Presented by Virginia Stage Company Board of Trustees, Foundation Directors, and Stage Associates
Little shop of horrors
Book & lyrics by howard ashman
music by alan menken
directed by tom quaintance
in collaboration with
Norfolk state university theatre company
March 12 - 30, 2025
It Sings. It Shudders. It…Eats People? Dive into this gut-bustingly quirky cult classic where screams of terror and laughter go hand in hand! Seymour Krelborn is a meek floral assistant who stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Will Seymour be able to keep Audrey II’s appetite whetted, or will this maniacal musical, marigold turn Mushnik’s Flower Shop into its buffet forever!? This succulent mix of rock, romance, and razor-sharp teeth collide in a mouthwatering, theatrical extravaganza that has delighted audiences for years.
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Run Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes with one 15-minute intermission
Audience Recommendation: Recommended for ages 10+.
Content Advisory: This production contains scenes of domestic violence, drug use, mild profanity and a giant plant that eats people. Graphically. Several times.
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March 12 - 14 | Preview Performances
March 13 at 7:30pm | HR Pride Night
March 14 at 7:30pm | Young Professionals Night
March 15 at 6:54PM | Meet the Director
March 15 at 7:30PM | Opening Night Performance
March 16 @ 2:00PM | Post Show Talkback with Rabbi Panitz
March 22 @ 3PM | Audio Description & Open Captioning*
March 22 @ 7:30PM | ASL Performance*
March 23 @ 2:00PM | Post Show Talkback
March 23 @ 7:30pm | Pay What You Choose*Seating for Audio Description & Open Captioning is provided in the Orchestra Left. Please use promo code “AccessVA” on checkout for proper booking.
*Seating for ASL is provided in the Orchestra Left side of the House. Please use promo code “ASL” on checkout for proper booking.
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Directed by TOM QUAINTANCE†
Scenic Designer CHRISTOPHER TULYSEWSKI
Costume Designer JENI SCHAEFER
Lighting Designer ALYSSANDRA DOCHERTY
Sound Designer STEVEN ALLEGRETTO
Puppet Designer CHRISTOPHER TULYSEWSKI
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
† Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers Inc., an independent labor union.
