Music On Stage 68th Season
2024-2025
In order to accommodate necessary changes to our remaining shows this season, "Fiddler on the Roof" and "The Wedding Singer," show times have been adjusted. Saturday evening performances will now be at 7pm and Sunday matinee performances will now be at 2pm. Saturday matinee performances remain the same at 2pm. We hope these earlier show times will be a welcome change for our patrons - especially on Saturday evenings.
Thank you to our season sponsors!
Also thanks to:
The Wedding Singer - May 3-18, 2025
Music by Matthew Sklar
Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based on the New Line Cinema film written by Tim Herlihy
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The year is 1985. The place is New Jersey. A wannabe rock star (aka a
professional wedding singer) is left at the altar and finally changes his tune.
The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer's sparkling new score does for the '80s what Hairspray did for the '60s. Just say yes to the most romantic musical in twenty years.
It's 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever.
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The Wedding Singer is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Music On Stage Announces its 69th Season!
Our 69th season takes us from the North Pole to Victorian London, with a stop mid-way through in Elwood City! Join us for "Elf," "Arthur and Friends Make a Musical," and "Lionel Bart’s Oliver!"
"Elf – the Musical" — November 15-30
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Mathhew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
The story of "Elf" begins one fateful Christmas Eve, when an orphaned baby boy accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of toys. When he's discovered upon Santa's return to the North Pole, a childless elf volunteers raise him. But growing up, Buddy the Elf, being human, doesn't make toys very well (he also keeps hitting his head on the rafters); so, when Buddy's birth father is discovered living in New York City, Buddy is dispatched from the North Pole to live with him. Once there, he thaws the hearts of gruff New Yorkers, and helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.
Based on the hilarious hit Will Ferrel holiday movie, with a merry, holly-jolly score by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin ("The Wedding Singer", "The Prom") that critics called "hummable-tune laden" when it opened on Broadway, "Elf" is sure to kick off your holiday season with and extra big fa-la-la this year – after all, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!
“Elf – the Musical” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
"Arthur & Friends Make a Musical"
February 2-12, 2026
Based on the "Arthur" book series created by Marc Brown
Adapted for stage
Book and Lyrics by John Maclay
Music and Lyrics by Brett Ryback
Music On Stage presents the first community theatre production of "Arthur and Friends Make a Musical." Based on the beloved children's show, this musical for young audiences tells the story of Arthur the aardvark, whose teacher has announced his class has been selected to write and perform a musical for all of Elwood City to see! Everyone is thrilled at the opportunity . . . everyone but Arthur, that is. What should he do? Arthur feels more and more nervous as the big performance gets closer and closer . . . but with the help of his family and friends Buster, Brian, Francine, and Muffy — and even little sister D.W., Arthur learns the importance of being his best, unique self.
Join us for the return of Theatre for Young Audiences at Music On Stage!
"Lionel Bart’s Oliver!" — May 9-24, 2026
Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Freely adapted from Charles Dickens’ "Oliver Twist"
The classic Dickens story of orphan Oliver Twist's adventures returns to Music On Stage to close out our 69th season!
The story follows the titular orphan, who, after having been raised in a harsh workhouse, escapes to 1830s London where he's taken in by a gang of pickpockets, led by the elderly criminal Fagin, who discovers the secret of Oliver's parentage. Through it all, Oliver never loses his innocence as he dreams of a better life. Featuring themes of courage, determination, and the enduring power of love, "Oliver!" is a heartwarming show with a classic Golden Age score, featuring standards such as "Where Is Love," "I'd Do Anything," and "As Long as He Needs Me" that you'll be sure to love all over again.
Consider yourself invited to this charming, poignant, and Tony-award winning musical that's sure to steal your heart. You won't want to miss this touching and heartfelt show!
“Lionel Bart’s Oliver!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
If you’re interested in working as a director, choreographer, or music director on one of these shows, applications are open until April 30!
Music On Stage acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
Reserve Your Tickets!
SEASON TICKETS: *NEW* Opening Night Season Ticket
Adults: $75 $60
Seniors (62 & up): $60 $45
Children (under 12): $45 $30
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: Pre-Order/Door
Adults: $28 / $30
Seniors (62 & up): $23 / $25
Child (under 12): $18 / $20
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Groups of 10 or more: $20 per person
Tickets can be bought at www.cuttinghall.org
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Regular Box Office Hours:
In-Person ticket purchasing available two hours prior to any show start time,
and by appointment by calling 847.202.5222.