Staged Musicals

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Drama Family

David Benoit’s Charlie Brown Christmas
 
 

In 1965, the first ever “Peanuts” animated special took place. It was a landmark event and it was the start of a tradition that would continue year after year. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is a tradition enjoyed around the world by fans of all ages. Now, over 50 years later, Contemporary Jazz Piano Legend, David Benoit along with distinguished Vocalist, Courtney Fortune, is paying tribute to this incredible piece of entertainment history, with a “David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown With Special Guest Courtney Fortune”.

Event Date 12-11-2025 7:30 pm
Individual Price See Registration
Location Nashua NH - Center for the Arts
Categories DRAMA, Drama Family, Musical, Drama Holiday
Ebenezer Scrooge: A Christmas Carol New Life Fine Arts’ spiritually uplifting musical adaptation of the 1843 Charles Dickens’ classic tells the story of the tight-fisted curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge, and his personal transformation as he is supernaturally confronted with the haunting truth of his wounded past, his spiritually impoverished present and his woeful future. “Ebenezer Scrooge: A Christmas Carol” is directed by Concord composer, David MacAdam who wrote the adaptation while living in England, where it was first produced in 1984. For over 25 years, thousands of NLFA patrons have been given an inspirational glimpse into the true meaning of Christmas and are encouraged to spread their holiday cheer throughout the year. Performances 2:30 and 7:30.. Check the website.
Event Date 12-12-2025 2:30 pm
Event Series End Date 12-21-2025 7:00 pm
Individual Price $23 - $26
Location Groton, MA -
Categories DRAMA, Classical Holiday, Drama Family, Drama Holiday, Musical
Acton Theater III - The Great Race

Learn how each animal earned its place in the Chinese Zodiac by taking part in The Great Race. Which animals win the race? Why do the Rat and Cat become enemies? This re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore features traditional Chinese music, Jingju and martial arts.

The Great Race centers around grandparents who are teaching their grandchildren about the Chinese New Year while they make dumplings together. The script incorporates Beijing Opera, Chinese martial arts, and Lion Dance into a re-telling of the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac.

Event Date 06-13-2026 11:00 am
Individual Price See Registration/Info
Location Acton MA - Theatre III
Categories DRAMA, Play, Drama Family
Acton Theater III - The Great Race (3)

Learn how each animal earned its place in the Chinese Zodiac by taking part in The Great Race. Which animals win the race? Why do the Rat and Cat become enemies? This re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore features traditional Chinese music, Jingju and martial arts.

The Great Race centers around grandparents who are teaching their grandchildren about the Chinese New Year while they make dumplings together. The script incorporates Beijing Opera, Chinese martial arts, and Lion Dance into a re-telling of the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac.

Event Date 06-14-2026 2:00 pm
Individual Price See Registration/Info
Location Acton MA - Theatre III
Categories DRAMA, Drama Family, Play
Acton Theater III - The Great Race (2)

Learn how each animal earned its place in the Chinese Zodiac by taking part in The Great Race. Which animals win the race? Why do the Rat and Cat become enemies? This re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore features traditional Chinese music, Jingju and martial arts.

The Great Race centers around grandparents who are teaching their grandchildren about the Chinese New Year while they make dumplings together. The script incorporates Beijing Opera, Chinese martial arts, and Lion Dance into a re-telling of the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac.

Event Date 06-20-2026 11:00 am
Individual Price See Registration/Info
Location Acton MA - Theatre III
Categories DRAMA, Drama Family, Play