Coming Soon

Onstage

  • What the Constitution Means to Me
  • Spring Awakening
  • The Chinese Lady
  • Such Small Hands
  • Tick, Tick… Boom!
  • NUCLEAR
  • Punk AF
  • and thou shalt be healed
  • Tea for Toofi
  • Pyro: How to Blow Up a Life
  • Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas (2025)
  • Scrooge!: The Musical

2025 Season

See below for more details about all of the upcoming shows in 2025.

Also, check out our 2025 OTR New Play Reading Series featuring two new plays by 2025 Resident Playwright Benjamin Benne (writer of Chance’s 2024 production of Alma), as well as new plays by 2018 Chance Fox Fellow Khanisha Foster, Ravi Kapoor, 2018 Resident Playwright Joanna Garner, and 2023 Resident Playwright Keiko Green.

Press Releases

A message from our 2025 Season Producers

Bette & Wylie Aitken

Dear Friends,

Live theater is back, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your support in getting here. It’s a new season, and you’re as much a part of it as anyone on stage. Since reopening, Chance Theater has moved from being a “hidden gem” to a shining example of resilience.

When the pandemic hit, Chance did everything to keep the lights on. They rallied with virtual shows, Zoom conversations between audiences and artists, and shifted their education programs online. The staff even took pay cuts to keep things going, never letting go of their commitment to the art and the community. Thanks to people like you, Chance survived and has come back stronger, ready to share more stories.

Many friends helped us get here. You know who you are, and you are deeply appreciated. Your support made it possible for Chance to keep its doors open. We’re grateful beyond words, and we hope you know how much your kindness means to all of us.

Your passion and dedication make all the difference.

Bette & Wylie Aitken

If you believe in Chance as much as we do, help us keep the momentum going. Share the story. Spread the word. Your passion and dedication make all the difference. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the theater, along with the new members you’ll bring along.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

2025 Productions

Tick, Tick… Boom!

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson

Script Consultation by David Auburn

Directed by H. Adam Harris

Music Directed by Lex Leigh

Choreographed by Niko Montelibano

(January 24 – February 23, 2025)

Press Release

Kick-off Chance’s 2025 Season with Tick, Tick…BOOM!

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Luc Clopton and Mario Houle in “Tick, Tick… Boom!” at Chance Theater. Playing January 24 – February 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Lena Ceja and Luc Clopton in “Tick, Tick… Boom!” at Chance Theater. Playing January 24 – February 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Luc Clopton, Lena Ceja, and Mario Houle in “Tick, Tick… Boom!” at Chance Theater. Playing January 24 – February 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Mario Houle in “Tick, Tick… Boom!” at Chance Theater. Playing January 24 – February 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Luc Clopton in “Tick, Tick… Boom!” at Chance Theater. Playing January 24 – February 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Lena Ceja in “Tick, Tick… Boom!” at Chance Theater. Playing January 24 – February 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Lena Ceja, Luc Clopton, and Mario Houle in “Tick, Tick… Boom!” at Chance Theater. Playing January 24 – February 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Lena Ceja in “Tick, Tick… Boom!” at Chance Theater. Playing January 24 – February 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller

Such Small Hands

Written by 2011 Resident Playwright Adam Szymkowicz

Directed by Matthew McCray

(February 28 – March 23, 2025)

Press Release

Chance Theater Extends the World Premiere of Such Small Hands

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Bruce Goodrich and Juliet Fischer in the World Premiere of “Such Small Hands” at Chance Theater. Playing February 28 – March 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Juliet Fischer in the World Premiere of “Such Small Hands” at Chance Theater. Playing February 28 – March 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Bruce Goodrich and Juliet Fischer in the World Premiere of “Such Small Hands” at Chance Theater. Playing February 28 – March 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Bruce Goodrich and Juliet Fischer in the World Premiere of “Such Small Hands” at Chance Theater. Playing February 28 – March 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Bruce Goodrich and Juliet Fischer in the World Premiere of “Such Small Hands” at Chance Theater. Playing February 28 – March 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Bruce Goodrich and Juliet Fischer in the World Premiere of “Such Small Hands” at Chance Theater. Playing February 28 – March 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Bruce Goodrich and Juliet Fischer in the World Premiere of “Such Small Hands” at Chance Theater. Playing February 28 – March 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Bruce Goodrich and Juliet Fischer in the World Premiere of “Such Small Hands” at Chance Theater. Playing February 28 – March 23, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller

