Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

Welcome to Monkswell Manor, where some guests check in while others check out—permanently. Colonial Chorus Players proudly presents the longest-running theatrical production in the world, The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, March 6–15 at the Old Hose House Theater in Reading. The Mousetrap is a mystery set at a remote guest house in the English countryside run by newlyweds Mollie and Giles where six strangers find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. When the guests learn that a woman was murdered in London the day before, they soon begin to suspect that the killer is among them. Performances of The Mousetrap are March 6, 7, 13 &amp; 14 at 7:30 PM and March 8 &amp; 15 at 2 PM at the Old Hose House Theater, 1249 Main Street, Reading. Advance tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors and students at <a href="http://www.ccp1961.org/">www.ccp1961.org</a>. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door 30 minutes before showtime with cash, Venmo, or PayPal only. All seats are reserved seating. The ensemble cast features Paul D’Onofrio, Andrew Haber, Madeleine Herrick, Colin Lamusta, Saeed Maseeh, Sorchae McMeel, Jackson Ploof, Michaelyn St. Pierre, and Sharyn Taitz under the direction of Shay Wainwright.

Old Hose House Theater

A Little Women Christmas

This holiday season Colonial Chorus Players is proud to present the premiere of&nbsp;A Little Women Christmas, a new radio play based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott. A Little Women Christmas will be performed December 5–7, 2025, at the Old Hose House Theater, 1249 Main Street, Reading. Tickets are $20 and are now on sale at&nbsp;<a href="https://ticketstage.com/">ticketstage.com</a>. See additional details below. A LITTLE WOMEN CHRISTMAS A Live Radio Play Based on the Novel by Louisa May Alcott Adapted by Jennifer Estabrooks Directed by Laura J. Bilodeau PERFORMANCES • Friday, December 5 @ 7:30 PM • Saturday, December 6 @ 2 PM • Saturday, December 6 @ 7:30 PM • Sunday, December 7 @ 2 PM LOCATION The Old Hose House Theater, 1249 Main Street, Reading, MA TICKETS $20 Reserved Seating HOW TO PURCHASE • Ticketstage&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketstage.com%2FT%2FCCP%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQmk5Vmg3Y244MUNaWWlJOAEe9VbCLJQxaWEhQcSSDH_ktA-X5jQmORA-g0JS-rUrMaUAj_7jwThu6XwzQIM_aem_hRi51R1cnJrZSKf73mi5xw&amp;h=AT2G_1jNKturqnhsGprAKBCJ-TQqE_n-IFfXt1_rs_ffqEnyvKzII2fE03DYhK33FTpAl1I_LPgwSvhV76ALLWFQhdD4doxA6UyaZVWR45GN4u0_TVJdp1oH2f7_C7N95nnCt7qt4CYUlrD1anOdJYiovP8cvqSMcCo&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT1EG3Y8aAFtDhjFkH5DSoFfjwhIghfPKcqEWRRY4gah86PqSIxRyy6lockPbIpYUVszkoStD6PZ65P_S-Mcafim9R1jZ71mjYQLvLLjgKvSLf15utwb9ffOt5V-9NLxx6kZZdN4RbcTTW5onV2WVwMqHIShvb2uOy0">https://www.ticketstage.com/T/CCP</a> • Box Office 30 minutes before showtime with cash, Venmo, or PayPal SYNOPSIS A Little Women Christmas&nbsp;is a play within a play. Set in CBS Radio Studio in Hollywood in 1950, the Lux Radio Theatre is performing a radio play that centers around a year in the life of Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy from Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. The show is performed before a studio audience, complete with an announcer, sound effects done live on stage, radio ads, and even famous Hollywood actors from the 1950s. CAST Jo . . . . Katie Mulno Meg . . . . Kat Plano Beth . . . . Shannon Fay Amy . . . . Gaby Estabrooks Laurie . . . . Alexander Slocum Marmee . . . . Katie Broach Aunt March . . . . Sue Brother Mr. Laurence . . . . David Murgo John Brooke . . . . Peter Cavicchio Mr. Keighley . . . . Martin Brother Skippy . . . . Scott Estabrooks **PLEASE NOTE** • A Little Women Christmas is appropriate for all audiences. • The show runs approximately 90 minutes with one 15-minute&nbsp;intermission. • Concessions will be available. CCP BOX OFFICE POLICY • All ticket sales final. • A small, non-refundable handling fee will be charged for each ticket ordered online. • Refunds issued only in the event a performance is canceled by Colonial Chorus Players. TICKET INQUIRIES If you have questions, please email our Box Office at tickets@ccp1961.org and our ticket chair will contact you.

Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show

Strap on your corset and roll up your fishnets—and let us take you on a strange, strange journey. Tickets are now on sale for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show at Colonial Chorus Players!&nbsp; RICHARD O’BRIEN’S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Music, Book and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien Director . . . . Andrew Rhodes Music Director . . . . Andrew Wray Choreographer . . . . Amy Oldenquist Producer . . . . Sharyn Taitz Stage Manager . . . . Jen Ryan Gelzleichter PERFORMANCES • Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 7:30 PM • Saturday, October 11, 2025 @ 7:30 PM • Sunday, October 12, 2025 @ 2 PM • Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 7:30 PM • Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 7:30 PM • Saturday, October 18, 2025 @ 7:30 PM LOCATION The Old Hose House Theater, 1249 Main Street, Reading, MA TICKETS ADVANCE PURCHASE $30/Adults&nbsp; $25/Seniors &amp; Students Reserved Seating https://www.ticketstage.com/T/CCP TICKETS AT THE DOOR $33/Adults&nbsp; $25/Seniors &amp; Students Remaining seats sold at the door 30 minutes before showtime with cash, check, or Venmo only. **PLEASE NOTE** • This show is recommended for audiences 18 and up. • Approximate run time is 90 minutes with no intermission. • For safety reasons, no outside props will be permitted. • Bags of props will be available for purchase at concessions before the show. SYNOPSIS&nbsp; The original&nbsp;musical that inspired the 1975 classic cult film, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show follows innocent couple Brad and Janet as they seek shelter at a mysterious old castle on a dark and stormy night, where they encounter transvestite Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter, his “perfect” creation Rocky, and an assortment of other creatures. CAST Brad Majors . . . . Casey Williamson Janet Weiss . . . . Sabrina Janet Nedder Frank ‘N’ Furter . . . . Nick Raponi Riff Raff . . . . Haley Unger Columbia . . . . Leanne Blake Rocky Horror . . . . Anthony Wassel Eddie/Dr. Scott . . . . Kevin Lundy Magenta/Usherette . . . . Dori Bush Narrator . . . . Grace Meidanis Phantoms . . . . Luisiana Cruz, Saeed Maseeh, Kimberly Merck, Kat Plano CCP BOX OFFICE POLICY • All ticket sales final for non-subscribers. • A small, non-refundable handling fee will be charged for each ticket ordered online. • Refunds issued only in the event a performance is canceled by Colonial Chorus Players. TICKET INQUIRIES If you have questions, please email our Box Office at tickets@ccp1961.org and our ticket chair will contact you. Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show&nbsp;is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals Company. www.concordtheatricals.com

First Date the Musical

First Date is a modern musical comedy about a blind date between nervous finance guy Aaron and bold, artsy Casey at a bustling NYC restaurant. As the date unfolds, they bring quirks and insecurities to the table, while characters from their past—exes, family, inner voices—appear to give advice, often with comedic results.

Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon

Meet Corie and Paul Bratter, newlyweds blissfully in love after six whole days of married life. One’s a free spirit, the other is by the (law) book. One’s a doer, the other is a watcher. Can they find their happily ever after in their tiny Greenwich Village apartment with no heat, no bathtub, and no privacy?  Colonial Chorus Players presents Neil Simon’s romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park February 7–23, 2025, at the Old Hose House Theater, 1249 Main Street, Reading. The cast features Lauren Casey, Michael Mazzone, Sue Brother, Glenn Wakeley, Benjamin Brennan, and Lou Palumbo under the direction of David Costa.  Tickets are available in advance at <a href="http://www.ccp1961.org/">www.ccp1961.org</a>and at the door with cash or Venmo.

Meet Corie and Paul Bratter, newlyweds blissfully in love after six whole days of married life. One’s a free spirit, the other is by the (law) book. One’s a doer, the other is a watcher. Can they find their happily ever after in their tiny Greenwich Village apartment with no heat, no bathtub, and no privacy?&nbsp; Colonial Chorus Players presents Neil Simon’s romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park February 7–23, 2025, at the Old Hose House Theater, 1249 Main Street, Reading. The cast features Lauren Casey, Michael Mazzone, Sue Brother, Glenn Wakeley, Benjamin Brennan, and Lou Palumbo under the direction of David Costa.&nbsp; Tickets are available in advance at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ccp1961.org/">www.ccp1961.org</a>and at the door with cash or Venmo.

Meet Corie and Paul Bratter, newlyweds blissfully in love after six whole days of married life. One’s a free spirit, the other is by the (law) book. One’s a doer, the other is a watcher. Can they find their happily ever after in their tiny Greenwich Village apartment with no heat, no bathtub, and no privacy?&nbsp; Colonial Chorus Players presents Neil Simon’s romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park February 7–23, 2025, at the Old Hose House Theater, 1249 Main Street, Reading. The cast features Lauren Casey, Michael Mazzone, Sue Brother, Glenn Wakeley, Benjamin Brennan, and Lou Palumbo under the direction of David Costa.&nbsp; Tickets are available in advance at <a href="http://www.ccp1961.org/">www.ccp1961.org</a> and at the door with cash or Venmo.

Sister Act Musical at Colonial Chorus Players

The Sisters of Queen of Angels Cathedral will be raising their voices and making joyful noises as Colonial Chorus Players in Reading, MA, presents the musical comedy 'Sister Act' based on the hit 1992 film of the same name. Featuring original music by&nbsp;Alan Menken ('Beauty and the Beast,' 'The Little Mermaid,' 'Newsies'), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical when it first hit Broadway. Filled with soaring gospel music, groovy disco numbers, glorious dancing, and a truly moving story, 'Sister Act' is a reason to rejoice! Performances are May 10 and 11 at 7pm and May 12 at 2pm in Shepardson Hall at Parker Middle School, 50 Temple Street, Reading, MA. Tickets are $30 for adults and $27 for seniors and students. All seats are reserved seating. To purchase tickets in advance, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ticketstage.com/T/CCP" target="_blank">www.ticketstage.com/T/CCP</a>. Tickets may be purchased at the door one hour prior to showtime with cash, check, or Venmo. 'Sister Act' is directed by&nbsp;Jason Hair-Wynn, with musical direction by Kellie Tropeano, choreography by Jill Tokac and Jason Hair-Wynn, and stage management by Ally Lewis. Jennifer Estabrooks is producing.

Shepardson Hall at Parker Middle School

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Experiences

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

A Little Women Christmas

Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show

First Date the Musical

First Date the Musical

First Date the Musical

First Date the Musical

First Date the Musical

First Date the Musical

Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon

Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon

Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon

Sister Act Musical at Colonial Chorus Players

Sister Act Musical at Colonial Chorus Players

Sister Act Musical at Colonial Chorus Players