Our Epic Century Season - 2024/2025
For 100 years, Waco Civic Theatre has been the premier playhouse in central Texas, entertaining generations of people of all ages. The creativity, innovation, and collaboration of Central Texans are showcased beautifully in our productions. Join us on our award-winning stage, whether you are actor or audience, and be a part of the story.
- Shows
Waitress: A Slice of Life in Central Texas. PG-13
Get ready to be served a delicious slice of life with Central Texas’ thrilling premiere of Waitress. This heartwarming musical comedy tells the story of Jenna, a small-town waitress dreaming of a better life. With a killer pie-making talent and a quirky group of friends, Jenna navigates love, loss, and the challenges of single motherhood.
Featuring an irresistible score by Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson, Waitress is a celebration of female empowerment and the power of human connection. Don’t miss this opportunity to savor a heartwarming and uplifting story that will leave you craving more.
Grab your apron and join us for a sweet escape!
Arsenic and Old Lace
Joseph Kesselring’s classic black comedy is back to poison your delight! Return to the delightfully macabre world of the Brewster sisters. These sweet, elderly ladies have a deadly secret: a penchant for poisoning lonely old men with arsenic-laced elderberry wine.
When their nephew, a neurotic playwright, arrives with his fiancée, chaos ensues. With murder, mistaken identities, and a charmingly insane brother on the loose, the Brewster household becomes a madhouse of hilarity. This darkly comic masterpiece is filled with unforgettable characters and laugh-out-loud moments.
Grab your antidote to boredom and join us for a night of murder most foul, or should we say, most funny!
The Glass Menagerie: A Fragile Masterpiece
Tennessee Williams’ seminal work, The Glass Menagerie, is a poignant exploration of memory, longing, and the human condition. This timeless American classic offers a raw and intimate portrayal of a dysfunctional family struggling to find their place in a changing world.
Set during the Great Depression, the play follows the Wingfield family: the overbearing mother Amanda, the withdrawn Laura, and the restless son Tom. Through delicate characters and poetic language, Williams creates a world of fragility and yearning.
Experience the beauty and heartbreak of this iconic drama as we delve into the depths of the human soul. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a theatrical masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences today.
Curtain Up: A Magical New Century
Get ready for the event of the century!
“Curtain Up” is our annual fundraising celebration, and this year, it’s going to be more enchanting than ever! We’re thrilled to reveal to our guests the exciting lineup for our upcoming season, marking the launch of a brand-new century of unforgettable stories. Be the first to discover what’s in store for the 2025/2026 season at Waco Civic Theatre, and join us as we celebrate the kick off to our next 100 years in the heart of the City of Waco!
VIP tickets are available, offering exclusive perks including guided theatre tours, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, swag, and prime seating for the event. For those who prefer a later arrival, general admission tickets provide access to a thrilling evening filled with sneak peeks of the songs and stories coming next season. A stellar cast will captivate you with live performances from upcoming plays and musicals, bringing the magic of our future season to life before your eyes.
Thursday March 6th, 2025 at 6:00 pm
