The Public Theater of San Antonio Announces 2019-20 Season - INTO THE WOODS, ELF, and More!

By: Feb. 12, 2019
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The Public Theater of San Antonio Announces 2019-20 Season - INTO THE WOODS, ELF, and More!

Here is the list of shows that The Public Theater of San Antonio will be producing in their upcoming 2019-2020 Season!


The Russell Hill Rogers Theater

Sept 13 - Oct 13

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins

Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

Book by Julian Fellowes

New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe

Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh

Co-Presented by Ballet San Antonio

Musical

A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film

Based on one of the most popular Disney movie of all time, this is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, and breathtaking dance numbers. With a little bit of magic, Mary and Bert remind all of us that anything can happen if you let it.


Nov 22 - Dec 22

Elf The Musical

Book by Thomas Meehan Bob Martin

Music by Matthew Sklar

Lyrics by Chad Beguelin

Based on the New Line Cinema film by David Berenbaum

Musical

Buddy embarks on a journey to discover his true identity and is determined to win over his new family This modern day holiday classic reminds us that the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.


Jan 31 - Feb 23

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

Book and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman

Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak

Based on the novel, Israel Rank by Roy Horniman

Musical

A distant heir to a family fortune, Monty sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm... and a dash of murder... while falling in love! Non-stop laughs will see the doomed heirs meet their end in the most creative and side-splitting ways.


Mar 27 - Apr 19

Bright Star

Music, Book & Story: Steve Martin

Music, Lyrics & Story: Edie Brickell

Musical

A refreshingly hopeful tale of love and redemption set against the backdrop of the 1920's and 40's American South. Alice meets a young soldier that awakens her longing for the child she once lost. An uplifting journey holds you tight in its grasp with deep emotion and beautiful melodies.

*May contain themes and content not suitable for all audience members.


May 15 - June 7

Amelie

By Craig Lucas, Nathan Tysen, Daniel Messe

Musical

An extraordinary young woman lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. We learn that to find happiness we have to risk everything and say what's in our hearts. Amelie, the imaginative dreamer, finds her voice, discovers the power of connection, and sees possibility around every corner.


Jul 10 - Aug 9

Into the Woods

Book by James Lapine

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Musical

Everyone's favorite storybook characters are intertwined for a timeless story played out in a magical world. The enchanting and touching collection of fables are set to one of the most dynamic scores ever written. The result is an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make.


Cellar Theater

Oct 18 - Nov 17

First Date

Adaptation Written by Austin Winsberg

Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner

Musical

A casual drink at a restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. Delightful and unexpected twists, supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents, sing and dance Aaron and Casey through ice-breakers, appetizers, and a potential dating disaster.

*May contain themes and content not suitable for all audience members.


Dec 27 - Jan 19

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

based on the novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens

Drama

Christopher stands beside his neighbor's dead dog. Under suspicion, he is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. This profoundly moving play about adolescence, fractured families, mathematics, colors, and lights takes us on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.


Feb 28 - Mar 22

Admissions

By Joshua Harmon

Drama

The head of an admissions department and the Headmaster at a prep school are fighting to diversify the student body. Personal ambition collides with progressive values when their son sets his sights on an Ivy League university. This controversial drama explodes the ideals and contradictions of liberal white America.

*May contain themes and content not suitable for all audience members.


Apr 24 - May 10

Lonely Planet

By Steven Dietz

Drama

Jody stays in his map store all the time. Carl has been bringing chairs into Jody's store and leaving them there. Through their interaction, the two realize how grateful they are to have such a strong lasting friendship. This compassionate play reveals friendship and fear in the age of AIDS.

*May contain themes and content not suitable for all audience members.


Jun 12 - June 28

More Better Beautiful

By Robert Caisley

Comedy

Alice Pring wakes with no recollection of the prior night and finds a stranger, that has an identical twin, asleep in her living room. Elements of noir and romance show the secrets we keep, the lies we tell, and the people who accept us in spite of our mistakes.

*May contain themes and content not suitable for all audience members.


Aug 14 - Aug 30

Fade

By Tanya Saracho

Dramatic Comedy

Lucia, a young writer, quickly becomes friends with a studio janitor named Abel. As they share stories, similar plots begin to find their way into the TV script. Fade is a play about class, race, and how status does not change who you are at your core.

*May contain themes and content not suitable for all audience members.


Buena Vista Theater at UTSA Downtown Campus

Dec 12 - Dec 22

All is Calm - The Christmas Truce of 1914

By Peter Rothstein

Musical Arrangements by Erick Lichte & Timothy C. Takach

Musical

Out of the violence comes a silence, then a song. Thus, begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true experience, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it during WWI.


June 25 - June 28 and July 9 - July 12

Shrek Jr.

Music by Jeanine Tesori

Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

Musical

Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig

A feisty princess and a fiery dragon long to be loved in this popular adventure story of an Ogre on a mission to keep his swamp. Once Shrek pairs up with an unlikely travelling partner, we learn about the beauty within everyone. This all youth cast, portraying dazzling fairy tale characters, will entertain you with over the top musical numbers while learning (and teaching us) the importance of being true to yourself.


The Bonham Exchange

Oct 25 - Oct 26

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

A story of creation, love, hate, sex and adventure! The story begins in Denton, Ohio as Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, after getting engaged, travel to see the man who began it, but wind up at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite alien from the planet Transsexual in the galaxy of Transylvania!

*May contain themes and content not suitable for all audience members.


A processing fee of $2 per ticket will be added to all transactions with the exception of Season Subscription redemption.

All discounted tickets require valid ID and cannot be mailed. All discounted tickets will be held at Will-Call for verification.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds. Exchanges may be made by 2:00 PM on the date of your reservation or by 2:00 PM on the preceding Saturday for a Sunday performance for a charge of $3.00 per ticket.

Will-Call tickets not picked up by 5 minutes prior to the start of the show will be released for sale.

The Public Theater of San Antonio does not allow late seating. Seats not filled at curtain are considered forfeited.

Children under four years of age (including babes-in-arms) will not be admitted to the performance. Parents/guardians are encouraged to fully research all productions prior to attending a performance with young children.

*Unless stated otherwise by the theater (Example: Mary Poppins)

Ticket prices can be found on the website at www.thepublicsa.org

Current season members will be able to renew their season packages until April 1.

General public season package sales will begin April 1.



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