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2009-2011 Past Productions
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
Written by Jeff Goode
Dec 2, 3, 8, 9 to Dec 10, 2011
AFTER HOURS 10pm
5 Performances Only
“That man has been a walking, talking, holly-jolly sex-crime-waiting-to-happen for years!" A dark, dark Christmas comedy. Scandal erupts at the North Pole when one of Santa's eight tiny reindeer accuses him of sexual harassment. As mass media descends upon the event, the other members of the sleigh team demand to share their perspectives, and a horrific tale of corruption and perversion emerges, which seems to implicate everyone from the littlest elf to the tainted Saint himself.
Mature Audiences.
Holiday Burlesque and Vaudeville Comedy Show
An original by Chico Cabaret
Nov 17 to Dec 17, 2011
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
It's a little bit naughty and a little bit nice. Come celebrate our 7th annual holiday production with a twist. It's back in the 7:30pm slot. Get tickets early. This show sells out fast.
Mature Audiences.
Rocky Horror Live
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
Oct 6 to Nov 5, 2011
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
Plus midnight shows on Oct. 22 & Oct. 29 & a Halloween show on Oct. 31 at 7:30pm
Let's do the time warp again. Never say never, as Chico Cabaret proudly brings Rocky Horror Live back to the Cabaret stage for it's 8th year; this time however with a NEW vision and with a NEW generation of players.
Mature Audiences.
Show Us Your Shorts! Film Festival
Aug 19 to Aug 20, 2011
- Friday, Aug 19th & Saturday, Aug 20th, doors open at 7pm Best of the Fest selected short films begin at 7:30pm
Show Us Your Shorts! Film Festival is an annual short film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films from the Western region of the US (California, Oregon, Washington and Western Nevada). Organized by local filmmakers and members of local theater from here in Chico, SUYSFF was started with the desire to bring film makers together in a fun and funky environment, to meet and network with the ultimate goal of producing more regional works.
Wayne Houchin
Aug 5 to Aug 6, 2011
- Friday & Saturday Tickets: $10 adults & $8 children 12 and under. Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
- Sunday Matinee Aug 7th, ALL TICKETS are $8. Doors open at 1:30pm, show starts at 2:00pm.
"A cross between a con-man and a street magician, Wayne Houchin is a fascinating live performer! If you ever have the opportunity to see him perform make sure you don't miss it. It will be an experience you won't soon forget!"-Synthesis Magazine
"Wayne Houchin is one of the hottest magicians on the planet!"- Genii Magazine
"Wayne Houchin is this generation's Houdini!"- Wizardz Magic Theater, Orlando
"Wayne Houchin is brilliant!"-Criss Angel, Mindfreak
Family Fun!
The Little Bo Peep Show
A Cabaret Original
Jul 14 to Jul 30, 2011
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
Little Bo Peep loses more than just her sheep at her all NEW Las Vegas Burlesque and Comedy Revue Show. The Big Bad Wolf, Red Riding Hood, Wee Willie Winkie, Little Boy Blue, Miss Muffet and many more of her friends come out to celebrate with her. Come join the fun!
Mature Audiences.
Superior Donuts
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Written by Tracy Letts
Jun 2 to Jun 18, 2011
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
A NEW comedy-drama from the Tony Award and Pulitzer prize-winning author of August: Osage County. Set in the heart of one of Chicago’s most diverse communities, Superior Donuts explores the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship. “a funny and moving evening of theater…as fresh and tasty as a doughnut right out of the oven. —Backstage” “…a soulful play, full of humor and humanity…drawn with deep affection.” —Variety
Mature Audiences.
Reefer Madness, The Musical
Written by Keven Murphy, Dan Studney Music by Dan Studney. Lyrics by Kevin Murphy
Apr 14 to May 14, 2011
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
Reefer Madness, The Musical is back by popular demand ( and we couldn't resist since the topic has reached the ballot box!) Special Showing on Wednesday, 4/20. Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. You won't be able to resist the spoofy fun of Reefer Madness, The Musical.
Mature Audiences.
