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Nobody’s ever seen a Dracula this funny. Five actors play dozens of zany characters in a madcap take on the classic tale that’s guaranteed to induce blood-curdling screams – of laughter!
Oct. 25, 26, 31 at 7: 30 pm
Oct. 27 at 2 pm
Nov. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 at 7:30 pm
Nov. 3, 10 at 2:00 pm
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is sponsored by The Bireley Family Foundation.
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This riotous camp classic is based on the actual Christmas Eve live radio broadcast from Joan Crawford’s Brentwood mansion in 1949. Tinsel Town divas abound and sing beloved classics while Crawford seethes.
December 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7: 30 pm
December 8, 15, 22 at 2 pm
Sponsored by Arthur Zupko
WORLD PREMIERE!
This is the type of story your grandparents never told you. Piccadilly follows two soldiers on leave in London at the end of WWII who fall in love in rare and unexpected ways.
Dec. 28, 29, 30 7:30 at pm
Dec. 28, 29 at 2 pm
Sponsored by Ella Nayor & Jeffrey Cull
June returns home in an attempt to make amends with her family after her brother is shot by a police officer. But when her family refuses to make a statement, and her personal beliefs are questioned, suddenly June is forced into the spotlight and must decide which is more important: making amends with her family or standing up for her brother’s life.
Jan. 24, 25, 25 ,30 ,31 at 7:30 pm
Jan. 26 at 2 pm
Feb. 1, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 pm
Feb. 2 at 2 pm
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Laboratory Theater of Florida is holding a community event called Remember at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27. This program is designed to share the feelings and experiences of the victims who lost their lives, their families, and trust in humanity.
“As each year passes, we lose more Holocaust survivors and their voices detailing the loss and horror caused by sheer hatred and fear,” said Ella Nayor, Holocaust and Human Rights Outreach Director at the Laboratory Theater of Florida. “This loss creates the need and necessity for inspiring and compelling Holocaust programming and education. Remember answers this need through stirring music, songs, and readings and stories by Holocaust survivors, other community members, and clergy.”
Jesus Christ Superstar, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, opens on Feb. 28.
This rock opera has been captivating audiences for over 50 years! Told from Judas Iscariot’s point of view, the show focuses on the final week of the life of Jesus of Nazareth. This award-winning show is not to be missed! From its electrifying score to its revolutionary storytelling, “Jesus Christ Superstar” continues to captivate audiences around the globe with its powerful message and unforgettable music. Set against the backdrop of Jesus Christ’s final days, this groundbreaking musical takes audiences on a riveting journey through faith, betrayal, and redemption. With its dynamic blend of rock, gospel, and contemporary music, “Jesus Christ Superstar” transcends the boundaries of traditional theater, creating an immersive experience that speaks to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
“A conceptual and artistic triumph.” – The New York Times
Performance dates:
February 2, at 7:30 pm
March 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 pm
March 2, 9, 10, 23 at 2 pm.
Special Events:
February 26, 27 at 7: 30 pm Half-price preview nights
March 1 at 7:30 pm Teens get a free ticket to the performance (reservations required)
March 20 at 7:30 PM Sensory-friendly performance
Jesus Christ Superstar is sponsored by Ella Nayor & Jeffrey Cull.
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This scathing new comedy from the author of August: Osage County is about small-town politics and real-world power. It exposes the ugliness behind some of our most closely-held American narratives while asking each of us what we would do to keep from becoming history’s losers.
“You will probably leave at the end with very mixed feelings, but you will talk about it, think about it, and go away with the knowledge that you have never seen anything like it.” – Observer.com
Performance dates:
April 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 7:30 pm
April 13, 20, 27 at 2 pm
Special Events:
April 9, 10 at 7: 30 pm Half-price preview nights
April 12 at 7:30 pm Teens get a free ticket to the performance (reservations required)
April 24 at 7:30 PM Sensory-friendly performance
The Minutes is sponsored by Arlene Foreman.
Concert readings of the three Louise Wigglesworth Excellence in Playwriting New Play Contest.
As a teaching theater, one of the things The Lab does is promote the creation of new work. A play need to be heard and worked on before it is ready to be produced. The Lab accepts hundreds of scripts from around the world and selects the top three for a concert reading. Winners will be announced in April 2025
