Fountain Hills Theater announces their 2021-22 season.
Now entering our 36th season of award-winning plays and musicals, FHT’s new 2021-22 season has it all- music, merriment, mayhem and not a little romance. The past year been a tough road, but FHT is back and better than ever! We’re ready to take the stage again and we think you find something to love in our 2021-22 season! Six musicals, Three plays, and four youth productions. FHT offers simply the best and broadest selection of live entertainment options. We think you’ll agree– FHT is the place to be!
2021-22 Season Tickets
Season ticket packages offer savings, allow you to reserve seats. AND offer the flexibility of using your tickets for whatever show (s) you choose! Use them all for one show...or use them throughout the season.
6 Ticket Season Flex Pass / $190 (Save $20)
10 Ticket Season Flex Pass/ $300 (Save $50)
10 Ticket Youth Season Flex Pass/ $150 (Save $30)
2021-22 Mainstage/Mainstage Too season
Say Goodnight, Gracie by Rupert Holmes Aug 20 – Sept. 5, 2021
Rumors by Neil Simon Sept. 10 -26, 2021
Million Dollar Quartet by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux Oct. 15- 31, 2021
Disenchanted by Dennis T. Giacino Nov. 5 – 21, 2021
13 Days of Christmas by Peter J. Hill Dec. 3 – 19, 2021
TBA Jan. 7 – 23, 2022
Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey Jan. 28 -Feb. 13, 2022
Ripcord by David Lindsay-Abaire Mar. 18 – Apr. 3, 2022
Suds by Melinda Gilb, Steve Gunderson and Bryan Scott Apr. 15 – May 1, 2022
Nunsense by Dan Goggins May 6 – 22, 2022
2021-22 Youth Theater season
Captain Preston, the Pirate Scourge by Ross Collins Oct. 1- 10, 2021
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells by Allison Gregory Dec. 3 – 19, 2021
Little Women adapted by Kristen Lawrence Feb. 25 – Mar. 5, 2022
Winnie the Pooh, Kids June 3 – 12, 2022
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez. Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics by Will Van Dyke Book and Additional Lyrics by Cheryl Davis. Based on the stories of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney Animated feature film.
2021-22 Mainstage/Mainstage Too season
by Rupert Holmes
Aug. 20 – Sept. 5, 2021
Say Goodnight, Gracie invites you to spend a hilarious, heart-warming evening in the uplifting company of the world’s favorite and funniest centenarian. George Burns, whose career spanned one hundred years of American entertainment history, is now miraculously alive and kicking in a stunning tour de force by FHT Artistic Director Peter J. Hill. George is caught between this world and the next, unable to join his beloved wife and partner Gracie Allen until he gives the performance of his lifetime for God.
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm & Sun. at 2:00 pm
by Neil Simon
Sept. 10-26, 2021
At a tastefully appointed townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken and wife Chris must get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive.
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm & Sun. at 2:00 pm
by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Oct. 15-31, 2021
On Dec. 4, 1956 a twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. They were brought together in Memphis, Tennessee at the Sun Records storefront studio by Sam Philips, known as the ‘father of rock and roll’ and the man who had discovered them. This toe-tappin’, high energy musical imagines what that night might have been.
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm & Sun. at 2:00 pm
by Dennis T. Giacino
Nov. 5 – 21, 2021
Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that is anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know. When these royal renegades toss off their tiaras, this hilariously subversive, not-for-the-kiddies musical reveals what really happened ‘ever after’!
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm & Sun. at 2:00 pm
by Peter J. Hill
Dec. 3-19, 2021
Featuring 12—er– 13 delightful Holiday tales woven with both traditional and unique holiday music, 13 Days of Christmas is a perfect show for the whole family. Whether it’s cutting down the annual Christmas Tree or spying on Santa Claus or finding the perfect Holiday gift or even suffering through yet another Nutcracker, 13 Days of Christmas tells everyone’s stories, both crazy and touching, of the Holiday season!
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm & Sun. at 2:00 pm
by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Jan. 28 – Feb. 13, 2022
After a whirlwind summer romance, greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more? With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You & You’re the One That I Want, Grease has become a musical classic!
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm & Sun. at 2:00 pm
by David Lindsay-Abaire
Mar. 18 – Apr. 3, 2022
A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the women escalates into a hilarious game of one-upmanship. Starring the Grande Dames of Valley theater, Noel Irick and Barbara McBain.
