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Theatre Arts 2024-2025 Season

Truth be Told

This exciting season is filled with tales of truth concealed and truth revealed. It includes a world premiere commissioned by Marquette Theatre, a contemporary musical, a classical comedy, and a modern drama. Once again, our second stage series allows audiences to see two great shows in rotation with intimate, on-stage seating. Our VIP production (Voices Included for People of Color) brings attention to voices that are often marginalized. Our season concludes with a popular modern musical by none other than Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Please, join us this season to experience the power of truths revealed.

Tickets now available

Ticket Prices:

General $20
Marquette Employees/Alumni $18
Seniors (60 +) $18
Student $12

Season Tickets Available:

General $68
Marquette Employees/Alumni $60
Seniors (60 +) $60
Student $34

For questions about performances, please contact the Helfaer Box Office.

In the Cities of Refuge

(world premiere)

by Frank Winters

Oct. 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 @ 7:30 pm; Oct. 6, 13 @ 2:30 pm

This brand new play commissioned by Marquette Theatre, In the Cities of Refuge follows the residents and staff of a small-town homeless shelter as they find themselves caught in the center of a great tempest gathering strength and speed, a storm borne of paranoia, anger, and resentment which becomes a crucible upon which their loyalties, their beliefs, and their commitments will be tested -- and which not all of them will survive. [mature content and language]

Sanctuary City

by Martyna Majok

Nov. 15, 21, 23 @ 7:30 pm; Nov. 16, 24 @2:30 pm

In post-9/11 Newark, New Jersey, two teenagers, brought to America as children, confront a crucial question: what risks are they willing to take for a shared future in the only home they've ever known? Pulitzer Prize-winner Martyna Majok's Sanctuary City explores the sacrifices of DREAMers, lovers, and lifelong friends, blending time and memory to traverse boundaries in search of a place called home.

SANCTUARY CITY is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by TRW PLAYS 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.trwplays.com

VIP productions directly serve people of color and minoritized individuals who are theatre creators in all areas of theatre.

Our Second Stage Series offers two alternating, stripped-down shows with intimate seating, putting the acting in the spotlight!

Much Ado About Nothing

by William Shakespeare
Nov. 16, 20, 22 @ 7:30 pm; Nov. 17, 23 @ 2:30 pm

Experience Shakespeare's timeless comedy. Follow the witty banter and romantic entanglements of Beatrice and Benedick amidst a backdrop of mischief and misunderstandings. This delightful tale explores love, honor, and the power of perception with Shakespeare's signature flair for humor and intrigue. Join us for an unforgettable theatrical journey filled with laughter, romance, and thought-provoking twists.

Our Second Stage Series offers two alternating, stripped-down shows with intimate seating, putting the acting in the spotlight!

Bright Star

By Steve Martin and Edie Brickell

April 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 @ 7:30 pm; April 6, 13 @ 2:30 pm

This modern musical is inspired by a real event and features the Grammy-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell. BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past – and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. The story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion, beautiful melodies and powerfully moving performances. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tight in its grasp, Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

"Bright Star" is presented through special arrangment with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com