Dear Short North Stage Patrons,
Our 15th Anniversary Season at Short North Stage is officially our biggest, boldest, and most dynamic celebration yet. This landmark year honors the artistry, passion, and community that have defined us for fifteen extraordinary seasons — and we are thrilled to share the full lineup with you.
PIPPIN Director/Choreographer: Edward Carignan
Step into a world where reality bends and illusions astonish as Pippin comes alive through breathtaking stage magic and electrifying choreography. This reimagined production invites you to experience the search for meaning through a dazzling maze of movement, wonder, and theatrical spectacle. Join us in revisiting the magic of our 2019 production that had audiences raving!
SWEENEY TODD Director: Edward Carignan
Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece will finally grace our stage in a hauntingly powerful production featuring a lush, full orchestra that brings every chilling note to life. Darkly thrilling and emotionally gripping, this gothic tale of vengeance and obsession is musical theater at its most profound and unforgettable.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (season add-on LIMITED ENGAGEMENT)
It’s a miracle! Our beloved Halloween tradition returns for its 9th sensational year, presented with special permission from the Broadway producers for an experience you won’t find anywhere else. Equal parts outrageous, immersive, and wildly entertaining, Rocky Horror continues to be the can’t-miss theatrical party of the season.
HAIRSPRAY Director/Choreographer: Dionysia Williams Velazco and Nicholas Wilson
Celebrate the holidays with a joyful, high-energy musical packed with irresistible songs, big laughs, and heartwarming messages perfect for audiences of all ages. Hairspray delivers nonstop fun and feel-good spirit that will leave the whole family dancing into the new year.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Director: Brandon Kelly
Deeply moving and profoundly contemporary, this Tony Award-winning musical explores connection, belonging, and the longing to be seen in today’s digital world. With an emotionally soaring score and unforgettable storytelling, Dear Evan Hansen is a theatrical experience that resonates long after the curtain falls.
THE PRODUCERS Director: Edward Carignan Choreographer: Edward Carignan & Dionysia Williams Velazco
Mel Brooks’ outrageous comedy explodes onto our stage with bigger laughs, bigger spectacle, and bigger absurdity than ever before. Packed with iconic songs, fabulous production numbers, and over-the-top humor, The Producers is a hilarious celebration of show business gone gloriously wrong.
MEAN GIRLS Director/Choreographer: Dionysia Williams Velazco
Fierce, funny, and fabulously sharp, this hit musical written by Tina Fey brings the iconic story to life with dazzling pop energy and biting wit. Mean Girls is a high-octane theatrical event about friendship, identity, and finding your place in the chaos of high school and we can’t wait to showcase it on our stage.
From magic and mystery to murder and mayhem, from heartfelt contemporary drama to record-breaking comedy and pop-culture phenomenon, our 15th Anniversary Season represents everything Short North Stage has become — bold, diverse, daring, and joyfully theatrical.
Current Subscribers can RENEW NOW with CAPA and NEW subscribers can purchase starting MARCH 17th!
Why become a subscriber? As a subscriber, you’ll enjoy the best discounts of the season, access to exclusive Subscriber Intermissions, $10 discount on additional tickets and special perks. Plus, subscribers only pay a one-time $5 fee for the season! Secure your season subscription now to enjoy all these incredible benefits and make sure you don’t miss a moment of the action.
Thank you for being part of our story. Your loyalty and enthusiasm have fueled fifteen remarkable years, and we cannot wait to celebrate this milestone season with you.
Here’s to the next fifteen!
With gratitude and excitement,
Edward Carignan, Producing Artistic Director
Dionysia Williams Velazco, Associate Artistic Director
