The famous Mantorville Melodramas, playing June 14 -September  15: Forty years and still going strong!

Year-round traditional and contemporary theatre in the historic Mantorville Opera House; Offering full-length theatre since the millennium!

"Professor Pembroke's Predicament" or "A Curse Comes Home", by Gregory Miller; June 14 - July 7, 2013.

"Dogsbreath Deveraux, The Dastardy Doctor" or "Nurses! Foiled Again!", by Billy St. John, July 12 - July 28, 2013.

"Willy Picadilly's Woes" or "Is This How the West Was Won?", by Sally Audis; August 2 - August 18, 2013.

:"One Bad Apple" or "Rotten to the Core", by Sandra H Miller; August 23 - September 15, 2013.

"Nunsense", by Dan Goggin,. Friday, Saturday, Sunday; February 8 - March 3, 2013.

 "Charley's Aunt", by Brandon Thomas.  April 5 - April 21, 2013.

"The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie. October 4 - October 27, 2013.

"Nuncrackers", by Dan Goggin; November 22 - December 15, 2013.

Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the school auditorium, which is currently set up for the eighth grade production of “Grease.” Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this show has become an international phenomenon. With more than 5000 productions worldwide, it has been translated into 21 languages.

"Nunsense" will play February 8 - March 3, with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $18. Students and Seniors pay $16.

(sketch of the original Charley's Aunt by Alfred Bryan)

College students Jack and Charley are in love with Kitty and Amy - - -but the time is 1890 and they just can't seem to get the young ladies away from Amy's uncle and Kitty's guardian long enough to inform the girls of their love. Charley's aunt, Donna Lucia d'Alvadorez, a rich widow from Brazil whom he has never met, is coming to visit him, and the boys use this as an excuse to invite the girls to lunch. Enter Jack's father, who decides that, to recover the family fortune, he should woo Charley's aunt, and Amy's uncle who decides the same - - - but woe unto our heroes, Donna Lucia is late! They quickly recruit the services of sometimes friend, fellow student Lord Fancourt Babberly, who just happens to have come from a theatrical audition, where he dressed as an old woman - - - - and that's just the beginning!

We always like to do a farce around tax season, and this one is an absolute classic. Show dates are  April 5 - April 21, 2013, with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $15 and reduced rate tickets are $13.

2013 marks the MTC's 40th anniversary! Plan to spend some time with us this summer when you make Mantorville one of your recreation destinations. 

Bring the whole family! Four completely different melodramas for you to enjoy - some old, some new, always fresh and fun!

Auditions for all four of our summer shows will be held at the Mantorville Opera House at 7:00 p.m. on May 12, May 19 and May 20.

We are pleased to announce that the Hubbell House and Mantorville Theatre Company will be offering our fabulous Dinner and Theatre package that has become so popular during our full length show season! Details can be found on our Reservations Page by clicking on the picture to the left. 

"Professor Pembroke's Predicament" or "A Curse Comes Home", by Gregory Miller; June 14 - July 7, 2013.

Professor Pembroke and his daughter, Penny, have returned from the land of the ancients with more than they bargained for. And of course, the Professor and Penny aren't the only ones who want to put in their two-cent's worth. This neoclassic melodrama was penned by the highly talented (and slightly twisted) Mantorville native, Gregory Miller, now the artistic director of the Rochester Civic Theatre. As with our 40th season, in 2012, we are celebrating our 40th anniversary by bringing back shows that our board has particularly enjoyed - - - We're sure you'll agree!

Adult tickets are just $9 and Reduced  tickets are a paltry $8. Reserve tickets at (507) 635-5420, or buy tickets on line with the icon at the right,  or consider our dinner and theatre options by clicking the Hubbell House logo, above.

Dogsbreath Devereaux, M.D., plots to wed and do away with the wealthy widow Lotta Cash so he can inherit her fortune and her late husband’s clinic. He enlists the aid of the nasty nurse, Hilda Hatchet, and promises to marry her once he disposes of Lotta. Problems arise when the insanely jealous Hilda catches Dogsbreath flirting with Wendy March, the heroine of our show. It seems only our hero, Dr. Phil Good, can save Wendy and the unsuspecting Lotta Cash from certain death. Set in a clinic (hold the Mayo!) that includes some "unusual" patients, you're sure to be in stitches

Adult tickets are just $9 and Reduced  tickets are a paltry $8. Reserve tickets at (507) 635-5420, or buy tickets on line with the icon at the right,  or consider our dinner and theatre options by clicking the Hubbell House logo, above.