Fancy Nancy, The Musical

Book & Lyrics by Susan DiLallo

Music & Lyrics by Danny Abosch

Based on the popular book series by Jane O’Connor

and Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

Directed by Laura M. Hathaway

Music Directed by Robyn Manion

Based on original staging by Kelly Todd

(March 28 – April 13, 2025)

Press Release

Chance Theater Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Beloved Book Series with the Return of Fancy Nancy, The Musical

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Jillian Batt as Nancy in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from March 28 – April 13, 2025. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Kristin Cortines as Nancy and Katelyn Spurgin as Mrs. Clancy in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from March 28 – April 13, 2025. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
Grace Buzzini as Wanda and Brooke Halliday as Wanda in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from March 28 – April 13, 2025. Photo by Juliet Parker.
Zoe Godfrey-Grinage as Bree and Elijah Douglas as Lionel in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from March 28 – April 13, 2025. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
Jillian Batt as Nancy, Matt Takahashi as Lionel, and Juliet Parker as Bree in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from March 28 – April 13, 2025. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Jillian Batt as Nancy, Haley Catherine as Mrs. Clancy, and Zoe Godfrey-Grinage as Bree in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from March 28 – April 13, 2025. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
Elijah Douglas as Lionel, Brooke Halliday as Rhonda, and Maegan Hood as Wanda in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from March 28 – April 13, 2025. Photo by Steve Sumpter.
Jillian Batt as Nancy and Juliet Parker as Bree in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from March 28 – April 13, 2025. Photo by Doug Catiller.

The Chinese Lady

Written by Lloyd Suh

Directed by Shinshin Yuder Tsai

(May 16 – June 8, 2025)

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Albert Park and Michelle Krusiec in “The Chinese Lady” at Chance Theater. Playing May 16 – June 8 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Albert Park and Michelle Krusiec in “The Chinese Lady” at Chance Theater. Playing May 16 – June 8 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Michelle Krusiec in “The Chinese Lady” at Chance Theater. Playing May 16 – June 8 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Albert Park in “The Chinese Lady” at Chance Theater. Playing May 16 – June 8 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Michelle Krusiec in “The Chinese Lady” at Chance Theater. Playing May 16 – June 8 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Michelle Krusiec and Albert Park in “The Chinese Lady” at Chance Theater. Playing May 16 – June 8 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Michelle Krusiec in “The Chinese Lady” at Chance Theater. Playing May 16 – June 8 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Michelle Krusiec in “The Chinese Lady” at Chance Theater. Playing May 16 – June 8 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller
Michelle Krusiec in “The Chinese Lady” at Chance Theater. Playing May 16 – June 8 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller

Spring Awakening

Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater

Music by Duncan Sheik

Based on the play by Frank Wedekind

Directed by Jocelyn A. Brown

Music Directed by Robyn Manion

Choreographed by Mo Goodfellow

(July 11 – August 10, 2025)

Press Release

Chance Theater boldly unleashes the groundbreaking, electrifying rock musical that redefined a generation: Spring Awakening

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Corydon Melgoza and Kayley Stallings in “Spring Awakening” at Chance Theater. Playing July 11 – August 10, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Kayley Stallings and Erica Farnsworth in “Spring Awakening” at Chance Theater. Playing July 11 – August 10, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Brody Tarrant Sitton and the cast in “Spring Awakening” at Chance Theater. Playing July 11 – August 10, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Emma Magbanua, Naya Ramsey-Clarke, Kayley Stallings, and Linda Bard in “Spring Awakening” at Chance Theater. Playing July 11 – August 10, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Brody Tarrant Sitton and James Michael McHale in “Spring Awakening” at Chance Theater. Playing July 11 – August 10, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Jaylen Baham and the cast in “Spring Awakening” at Chance Theater. Playing July 11 – August 10, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Erica Farnsworth and Emma Magbanua in “Spring Awakening” at Chance Theater. Playing July 11 – August 10, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
The cast of “Spring Awakening” at Chance Theater. Playing July 11 – August 10, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Jack Thomas Aitken and some of the cast in “Spring Awakening” at Chance Theater. Playing July 11 – August 10, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
The cast of “Spring Awakening” at Chance Theater. Playing July 11 – August 10, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.

