Season 22

The 39 steps

ADAPTED BY PATRICK BARLOW

From the novel by John Buchan
From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock

Directed by AJ Knox

“The 39 Steps remains a gallant and giggly ode to make-do resourcefulness, to the air of spinning illusions out of nothing but a clown’s talents.”
– Ben Brantley, The New York Times

• PREVIEWS: April 5-12, 2024
• OPENS: April 13, 2024
• RUNS: April 14 – May 12, 2024

Olivier Award for Best Comedy and Tony Award for Best Play

The hilarious THE 39 STEPS, directed by NVA’s own AJ Knox, is a feat of incredible comedic acting and will have audiences rolling with laughter and thrilling at the ingenuity of turning this Alfred Hitchcock story into something completely different. Amidst the laughter, audiences will experience a swoon-worthy romance between two unsuspecting lovers that find a reason to look after each other and look after the world.

Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

The color purple

BASED UPON THE NOVEL WRITTEN BY ALICE WALKER AND THE WARNER BROS./AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT MOTION PICTURE.

BOOK BY MARSHA NORMAN | MUSIC AND LYRICS BY BRENDA RUSSELL, ALLEE WILLIS, AND STEPHEN BRAY

Directed by kandace crystal

“The Color Purple lifts you up as kindness, hard-earned forgiveness and stubborn tenacious goodness prevails against all odds.”
– Catey Sullivan, Chicago Sun-Times

• PREVIEWS: June 14-21, 2024
• OPENS: June 22, 2024
• RUNS: June 23-July 21, 2024

A Pulitzer Prize. A National Book Award. Eleven Academy Award Nominations. Four Golden Globe Nominations. Three Tony Awards.

This uplifting musical brings Alice Walker’s remarkable coming-of-age book to life, touching on such themes as domestic violence, female identity, and the power of love, which can overcome hatred and selfishness. A new, major motion picture produced by Oprah Winfrey, Stephen Spielberg, and Quincy Jones is coming out this Christmas Day 2023.

Presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide

FUN HOME

music by jeanine tesori | Book and lyrics by Lisa Kron

Based on the Graphic novel
by alison bechdel

Directed by kym Pappas
Featuring Rae Henderson-Gray

“A beautiful heartbreaker of a musical.”
– Ben Brantley, The New York Times

• PREVIEWS: January 26-February 2, 2024
• OPENS: February 3, 2024
• RUNS: February 4-March 3, 2024

Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score!

In the new year, Kym Pappas will direct the groundbreaking musical FUN HOME, which follows a woman, Alison, as she delves into her past and seeks to come to terms with the life and legacy of her father (who is exactly the same as her and still so different). This Tony-award-winning musical invites us as the audience to come to a fuller understanding of the journey of coming out and stepping into yourself.

Please be advised that FUN HOME is recommended for mature audiences. Parental discretion is advised, and we encourage patrons to consider the content and its suitability for individuals under the age of 16.

Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.