Little Women: The Broadway Musical

Book by Allan Knee
Music by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott

7:30 p.m. October 17 – 19 and 24 – 26, 2024
Askanase Auditorium

It’s the American Civil War and the March family recently lost their wealth. The March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—do their part to support their family while their father is away at war. Experience this classic coming of age tale that follows the sisters from little women to adulthood.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

By Ken Ludwig
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. December 7 and 14, 2024
7 p.m. December 6, 7 and 13
Askanase Auditorium

Emily and her best friend Amos (a mouse, of course!) are worried because Santa missed their house last year. When an adorable elf shows up in their window, Emily and Amos learn that they were removed from Santa’s naughty and nice list, and that Santa’s list is in great danger! ‘Twas the night before Christmas—and a girl, an elf, and a mouse journey to the North Pole to save Christmas before it’s too late.

Dr. Ride’s American Beach House

By Liza Birkenmeier
7:30 p.m. February 20 – 22, 27 – 28, and March 1, 2025
Walsh Studio Theatre

It’s 1983. Dallas is America’s favorite television program, “Every Breath You Take” by the Police is topping the Billboard charts, and Dr. Sally Ride is about to become the first woman in space. Join best friends Harriet & Matilda as they raise a few beers and listen to the space launch on the radio. It’s a historical night and these friends have history—so much history it’s difficult to know if Harriet & Matilda are just friends or would like to be something more. 

The Importance of Being Earnest

By Oscar Wilde
7:30 p.m. April 24 – 26 and May 1 – 3, 2025
Askanase Auditorium

This hysterical Victorian romp follows two friends, Algernon & Jack, who are both themselves and not. You see, both men, themselves in London, assume fictional identities in the country. What’s more, both men are in love with women who are set on marrying a man named Earnest. How will the men change their names? How will they win their love? How will they prove they are, in fact, earnest and Earnest? Join Theatre NDSU for this classic comedy of manners.