The longest running musical of all time, The Phantom of the Opera, may have closed on Broadway but it's coming to Kensington Theatre in June, 2024 and we are STOKED!!! AND here is the best news: 60 Teens get to be a part of it! Remember how we have done Les Miserables every 4 years (3 times!)? Well, here is a new epic musical our teens get to be a part of!! And it gets better, 30 boys and 30 girls get to register to be in it and are GUARANTEED … [Read more...] about The Phantom of the Opera
The Secret Garden 2024
Coming to Kensington's Main Stage in March, 2024! Synopsis: Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his disabled son Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the "Dreamers," spirits from Mary's past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden's compelling tale of … [Read more...] about The Secret Garden 2024
Steel Magnolias
Coming to Kensington's Black Box in February, 2024! Steel Magnolias is a beloved comedy-drama about the bond among a group of Southern women in a home beauty salon in northwest Louisiana. The title suggests the "female characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel". Steel Magnolias will be directed by Rebekah Price. Synopsis: The action is set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are … [Read more...] about Steel Magnolias
ABC: Into the Woods
This Tony Award winning musical will be presented by our Adult Boot Camp. Stephen Sondheim magically weaves together the Grimm's fairy tales with comical and touching genius! Tickets are now on sale! $12-$14 Age Recommendation: 10+ Running Time: 2 1/2 Hours Into the Woods performs March 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, and 20, 2023 at 7:30p Into the Woods Cast List Into the Woods Cast Production Team … [Read more...] about ABC: Into the Woods
ELA’s Seussical
ELA's Advance Theatre Class perform this whimsical musical January 20-28, 2023. Director's Note: Seussical is so fun! I love the message “A person’s a person no matter how small”. But it’s not just small, it’s everyone: tall, black, white, handicaped, mean, nice...everyone! I love how Horton stands up for “the small” in all kinds of adversity. I wish everyone could have a friend like Horton! We had a blast creating Seussical for you! The … [Read more...] about ELA’s Seussical
The Toni Awards
What are The Toni Awards? Glad you asked! The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) created this fun night to celebrate all the fun we have had with Kensington Theatre! There will be friends, fun, awards, performances and it is all FREE! Dress is Black Tie... or whatever you feel like wearing! Everyone is welcome. The 10th Annual Toni Awards will be held on December 1, 2023 at 7:30p! 2022 Winners! Magic Moments: Magic Moments are picked by the … [Read more...] about The Toni Awards
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
"The Herdman's were the worst kids in the whole history of the world!" And now they are in the Christmas Pageant?! Come enjoy this hilarious holiday gem! Performance Information: Tickets: $10. Ticket Policy: No refunds. No babies under 3 will be admitted into the theatre. Age Recommendation: 3+ Approximate Running Time: 1 hour Performances: December 1st, 2nd, 3rd @ 7p, 3rd @ 2p Cast List ENSEMBLE Nic Benner Jon … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
ELA’s Cinderella
An exciting collaboration with ELA Students and Inclusion Cheer, this is one you won't want to miss! Cinderella, one of the oldest fairy tales, is a story of a young girl who makes her dreams come true! A couple of Sneak Peaks: Performance Information: Tickets: $10. Ticket Policy: No refunds. No babies under 3 will be admitted into the theatre. Age Recommendation: 5+ Approximate Running Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes … [Read more...] about ELA’s Cinderella
ABC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Director's Note: This is my favorite Shakespearian play! How can you not love fairies, love unrequited, passionate acting, and loads of mischief?! And I love working with the ABC actors. Together these two loves have made a very entertaining night of theatre. So, enjoy all the whimzy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! ~Toni Butler Take a peak at all the fun: A Midsummer Night's Dream performed September 9-17, 2022 Cast … [Read more...] about ABC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
TBC, 2022: Give the Gift!
TBC was designed to give teens an intensely memorable theatre experience. Think theatre school on steroids and that is TBC... if you dare! Director's Note I LOVE TBC! This is year’s theme is “Give the Gift!”. I want these talented teens to understand that by giving, you don't lose yourself, you truly become bright! They have been amazing and a true delight to work with. Please enjoy this beautiful gift they have worked soooo hard on!" ~Toni … [Read more...] about TBC, 2022: Give the Gift!