a new play by Anne Marilyn Lucas

The drug addiction epidemic shows no sign of slowing down.  

How do the mothers of addicts recover?

“Recovery” is a drama of three young women, all lost in the pain of addiction, and their mothers. 

October 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 pm
October 6, 12, 13 at 2:00 pm

There will be talk-backs on addiction after every performance, except opening night. Opening night we will have an information table available.

Oct. 5 Evening Performance: Opening Night Reception, Info table
Oct. 6 Matinee Performance: Lori Ehrlich, State Representative
Oct. 6 Evening Performance: Michelle Simons, Bridgewell
Oct. 10 Evening Performance: Trudy Avery, Caron Treatment Centers
Oct. 11 Evening Performance: Jeffrey Korzenik, Financial Costs of the Drug Epidemic
Oct. 12 Matinee Performance: Kathy Day, Learn to Cope
Oct. 12 Evening Performance: Paul Kusiak, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Oct. 13 Matinee Performance: Melissa Weiksnar, author,Heroin’s Puppet: Amy (and her disease) and It’s Not Gunna Be an Addiction: The Adolescent Journals of Amelia F.W. Caruso

Produced by Anne Lucas
Directed by Bridget Kathleen O’Leary
Asst Director and Stage Management by Nina Groom
Executive Producer Emily Black

The Cast

Music and Lyrics by BENNY ANDERSSON and BJÖRN ULVAEUS
And some songs with STIG ANDERSON
Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON
Originally Conceived by JUDY CRAYMER

June 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 at 7:30 pm
June 22, 23, 29, 30 at 2:00pm
Performances at the MLT Firehouse Theater, 12 School St, Marblehead< MA

ABBA’s hit tells the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for any theatre. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!

Produced by Emily Black & Emily Grove
Directed by Steve Black
Music Direction by Lianne Goodwin
Choreography by Nicole S. Gulino
Assistant Direction by Nina Groom
Stage Management by Katie Copelas
Set Design by Andrew Barnett
Lighting Design by Bryan Lussier
Costume Design by Elvira Schoenthal
Sound Design by Greg Dana
Assistant Stage Management by Meredith Fein

Arriving at Marblehead Little Theatre
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice

Directed by Alexandra Dietrich
Music Direction by Lianne Goodwin
Choreography by Kathleen Trinagle
Produced by Nina Groom and Andrew Barnett
Executive Producer Emily Black

Jesus Christ Superstar will be performed at the Marblehead Little Theatre Firehouse theater, 12 School Street, Marblehead

Performances are April 5-14

All performances of Jesus Christ Superstar are Sold Out.

We occasionally get a cancellation. If you are interested in being placed on a wait list for tickets, please send your request by email to info@mltlive.org

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, the worldwide hit rock opera musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber  and Tim Rice that is still going strong after 40 years.

The story is loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the last week of Jesus’s life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion. It depicts political and interpersonal struggles between Judas Iscariot and Jesus that are not present in the Bible.

The work’s depiction offers a free interpretation of the psychology of Jesus and the other characters. A large part of the plot focuses on the character of Judas, who is depicted as a tragic figure dissatisfied with the direction in which Jesus steers his disciples and fearful for the harm that may result. Contemporary attitudes and sensibilities pervade the lyrics, and ironic allusions to modern life are scattered throughout the depiction of political events.

The Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar

“JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is presented by arrangement with The Musical
Company, LP, 214 Sullivan Street, Ste. 4, New York, NY, 10012-1354. www.themusicalcompany.com
Phone: (212) 598-2204. Email: info@themusicalcompany.com.”

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Simon Stephens’s adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling, award-winning novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time offers a richly theatrical exploration of this touching and bleakly humorous tale.

Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Play

Produced by Elvira Schoenthal and Emily Black
Directed by Steve Black
Assistant Directed by Trudi Olivetti

At Marblehead Little Theatre January 25 – February 3, 2019

Part of the proceeds from the opening night performance on January 25  will benefit Autism Speaks.

The performance on February 2 will be a Sensory Friendly Performance. Language, Volume, and technical elements will be altered to be suitable for all audiences.

*** Please note that the use of strobe lights, loud sounds, and strong language are present in this production. If any of this is a concern, please attend the sensory friendly performance on Feb. 2nd at 2:00PM ***

A limited number of tickets will also be available at the Arnould Gallery  on Washington Street in Marblehead.

Partnership with Autism Speaks

Benefit Performance Jan. 25 at 7:30 PM

Marblehead Little Theatre is thrilled to partner with Autism Speaks and donate a portion of our proceeds from the opening night performance to the organization. The mission statement of Autism Speaks includes dedication to support the needs of individuals with autism and their families “through advocacy, increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder, and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.”

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, examines the life of a boy with autism (Christopher Boone), his family, and the world around him. The audience enjoys an intimate, sensory experience through the eyes of Christopher, living life stimulated in the way that he experiences it every day. It’s through providing this experience with our audiences that we hope to increase understanding, acceptance, and awareness of autism. 

Sensory Friendly Performance February 2 at 2:00 pm

Sensory friendly performances allow everyone to experience the art of theater with an emphasis on meeting the needs and sensitivities of our audiences. Elements which may pose as barriers to the enjoyment of the performance are altered to meet these needs. These alterations may include lowering of volume/heightened moments of intensity, raising levels of lighting, eliminating strobe effects, and allowing for flexibility of audience movement, verbal reactions, and other traditional/expected audience behaviors.

Connect With Us:
For more information on Autism Speaks, their services, or ways to support, please visit www.autismspeaks.org or follow the New England Chapter on Facebook.

Announcing the fantastically talented cast of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time at MLT. 

Christopher Boone – Miles Tardy
Siobhan – Becky Ruccio
Ed Boone – Judson Pierce
Judy Boone – Meghan Holtz
Mrs. Shears/Mrs. Gascoyne/Others – Susan Austin
Roger Shears/Duty Sergeant/Others – Matt Recine
Mrs. Alexander/Others – Sharon Beeler
Rev. Peters/Station Policeman/Others – Stephen Turner
Policeman/Mr. Thompson/Others – Shane Mulcahy
No. 40/Information/Punk Girl/Others – Gina Ansaldi