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Current, Special Events and Guest Productions

AOP Live Improv Comedy

Accidentally on Purpose Improv Comedy Troupe

Silly Theatre Productions & Marblehead Little Theatre team up once again to bring Accidentally on Purpose Improv Comedy Troupe to the always popular Marblehead Little Theatre stage, 12 School Street in Marblehead.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
7:30 pm (doors open at 7pm)

Tickets are $25 in advance & $30 at the door if available.

AOP is back again this Spring after another sellout last year. The audience will be able to participate in a joke contest with prizes to open the show. Bring your best joke to win.

Spontaneous, entertaining, and fun! Accidentally on Purpose (AOP) is one of the hottest improv comedy troupes in New England. 

About Accidentally on Purpose

Founders performed professionally in Boston with scripted improv shows such as Awesome 80’s Prom & Claddagh Bing Irish Italian Wedding show. This seasoned hilarious troupe’s comedy style is similar to the popular TV show “Whose Line is It Anyway?”. The evening requires interactive madcap involvement of the audience with scene suggestions and volunteer opportunities. The AOP Improv troupe has a varied and eclectic cast of professionals whose day jobs include author, teacher, tradesmen, salesperson and corporate executives that have been laughing together for over a decade. These exciting day jobs serve to add a unique flavor to the comedy weaving throughout the night. 

Productions, Special Events and Guest Productions

An Evening at the Landing

Fundraiser Event at The Landing Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm

We are excited to return to The Landing for another exclusive fundraising evening in support of Marblehead Little Theatre!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 17 (St Patrick’s Day), 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

In a heartwarming blend of fine dining and community spirit, The Landing will donate a portion of the evening’s proceeds from meals ordered in the Pub Room directly to MLT. This initiative offers patrons a unique opportunity to savor The Landing’s delicious cuisine while supporting our local theatre.

The highlight of the evening will be a silent auction, featuring an array of items. Adding to the enchantment of the evening, guests will be treated to live entertainment with a special “Irish Twist” for St Patrick’s Day.

This event not only promises a delightful evening but also supports MLT in its mission to enrich, educate, and entertain our community through the dramatic arts.

To be a part of this exciting and meaningful event, we encourage you to make your reservations early.

Please call The Landing at 781-639-1266 to secure your spot, and mention Marblehead Little Theatre.

Current, Special Events and Guest Productions

Suffrage on Stage: An Evening with Ari Conte

Ari Conte

Join the Marblehead Museum and Marblehead Little Theatre for a Women’s History Month program celebrating SUFFS, the Tony-winning musical about the women’s suffrage movement.

March 27 at 7:00pm

This program is free, with a $20 suggested donation is encouraged at the door.

Registration for this event is free.

Register HEre

Marblehead native and Tony-nominated producer Ari Conte will discuss the journey of turning the inspiring story of suffrage into a powerful Broadway musical. This event will also feature a performance from SUFFS by Marblehead High School students.

Ari Conte is a two-time Tony-nominated producer passionate about bringing women driven stories to the stage. She is a Co-Producer on the Tony Award Winning musical, SUFFS, and GYPSY starring Audra McDonald. Ari is also a performer, writer and trained vocalist. In March 2023 Ari was named one of the “Women to Watch on Broadway” by the Broadway Women’s Fund.

Ari performed in her first show 24 years ago as an orphan in Oliver! produced by Marblehead Little Theater. She enjoyed the music and theater programs provided by Marblehead Public Schools and graduated with a theater degree from Emerson College in 2015. Ari performed her own show “The Women We Carry” at Marblehead Little Theatre in 2019.

She’s very happy to be back at the firehouse, where all her theater dreams began.

Current, Plays & Musicals, Productions

Jagged Little Pill

ALANIS MORISSETTE’S
JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL
Lyrics by Alanis Morissette
Music by Alanis Morissette
and Glen Ballard
Book by Diablo Cody

June 2026 sat MLT

Produced by Emily Black & Andrew Hankinson
Directed by Katie Meuse & Steven Black
Music Direction by Sore Austenfeld
Choreography by Aaron Swiniuch

Inspired by Alanis Morissette’s groundbreaking album, this Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical dives into themes of identity, addiction, trauma, healing, and connection in modern America.

Centered around the seemingly perfect suburban Healy family, the show explores mental health, sexual assault, opioid addiction, race, gender identity, and the pressures of social media. Featuring iconic songs such as “You Oughta Know,” “Hand in My Pocket,” “Ironic,” and “Uninvited,” these powerful contemporary musical demands emotionally fearless storytelling.

Marblehead Little Theatre is pleased to Announce the Non-Equity Auditions for

Jagged Little Pill

Auditions are by appointment on
Sunday, March 15th
Vocal Auditions 1–2:30pm, OR 3:30–5:00pm
All Actors must sign up for a singing time slot and be prepared to attend a dance call from 2:45 – 3:30pm

Click here to schedule your audition appointment
Complete Auditoin Information

JAGGED LITTLE PILL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp. www.concordtheatricals.com

Current, Plays & Musicals, Productions

Harvey

Harvey by Mary Chase

“Harvey,” a whimsical comedy written by Mary Chase in 1944, centers around the charmingly eccentric Elwood P. Dowd, who insists on introducing his invisible friend, Harvey, a six-foot-tall rabbit, to everyone he meets.

Produced by
Andrew Hankinson and Andrew Barnett
Directed by Katie Meuse

Set in a small town, the play delves into themes of imagination, acceptance, and the nature of sanity, as Elwood’s unwavering belief in Harvey challenges societal norms and expectations. Through a series of humorous and poignant interactions with his family and the local community, the play invites audiences to reflect on the value of friendship, the importance of embracing differences, and the fine line between reality and imagination. With its endearing characters and insightful commentary, “Harvey” remains a beloved classic that resonates with audiences of all ages.

“HARVEY is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)”