Remember, don’t feed the plants!
IMPORTANT STREET CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Starting October 6th through November, Broadway (Route 25) will undergo water main construction between Benton Ave. North to New York St. This project will cover about 4 blocks, but its impact on traffic will extend further. Expect traffic delays, especially on cross streets like Galena Blvd. To ease congestion, the City of Aurora recommends avoiding Broadway (Route 25) through Downtown Aurora. Instead, consider using alternative routes. One great option is Lincoln Ave, just a block or two east of Broadway, running North & South on the East side of the train tracks.
Nominated for 7 Drama Desk Awards, including Winner of Outstanding Musical!
From songwriters Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, the genius duo behind Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, comes the doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors. Join us on Skid Row as meek and mild Seymour Krelborn eeks out a living at the failing Mushnik’s Flower Shop. Until one day, he discovers a strange and unusual plant he names Audrey II – one that feeds on human blood. Seymour becomes caught up in a wild scheme of trying to acquire fresh blood for his carnivorous plant – all while attempting to save the love of his life from her evil dentist boyfriend.
Little Shop of Horrors is a wild ride filled with some of the catchiest songs including “Suddenly Seymour” and “Suppertime.” But remember…DON’T FEED THE PLANTS!
Book and Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN
Music by ALAN MENKEN
Based on the film by ROGER CORMAN
Screenplay by CHARLES GRIFFITH
Originally produced by the WPA Theatre [Kyle Renick, Producing Director]
Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre,
David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization
Gene Weygandt (kneeling, with camera) plays Mushnik, Jack Ball plays Seymour backed by the Urchins (from left): Tickwanya Jones (Ronnette) Marta Bady (Chiffon) and Lydia Burke (Crystal) in Little Shop of Horrors. Paramount Theatre’s 12th Broadway Series runs August 30-October 15, 2023. Landree Fleming directs. For tickets and information, visit paramountaurora.com or call (630) 896-6666. Photo credit: Liz Lauren
