These three shows are currently running at community theaters in the Coastal Bend.
Curtains have opened on the 2020 theater season in the Coastal Bend. The Harbor Playhouse, Aurora Arts Theatre, and Port Aransas Community Theatre all have productions underway and are working on their next amazing offerings.
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
THROUGH JANUARY 26
“Love, Sex, and the I.R.S.”
Port Aransas Community Theatre
2327 Texas 361
Port Aransas
The run was extended on this hilarious crowd-pleaser about two out-of-work musicians and roommates in New York City who have been filing their income taxes as a married couple to save money. The taxman comes to investigate, as does a potential mother-in-law and the real love interest of one half of the “couple.” Promises the promo information: “insanity ensues.”
Tickets are $18. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
THROUGH FEBRUARY 9
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
Harbor Playhouse
1802 N. Chaparral, Building No. 2
Corpus Christi
A comedic and spell-binding musical, “Spelling Bee” won both the Tony and Drama Desk awards for Best Book. The audience gets involved as six highly competitive spellers vie for the top title in Putnam County. Described as a fast-paced crowd-pleaser, the musical’s small cast and intimate set make for an enjoyable night of theater and laughs.
THROUGH MARCH 1
“Nunsense”
Aurora Arts Theatre
5635 Everhart Road
Corpus Christi
Sing along with the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they work to raise money to bury the last of their 52 compadres who were wiped out by a bad batch of vichyssoise. No, it’s not a tragedy; it’s a comedy despite the bodies in the freezers. The second longest-running off-Broadway show in history promises hilarity in the style of a variety show, complete with audience participation.
Tickets are $17 general admission; $10 for children; and $15 for seniors, military, and students (IDs required).
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Port Aransas Community Theatre
February 13-16
“Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney
February 22
“TIMELINE: A Journey Tribute Band”
This new event is a Good Vibes Fundraiser for the theater.
February 27-March 8
“The 39 Steps”
April 9-12
“A Night of One Acts" by James McClure
June 4-14
“The Laramie Project”
July 16-August 2
“Little Shop of Horrors”
October 8-18
“I’ll Be Back Before Midnight!”
November 12-22
Disney’s "Frozen Jr.”
February 28-April 5
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
April 24-May 17
“Pirates and Petticoats”
May 29-June 28
“We Will Rock You”
July 10-August 16
“The Producers”
September 4-October 11
“The Wizard of Oz”
October 16-November 1
Trey Parker’s "Cannibal the Musical”
November 13-December 20
“Elf the Musical”
