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Shows

At WCP/BHCT, every show is an invitation to; laugh, reflect, imagine, and connect. From beloved classics and contemporary favorites to youth productions and bold new stories, our season is built to entertain, inspire, and bring our community together. Whether you’re a longtime patron or discovering us for the first time, each production is brought to life by local talent, passionate volunteers, and a shared love of live theatre. Take a look at what’s coming to our stage and find the show that speaks to you.

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - A Musical Thriller -

April 10 - 19, 2026

In Victorian London, a wronged barber returns from exile with revenge on his mind. Once Benjamin Barker, Sweeney Todd was unjustly imprisoned by a corrupt judge who stole his family. Now free, Todd reunites with the cunning pie-maker Mrs. Lovett and learns the truth: his wife is gone, and his daughter lives under the judge’s control. Consumed by rage, Todd reopens his barbershop as a killing ground, while Mrs. Lovett turns the bodies into meat pies. As London unknowingly feasts, revenge spirals into madness in this dark tale of obsession, justice, and humanity’s cruelest instincts.

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Sideways Stories From Wayside School

May 15 - 17, 2026

Get ready for a wild adventure at Wayside School! This laugh-out-loud play, inspired by Louis Sachar’s beloved book series, takes you to a school like no other. It's thirty stories high... or is it? But don't be fooled, things are far from ordinary! With teachers turning students into apples and even a mysterious cow hiding in the halls, nothing is quite as it seems. Join us for a zany, fun-filled experience where the unexpected is just part of the day at this wacky, wonderful school. Perfect for families, this show promises to keep everyone guessing and giggling!

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Season Tickets with FLEX PASS

These FLEX PASS tickets can be used at any show during the season in which they are purchased. FLEX PASS tickets do not roll over from year to year. But they are a great way to save on tickets — you know you're going to want to go to more than 5 shows, so you might as well save some money, right? And support local theatre at the same time!

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Sponsored in part by

Administrative Offices Costume Rental Shop & RJ McElroy Theatre
Walker Building
224 Commercial Street
Waterloo, IA 50701


Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday at 12 pm - 5 pm
Costume Rental Shop Hours: Thursday from 4 - 7 pm (or by appt.)

Hope Martin Theatre & Box Office
Waterloo Center for the Arts
225 Commercial Street Waterloo, IA 50701

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