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm & Sun. at 2:00 pm
by Melinda Gilb, Steve Gunderson and Bryan Scott
Apr. 15 – May 1, 2022
This evening of pure, frothy fun will have you boppin’ to over fifty well-known songs that topped the 1960s charts: Respect, You Can’t Hurry Love, Say A Little Prayer, and more! When Cindy, a laundromat attendant, receives a letter from her pen-pal boyfriend ending their romance, her stylish guardian angels arrive on the scene, determined she’ll do more than wishin’ and hopin’.
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm & Sun. at 2:00 pm
by Dan Goggins
May 6 -22. 2022
Five survivors at the Little Sisters of Hoboken nunnery, the rest of the sisterhood having succumbed to botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia, Child of God, stage a variety show to raise funds so that the last four of the dearly departed can be buried. It’s so funny it really should be sinful!
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm & Sun. at 2:00 pm
2021-22 Youth Theater season
CAPTAIN PRESTON THE PIRATE SCOURGE by Ross Collins
Oct. 1 – 10, 2021
It’s a ‘b-arrr-el ‘of laughs when Captain Preston, a pirate who is trying to make a name for himself and the governor's bored daughter Wendy join forces to find the fabled "Pearl of Poseidon". Can they face the dread pirate Redfang and take him down a ‘peg-leg’ or two? Will they fall in love? Will they find the treasure? Will they see ‘aye’ to ‘aye’?!
Fri. & Sat. at 7:00pm & Sun. at 2pm
JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS by Allison Gregory
Dec. 3 – 19, 2021
It’s holiday time, and Room One is doing fun things to celebrate. Only, how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee? When everyone picks names for Secret Santa, Junie B. gets Tattletale you-know-who! It’s enough to fizzle the holiday fun! Will Junie B. and May find their holiday spirit and finally bring peace and goodwill to Room One?
Fri. & Sat. at 7:00pm & Sun. at 2pm
adapted by Kristen Lawrence
Feb. 25 – Mar. 5, 2022
Adapted from the Louisa May Alcott classic, Little Women revolves around the lives of four sisters growing up during and after the Civil War. With their father off fighting the war, the girls create their own theatre company as they write and perform skits for each other. Follow the heartaches and laughs as each daughter overcomes her flaws.
Fri. & Sat. at 7:00pm & Sun. at 2pm
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez. Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics by Will Van Dyke Book and Additional Lyrics by Cheryl Davis. Based on the stories of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney Animated feature film.
June 3- 12, 2022
Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course... sharing snacks.
Fri. & Sat. at 7:00pm & Sun. at 2pm
ABOUT FOUNTAIN HILLS THEATER
Fountain Hills Theater is committed to the safety of their patrons, staff, and performers. They will be closely following CDC safety recommendations, as well as local guidelines, due to COVID-19. Reduced seating with physical distancing measures will be implemented inside theaters for, at least, the first part of the season. Hand sanitizing stations will be located throughout the facility, and the wearing of face masks inside the facilities, for staff and patrons, is currently mandated by Maricopa County. Please check the website for evolving guidelines as the season progresses.
Fountain Hills Theater presents 3 regularly scheduled seasons of productions in their two theaters. The Theater’s year-round offering includes Mainstage, Mainstage Too! and Youth productions. Additionally, special events, community outreach, and educational arts programming for our youth is also offered. The Mainstage (often called the “big”) theater seats 130 and is devoted to medium and large-scale popular musicals and plays including the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway. No seat is more than 35 feet from the stage. The Youth/Mainstage Too! (also called the “little” theater) is a smaller, more intimate 90-seat, thrust style auditorium that offers thought-provoking, inspiring and sometimes challenging productions including Broadway musicals, original plays, musicals, and art works. Most of the youth productions are performed in the more intimate, smaller theater. Both stages often run productions concurrently. Special events are offered throughout the season on both stages as well as in community centers. The Theater has been in operation as a professionally-directed community theater for over 30 years. The Mission of Fountain Hills Theater is “to engage, inspire and entertain diverse audiences, train and support our youth, and celebrate the essential power of the performing arts.” Fountain Hills Theater is a 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax deductible. The Theater is 100% funded by ticket sales and donations. Volunteer opportunities are available. Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. Phone: 480.837.9661. Fax: 480.837.5972. The Box Office is open Tues.- Sat. 10am-5pm (closed Sun. and Mon.). The website is
fhtaz.org.
