March 1-10, 2024
Written by John Pielmeier
Directed by Kyle West
Stage Managed by Courtnie Harrington

An intimate in-the-round style experience in the Cabaret Room.

Summoned to a convent, Dr. Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed psychiatrist, is charged with assessing the sanity of a novice accused of murdering her newborn. Miriam Ruth, the Mother Superior, determinedly keeps young Agnes from the doctor, further arousing Livingstone’s suspicions. Who killed the infant, and who fathered the tiny victim? Livingstone’s questions force all three women to re-examine the meaning of faith and the power of love, leading to a dramatic, compelling climax.

April 5-14, 2024
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed by Brian Clemente
Music directed by John Norine Jr.
Stage Managed by Margo Hatzel

Once upon a time, Cinderella pines to make a cameo at the ball, Jack (of beanstalk fame) tends to his pet cow, Little Red Riding Hood sets off toward grandmother’s house and a baker and his wife discover they are barren, thanks to a curse from the neighboring witch. They all head into the woods and embark on remarkable journeys that include falling in love, slaying a giant, facing off with a wolf and more. Just when all wishes appear to be granted, a stray magic bean sprouts a second stalk and the giant’s vengeful wife disrupts everyone’s happy ending. Featuring beloved music and classic fairy tale characters, this heartfelt musical explores what happens after “happily ever after.”

April 19-21, 2024

Book, Music & Lyrics by Jad Jacobs

Written by Al Budde Scholarship Recipient Jad Jacob of Niskayuna, NY, Beethoven: Live in Concert is a new original musical about the world’s first Rock Star: Ludwig van Beethoven. Bringing the famous composer to life on stage, the rock ‘n roll revolution of the 70’s takes center stage, as Beethoven transforms the world of classical music into an electrifying rock journey through his tumultuous life. From political revolution to family drama , this is the story of the man who defied fate and changed music forever.

May 31-June 9, 2024
Music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak
Directed by Courtnie Harrington
Music directed by TBD

A group of young people from all walks of life form a community through storytelling, camaraderie, love, and celebration. Based on the Gospel of Matthew, this popular rock musical is updated to present day through exciting new musical arrangements from the 2012 Broadway revival.

July 26-August 11, 2024
A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film
Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B Sherman
Book by Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh
Directed by TBD
Music directed by TBD

This beloved nanny is “practically perfect” and flying into Fort Salem Theater for three weekends, bringing this family favorite to life with songs like “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Let’s Go Fly A Kite,” “Step In Time,” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”

September 27 - October 6, 2024
Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Directed by TBD
Music directed by TBD

Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.

The theater lights dim as a fictitious 1928 musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, comes to life, with two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone. Put all together, you have the ingredients for hilariously toe-tapping evening of madcap delight.

November 8-10, 2024
Written by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Brian Clemente

Often considered one of the best American plays ever written, Our Town was first produced and published in 1938 to wide acclaim. This Pulitzer Prize winning drama of life in the town of Grover 's Corners, an allegorical representation of all life, is Thornton Wilder's most renowned and most popular play.

December 13-15, 2024
Directed by TBD
Music Directed by TBD

A Fort Salem Theater tradition, "Snow Business," brings back your favorite Fort Salem Theater performers as they deck the halls with boughs and Broadway in this original holiday showtune sing-a-long! Fun for the whole family!