Holiday Tea: Interactive Live Show
Have Tea & Cookies with Your Favorite Holiday Characters! Join us for tea and live entertainment with your favorite holiday characters!PLUS! MEET SANTA! Your kids will love the chance to have tea and cookies with their favorite characters at this interactive show. Yes, we really will be serving tea! Join your favorite characters for this audience-interactive holiday show. Hot or cold tea served with fresh-baked cookie. Characters will sing, dance, and tell stories all while engaging the entire audience. An after show meet and greet will allow participants to snap a photo with their favorite characters. Featuring the kids from the Milton Theatre’s “Triple Threat” musical theatre program!
High School Musical
Get ready for Disney’s High School Musical: On Stage! at the Milton Theatre! This exciting, high-energy production brings the beloved Disney Channel phenomenon to life with a dynamic cast of talented local and regional students. Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, and the whole East High crew as they navigate friendship, first love, and the thrill of following your dreams. Packed with catchy songs, show-stopping dance numbers, and a heartwarming message of self-discovery, this production is a celebration of young talent and community spirit. Don’t miss the chance to cheer on the next generation of performers—this is the event where stars are born and everyone truly belongs! VIEW THE DIGITAL PROGRAM Disney’s High School Musical Book by David Simpatico Songs by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil; Ray Cham, Greg Cham and Andrew Seeley; Randy Petersen and Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd and Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle; David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg; Jamie Houston Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical that is being led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
Broadway Cabaret: Rodgers & Hammerstein
Rodgers and Hammerstein was a theater-writing team of composer Richard Rodgers (1902–1979) and lyricist-dramatist Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960), who together created a series of innovative and influential American musicals. Their popular Broadway productions in the 1940s and 1950s initiated what is considered the “golden age” of musical theater. Experience the magic of musical theater like never before with “Broadway Cabaret: Rodgers & Hammerstein” at the iconic Milton Theatre! Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening filled with the timeless melodies and captivating stories that have defined a generation. From the enchanting romance of “The Sound of Music” to the sweeping emotions of “Carousel,” this spectacular cabaret brings together the legendary works of Rodgers & Hammerstein in a dazzling showcase of song, live music, and theatrical brilliance.
Milton Theatre Volunteer Training & Appreciation Night
Learn and become a part of our volunteer network!This event is to encourage and train new Milton Theatre Volunteers and recognize our existing volunteers for their hardwork and dedication. Tickets are FREE but required. 5:30pm – Doors open, cash/credit bar & catering 6:00pm – Volunteer Training & Refresher6:30pm – Presentation7:00pm – Awards & Recognition Interested in becoming a Milton Theatre Volunteer? Attend our Volunteer Training to get started! We rely on your assistance and appreciate you being a part of the Milton Theatre experience. We’re once again reaching out to our community to become a volunteer and bring that signature Milton Theatre “magic” to all our events. Get the latest insider updates on our capital campaign Light refreshment Why be a volunteer? The perks! A sense of community and the opportunity to be a part of a thriving artistic venue. A free show during your volunteer shift. A free drink on us at the bar during your shift. Volunteer appreciation events throughout the year. Free tickets to random shows throughout the year. Expectations for our volunteers: Be friendly and courteous to our customers and staff. Must volunteer for at least one shift in a 3 month period to remain active. What kinds of events and jobs? Usher at large indoor shows. Help tidy up before and after shows. Assist staff on large events such as Zombie Fest, Milton Pride, St. Patrick’s Day & more! It’s easy! Sign up for shifts online here: ONLINE SIGN UP About the Milton Theatre The Milton Theatre, located in historic downtown Milton Delaware, has had an illustrious history in its more than 100 year existence. Erected circa 1910, the two-story building served, at one time or another, as the town’s movie theatre, basketball hall, fire station, social center & community stage. Various retail businesses & restaurants also thrived there. It has survived 3 major fires, countless “nor’easters”, and decades of neglect. But now, it proudly stands as a hub of artistic culture, not just to the town of Milton, but to the Delmarva Peninsula.
Frozen Jr. Camp Show 12pm
Enjoy the hard work of our summer camp students in the Frozen Jr! Kids 12 and under are free excluding Balcony. Everyone must have a ticket to enter the theatre. About Frozen Jr The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Great American Songbook Cabaret
Cabaret featuring your favorite regional talent singing the Great American Songbook!The Great American Songbook features the tunes of Broadway musical theatre, Hollywood movie musicals and Tin Pan Alley (the hub of songwriting that was the music publishers’ row on New York’s West 28th Street)”. These songs became the core repertoire of jazz musicians from the 1920s-1960s. The Great American Songbook includes standards by Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, Hoagy Carmichael, Richard Rodgers, and Oscar Hammerstein II, among others. Learn more about the Great American Songbook.
Frozen Jr. Camp Show 2pm
Enjoy the hard work of our summer camp students in the Frozen Jr! Kids 12 and under are free excluding Balcony. Everyone must have a ticket to enter the theatre. About Frozen Jr The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Alice in Wonderland
Parents and children familiar with the book, or discovering it for the first time, will love this dazzling and wacky play. Watch as Alice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll. ALICE IN WONDERLANDby Brainerd Duffield Based on the Novel By Lewis CarrollAlice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll. Dramatized as a series of fourteen episodes from Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. A kaleidoscope of action and madness, with the necessary elements of suspense and frustration to make it all work.Milton Theatre Student Mainstage ProductionWith a thriving children & youth theatre arts program, the Milton Theatre is proud to present high-quality productions that feature southern Delaware’s young talents. With the guidance of our directors and educators, the Milton Theatre Student Mainstage Productions gives a platform for aspiring theatre professionals to hone their craft and showcase their talent to live audiences year-round. “Alice in Wonderland (Duffield)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.www.concordtheatricals.com
Alice in Wonderland
Parents and children familiar with the book, or discovering it for the first time, will love this dazzling and wacky play. Watch as Alice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll. ALICE IN WONDERLANDby Brainerd Duffield Based on the Novel By Lewis CarrollAlice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll. Dramatized as a series of fourteen episodes from Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. A kaleidoscope of action and madness, with the necessary elements of suspense and frustration to make it all work.Milton Theatre Student Mainstage ProductionWith a thriving children & youth theatre arts program, the Milton Theatre is proud to present high-quality productions that feature southern Delaware’s young talents. With the guidance of our directors and educators, the Milton Theatre Student Mainstage Productions gives a platform for aspiring theatre professionals to hone their craft and showcase their talent to live audiences year-round. “Alice in Wonderland (Duffield)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.www.concordtheatricals.com
Alice in Wonderland
Parents and children familiar with the book, or discovering it for the first time, will love this dazzling and wacky play. Watch as Alice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll. ALICE IN WONDERLANDby Brainerd Duffield Based on the Novel By Lewis CarrollAlice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll. Dramatized as a series of fourteen episodes from Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. A kaleidoscope of action and madness, with the necessary elements of suspense and frustration to make it all work.Milton Theatre Student Mainstage ProductionWith a thriving children & youth theatre arts program, the Milton Theatre is proud to present high-quality productions that feature southern Delaware’s young talents. With the guidance of our directors and educators, the Milton Theatre Student Mainstage Productions gives a platform for aspiring theatre professionals to hone their craft and showcase their talent to live audiences year-round. “Alice in Wonderland (Duffield)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.www.concordtheatricals.com