Some Things You Need To Know Before The World Ends (A Final Evening With The Illuminati)
Written by Larry Larson and Levi Lee
Mar 10 to Mar 26, 2011
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
A post-apocalyptic bunker is home to Reverend Eddie, a paranoid protestant minister and Brother Lawrence, his hopeful hunchback. Exposed to nerve gas, Eddie suffers a series of hysterical hallucinations. Sporting a hamburger palace crown, Eddie is convinced he is master of ''the one true church'' and is unafraid of walking through the valley of the shadow of Death ''for the Lord is with me and I am heavily armed.'' Wickedly hilarious! The darkest of comedies!
Mature Audiences.
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Written by Dale Wasserman, adapted from the novel by Ken Kesey
Jan 27th to Feb 19th, 2011
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest concerns a charming rogue who faked insanity in order to serve out his sentence in a mental institution rather in a prison. This, he learns, was a mistake. He clashes with the head nurse, stages a revolt, arranges a rollicking midnight party with liquor and women and accomplishes what the medical profession has been unable to do for twelve years. A classic! Winner of both the 2001 Tony Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Revival of a Play.
Mature Audiences.
Holiday Burlesque: Off-White Christmas
An original by Chico Cabaret
Dec 2nd to Dec 18th, 2010
Show starts at 10:00pm.
Chico Cabaret’s after-hours Holiday Burlesque will be just as funny and steamy as last year’s show, except designed for adults who enjoy their naughty fun a bit later in the evening!
Mature Audiences.
White Christmas
Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Book by David Ives, Paul Blake
Nov 18th to Dec 18th, 2010
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
Perfect for the holiday season, this unforgettable musical about love and friendship will make your days merry and bright. Based on the classic film, this heartwarming musical features many Irving Berlin songs that will fill you with the joy of the season. Bring the entire family to this one!
Evil Dead, The Musical
Book & Lyrics By George Reinblatt
Sept 30th to Oct 31st, 2010
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
Special Halloween Show TBA
Based on Sam Raimi’s 80s cult classic films, EVIL DEAD tells the tale of 5 college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. The songs are hilariously campy and the show is bursting with more farce than a Monty Python skit.
Mature Audiences.
Grease
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Aug 5th to Sept 4th, 2010
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
Chico Cabaret will present the full, Broadway version of Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot- rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers.
Masquerade At The Cabaret
Jun 10th to Jul 10th, 2010
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
It's a story about a journey toward rediscovery, love, the passion for live theater and about shedding the mask that hides the true heart of the character. The show features beautiful dancers, extravagant costumes, jugglers, live music and original choreography. Co-Produced by MASQUERADE. Directed by Phil Ruttenburg & Daniel Penner Cline. Original story conceived by Phil Ruttenburg & Daniel Penner Cline. Written by Daniel Penner Cline. Musical Direction by Loki Miller. Choreography by Kelsi Fossum-Trausch
Mature Audiences.
Glengarry Glen Ross
Written by David Mamet
May 6th to May 22nd, 2010
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
Glengarry Glen Ross is a savage comedy about second-rate real estate salesmen who grind and claw for their share of the American dream. Desperate for a piece of the action, they close unwanted land in Florida for top billing. First prize is a Cadillac, second prize is a set of steak knives, third prize—you’re fired.
Mature Audiences
Keeper of Fury
Co Written by Conan Duch and Daniel Penner
Apr 8th to Apr 24th, 2010
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
Get ready for the most action-packed world premiere in theatrical history as Chico Cabaret proudly presents a brand new show based on a story by Bruce Lee. Several black belts from the surrounding local dojos will not only provide the high kicks, but also high drama. Follow our protagonist Korde, as he embarks upon a journey through a Post-Apocalyptic world with monkey men, gypsies, bandits and the most amazing martial arts ever seen on stage!
Mature Audiences.
