Never Can Say Goodbye: The 70’s Beehive Musical: September 4 – 20, 2026
The sequel to last year’s hit show BEEHIVE, this marks the regional premiere of a celebration of the women of 1970’s music and culture. The music is the soundtrack of a generation, featuring artists including Linda Ronstadt, Donna Summer, Heart, Debbie Harry, Pat Benatar and other 70’s legends. Directed by Carol Worcel.
Little Shop of Horrors: October 23 – November 8, 2026
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS follows in October. In this classic Broadway parody of 1950’s sci-fi and horror films, the meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant that he names “Audrey II” after his co-worker crush. This sharp-tongued, R&B singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune as long as Seymour keeps feeding it blood. Over time, Seymour discovers Audrey’s out of this world origins and its intent toward global domination! The rock & roll inspired score and inventive puppetry have made this shows a hit across generations. Directed by DJ Salisbury
The Maltese Falcon: A Musical Nightmare: January 29 – February 14, 2027
Another ATI World Premiere, ATI was fortunate enough to feature Falcon as one of their LabSeries productions in 2024. This new musical adaptation of the famous Dashiell Hammett novel and Humphry Bogart film finds hard-boiled detective Sam Spade wrestling with ghosts, his conscience and the truth the night before his fateful deposition in the biggest case of his life. In the farcical tradition of THE 39 STEPS, this send-up of the film noir genre features all of the classical elements including rough-around-the-edges Sam Spade, his long-suffering assistant Effie, femme fatale Brigid O’ Shaughnessy, the scheming Mr. Cairo and bumbling Mr. Gutman all chasing down the stolen diamonds hidden in the statue of the menacing bird. Directed by Darrin Murrell.
A Little Night Music: April 23 – May 8, 2027
Set in 1900 Sweden, this beloved Broadway classic by Stephen Sondheim, featuring his hit song “Send in the Clowns,” is a sophisticated and enchanting masterpiece. The story explores the entangled web of affairs centered around actress Desirée Armfeldt, portrayed by Judy Fitzgerald, ATI’s Artistic Director, and the men who love her. Estranged lovers’ passion rekindles, and a flurry of jealousy and suspicion erupts as the follies of love are illuminated during a weekend in the country. With everyone in one place, new romances and second chances bring humor and surprise. Directed by Richard J. Roberts.