Ballyhoo Theatre

Into the Woods opens TONIGHT 🌲✨

Have you secured your tickets yet? 👀

Step into a world where wishes come true… but not without a cost.

🎟️ Tickets are live on our website ballyhootheatre.org

📅 Running now through May 3rd

Announcing auditions for Wonderland, our student Summer Intensive. A riveting spin on the classic story of Alice and her Looking-Glass World, this contemporary adaption features a fresh pop score with music from Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Civil War, Bonnie & Clyde), lyrics by Jack Murphy (The Civil War), and a revised book by Jennifer Paulson-Lee and Gabriel Barre (based on an original book by Gregory Boyd (The Civil War) and Jack Murphy). This updated vision of Wonderland premiered in 2022.

Our modern day Alice struggles to balance the commitments of work and family, estranged from her husband and alienated from her daughter. Upon a dreamy trip to a Wonderland, she encounters strange yet familiar characters including a Cheshire Cat with a fabulous flair, a delightfully dotty Queen of Hearts, and a malicious Mad Hatter. Alice is challenged with the task of reuniting with her inner child on a fantastical journey down the rabbit hole and into our hearts, learning about the immense power of believing in yourself.

Ballyhoo’s Summer Intensive is designed for advanced students ready to tackle the higher demands and expectations of more challenging material in a pre-professional setting. The Performance Intensive gives students an opportunity to explore the experience of high caliber performance with professional artists.

For more information and to sign up for auditions go to: ballyhootheatre.org

What happens after “happily ever after?” James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece.

The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

April 24-May 3 2026, at the Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College

Tickets: ballyhootheatre.org

Announcing our Summer Intensive Production of WONDERLAND!

A riveting spin on the classic story of Alice and her Looking-Glass World, this contemporary adaption features a fresh pop score with music from Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Civil War, Bonnie & Clyde), lyrics by Jack Murphy (The Civil War), and a revised book by Jennifer Paulson-Lee and Gabriel Barre (based on an original book by Gregory Boyd (The Civil War) and Jack Murphy). This updated vision of Wonderland premiered in 2022.

Our modern day Alice struggles to balance the commitments of work and family, estranged from her husband and alienated from her daughter. Upon a dreamy trip to a Wonderland, she encounters strange yet familiar characters including a Cheshire Cat with a fabulous flair, a delightfully dotty Queen of Hearts, and a malicious Mad Hatter. Alice is challenged with the task of reuniting with her inner child on a fantastical journey down the rabbit hole and into our hearts, learning about the immense power of believing in yourself.

Follow your heart to WONDERLAND! Auditions will be announced soon!

Thank you, My Edmonds News for featuring Ballyhoo Theatre and our production of Seussical TYA!

Art Beat Review: Ballyhoo Theatre provides free access to families with ‘Seussical TYA’ - My Edmonds News ‘Seussical TYA’ Ongoing through March 8, various times Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College, 20310 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood
 Tickets are free; RSVP required With grandparents, parents, children and friends […]

Announcing the cast of Seussical TYA!

Ballyhoo Theatre and Edmonds College are excited for our Mainstage production of Seussical YTA (Youth Theatre Audiences)! This co-production is FREE for all audience members for the entire run!

Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, who has too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge – not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces many challanges, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

February 20-March 8, 2026, at the Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College

Tickets: ballyhootheatre.org

For information about group seating for your school or organization please email [email protected]

It's audition time! Go to ballyhootheatre.org and click on "Education".

What happens after "happily ever after?" James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

Ages 13-21 - (We will consider actors younger than age 13 for the role of Little Red)

Session dates: March 10 – May 3, 2026

Shows: April 24-May 3, Friday-Sunday

Annie opens this Friday!

Ballyhoo Theatre and Seattle's Performers join together to bring you a holiday classic: Annie! This Mainstage performance includes 40 actors of all ages from all around the greater Seattle area. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations and finds a new home and chosen family.

Performances run December 12-21 at The Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College. Thursday, December 18, is a "pay-what-you-can" performance.

Tickets at ballyhootheatre.org

🎄We are also hosting a giving tree pajama drive in collaboration with . We are thrilled about this partnership and hope you will consider donating.

It's the best day ever! Between the Lines opens tonight. One weekend only!

This new musical based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer, and featuring a book by Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald and score by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson is an empowering and enchanting story for anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world. An outsider in a new town and a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood by the handsome Prince Oliver. But as the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur in extraordinary ways, Delilah realizes her dreams in the real world are worth fighting for.

Performances will be held at The Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College November 7-9, 2025, ONE WEEKEND ONLY! Go to ballyhootheatre.org for sliding-scale tickets.

Between the Lines opens Friday!

This new musical based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer, and featuring a book by Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald and score by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson is an empowering and enchanting story for anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world. An outsider in a new town and a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood by the handsome Prince Oliver. But as the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur in extraordinary ways, Delilah realizes her dreams in the real world are worth fighting for.

Performances will be held at The Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College November 7-9, 2025, ONE WEEKEND ONLY! Go to ballyhootheatre.org for sliding-scale tickets.

Ballyhoo Theatre is especially honored to be nominated for a Gregory Award in the category of Community Engagement! This recognition means so much to us. Over 1,700 audience members, most of them children, saw our production of A Year With Frog and Toad for FREE. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!

With help from our amazing private donors, support from The Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College, and grants from ArtsFund and Allen Family Philanthropies we will be presenting our next completely free show in Feb/March 2026 - Seussical!

For information, to reserve large group seating, or to donate directly for this specific (and very special) project, please email us at [email protected]