The Wizard of Oz
By L. Frank Baum | With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
December 12 - 29, 2024 | Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto in a whimsical journey filled with iconic songs, like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.” An absolute delight for audiences of all ages, The Wizard of Oz invites you to discover the magical power of home!

Picnic with Dorothy
An enhanced Wizard of Oz experience
Sat, December 21 at 12:00pm | Waldron Arts Center

You’re invited to a special Picnic with Dorothy! Enhance your Wizard of Oz experience with a scrumptious picnic-inspired brunch, where the whole family can meet Dorothy and Toto, snap memorable photos, and take part in fun, Oz-inspired activities. Then, follow Dorothy along the yellow brick road to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater for a 2:00pm Matinee performance of The Wizard of Oz!

Misery
By William Goldman | Based on the novel by Stephen King
January 30 - February 16, 2025 | Waldron Auditorium

Following a near-fatal car accident, a world-famous novelist finds himself in a strange house being nursed back to health by his “Number One Fan.” But as her love for his work turns to dangerous obsession, he realizes he must plot his greatest story yet: how to escape with his life.  This spine-tingling Stephen King classic, adapted for the stage by two-time Academy Award-winner William Goldman, will grip you until the very end!

The Room (2003)
Interactive Screening
Friday, February 21 at 7:00pm | Waldron Auditorium

“Oh Hai, Bloomington!” The once-in-a-generation CAMP CLASSIC returns to BTown on Friday, February 21. Featuring a bonkers plot, endlessly quotable lines, bizarre acting, and some of the most “intense” football action in movie history, The Room is a masterpiece of WTF cinema that demands to be seen with a large group. If you’ve seen The Disaster Artist, the hit movie documenting The Room‘s catastrophic production, you have to experience the original!

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971): Taste-Along
Interactive Screening
Saturday, Feb 22 at 2:00pm & 6:00pm | Waldron Auditorium

TASTE-ALONG the WONKA way! Experience the favorite childhood classic like never before – with taste-along bags of treats for the whole family! Eat along with the film…when Charlie takes a bite, so do you!

Maple and Vine
By Jordan Harrison
March 27 - April 13, 2025 | Constellation Playhouse

Katha and Ryu have become allergic to their 21st-century lives. When they meet a charismatic man from a community of 1950s re-enactors, they decide to forsake cell phones and DoorDash for cigarettes and Tupperware parties. But after moving to this compulsively authentic world, Katha and Ryu are surprised by what their new neighbors – and they themselves – are willing to sacrifice for happiness.

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Book by Melvin Tunstall III | Music by Greg Borowsky & Douglas Lyons | Lyrics by Douglas Lyons
April 25 - May 11, 2025 | Waldron Auditorium

8-year-old Lily Polkadot just moved to the small, “Squares Only” town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers. Lily’s quest seems hopeless until she meets Sky, a shy Square boy whose curiosity for her polkadot skin blooms into an unexpected friendship. Inspired by the events of The Little Rock 9, Polkadots serves as a colorful history lesson that reminds us that our individual differences are what make us cool.

The Cool Kids Gala
Fundrasier
Sat, April 26, 2025 | Waldron Arts Center

“Calling All Cool Kids!” Join us at the John Waldron Arts Center for games and festivities before the afternoon performance of Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical. After the show, you will have the opportunity to meet the cast and dine on some scrumptious cuisine (sponsored by One World Catering). This family-friendly “gala” is a benefit to support Constellation’s education and accessibility programs, ensuring that Constellation remains a pillar of arts education and theater for young audiences in south central Indiana.

The King’s Wife
Book by Mêlisa Annis | Music and Lyrics by Jamie Floyd
June 5 - 29, 2025 | Waldron Auditorium

The King’s Wife imagines a secret history of Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn (the first wives of Henry VIII) and the untold story of their friendship and struggle for power in a male dominated era. A revolutionary pop musical by two-time Grammy-nominated songwriter, Jamie Floyd, and award-winning playwright, Mêlisa Annis, this bold reimagining of history explores the enduring legacy of extraordinary women.

The Queen’s Bash
A Fundraiser Fit for a Queen
Sat, June 7 & Sat, June 14, 2025 | Waldron Arts Center

In typical Constellation fashion, we’re going to blow the doors off the John Waldron Arts Center! Once a year, the braintrust at Constellation puts together an event of food, fun, and frivolity like no other. This season, we’re pulling out ALL of the stops. The Queen’s Bash will feature a themed pre-show meal, pre-show entertainment, multiple bars with featured craft cocktails, AND a performance of The King’s Wife, all for the low low price of $75! And as a fundraiser, there will be plenty of additional opportunities to support the amazing work that Constellation does in our community!

Mamma Mia! (2008): Sing-Along
Interactive Screening
Saturday, July 12 at 7:00pm | Waldron Auditorium

Calling all dancing queens and super troupers! You’ll have a blast singing along to hit songs from the popular 1970s group ABBA. This smash-hit movie musical, based on the stage show of the same name, is the story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father. Be sure to come dressed in disco- or island-inspired attire, because we’re kicking off the screening with a costume contest and finish-that-lyric challenge!