Syracuse Sun

The Syracuse University Department of Drama has announced its 2024/25 season, which will feature six productions: “Pippin” (Oct. 11 – 20), “Twelfth Night” (Nov. 15 – 23), “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” (Nov. 22 – Jan. 5, co-produced with Syracuse Stage), “A Walrus in the Body of the Crocodile” (Feb. 21 – March 9), “What the Moon Saw, or I Only Appear to Be Dead” (March 28 – April 6) and “Little Women” (May 2 – 10). All productions will be held at the Storch Theatre, except for “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” which will take place at the Archbold Theatre. Tickets are available through the Syracuse Stage Box Office by phone at 315-443-3275 or in person at the Syracuse Stage / SU Drama Complex, located at 820 East Genesee St.

“Each of these plays explores the fundamental question of how we become the person we are meant to become,” said Department of Drama Chair Ralph Zito. “Over the course of the season, an exciting combination of student, faculty and guest artists will bring their considerable talents to bear on a collection of stories both familiar and unfamiliar, examining them in fresh and exciting ways.”

The season opens with “Pippin,” featuring music and lyrics by Grammy and Oscar-winning composer Stephen Schwartz with a book by Roger O. Hirson. Directed by Torya Beard, this Tony Award-winning musical runs from Oct. 11 to Oct. 20.

Following is Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night,” directed by Will Pomerantz, running from Nov. 15 to Nov. 23.

The holiday season will feature a co-production with Syracuse Stage: "Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella," directed by Melissa Rain Anderson with music direction by Brian Cimmet and choreography by Jessica Chen. This production runs from Nov. 22 to Jan. 5.

In spring, MJ Kaufman’s play "A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile" will be staged from Feb. 21 to Mar.1 under Daniella Caggiano's direction.

Next is Stephanie Fleishman's "What the Moon Saw, or I Only Appear to Be Dead," directed by Danyon Davis, running from Mar.28 to Apr.6.

Concluding the season is "Little Women," based on Louisa May Alcott's novel with a book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and music by Jason Howland; it runs from May2 to May10 under David Lowenstein's direction.

Five-play subscriptions are now available through Syracuse Stage Box Office at 315-443-3275, including discounted tickets for "Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella." Single tickets for all shows are also available.