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Upcoming Shows
Join the Abbey Theater of Dublin in its productions of the following shows:
The Story of My Life
music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill
presented in association with Evolution Theatre Company
- Where: Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Rd. and online
- In-person: Oct. 7 and 13 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 8 p.m.; Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. (live streaming available for select performances)
- Cost: $25 for Adults; $20 for seniors; $15 for students
Purchase Tickets - For ages: 12 and up
- Synopsis: This heart-warming musical follows the friendship of Alvin and Thomas, two men from a small town. These lifelong friends are reunited after Alvin’s mysterious death. In the abstract world of his mind, Thomas struggles to write Alvin’s eulogy while recounting the many turns that their lives have taken since meeting as children. Through music and song, these two friends recount their adventures, explore their past dissonance and ultimately discover what is at the base of every strong friendship … love.
- Special COVID-19 Policy: Evolution Theatre Company is and always has been committed to providing a safe, healthy, entertaining, and enjoyable environment for artists, technicians, crew, staff, and audience members.Evolution Theatre Company will require vaccinations for audience members, as well as performers, backstage crew, and theatre staff, for all performances through October 2021. Masks will also be required for audiences inside the theatre, except while eating or drinking in designated locations.Under the policy, guests will need to be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine in order to attend a show and must show proof of vaccination at their time of entry into the theatre with their valid ticket. “Fully vaccinated” means the performance date must be at least 14 days after the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or at least 14 days after a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.Exceptions are being made for children under 12 and people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. These guests must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance start time, or a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance start time.In further consideration and to accommodate all audience members, we will be offering expanded live-stream and video-on-demand for all our remaining productions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Two Ones
presented in association with Evolution Theatre Company
- Where: Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Rd. and online
- In-person: Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 22 and 23 at 8 p.m.
- Cost: $15/ticket
Purchase Tickets - For ages: 12 and up
- Synopsis: Evolution Theatre Company and the Abbey Theater of Dublin proudly present the in-person premieres of two one-man productions that received their virtual premieres during the pandemic:
- Navigation
Written and performed by Monty Almoro
A poignant coming-of-age story, “Navigation” explores what it means to be a gay immigrant youth in America. - The Sissy Chronicles
Written and performed by Mark Phillips Schwamberger
A highly relatable exploration of the life experiences of a gay man, “The Sissy Chronicles” is filled with pathos, humor and heart-warming first-hand accounts of the societal structures and patterns which confront, shape and ultimately define the lives of those deemed “other” or “different.”
Bound for Albania
written by Johnrick Hole
- Where: Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Rd. and online
- In-person: Nov. 4–6 and 11–13 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m.
- Cost: $25 for Adults; $20 for students, seniors and matinee
Purchase Tickets - For ages: 12 and up
- Synopsis: Jill, a retired nurse, is inspired to help Syrian refugees. The Syrians are fleeing their war-torn country and are separated from their families. Jill is assigned to a refugee camp in Albania, where she works with the staff to help these refugees. Will her family understand her desire to go on an epic journey of her own? Even if it means leaving them behind?
Disney’s Descendants: The Musical
- Where: Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Rd. and online
- In-person: Nov. 20 at 11 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m.; Nov. 21 at 1 and 4 p.m.
- Cost: $10/ticket
Purchase Tickets - For ages: 5 and up
- Synopsis: Featuring youth artists ranging in ages 9-16. Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical” is a brand-new musical comedy featuring beloved characters and hit songs from the films!
The Land of Forgotten Toys
- Where: Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Rd. and online
- In-person: Dec. 16 and 17 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 18 at 1, 4 and 7 p.m.
- Cost: $10/ticket
Purchase Tickets - For ages: 5 and up
- Synopsis: A multi-generational Central Ohio premiere! It is three days before Christmas and Grace works in a toy store owned by her grumpy aunt, Charlotte. She begs for a chance to go far away. Grace and her friend Nikki are magically transported to the legendary “Land of Forgotten Toys.” They meet an elf named Schmedrick, encounter an Icicle Giant, and discover that the forgotten toys are not misfits; in fact, their “flaws” are key to their success. For, while we are all different, none of us are really misfits. And even in the darkest galaxies, there is always light!
The Duchess
written by former Ohio Supreme Court justice Herb Brown
- Where: Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Rd.
- In-person: Feb. 10, 11, 17-19 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.
- Cost: $15/ticket
Tickets Coming Soon - For ages: 13 and up
- Synopsis: The Abbey Theater presents the world premiere of “The Duchess.” Written by former Ohio Supreme Court justice Herb Brown, the play is set in the early 1910s and takes a look at the political career and romantic affairs of scandal-plagued Ohioan Warren G. Harding, who became president in 1921 and died under strange circumstances in 1923.
Catspaw
by Cory Skurdal
presented in association with Original Productions Theatre
- Where: Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Rd.
- In-person: March 17 – 19 and 24 – 26 at 8 p.m.; March 20 and 27 at 2 p.m.
- Cost: $25 for Adults; $20 for students, seniors and matinees
Purchase Tickets - For ages: 12 and up
- Synopsis: A regional premiere! Wealthy and controlling Barbara Shepard has gone missing. Barbara’s son, Richard, thinks his stepfather, Peter, knows more than he is telling. Richard’s sister, Lindy, isn’t sure who she should trust.
About Abbey Theater of Dublin
Located in the Dublin Community Recreation Center (5600 Post Rd.), the 200-seat Abbey Theater of Dublin offers a wide variety of theatrical and musical performances, movies and lectures at community prices. The intimate venue is perfect for Central Ohio-based performing arts groups to produce outstanding entertainment. Under the direction of Joe Bishara, the Abbey Theater of Dublin has become a destination for theater companies and artists to premiere diverse and inclusive productions featuring artists of all ages for patrons of all ages. Support the arts in your community.
Tickets are available online, at the door, or by calling 614.410.4550. Checks, cash and major credit cards are accepted.
About the Abbey Theater of Dublin’s Theater Supervisor Joe Bishara
Joe Bishara has collaborated on over 200 theatrical productions across the United States as an award-winning actor, director, educator and producer. He is the Theater Supervisor for the City of Dublin, Ohio’s Abbey Theater of Dublin, Founder and Managing Director of New Albany Youth Theatre and a Creative Consultant for both Broadway2LA Acting Studio and Evolution Theatre Company. Joe is a passionate advocate for new theatrical works. He is the creator of the Abbey Theater of Dublin’s Virtual Theatre Project and served for 6 years as the Program Coordinator for the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) playwriting fellowship program. He is the President of Theatre Roundtable, a member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), a member of the Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance (MTEA) and an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographer Society (SDC).
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For questions about the Abbey Theater, contact Theater Supervisor Joe Bishara, at 614.410.4554 or jbishara@dublin.oh.us.
