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.
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New Bedford Festival Theatre will spread some holiday cheer this December with Home for the Holidays: A family fun celebration.
Home for the Holidays will star the South Coast’s own Erin and Matt Ban of National Tours and Broadway.
Guest stars include local singer Dori Rubbicco, Abby Casey (Reverend Mother - New Bedford Festival Theatre’s Nunsense), and Ian Legge, the punk cellist.
Join NBFT for an afternoon of holiday fun for all ages! Your favorite seasonal songs, laughs, and holiday cheer - what more could you ask for?
Home for the Holidays will run for ONE SHOW ONLY at the Steeple Playhouse,
159 William St., New Bedford, Saturday, December 21 at 4 pm.
Tickets may be purchased directly through Steeple Playhouse via the link above.
For more information about this show please call (508) 991-5212.
The Steeple Playhouse is fully handicapped accessible. Parking is available in two adjacent parking lots (with handicapped spaces), as well as free street parking.