Big Kansas Sas (try saying That three times, fast!) is out of prison and headed back to town. Woe to Willie Picadilly, the sheriff who is responsible for his earlier capture. He knows that first time was a fluke and so does Big Kansas. Willie gets encouragement from the local saloon owner, Rattlesnake Rose, and his true love, Lily Purlwhite, as Big Kansas Sas and his cronies stroll into town. Rounding out the cast of characters are Bullfrog, the red-nosed deputy and Big Kansas' side kicks, Sam and Tex. This was the first melodrama penned for the Mantorville stage - authored by one of the founders of the Mantorville Theatre Company. It has pleased audiences many times in the course of our four-decade history.

Adult tickets are just $9 and Reduced  tickets are a paltry $8. Reserve tickets at (507) 635-5420, or buy tickets on line with the icon at the right,  or consider our dinner and theatre options by clicking the Hubbell House logo, above.

"One Bad Apple" or "Rotten to the Core", by Sandra H Miller; August 23 - September 15, 2013.

The curtain opens to find the parlor of the Blossom Apple Farm with Cherry Blossom busily getting ready for royalty. It seems a Baron Von Fritter, from Germany, is coming to inspect their apples to see if they are good enough for his famous strudel. The Baron arrives with his personal secretary Herr Schnitzel and the fun begins. John, Cherry’s boyfriend, mistrusts the Baron's motives and since he is going to the Sherlock Holmes Detective School, he starts an investigation. As you no doubt have guessed, the Baron is a phony and soon real royalty arrives to disclaim him. Love blossoms between Herr Schnitzel and Prudy Newit an old maid neighbor, giving this play a double love story and double fun. This is one of our many favorites from Sandra Hennings Miller, and we are pleased to have her return to direct it for you.

Adult tickets are just $9 and Reduced  tickets are a paltry $8. Reserve tickets at (507) 635-5420, or buy tickets on line with the icon at the right,  or consider our dinner and theatre options by clicking the Hubbell House logo, above.

Dinner Theatre Offering: "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie

Yes, Dinner-Theatre is returning for a third October in a row. Our previous two dinner-theatre mysteries were enjoyed by so many, we just had to try again - - - This being especially true with the availability of Agatha Christie's absolute classic, "The Mouse Trap". This show is the longest running show in modern history - having delivered its 25,000th professional performance in the same London West End venue last year. It has only been allowed to be done professionally in other venues once a year, and the Mantorville Theatre Company is the very first theatre in our area to be allowed to perform this masterpiece.

The dinner details have yet to be determined, which is also required for us to set the price, so stay tuned for more information. The show is expected to open on October 4 and run through October 27. Friday and Saturday shows will most likely begin at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday shows at 1:00 p.m., but check this space for additional details as the season progresses.

(Note that because this show will include a dinner served at the Historic Mantorville Opera House, our usual arrangement for Dinner and Theatre with the Hubbell House Restaurant is suspended for this show.)

Please note! Because our caterer, must prepare just the right number of meals, this show will be a "Prepaid Reservations Only" show - Walk-ins will only be accepted to fill in for cancellations. Check the link, above, to learn more about purchase of  tickets through PayPal or through a local Mantorville vendor.

"Nuncrackers, the Nunsense Christmas Musical" by Dan Goggin

We had such fun with the Little Sisters of Hoboken in our February rendition of "Nunsense", we just had to bring them back for the holiday season. Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical is the first “TV Special” taped by the sisters in their convent basement studio for Cable Access. It stars the nuns you love plus Father Virgil and some of Mt. Saint Helen’s most talented students. It features all new songs including: Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain’t Comin’ To Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us, and It’s Better to Give Than To Receive. This show is filled with “Nunsense” humor, some of your favorite carols, a “Secret Santa,” and an uproarious take on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet. Nuncrackers will make you laugh and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It’s the perfect way to insure your holiday season is merry and bright.

 This family fun show begins November 22 and runs through December 15. Adult tickets are $18. Reduced rate tickets are $16. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows begin at 2:00 p.m.