The FHU Theatre program is dedicated to creating a community of believer-artists dedicated to impacting their world for Christ. Audiences on campus and throughout West Tennessee enjoy a variety of plays and musicals, telling stories that encourage, challenge, and delight them. Buy your tickets to our latest offerings and become a part of a thriving theatrical community.
By Oliver Goldsmith
August 21-23, 7 pm
Aug 23 at 2 pm
Black Box Theatre
She Stoops to Conquer is an 18th century comedy of manners featuring the spirited Kate Hardcastle and the bashful Charles Marlow. Through mistaken identities and social antics, Kate disguises herself to conquer Marlow’s shyness, leading to hilarious twists, romantic revelations, and a witty critique of class and courtship. Set in a contemporary context, this year’s alumni play is directed by Nate Cass. $15 General Admission
Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Pictures by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical. From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton
November 6-8, 7 pm
Dryden Auditorium
Inspired by the 1997 animated film, Anastasia is a sweeping Broadway musical that follows Anya, a spirited young woman with no memory of her past, in post-revolutionary Russia. When she crosses paths with two con men seeking to pass off an impostor as the lost Grand Duchess Anastasia, Anya embarks on a thrilling journey to Paris. Along the way, she uncovers the truth about her identity, finding love, family, and a place where she truly belongs. Featuring songs like “Journey to the Past” and “Once Upon a December,” Anastasia blends history, fantasy, and heart in a powerful story of hope and home.
A special “dinner and a show” ticket is available for the Friday night performance only. Enjoy a show themed three-course meal created by the FHU Associates. Meal sales benefit student scholarships.
Under the direction of R Cliff Thompson, Scott Wyatt, and guest choreographer Jenna Britt. Scenic designs by FHU alumnus J. David Galloway. All theatre ticket sales benefit FHU students traveling to the Edinburgh Festival in August 2026.
Tickets $20 Reserved Seating.
By Ellen Struve
February 26-28, 7pm
February 28 at 2 pm
Black Box Theatre
When Amy returns home to care for her ailing mother, she’s drawn into a surreal reunion — not just with her estranged sister, but with characters from beloved childhood novels who mysteriously appear in the house — and seem to have moved in! Blending nostalgia with sharp humor, this inventive play reveals how fiction and family intertwine in unexpected, magical ways. A love letter to stories — and the women who read them. Direction and scenic design by senior capstone students Maci Cagle and Anslee Hulen. $15 General Admission.
Adapted from the novel by Henry James
By Randall Sharp
April 23-25, 7 pm
April 25 at 2 pm
Dryden Auditorium
Washington Square tells the poignant story of Catherine Sloper, a shy heiress caught between her domineering father, Dr. Austin Sloper, and the charming but opportunistic suitor, Morris Townsend. Set in 19th-century New York, this adaptation explores love, betrayal, and the quiet strength of a woman finding her voice. This bold production focuses the lens on the loneliness and duplicity of the characters and puts their pain and recrimination in stark close-up. Directed by R Cliff Thompson. $15 General Admission
By Brad Montague and Cliff Thompson
May 11 at 7 pm
Location TBD
With the swirl of his motley cape, a grand storyteller takes centre stage to again spin tales that amuse and delight. But one young audience member isn’t taken in. Midway through his performance, little Millie walks onto the stage to confront “the man who tells lies.” And if that isn’t enough, Millie jumps into the Fabulist’ magic story box in search of the truth behind his tales. Together they learn that neither cynicism nor falsehood can stop a true story. Created in partnership with Brad and Kristi Montague, The Fabulist is FHU Theatre’s entry into the Edinburgh Festival Fringe which we’ll perform in Scotland in August of 2026. Directed by R. Cliff Thompson with designs by Kristi Montague.
