Tortoise and the Hare: Fast Friends, Slow Foes and Legally Blonde The Musical. For booking information, please call (850) 684-0323. For more information about Emerald Coast Theatre Company and its educational programs, please visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org.

A special thanks to ECTC’s Major Sponsors of the 2024-2025 season: Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, The St. Joe Community Foundation, Howard Group and Visit South Walton.

To make a tax-deductible donation, volunteer or learn more about Emerald Coast Theatre Company, call (850) 684-0323 or visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org. Engage with ECTC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

ABOUT EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY:

Emerald Coast Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) founded in 2012 by Nathanael Fisher, MFA, and his wife, Anna Fisher, MA. Based in Miramar Beach, Florida, ECTC’s mission is to enrich and entertain the Emerald Coast community through professional and educational theater. ECTC operates year-round with a two-fold mission to provide educational and professional offerings to the Northwest Florida community. Educational programs include after-school and home-school programs, Theatre for Young Audiences productions, field trip opportunities for local children, touring and staged productions, summer camps, workshops and classes. The professional theater efforts are focused on thought-provoking productions and collaborations, as well as acting and improv workshops and classes for adults.