Upcoming Productions
Whether in our 500-seat mainstage Barbara Rowell Auditorium, the intimate blackbox Lab Theatre, or out on the road in a gym or cafeteria, QCT offers a unique live theatre experience with a variety of plays and musicals each year created for the community by the community.
The Hobbit
Oct 19, 2023 — Oct 22, 2023
Season Ticket Production
Before The Lord of the Rings, there was The Hobbit. Join Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf and Thorin Oakenshield on their legendary quest to reclaim the dwarves’ ancestral home from the sinister dragon Smaug. From the Shire, to the Battle of the Five Armies, to deep underground, Bilbo’s journey through Middle-earth abounds with peril, unparalleled adventure, and a healthy helping of Hobbit humor.
Peter Pan
Dec 01, 2023 — Dec 10, 2023
Season Ticket Production
This holiday season, "just think of lovely things, and your heart will fly on wings" as Peter Pan returns to Quincy Community Theatre. The mysterious and ageless Peter Pan arrives in the Darling nursery, where he whisks Wendy, Michael, and John to the island of their dreams where no one gets old: Neverland. There, they encounter the island’s fascinating inhabitants, including a ticking crocodile and bungling pirates led by the dastardly, devious Captain Hook. Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score, Peter Pan is the evergreen celebration of childhood’s joy and the sweet sadness of growing up.
The Nutcracker
Dec 20, 2023 — Dec 23, 2023
Set to the gorgeous score by Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker Ballet tells the story of a young girl named Clara who is given an enchanted nutcracker on the night before Christmas and finds herself engrossed in a battle between her toys and the evil Mouse Queen. As the evening unfolds, Clara is taken to the Land … Continued
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
Feb 16, 2024 — Feb 25, 2024
Season Ticket Production
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, Matilda the Musical revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination. Matilda Wormwood is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two … Continued
Shakespeare in Love
Apr 19, 2024 — Apr 28, 2024
Season Ticket Production
The beloved, Oscar-winning film comes to life onstage in an extravagant production that’s both wildly funny and irresistibly romantic. Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block … the deadline for his new play, Romeo and Ethel, The Pirate’s Daughter, is fast approaching but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. Enter Viola, a headstrong noblewoman and admirer … Continued
QCT on the Road: Blue Horses: An Imagination Play
May 01, 2024 — Jun 01, 2024
While stargazing on a summer night, four young friends, each with their own obstacles to overcome, play a fantastical, imaginative game of “wish upon a star.” Each player tells a story of their heart’s desire as their friends take on roles to help the central character act out their wish – with magical, inspired and … Continued
Lost Girl
Jun 13, 2024 — Jun 16, 2024
What ever happened to Wendy Darling in the years following her childhood adventure with Peter Pan? Even though she has left the nursery window open all these years in the hope of Peter’s return, long gone are the flights of fancy, pirates, princesses and Neverland. Wendy decides that she must find Peter to reclaim her … Continued
Newsies
Jul 19, 2024 — Jul 28, 2024
Season Ticket Production
Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When the titan of publishing raises distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s … Continued
The Trip to Bountiful
Sep 13, 2024 — Sep 22, 2024
Season Ticket Production
Nothing will stop Mrs. Watts from returning to her beloved hometown of Bountiful, Texas. Not her overprotective son, her bossy daughter-in-law, her lost pension check, or even the town sheriff. What she longs for most is to go home one last time. But is home a place, a feeling, or only a memory? By Horton … Continued
The Phantom Tollbooth
Oct 17, 2024 — Oct 20, 2024
Told with whimsey, humor and moments of danger and intrigue, Norton Juster’s enduring fantasy adventure novel is brought to life on the stage. Milo, a very bored young boy whose bedroom is overflowing with toys, receives a strange package containing a make-believe tollbooth. As he drives through it in his toy car, he is transported … Continued
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Dec 05, 2024 — Dec 15, 2024
Season Ticket Production
Celebrate the holiday season with one of the most beloved stories of all time, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Be transported to a world where Fairy Godmothers are real, pumpkins can turn into carriages, and a glass slipper can lead a prince to his one true love. This musical retelling of the classic fairytale features some … Continued