2022-2023 MAIN STAGE SHOWS
MAIN STAGE SHOW
“Everyone DO NOT miss this show! I think it’s the best I’ve seen at this theater. Perfection in the casting and the set is phenomenal, we drove from Houston and it was worth every mile.”
– Flossie
Crimes of the Heart
A Comedy/Drama by Beth Henley
Playing September 22 – October 9, 2022
Directed by Jimmy Phillips
The three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of their grandfather who is living out his final hours in the local hospital. Lenny, the oldest, is unmarried at 30 and facing diminishing prospects; Meg, the middle sister, outgrew small-town Hazelhurst and has returned after a failed singing career on the West Coast; while Babe, the youngest, is currently out on bail after having recently shot her husband. Their troubles are hilarious (and many!) and are highlighted by their priggish cousin, Chick, and the awkward young lawyer who tries to keep Babe out of prison. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, this is a warm-hearted, zany play that teems with humanity and humor.
Sponsored by Steve and Teresa James
September 22 – October 9, 2022
3 weeks, 12 shows
Thursdays 7:30 pm
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm
Sundays 2:00 pm (New Time!)
Ticket Sales Dates
Annual Partner sales begin Aug 22
Circle Member sales begin Aug 29
Subscriber sales begin Sept 6
Public sales begin Sept 12
Tickets: $28
Students: $15
All unsold seats are $15, 15 minutes prior to the performance.
Preview Night—All seats $21
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Chat with the Cast
Preview, Thursday, September 22, 2022
Immediately following our preview performance, stay in your seat for a brief talk-back with the cast and director of the show. We love to hear your feedback, answer your questions, and share the experience of creating the play with you.
Meet the Director
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Arrive thirty minutes early for the show and come face-to-face with the director! A great opportunity to hear what goes on behind the scenes of the production, the director’s concept, and how they put it all together.
Box Office Phone: 979-830-8358
Mon-Fri 10:00am – 2:00pm
Box Office email: Tickets@unitybrenham.org
MAIN STAGE SHOW
“Great show! Saw it on Friday night and once again, you have outdone yourselves. It was so good to laugh out loud once again. Thanks for doing such a great job on this one. We needed it! Roses to each of you.”
– Joann
Coney Island Christmas
A Comedy by Donald Marguiles based on the story “The Loudest Voice” by Grace Paley
Playing December 1 – December 18, 2022
Directed by Kate Revnell-Smith
Weaving together nostalgia, music, and merriment, this is a holiday show for people of all ages and faiths. An older Shirley Abramowitz tells her great-granddaughter the story of when she was cast in the role of Jesus in her school’s Christmas pageant. As a young Jewish girl, her immigrant parents are horrified and will not allow her to participate. This is a charming story of what it means to be an American during the holidays.
Sponsored by Mike and Jean Shoup & Vicki Yeomans and Richard Klein
December 1 – December 18, 2022
3 weeks, 12 shows
Thursdays 7:30 pm
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm
Sundays 2:00 pm (New Time!)
Ticket Sales Dates
Annual Partner sales begin Oct 31
Circle Member sales begin Nov 7
Subscriber sales begin Nov 14
Public sales begin Nov 21
Tickets: $28
Students: $15
All unsold seats are $15,
15 minutes prior to the performance.
Preview Night—All seats $21
Thursday, December 1, 2022
CHAT WITH THE CAST
Preview, Thursday, December 1, 2022
Immediately following our preview performance, stay in your seat for a brief talk-back with the cast and director of the show. We love to hear your feedback, answer your questions, and share the experience of creating the play with you.
MEET THE DIRECTOR
There is no Director’s Chat for this show.
Box Office Phone: 979-830-8358
Mon-Fri 10:00am–2:00pm
Box Office email: Tickets@unitybrenham.org
MAIN STAGE SHOW
“We had the distinct and wonderful pleasure to watch the show tonight and it was fabulous!! What a wonderful and learned cast!”
– Kelli B.
The Mousetrap
A Mystery Thriller by Agatha Christie
Playing February 9 – February 26, 2023
Directed by Patrick Pearson
After hearing a woman has been murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. As it becomes clear that the killer is among them, the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate culminating in a surprise finish. The Mousetrap had its world premiere on October 6, 1952, and continues to be the world’s longest-running play.
Sponsored by The Estate of Harley Ponder
February 9 – February 26, 2023
3 weeks, 12 shows
Thursdays 7:30 pm
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm
Sundays 2:00 pm (New Time!)
Ticket Sales Dates
Annual Partner sales begin Jan 9
Circle Member sales begin Jan 16
Subscriber sales begin Jan 23
Public sales begin Jan 30
Tickets: $28
Students: $15
All unsold seats are $15,
15 minutes prior to the performance.
Preview Night—All seats $21
Thursday, February 9, 2023
CHAT WITH THE CAST
Preview, Thursday, February 9, 2023
Immediately following our preview performance, stay in your seat for a brief talk-back with the cast and director of the show. We love to hear your feedback, answer your questions, and share the experience of creating the play with you.
MEET THE DIRECTOR
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Arrive thirty minutes early for the show and come face-to-face with the director! A great opportunity to hear what goes on behind the scenes of the production, the director’s concept, and how they put it all together.
Box Office Phone: 979-830-8358
Mon-Fri 10:00am–2:00pm
Box Office email: Tickets@unitybrenham.org
MAIN STAGE SHOW
“Thanks to the cast, crew, and staff at Unity Theatre in Brenham. I brought 28 seniors — mostly ladies to see the Sunday matinee and it was marvelous. Hope to be back soon!”
– Elizabeth
Godspell
A Musical by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak
Playing June 8 – June 25, 2023
Directed by Andrew Ruthven
The show is composed of various musical parables from The Gospel According to Matthew. A cast of ten characters tell the different parables by using a variety of games, storytelling techniques and doses of comedy. An eclectic blend of songs is employed as the story of Jesus’s life is told and his messages of kindness, tolerance and love brought to life.
Sponsored in part by Gary & Sandi Appelt and Nancy Shoup
June 8 – June 25, 2023
3 weeks, 12 shows
Thursdays 7:30 pm
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm
Sundays 2:00 pm (New Time!)
Ticket Sales Dates
Annual Partner sales begin May 8
Circle Member sales begin May 15
Subscriber sales begin May 22
Public sales begin May 30
Tickets: $30
Students: $15
All unsold seats are $15, 15 minutes prior to the performance.
Preview Night—All seats $24
Thursday, June 8, 2023
CHAT WITH THE CAST
Preview, Thursday, June 8, 2023
Immediately following our preview performance, stay in your seat for a brief talk-back with the cast and director of the show. We love to hear your feedback, answer your questions, and share the experience of creating the play with you.
MEET THE DIRECTOR
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Arrive thirty minutes early for the show and come face-to-face with the director! A great opportunity to hear what goes on behind the scenes of the production, the director’s concept, and how they put it all together.
Box Office Phone: 979-830-8358
Mon-Fri 10:00am–2:00pm
Box Office email: Tickets@unitybrenham.org
Online tickets available for Godspell as of May 30, 2023.