Robsham Theater Arts Center

Spring season at Robsham Theater

Productions include 'The Old Man and the Old Moon'; 'Eurydice'; and 'Legally Blonde: The Musical'

A whimsical play blending storytelling with indie-folk music, puppetry, and inventive stagecraft leads the AVŐďËů College Theatre Department spring semester productions at Robsham Theater Arts Center.

poster for 'The Old Man and the Old Moon'

“The Old Man and the Old Moon”—directed by Acting Theatre Department Chairperson and Professor of the Practice Luke Jorgensen—will be presented in the Bonn Studio Theatre February 12-15. The play tells the story of an old man who abandons his duty of filling the moon daily with liquid light to go search for his wife, who has left home after hearing a mysterious melody and pursuing her desire for excitement.

“This new musical is an epic tale of an old man who overcomes his fears to search for his missing wife,” according to Jorgensen. “It is an adventure through wars, storms, shipwrecks, and disasters. In the end it is his biggest fear of all—change—that must be faced. It is romantic, dreamy, adventurous, and uses live music, shadow puppetry, and exciting physical storytelling. It has been delightfully complicated to put together.”

The play features book, music, and lyrics by the New York City-based PigPen Theatre Company, which is known for its unique theatrical style.

Eurydice poster

Under the direction of senior Ava Maloco, “Eurydice,” playwright Sarah Ruhl’s reimagining of the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine, will be staged in the Bonn Studio from March 19-22. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love.

With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and beautiful visual effects, the play—known for its poetic, dreamlike quality, quirky characters, and exploration of such themes as memory, language, love, and loss—is a fresh look at a timeless love story.  

Legally Blonde poster

A main stage production of the award-winning “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” will run April 23-26. Based on the popular movie, the musical follows the transformation of sorority sister Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, featuring music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and book by Heather Hach.

The production will be directed and choreographed by 2025-2026 Monan Professor in Theatre Arts Pascale Florestal, a AVŐďËů-based director, educator, dramaturg, writer, and collaborator who has worked at theaters around the city and across area educational institutions. She serves as the associate artistic director of The Front Porch Arts Collective, where she recently won an Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Musical for its production of “Next to Normal” with Central Square Theater.  

In “Legally Blonde,” Woods’ life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her to attend Harvard Law School. After she charms her way into Harvard to attempt to win him back, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. In this fun, high-energy musical—full of singing, dancing, and new friendships—Woods realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

Jorgensen calls it “The ultimate feel-good rom-com. Elle Woods transforms herself from ‘it girl’ to ‘legal ace.’ Lots of fantastic singing and dancing in this crowd favorite, which will feature a special, sold-out closed performance for local students.”

For more on the productions, including performance times and ticket prices or other information, go to . For tickets, see bc.edu/tickets or call ext. 2-4002.  

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