What the Constitution Means to Me

Written by Heidi Schreck

Directed by Katie Chidester

(October 3 – October 26, 2025)

Press Release

Chance Theater proudly presents the Pulitzer Prize Finalist and Winner of Best American Play from The New York Drama Critics’ Circle What the Constitution Means to Me

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Aubrey Saverino in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Aubrey Saverino and Robert Foran in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Aubrey Saverino in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Robert Foran in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Robert Foran and Aubrey Saverino in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Robert Foran in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Reya Shah and Aubrey Saverino in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Maria Wang and Aubrey Saverino in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Aubrey Saverino and Robert Foran in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Aubrey Saverino in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.

Scrooge! The Musical

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse

Directed by James Michael McHale

(November 28 – December 21, 2025)

Press Release

This Winter, the Past Comes Calling. Scrooge! The Musical: The Newest Addition to Our Holiday Literature Series – Based on the Beloved Albert Finney Film

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Bruce Goodrich in “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
The cast of “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Adam Leiva, Kayley Stallings, Bruce Goodrich, Sydney DeMaria, and Lizzie Spellman in “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
The cast of “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
The cast of “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Corydon Melgoza, Audrey Moore, Matt Takahashi, Grace Jenkins, and Jack Thomas Aitken in “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Sydney DeMaria, Lizzie Spellman, Matt Takahashi, and Sophie Sonntag in “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Justin Ryan and Bruce Goodrich in “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Jack Thomas Aitken, Megan Sigler, Matt Takahashi, Sophie Sonntag, and Corydon Melgoza in “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Bruce Goodrich and Winston Peacock in “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
The cast of “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
The cast of “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Bruce Goodrich, Kayley Stallings, Corydon Melgoza, and Sophie Sonntag in “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
Kayley Stallings, Adam Leiva, and Charlotte Santulli in “Scrooge! The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 28 – December 21, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.

Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas

Book by Cara Lustik and Matthew Hardy

Music by Randy Klein

Lyrics by Matthew Hardy

Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements by Randy Klein

Based on the popular book series by Jane O’Connor and Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

Directed by Karen O’Hanlon

(December 5 – December 21, 2025)

Press Release

What Could Be Fancier for Christmas?! Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas

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Kristin Cortines and Katelyn Spurgin in “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by Karen O’Hanlon; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Kristin Cortines, Abel Miramontes, Katelyn Spurgin, and Shai Culver in “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by Karen O’Hanlon; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Steve Leiken.
Hailey Knowles and Kristin Cortines in “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by Karen O’Hanlon; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Steve Leiken.
Kristin Cortines and Robin Walton in “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by Karen O’Hanlon; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Robin Walton, Katelyn Spurgin, Abel Miramontes, Kristin Cortines and Shai Culver in “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by Karen O’Hanlon; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Richard Comeau, Matt Takahashi (2024), Brooklyn Vizcarra (2024), Georgia Kate, and Haley Catherine in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by Karen O’Hanlon; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Chris and Lisa Husby – Hatbox Photography.
Kristin Cortines, Abel Miramontes, Shai Culver, and Katelyn Spurgin in “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by Karen O’Hanlon; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Steve Leiken
Hailey Knowles in “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by Karen O’Hanlon; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Steve Leiken.

Main Series

of exciting plays and musicals

Season Producers

Bette & Wylie Aitken

Associate Season Producers

The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar

  • October 2nd, 2025 –

    Oct 26

    What the Constitution Means to Me

    Heidi Schreck’s timely, hilarious, and deeply felt play breathes new life into our country’s most important document. Fifteen-year-old Heidi paid her college tuition by speaking in (and winning) debate competitions across the country. Now older, she resurrects her teenage self to tell the story of four generations of extraordinary women in her family whose lives were shaped by the Constitution. Nominated for two Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize finalist, Schreck’s boundary-breaking play reimagines our founding document and considers how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Content Advisory: This production contains mature language, themes, and the usage of flashing…

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    • Aubrey Saverino in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
    • Aubrey Saverino and Robert Foran in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
    • Aubrey Saverino in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
    • Robert Foran in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
    • Robert Foran and Aubrey Saverino in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
    • Robert Foran in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
    • Reya Shah and Aubrey Saverino in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
    • Maria Wang and Aubrey Saverino in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
    • Aubrey Saverino and Robert Foran in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.
    • Aubrey Saverino in “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Chance Theater. Playing October 3 – October 26, 2025 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Photos by Doug Catiller.