Loud
Book and Lyrics by Tod Kimbro, Music by Tod Kimbro and Jeff Forte
Mar 4th to Mar 27th, 2010
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
LOUD, is a story of familial dysfunction, primitive Internet dating, and recreational bomb-building. Set in the pre-Y2K era to an electrifying alt-rock score, LOUD explores the minds of five troubled but resilient souls: a father questioning his sexuality, a mother questioning her sanity, two twenty- somethings searching for love on Instant Messenger, and a disenchanted teenage stalker looking for...well, the object of his stalking.
Mature Audiences.
Nunsense
Book and Lyrics by Dan Goggin
Jan 14th to Feb 13th, 2010
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.
The little sisters of Hoboken will be on the Cabaret stage launching our 2010 Season! Don’t miss the fun as the nuns sing and dance their hearts out in this wacky musical! Nunsense is sure to raise your spirits!
Holiday Burlesque & Vaudeville Show
Nov 19th, 2009 to Dec 19th, 2009
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm, Show starts at 7:30pm.
4th Annual Holiday Burlesque Show. A little bit Naughty...a little bit Nice! Rejoice in our original twists of holiday music and delight in our mischievious elves. Put this holiday tradition on your Christmas list! (Mature Audiences)
"This is a hilarious, risque show …with such a multitude of talent, it's impossible to give to all the accolades they richly deserve" Verda Mackay – The Buzz.
7th Annual Rocky Horror Show Live
Oct 1st, 2009 to Oct 31st, 2009
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm, Show starts at 7:30pm.
Midnight Shows!
Oct 24th & Oct 31st at Midnight.
By Richard O'Brien
"Rocky Horror is not just a show, it's an event" says Jeff Dickenson. Back for it's 7th year (and well over 100 performances) that sweet transvestite and his motley crew will do the time warp again. (Mature audiences)
"The Friday production of the show was deranged, raw, raunchy and crude, but oh so much fun" CN&R
Angry Housewives
Aug 6th, 2009 to Sept 5th, 2009
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm, Show starts at 7:30pm.
By A.M. Collins
Bored with their everyday lives, four women try a number of outlets until one of them strikes a chord on her guitar, and suggests they form a punk rock group and enter the upcoming talent show at the local punk club (Mature Audiences)
The show is insistently outrageous, frequently funny, occasionally witty and altogether irresistible."--- Seattle Times.
Eating Raoul
Jun 11th, 2009 to July 11th, 2009
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm, Show starts at 7:30pm.
By Paul Bartel
The cult film classic has new life as a zany musical.This offbeat, quirky, campy and delicious new musical is fast-paced and very funny. It's a merry, murderous, and romantic musical romp much like Little Shop of Horrors, combined with a touch of Sweeny Todd. (Mature Audiences)
"Outrageous...Wickedly Funny" Newsweek
Bus Stop
April 30th, 2009 to May 24th, 2009
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm, Show starts at 7:30pm.
Sunday Matinee on May 17th at 2pm
By William Inge
What might happen on a night where no can get out and no one can get in? This story of eight unlikely people holed up overnight in a bus stop diner during a raging snowstorm is warm-hearted, funny and ultimately touching.
"Mr. Inge has put together an uproarious comedy that never strays from the truth." NY Post
Wild Party
Mar 5th, 2009 to Apr 4th, 2009
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm, Show starts at 7:30pm.
By Andrew Lippa
Set in the roaring 1920's, (with flappers, hoofers & hooch!) this award-winning score provides intoxicating drive for this tale of passions out of control. You are invited to party to end all parties! (Mature Audiences)
"Conveys the decadent side of the 1920's better than anything I can recall since The Great Gatsby" ~Chicago Sun-Times
Is He Dead?
Jan 14th, 2009 to Feb 13th, 2009
Thursday - Saturday Doors Open at 7:00pm, Show starts at 7:30pm. Sunday Matinee Jan 25th & Feb 8th Doors open at 1:30pm, Show starts at 2:00pm.
A New Comedy By Mark Twain.
In this recently discovered comedic gem, a group of poor artists in France stage the death of a friend to drive up the price of his paintings. Twain brilliantly intertwines farce and social satire to tell a story about fame, greed, and the value of art.
"The American literary master's most recent stage work is alive, well, and making audiences roar on Broadway" NRO