OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - May 14 - June 27, 2026

HEARTWARMING FAMILY COMEDY

Over the River and Through the Woods

by Joe DiPietro

Directed by Janis Webb

Tengo famiglia! Every Sunday, Nick crosses the river to New Jersey and has dinner with both sets of his Italian American grandparents since his parents retired and moved to Florida. Nick's grandparents inundate him with family tradition and lots of food! But Nick has dreams, and when he receives the perfect job offer from the west coast, he is determined to take it. His grandparents – Frank, Aida, Nunzio, and Emma – are just as determined that he stay put. How could he betray his family’s love to move to Seattle, for a job, they wonder? Thus, they concoct a series of shameless schemes and hilarious shenanigans to keep Nick from leaving — including introducing him to the woman of his dreams. From the author of our 2024 Season’s heartwarming comedy The Last Romance, you’ll laugh out loud and wipe away the tears as Nick and his grandparents discover the true meaning of "Tengo famiglia". 

Accolades!

“A hilarious family comedy that is even funnier than his long-running musical revue I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”. — Backstage

“Loaded with laughs every step of the way.” — The Star-Ledger

"Great script…Laugh out loud funny touched with moments of sweetness and truth." — The Stages of MN

“‘Over the River and Through the Woods’ is a Welcome Treat.” — Goodtimes

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TREASURE ISLAND - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - March 19 - April 25, 2026

SWASHBUCKLING PIRATE ADVENTURE

Ken Ludwig's Treasure Island

An Adventure Adapted from the Novel by Robert Louis Stevenson

Directed by Cheryl Schaar

Set sail on the journey of a lifetime, complete with cutthroat pirates, a treasure map and a courageous boy entangled in a dangerous swashbuckling expedition. A breathtaking yarn of piracy on the high seas, it begins at an inn on the Devon coast of England in 1775 where young Jim Hawkins longs for adventure and embarks on a daring sea voyage to locate an island of buried riches. With his fate sealed, he discovers not only gold and gems but also treachery and mutiny lurking around every corner. At the center of it all is Long John Silver, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time, an unscrupulous buccaneer-rogue whose greedy quest for gold, coupled with his affection for Jim, cannot help but win the heart of every soul who has ever longed for romance, treasure and adventure. Treasure Island comes alive for the whole family as an epic theatrical adaptation of one of the world’s great adventure stories.

PARENT ADVISORY: Treasure Island is appropriate for adults and children ages 10 and up. The show is an exciting adventure that contains nautical danger, action-packed fight scenes, mild language and the occasional scallywag that may not be suitable for youngest mateys.

Accolades!

"A sweeping extravaganza ... exciting entertainment for audiences of all ages." – Variety

“A gripping yarn with a genuinely rough-and-ready buccaneering spirit. It flies the flag for good-old fashioned ensemble storytelling.” – The Telegraph

“Adapted with savvy showmanship by playwright Ken Ludwig... the show could usefully serve many youngsters as an introduction to the magic of live theater.” – Variety

"Ken Ludwig's adaptation of this classic novel is an adventure for the entire family...everyone is happy. Even Dad." - ReadExpress.com

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CRAZY FOR YOU - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - September 5-October 17, 2025

Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin

Book by Ken Ludwig

Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent

Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan

Directed by Don Bluth

City slicker falls for hometown girl in this zany, ebullient romantic comedy featuring cowboys, showgirls, high-energy production numbers, and a glorious score from George and Ira Gershwin. Crazy For You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”

Awards, Accolades, Adaptations

1992 Tony Award Best Musical  1992 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Musical 1992 Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Broadway Musical

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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - November 13-December 23, 2025

A DBFRT annual tradition!

Based on the 1947 film by Frank Capra which is based on the 1943 short story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern

Directed by Cheryl Schaar

The beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life on the DBFRT stage. Based on the 1946 Frank Capra film, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds one fateful Christmas Eve. George is the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose childhood dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty. His guardian angel Clarence descends on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him—by showing what the world would have been like had he never been born—that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. This theatrically staged adaptation overflows with warmth, humor, and Christmas joy.

Awards, Accolades, Adaptations

DBFRT has won the 2017/18 ariZoni Awards for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play (Cheryl Schaar); and over a dozen ariZoni Award Nominations in the past 4 years. The 1947 Frank Capra film starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed is now considered to be one of the greatest films of all time and among the best Christmas films. It has been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made.

This holiday classic sells out year after year -- don't wait to get your tickets!

Thu, Nov 13th, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Nov 14th, 2025 at 7:00 pm

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HEAVEN CAN WAIT - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - July 10-August 16, 2025

by Harry Segall

Directed by Diedra Celeste Miranda

As guardian angel Mr. Jordan is checking passengers who are to depart for the Hereafter, the routine is interrupted by the arrival of Joe Pendleton, an attractive prizefighter, who refuses to admit he is dead! Joe induces Jordan to look up the "records," which reveal that Joe is not scheduled to arrive for another 60 years! As he starts to return to earth, he discovers that his body has been, inconveniently, cremated and he must inhabit the body of wealthy financier Jonathan Farnsworth who is about to be murdered by his wife. The comedy begins when the pompous "Farnsworth" unaccountably goes into training as a fighter. This romantic sports fantasy-comedy explores how the resulting increasingly complex complications from this mistake can be undone, including Joe’s loss of memory of his previous existence and his true love Bette. Can Heaven wait for love, after all?

