Presented by Paradise Community Theatre
By Agatha Christie
Adapted For The Stage by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Marc Robinson
October 16, 17, 23, and 24 at 7:30 PM
October 18 & 25 at 2:00 PM
Exotic locales... World Class Elegance... and Murder! Join Hercule Poirot on Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express as he is forced to solve a particularly difficult case, all while the famous luxury train journeys from Istanbul to Paris. An international roster of rich and famous are all witnesses and suspects as Poirot must engage his little gray cells to discover the culprit. This fast-paced adaptation from Ken Ludwig promises a thrilling ride!
Tickets - Member: $19.50, Non-Member: $21.50, Student: $15.50. (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
PCT Season Sponsor: The Bahl Foundation
Box Office Sponsor: Faribault Daily News
"Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Paradise Community Theatre Season Ticket Passes Are Now Available for Our 2026/2027 Season!
Each of these passes contains 5 tickets that you may use interchangeably within the season for the following shows:
- 'The Addams Family Musical' (July 10-19, 2026)
- 'Murder on The Orient Express' (October 16-25, 2026)
- 'Anastasia: The Musical' (December 4-13, 2026)
- 'Tuck Everlasting The Musical' (February 19-28, 2027)
- 'The Princess and The Pea' (April 16-25, 2027)
PCT 26/27 Season Ticket Passes:
Member: $87.00
Non-Member: $97.00
Student: $67.00
By purchasing these ticket passes, you get to skip the ticket fee that comes with purchasing individual tickets! Each pass saves you roughly $15.00, so don't miss out on this deal!
To redeem your pass, you can use the link in your confirmation email, simply input your pass code during an online transaction, or provide it to our box office for assistance!
Sherlock Holmes and the 1st Baker Street Irregular
Presented by Marquee Children's Theatre
By Brian Guehring
Based on the Characters and Mysteries of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Directed by Kathy Rush
November 13th at 7:00 PM
November 14th & 15th at 2:00 PM
On a dare from her fellow street urchins, 14-year-old Wiggins tries to pickpocket a strange old man. Not only is Wiggins unsuccessful, but the old man, who is actually Sherlock Holmes in disguise, manages to take the gold ring that was in Wiggins’ pocket and leave behind a note directing her where to go to get it back. When Wiggins goes to 221B Baker Street to retrieve the ring, she is shocked to find out how much Holmes knows about her based on a quick observation. After Wiggins sees Holmes use the ring to solve a case, Wiggins proposes to work as his assistant. Intrigued by her potential, Holmes agrees to begin training Wiggins on a trial basis, so long as she helps Mrs. Hudson with the chores. Wiggins and Holmes must learn to trust each other as Wiggins and her group of street urchins help him solve two dangerous mysteries: The Red Headed League and The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle.
Auditions: Thursday, October 1st from 4:00 - 5:30 PM
and Saturday, October 3rd from 2:00 - 3:30 PM
(Seeking Actors Ages 12 - 16)
Tickets: Adults: $11.50, Students: $6.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Marquee Children's Theatre Season Sponsors: The Bahl Foundation & Southern Heights Dental Group.
Presented by Paradise Community Theatre
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Directed by Shelley Fitzgerald
December 4, 5, 10, and 11 at 7:30 PM
December 6, 12, and 13 at 2:00 PM
Her past is a mystery. Her future is an adventure. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family!
Auditions: Saturday, September 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Sunday, September 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Potential Callbacks will be held Sunday, September 13, beginning at 3:30 PM (Actors may be invited to attend these callbacks!)
(Seeking Actors Ages 15 and up!)
Tickets - Member: $21.50, Non-Member: $23.50, Student: $17.50. (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Show Sponsor: Faribo Air Conditioning & Heating, Owatonna Glass.
PCT Season Sponsor: The Bahl Foundation
Box Office Sponsor: Faribault Daily News
ANASTASIA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Join scrappy Dickensian orphans Edmund and Martin as they present their own version of A Christmas Carol! They may be the only two actors onstage, but with a trunk full of props, hearts full of song, and YOUR help, what could possibly go wrong? Come for a fresh, madcap take on the heartwarming classic, stay for the never-ending thrill of audience participation!
Saturday, December 19th at 2:00 PM
Member: $23.50, Non-Member: $28.50, Student: $18.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Presented by Paradise Community Theatre
Book by Claudia Shear & Tim Federle
Music by Chris Miller
Lyrics by Nathan Tysen
Based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Directed by Mickey Morstad
February 19, 20, and 26 at 7:30 PM
February 21, 27, and 28 at 2:00 PM
What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tick's unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey. Based on the best-selling classic novel by Natalie Babbitt and adapted for the stage by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, Tuck Everlasting features a soaring score from Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen.
Tickets - Member: $21.50, Non-Member: $23.50, Student: $17.50. (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
PCT Season Sponsor: The Bahl Foundation
Box Office Sponsor: Faribault Daily News
With support from the Faribault Area Retired Educators
TUCK EVERLASTING is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Presented by Paradise Community Theatre
Adaptation by Kathryn Schultz Miller
Directed by Amber Holven
April 16 & 23 at 7:30 PM
April 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 2:00 PM
Prince Harcourt (known to his friends as Harry) is on a desperate quest for a "True Princess." With King Ulstead's health failing, Harry must marry to secure his crown--but his impossibly high standards are getting in the way. As his younger brother Edgar and wife Greta wait in the wings to seize the throne, Harry is running out of time. Will he find his perfect match, or will his own pickiness be his downfall? This entertaining retelling of The Princess and the Pea is an enchanting blend of magic, romance, and comedy and is a royal treat for the whole family!
Tickets - Member: $19.50, Non-Member: $21.50, Student: $15.50. (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
PCT Season Sponsor: The Bahl Foundation
Box Office Sponsor: Faribault Daily News
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA is presented by arrangement with ArtReach Children's Theatre Plays. www.childrenstheatreplays.com
The Bahl Family Auditorium Seating Chart
Paradise Community Theatre Committee
Mark Ahnemann, Jessica Bastyr, Patrick Braucher, Emily Casper, Justin Delesha, Garrett Fitzgerald, Shelley Fitzgerald, Todd Ginter, Diane Hagen, Luke Havumaki, Amber Holven, Courtney Kryzer, Julie Longshore, Will McIntyre, Kathy Rush Vizina, Bambi Shumski, Reid Shumski, Marianne Brooks, Zeke Brooks, Kris Snow, and Youth on Boards Members Ella Chappius & Morgan Holven.
Visit the Paradise Community Theatre Website: paradisecommunitytheater.com
Thank you to Basilleo's 2.0 for being our Entertainment Hospitality Sponsor!
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108 4th St. NW, Faribault, MN
Phone: (507) 332-6701
Open Sunday - Thursday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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321 Central Avenue N.
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 332-7372
Hours: Wed.-Fri. 12-5pm &
Sat. 10am-2pm
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