Little Shop of Horrors Brings Harmony and Humor to Annapolis
Compass Rose Theater, an award-winning and critically acclaimed professional theater and educational nonprofit in Annapolis, announced its upcoming show, Little Shop of Horrors, with music by Alan Menken; lyrics and book by Howard Ashman. The production runs from February 28 to March 30, 2025, at Maryland Hall in the Compass Rose Theater. For tickets: Compass Rose Theater - InstantSeats. (www.compassrosetheater.org).
Little Shop of Horrors won a New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows, this charmingly tongue-in-cheek musical comedy has captivated theatergoers for over 30 years. It's a must-see with a delectable sci-fi storyline and an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score. The story follows Seymour Krelborn, a meek floral shop assistant, who discovers a peculiar plant he names "Audrey II" after his crush. Little does he know, this unusual plant will develop a soulful R&B voice, a smart mouth, and an insatiable hunger for humans.
The show will feature Andrew Agner-Nichols as Orin Scrivello/Skip Snip/Bernstein/Mrs. Luce, Marty Egna as Mushnik, Barrett Johnson as Chiffon, Amanda Matousek as Puppeteer/Shopper, Sophie Merbaum as Audrey, Keila Mumphord as Crystal, Elliott Petrilla as Wino/Deliveryman, James Toler as Audrey II/Wino, Tyler White as Customer, Maxwell Wolf as Seymour Krelborn, and Cristen Young as Ronnette.
Director of Little Shop of Horrors, Madeline Austin, says, “This production will pay homage to the sci-fi, horror films that captivated audiences in the 1950’s.” In addition to directing, Madeline is an Off-Broadway producer and Producing Director with CWNYi (www.madelineaustin.com).
The Compass Rose Theater Artistic and Production Team includes Barbara Webber (Producer), Madeline Austin (Director), Lisa Rodvien and Jack Benedict (Musical Directors), Isabel Simoes deCarvalho (Set Designer), John Purnell (Lighting Designer), Alejandro Ramirez (Stage Manager), Michele Hickman (Costume Designer), and production team Peter Katz, Susan Flynn, Logan Herard, Assata Snowden, and Ryan Squires.
Since its founding in 2011 by Lucinda Merry-Browne, Compass Rose Theater has produced over 50 shows, garnering a Helen Hayes Award for A Chorus Line, five Helen Hayes Award nominations, and several Helen Hayes Award recommendations.
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LOCATION: Compass Rose Theater is at Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St, Third Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401, minutes from downtown Annapolis. Parking is free, and an elevator to the third floor is available.
TICKETS: Tickets are $15—$55, available until showtime while supplies last. Ticket prices and availability are subject to change. Reduced prices are offered for students, seniors, military/veterans, and groups of 12 or more. Purchase tickets at www.compassrosetheater.org or by calling 410-980-6662. Doors open 20 minutes before the show, and general public open seating, with reserved seating for season subscribers.
PERFORMANCE DATES FOR LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS:
Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Dates: Feb 28, 2025- Mar 30, 2025.
Media contact: Barbara Webber, [email protected] or 410-980-6662.