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Festival Theatre is a professional regional not-for-profit performing arts organization dedicated to producing a varied selection of the best of musical theatre – from the classics to the contemporary. We engage the best local and national talent available, thus nurturing theatre artists. Responding to the diverse needs of the artistic community and the public, we serve as a cultural resource to enrich the community, the state, and the region. Festival Theatre is the winner of the NETC Moss Hart Award as Best Theatrical Production in New England for Les Miserables, Hairspray, and Mary Poppins.
Festival Theatre founder Armand Marchand and Artistic Director George Charbonneau were at the helm of the organization for 30 years. Their final production, Mama Mia, was in 2018 and broke the Zeiterion's house record with over 9,000 patrons. In May 2023, Armand and George were awarded Honorary Doctorates from Bridgewater State University for their exemplary 50-year record of presenting and producing the highest level of professional theatrical work for the Southcoast.
Visit New Bedford Festival Theatre at NBFestivalTheatre.com.
Eight Performances!
Summer musical at The Z returns when New Bedford Festival Theatre presents the Broadway musical Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville!
This musical comedy tells the story of Tully, a charming bartender and singer on a tropical island, who falls for Rachel, a career-driven tourist, making him question his carefree lifestyle.
A celebration of love, laughter, and living in the moment, this summer smash features Buffett's greatest hits, like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”
