A Motown Christmas

November 22 – December 22, 2024

Created & adapted by Nate Jacobs
Directed by Patricia Smith
REGIONAL PREMIERE

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this exciting, family-fun Christmas musical. All your holiday favorites from such celebrities as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and The Jackson 5 will be performed with that dazzling Westcoast signature style coupled with a soulful Motown flair. In keeping with our long tradition of presenting electrifying musicals and world premieres, this holiday celebration promises to the most memorable Christmas treat of the season!

Disney’s The Lion King Jr.

October 18 – 27, 2024

Music and Lyrics by Tim Rice and Elton John
Additional Music and Lyrics by Will Van Dyke Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin
Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor

A lively stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 Disney film, The Lion King is the story of a young lion prince living in the flourishing African Pride Lands.

When an unthinkable tragedy, orchestrated by Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar, takes his father’s life, Simba flees the Pride Lands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind. Eventually companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends, Simba starts anew. But when weight of responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands come to find the adult prince, Simba must take on a formidable enemy, and fulfill his destiny to be king.

10-Minute Play Festival

April 24 – 27, 2025

Hattiloo Theatre’s 10-Minute Play Festival is a short form theater event with all of the plays performed in its Black Box theatre. Each play is ten minutes or less and features some of Shelby County’s best theater talent – writers, actors, directors and crew! The Festival is an opportunity for artists to create unique stories about the Black experience that entertain and exhilarate audiences!

We are now accepting submissions for the 10-Minute Play Festival!

Hatti-Birthday Celebration

Sunday, September 22, 2025

We’ve historically observed Hattiloo’s birthday (22 September) with a public cupcake celebration during which people would bring gifts like batteries, dry erase markers, etc.

This year we’re doing something more exciting. We’re merging Hattiloo’s birthday with a special Sunday matinee performance of “Paradise Blue,” for which tickets include a $25 birthday donation to Hattiloo.

We will have complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and mocktails, and of course, cake. Please click the link below to purchase your ticket(s) today and help celebrate Hattiloo’s birthday.

Schools Out Theatre Camp

Hattiloo’s “Schools Out Theatre Camp” for Grades 1-5 focuses on imaginative play around a theme, book, or idea. Campers work collaboratively to develop an original performance piece to showcase the week’s learning.

There are a limited number of spots. Register your child today.