Awards, Accolades, Adaptations

Harry Segall's play Heaven Can Wait has been adapted into multiple films that have won and been nominated for numerous awards, including the 1941 film Here Comes Mr. Jordan and the hit Warren Beatty 1978 film Heaven Can Wait.

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CRAZY FOR YOU - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - September 5-October 17, 2025

Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin

Book by Ken Ludwig

Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent

Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan

City slicker falls for hometown girl in this zany, ebullient romantic comedy featuring cowboys, showgirls, high-energy production numbers, and a glorious score from George and Ira Gershwin. Crazy For You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”

Awards, Accolades, Adaptations

Winner - Three 1992 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Winner - Two 1992 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical Winner! Three 1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards including Outstanding Broadway Musical

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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - November 13-December 23, 2025

A DBFRT annual tradition!

Based on the film by Frank Capra which is based on the 1943 short story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern

Directed by Cheryl Schaar

The beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life on the DBFRT stage. Based on the 1946 Frank Capra film, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds one fateful Christmas Eve. George is the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose childhood dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty. His guardian angel Clarence descends on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him—by showing what the world would have been like had he never been born—that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. This theatrically staged adaptation overflows with warmth, humor, and Christmas joy. 

Awards, Accolades, Adaptations

DBFRT has won the 2017/18 ariZoni Awards for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play (Cheryl Schaar); and over a dozen ariZoni Award Nominations in the past 4 years. The 1947 Frank Capra film starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed is now considered to be one of the greatest films of all time and among the best Christmas films. It has been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made.

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Don Bluth Front Row Theatre's 2025 Season!

Done To Death January 16 - February 21, 2025 by Fred Carmichael Directed by Van Rockwell In this crowd-pleasing comedy, once-famous mystery writers are brought together to collaborate on a new murder mystery TV show! The five eccentric writers include a couple who write sophisticated murder mysteries, a young author of the James Bond school, a retired writer of hard-hitting thrillers, and an aging queen of the logical whodunit. Each applies their unique methods, alternating between reality and imagination, to solve the murders occurring all around them. An ingenious parody of every mystery plot, hero and villain created in the past 50 years, the author plays a skillful, fast-paced and clever game of ‘Guess Again’ with the audience! The Rainmaker March 20 - April 26, 2025 by N. Richard Nash Directed by Diedra Celeste Miranda A classic story of faith, hope and dreams. Set in a time of a paralyzing drought in Depression-era America, The Rainmaker tells the story of a pivotal hot summer day in the life of plain Lizzie Curry, whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her marriage prospects as they are about their dying cattle. Lizzie Curry finds herself falling, against her better judgment, for a sweet-talking traveler who promises to bring rain to her family's ever-dry Texas town. The rainmaker also turns his magic on the girl as he persuades her that she has a very real beauty of her own. A warm, funny, touching romp. Leading Ladies May 15 - June 21, 2025 by Ken Ludwig Directed by Cheryl Schaar In this hilarious comedy by the author of Lend Me A Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, two down-on-their-luck English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, intend to claim an old American lady's fortune intended, they think, for her long-lost English nephews, Max and Steve. The trouble is, when they arrive at her estate in the quaint Pennsylvania countryside, they find out that the relatives aren't nephews, but nieces! Masquerading as “Maxine and Stephanie” in hopes of getting the inheritance, romantic entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head-over-petticoat in love with the old lady's vivacious actual niece Meg! Fast-paced and bursting with mistaken identities and clever plot twists, Leading Ladies is a highly combustible and increasingly raucous farce! Heaven Can Wait July 10 - August 16, 2025 by Neil Simon Directed by Van Rockwell As guardian angel Mr. Jordan is checking passengers who are to depart for the Hereafter, the routine is interrupted by the arrival of Joe Pendleton, an attractive prizefighter, who refuses to admit he is dead! Joe induces Jordan to look up the "records," which reveal that Joe is not scheduled to arrive for another 60 years! As he starts to return to earth, he discovers that his body has been, inconveniently, cremated and he must inhabit the body of wealthy financier Jonathan Farnsworth who is about to be murdered by his wife. The comedy begins when the pompous "Farnsworth" unaccountably goes into training as a fighter. This classic romantic sports fantasy comedy explores how the resulting increasingly complex complications from this mistake can be undone, including Joe’s loss of memory of his previous existence and his true love Bette. Will heaven wait for love, after all? Crazy For You September 5 - October 17, 2025 Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin Book by Ken Ludwig Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan Director To Be Announced City slicker falls for hometown girl in this zany, ebullient romantic comedy featuring cowboys, showgirls, high-energy production numbers, and a glorious score from George and Ira Gershwin. Crazy For You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” ACCOLADES Winner! Three 1992 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Winner! Two 1992 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical Winner! Three 1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards including Outstanding Broadway Musical It's A Wonderful Life November 13 - December 23, 2025 A DBFRT annual tradition! Based on the film by Frank Capra Directed by Cheryl Schaar The beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life on the DBFRT stage. Based on the 1946 Frank Capra film, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds one fateful Christmas Eve. George is the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose childhood dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty. His guardian angel Clarence descends on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him—by showing what the world would have been like had he never been born—that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. This theatrically staged adaptation overflows with warmth, humor, and Christmas joy.  Buy Season Passes Now! DONBLUTHFRONTROWTHEATRE.COM BOX OFFICE 480-314-0841