Fall 2023

Cabaret with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Joe Masteroff

Directed by Dr. Nelson Barre

Thursday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 2:00pm in Olin Theatre

Wilkommen. Bienvenue. Welcome. In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them that they will forget their troubles at the Kit Kat Klub. With the growing unrest outside, an American novelist and a British nightclub singer share a room as they try to survive the ups and downs of life as artists during uncertain times.

FREE tickets for all Roanoke College students, faculty, and staff. Tickets are $10 for general admission, or $5 for seniors/students. Tickets are available by calling 540-375-2333 or by emailing boxoffice@roanoke.edu.

Cabaret is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Winter 2024

Sleeping Handsome by Bill D'Agostino

Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24 at 7:30pm and Saturday, February 24 at 1:00pm in Olin Theater

Directed by Danielle Barre

When magic is outlawed in this once-upon-a-time magical kingdom, fairies and other mystical creatures must do what they can to break a spell and save the day. This delightful twist on the story of Sleeping Beauty invites audiences of all ages to enjoy the magic and wonder of fairies, queens, and talking dogs.

FREE tickets for all Roanoke College students, faculty, and staff. Tickets are $10 for general admission, or $5 for seniors/students. Tickets are available by calling 540-375-2333 or by emailing boxoffice@roanoke.edu.

Spring 2024

Stupid F***ing Bird by Aaron Posner, adapted from The Seagull by Anton Chekhov

Wednesday, April 11 through Saturday, April 13 at 7:30pm in Olin Theater

Directed by Dr. Nelson Barre

An aspiring young director rampages against the art created by his mother’s generation. A young actress fights an aging Hollywood star for the affections of a renowned novelist. And everyone grapples with disappointment, love, art, and the difficulty of growing up. This adaptation of Chekhov’s classic play stages the timeless battle between young and old, past and present, in search of the true meaning of it all.

FREE tickets for all Roanoke College students, faculty, and staff. Tickets are $10 for general admission, or $5 for seniors/students. Tickets are available by calling 540-375-2333 or by emailing boxoffice@roanoke.edu.

Stupid F***ing Bird is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.