The 2025 Theatre season features a mixture of French Creek Theatre shows and guest company productions ranging from indoor musicals to outdoor plays and from ballets to comedy shows! Don't miss your chance to engage with the local art scene throughout our beautiful park district this year! The entire season is listed below in chronological order.

Snowflake Comedy Club Shows

Enjoy laughs from the Snowflake Comedy Club! French Creek Theatre is proud to present a Snowflake Comedy Club show every third Thursday of the month at 7 PM from January through December.

The Snowflake Comedy Club is a pop-up comedy club in Northeast Ohio that features “comics from underrepresented groups, including people of color, women, and folks in the queer community.” With material that strives to “regulate and advocate for everyone that attends a show to be treated with dignity and respect.” This inclusive group believes in a “a better and stronger comedic environment that "punches up" rather than "punches down".”

Seating is limited and tickets are required for all patrons. Food truck sales will begin at 5 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and all seats are general admission, first-come first served. For ADA seating options contact the box office at French Creek Nature Center at (440) 949-5200.

Polkadots: the Cool Kids Musical

Polkadots: the Cool Kids Musical follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot who just moved to the "Squares Only” small town of Rockaway. As the first polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers. From daily bullying by mean girl Penelope to segregated drinking fountains, Lily’s quest seems hopeless until she meets Sky, a shy Square boy whose curiosity for her unique polkadot skin blooms into an unexpected pal-ship. Inspired by the events of The Little Rock 9, Polkadots: the Cool Kids Musical serves as a colorful history lesson for children, reminding them that our individual differences make us awesome, not outcasts.

Founded in 2011, Talespinner Children’s Theatre is Cleveland’s dedicated, theatrical home for all children and families, creating inclusive, accessible, and meaningful professional productions and educational opportunities that engage, empower, and inspire.

Seating is limited and tickets are required for patrons of all ages. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and all seats are general admission, first-come first served. For ADA seating options contact the box office at French Creek Nature Center at (440) 949-5200.

Swan Lake - Ballet

French Creek Theatre again partners with North Pointe Ballet to present a Ballet in the Park. Dive into a timeless tale of love and transformation with Janet Dziak’s new interpretation of Swan Lake, a captivating ballet for all ages. The classic ballet comes alive with stunning choreography, breathtaking sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. Join us for a magical evening filled with exquisite dance and unforgettable characters accompanied by live narration and NPB’s signature accessibility features — the perfect introduction to the beauty of this classic ballet.

This program will be presented outdoors near the historic rose garden at Lorain County Metro Parks’ Lakeview Park in Lorain. Admission is free and includes lawn seating. Patrons are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the show. Registration is not required for this free program, but this event is weather dependent.

French Creek Cabaret: Mismatched Musical

Join us in the beautiful outdoor amphitheater at Vermilion River Reservation for French Creek Theatre's Cabaret: “Mismatched Musical”! Join the FCT cast for a series of duets in concert form from your favorite musicals of today and yesterday! Enjoy a night of entertainment and music under the canopy of the Bacon Woods. 

In addition to wooden benches in the amphitheater, seating is available at picnic tables, and on the lawn surrounding the amphitheater. Patrons are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the show. Smoking and dogs (expect service dogs) are not permitted in the amphitheater, and this event is weather dependent. Due to limited space, registration is required for this free event.

Annie Jr.

Annie Jr. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. With plenty of parts to go around, including featured roles as well as ensemble parts for orphans, servants and tourists, Annie JR. is ideal for productions involving different grade levels.

Seating is limited and tickets are required for patrons of all ages. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and all seats are general admission, first-come first served. For ADA seating options contact the box office at French Creek Nature Center at (440) 949-5200.

Wait Until Dark

In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a blind yet capable woman, is imperiled by a trio of men in her own apartment. As the climax builds, Susan discovers that her blindness just might be the key to her escape, but she and her tormentors must wait until dark to play out this classic thriller's chilling conclusion.

Seating is limited and tickets are required for all patrons. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and all seats are general admission, first-come first served. For ADA seating options contact the box office at French Creek Nature Center at (440) 949-5200.

Merrily We Roll Along

Merrily We Roll Along is a modest-sized show that crackles with the wit, humor and intensity that embody the spirit of New York City. With a brilliant "Broadway-style" score and that deep insight one expects from any Sondheim endeavor, Merrily We Roll Along is a spirited and moving cautionary tale for anyone who has ever pursued a dream.

Seating is limited and tickets are required for all patrons. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and all seats are general admission, first-come first served. For ADA seating options contact the box office at French Creek Nature Center at (440) 949-5200.