    • 2025 Season

  • July 10th, 2025 –

    Aug 10

    Spring Awakening

    Based on Frank Wedekind’s groundbreaking play, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s brilliant rock score and searingly emotional book bring the story of sexual awakening, youth revolt, and self-discovery into a new century. It’s 1891, and the grown-ups hold all the cards. Headstrong Melchior and naive Wendla stumble into each other’s arms, passionate and curious, while anxious Moritz struggles to live up to the stringent expectations of society. With only each other for guidance, this group of young men and women travel the fraught and rocky path of adolescence, discovering their bodies, their minds, and themselves along the way. Winner of…

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    • 2025 Season

  • May 15th, 2025 –

    Jun 8

    The Chinese Lady

    In 1834, 14-year-old Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to set foot in America, sailed into New York Harbor to be featured in a museum. She sees herself as a representative of China, here to educate and entertain. Or, in the eyes of the paying public, is she merely a mesmerizing display? Moving and sharply funny, this play follows the idealistic Moy as she travels through America as a living exhibit for decades. Over the course of her travels, Moy shares her impressions of a young country struggling to define itself. Inspired by a true story, Lloyd Suh’s critically acclaimed…

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  • February 27th, 2025 –

    Apr 6

    Such Small Hands

    EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND THRU APRIL 6th! Morning light filters through the kitchen window. Marie brews the coffee—black. Paul asks for sugar. Marie says the sugar is out of reach. So they drink it black. Paul wonders, “Do we drink it black because the sugar is out of reach or because we like it that way?” For Paul and Marie, a lifetime of love is woven into these small rituals, their days filled with playful quibbles, knowing glances, and the gentle rhythm of routine. But lately, those routines are shifting. Paul is forgetting things—small things, at first. A name, a…

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    • 2025 Season

  • January 23rd, 2025 –

    Feb 23

    Tick, Tick… Boom!

    Get ready to experience the electrifying mind behind Rent! Before Jonathan Larson revolutionized Broadway, he was a young man struggling to make his mark. This autobiographical musical, set in 1990, is a raw, humorous, and heartfelt journey of a composer on the brink of turning 30—waiting tables and wondering if he’ll ever write that soaring song that will change everything. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, and his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue. Will he give up his dream and sell out just to keep the lights on? Will he…

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    • 2025 Season

New Play Readings

OTR Reading Series

Season Producers

Bette & Wylie Aitken

Associate Season Producers

The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar

  • October 21st, 2025 –

    Oct 22

    NUCLEAR

    This new play will be presented as a reading. Readings are an essential part of the play development process. We are proud to offer this as part of our On The Radar (OTR) New Works Program that aims to support the creation of diverse new stories by emerging U.S. playwrights. Click here to learn more about OTR. » See this show for free when you Subscribe for $15/month! ABOUT THE SHOW: NUCLEAR is a brand-new full-length play, commissioned by Manhattan Theatre Club and the Sloan Foundation, following the story of Ray, a rockstar of the nuclear power industry, and Hana, a newcomer questioning…

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    • 2025 Season

  • July 29th, 2025 –

    Aug 3

    Punk AF

    This new play will be presented as a reading. Readings are an essential part of the play development process. We are proud to offer this as part of our On The Radar (OTR) New Works Program that aims to support the creation of diverse new stories by emerging U.S. playwrights. Click here to learn more about OTR. » See this show for free when you Subscribe for $15/month! ABOUT THE SHOW: Holly is mad, you might even say angry as hell. But as a 40-something well-established career woman, she can’t just go around screaming, now can she? Longing for the wild expression of…

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  • June 3rd, 2025 –

    Jun 8

    and thou shalt be healed

    This new play will be presented as a reading. Readings are an essential part of the play development process. We are proud to offer this as part of our On The Radar (OTR) New Works Program that aims to support the creation of diverse new stories by emerging U.S. playwrights. Click here to learn more about OTR. » See this show for free when you Subscribe for $15/month! ABOUT THE SHOW: Siblings Mary and Johnny were raised in the same Christian cult. Now in their 40s, the still religious Mary is having a crisis of faith and is in need of a miracle.…

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  • April 8th, 2025 –

    Apr 9

    Tea for Toofi

    This new play will be presented as a reading. Readings are an essential part of the play development process. We are proud to offer this as part of our On The Radar (OTR) New Works Program that aims to support the creation of diverse new stories by emerging U.S. playwrights. Click here to learn more about OTR. » See this show for free when you Subscribe for $15/month! ABOUT THE SHOW: Based on Molière’s Tartuffe, Tea for Toofi by Ravi Kapoor is a mad-cap farce set in 1980s Orange County, CA and tells the story of a retired computer engineer who invites a…

