OEDIPUS IN SEATTLE

September 2025

by Savannah Reich

Each night, two actors—who have never read the script or rehearsed—take the stage to perform the show for the first time!

In this mashup of the Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex and the Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan rom-com Sleepless in Seattle, two unsuspecting actors play Oedipus/Tom Hanks, and Jocasta/Meg Ryan. Guided only by what’s in their hearts and the voice of destiny (okay, pre-recorded directions over a headset), Oedipus/Tom and Jocasta/Meg act out this hilarious yet poignant meditation on fate, free will, and the American sweethearts who defined rom-coms for a generation. A rotating cast of Theatre Horizon favorites takes the stage each night, making every performance a singular, unrepeatable event.

WISHING TO GROW UP BRIGHTLY

November 2025

Book by Matthew Decker, Amanda Morton & Brenson Thomas
Music by Josh Totora
Lyrics by Josh Totora and Amanda Morton
Directed by Matthew Decker

A bold new musical inspired by the real-life story of Amanda Morton (The Color Purple, Broadway’s Gutenberg! The Musical!, KPOP), co-created with longtime collaborator and Theatre Horizon Co-Founder Matthew Decker (Into the Woods, Broadway’s upcoming La La Land), alongside Josh Totora and Brenson Thomas.

After the death of her father, Amanda Newton—a Korean-American adoptee—returns to her childhood home to help her mother pack up. There, she discovers a trove of his preserved memories, created by a tech company called reMemorex, and is pulled into a surreal and intimate journey through loss, identity, and the questions that have quietly shaped her life. As Amanda searches for connection in the fragments he left behind, she begins to confront a deeper longing: how do you create a sense of home when it was taken from you before you even knew what it was?

Wishing to Grow Up Brightly has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.

R&B Brunch & Speakeasy

December 2025

Curated by & featuring Moe Peay

Back by popular demand—and bigger than ever!

Theatre Horizon’s beloved annual tradition returns, curated by Norristown’s own Moe Peay and featuring a powerhouse lineup of local vocalists and musicians.

This year, you can choose your vibe: Join us for a morning brunch performance or an evening cocktail set – both featuring bold, flavorful fare from Flavaz Catering and live music from Norristown’s finest.

Not included in subscriptions, available only as a single ticket or as part of a membership.

XOXO

February 2026

MontCo’s Own Variety Show

Created By—and For—Our Community

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, join us for an evening of live music, comedy, spoken word, and dance that celebrates love in all its forms—romantic, familial, platonic, and communal.

Created, written, and performed by artists from Norristown and beyond, this original production is a tribute to love, local artistry, and the stories that connect us. XOXO is heartfelt, homegrown, and made with love — just like us.

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’

May 2026

The Fats Waller Musical Show
Created and Originally Directed by Richard Maltby, Jr.
Conceived by Richard Malbty Jr. and Murray Horowitz
Directed by Amina Robinson

“…a stompin’, struttin’, high-hattin’ smash” – TIME Magazine

Amina Robinson – Barrymore award-winning director of Theatre Horizon’s The Color Purple – returns to helm this electrifying world of the Harlem Renaissance, where the music was hot, the nights were alive, and every spotlight shone with possibility.

Ain’t Misbehavin’, the Tony Award-winning celebration of Fats Waller, brings the era’s jazz houses and juke joints to life with an unforgettable evening of romance, humor, dance, and pure Black joy. Featuring timeless hits like “Honeysuckle Rose,” “It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie,” “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love,” and the iconic “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” this dazzling show honors a musical genius who forever changed the sound of American music.