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  • April 1st, 2025 –

    Apr 2

    Pyro: How to Blow Up a Life

    This new play will be presented as a reading. Readings are an essential part of the play development process. We are proud to offer this as part of our On The Radar (OTR) New Works Program that aims to support the creation of diverse new stories by emerging U.S. playwrights. Click here to learn more about OTR. » See this show for free when you Subscribe for $15/month! ABOUT THE SHOW: Helen gave up her whole life to move to the desert and help her husband run his family’s fading fireworks business only to find out she is actually the laughing stock of…

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  • February 11th, 2025 –

    Feb 12

    at the very bottom of a body of water

    This new play will be presented as a reading. Readings are an essential part of the play development process. We are proud to offer this as part of our On The Radar (OTR) New Works Program that aims to support the creation of diverse new stories by emerging U.S. playwrights. Click here to learn more about OTR. » See this show for free when you Subscribe for $15/month! ABOUT THE SHOW: Marina swims in a circle of routine: every week, she goes to her local fish store, buys a catfish, and makes soup. But this week, her usual fishmonger has disappeared and the…

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Holiday Series

Season Producers

Bette & Wylie Aitken

Associate Season Producers

The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar

  • December 4th, 2025 –

    Dec 21

    Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas (2025)

    » See this show for free when you Subscribe for $15/month! Executive Producer Robert Berman Season Producer Bette & Wylie Aitken Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar On the Fyda-Mar Stage…  Back by popular demand, it’s a holiday season filled with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles – and of course, the tree!  After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh, la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited. After selling some of her old gowns and accessories, she’s finally able to buy a brand-new sparkly tree topper. She simply…

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  • November 27th, 2025 –

    Dec 21

    Scrooge!: The Musical

    » See this show for free when you Subscribe for $15/month! Executive Producer Bette & Wylie Aitken Season Producer Bette & Wylie Aitken Corporate Sponsor Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND! On the Cripe Stage…  Scrooge! The Musical is a heartwarming and festive adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novella A Christmas Carol, featuring music, lyrics, and book by Leslie Bricusse. Set in Victorian London, the story follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted moneylender who despises Christmas and lives a life devoid of compassion and joy. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by…

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  • March 27th, 2025 –

    Apr 13

    Fancy Nancy, The Musical

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    » See this show for free when you Subscribe for $15/month! Executive Producer Robert Berman Executive Season Producer Bette & Wylie Aitken Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar On the Cripe Stage…  Making a triumphant return to the Chance, Fancy Nancy is back for another delightful adventure! Bring the family and watch as Nancy and her friends – Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel – prepare for their very first show, Deep Sea Dances. Nancy is absolutely certain (that’s fancy for 100% sure) that she and Bree will be chosen as mermaids. But when another girl lands the…

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TYA/Family Series

Season Producers

Bette & Wylie Aitken

Associate Season Producers

The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar

  • December 4th, 2025 –

    Dec 21

    Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas (2025)

    » See this show for free when you Subscribe for $15/month! Executive Producer Robert Berman Season Producer Bette & Wylie Aitken Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar On the Fyda-Mar Stage…  Back by popular demand, it’s a holiday season filled with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles – and of course, the tree!  After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh, la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited. After selling some of her old gowns and accessories, she’s finally able to buy a brand-new sparkly tree topper. She simply…

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  • November 27th, 2025 –

    Dec 21

    Scrooge!: The Musical

    » See this show for free when you Subscribe for $15/month! Executive Producer Bette & Wylie Aitken Season Producer Bette & Wylie Aitken Corporate Sponsor Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND! On the Cripe Stage…  Scrooge! The Musical is a heartwarming and festive adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novella A Christmas Carol, featuring music, lyrics, and book by Leslie Bricusse. Set in Victorian London, the story follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted moneylender who despises Christmas and lives a life devoid of compassion and joy. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by…

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  • March 27th, 2025 –

    Apr 13

    Fancy Nancy, The Musical

    Family Review Center

    » See this show for free when you Subscribe for $15/month! Executive Producer Robert Berman Executive Season Producer Bette & Wylie Aitken Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar On the Cripe Stage…  Making a triumphant return to the Chance, Fancy Nancy is back for another delightful adventure! Bring the family and watch as Nancy and her friends – Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel – prepare for their very first show, Deep Sea Dances. Nancy is absolutely certain (that’s fancy for 100% sure) that she and Bree will be chosen as mermaids. But when another girl lands the…

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    • 2025 Season