Y.E.S. Troupe (High School Musical Theatre Performance Troupe)
The Springfield Little Theatre Education Department facilitates numerous youth performance troupe ensembles featuring students in grades 2nd – 12th. In addition to performing at the historic Landers Theatre and The Judy, our troupers mentor young children in our educational programs, act as leaders in multiple areas of school and community and entertain at our special […]
Don Juan
Our must-see season premiere starts with an episode full of seduction, passion, and romance. Composer Richard Strauss’s tone poem brings to life Don Juan, possibly the most famous and unscrupulous lover of Western lore. We’re thrilled to present one of the 2025 Van Cliburn Winners (yet to be announced) in their debut season as a […]
The Music of John Williams
Tune in for an epic night dedicated entirely to the music of John Williams, one of Hollywood’s greatest composers, whose music instantly evokes adventure, nostalgia, and movie magic! From the triumphant brass of Star Wars to the haunting strings of Schindler’s List, John Williams’s symphonic film scores have shaped the sound of modern cinema. This […]
Billy the Kid
Saddle up, folks, ‘cause we’ve got a rip-roarin’ night of music headed your way! This concert brings together the grand tales of the old and the trailblazin’ sounds of the new. We’ll kick things off with Wagner’s Meistersinger, then ride into Viet Cuong’s Re(new)al, featuring Sandbox Percussion. The wild finale? Copland’s Billy the Kid—a sweeping, […]
The Snowman
Join us for a heartwarming concert filled with holiday cheer! Journey into the wonder of The Snowman, a beloved British silent film, and relive timeless holiday favorites—all brought to life by the Springfield Symphony. This festive performance features the angelic voices of the Springfield Children’s Choirs, adding warmth, wonder, and a touch of nostalgia to […]
The Clown
Step into a world of mystery and high-stakes drama—where every note tells a story, and the truth hides between the lines. Stravinsky’s Petrushka unravels a dark tale of manipulation and jealousy with an ill-fated puppet whose desperate fight for love ends in tragedy. Adding another layer of intrigue, Wei-Yun Chang, the 2025 Hellam Competition Winner, […]
The Painter
Experience the realm of the spiritual and divine with three visionary composers exploring the deepest questions about life and death. From Hildegard von Bingen, 12th-century German abbess, mystic, and composer, we will hear O Virtus Sapientiae, a work that transcends time with its beauty and deep spirituality. In Symphonie Mathis der Maler, Paul Hindemith explores […]
Broadway Giants
Legendary Broadway composers Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim transformed musical theater with their unforgettable melodies and groundbreaking storytelling. From Webber’s soaring ballads in Phantom of the Opera and Evita to Sondheim’s razor-sharp wit in Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods, this concert is a celebration of Broadway at its best. Don’t miss this electrifying […]
Eroica
Experience a night of bold sound, lush melodies, and unstoppable energy. Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony is a work of defiance and triumph that forever changed Western music, shattering the boundaries of symphonic music and revolutionizing the world of musical possibilities. We are thrilled to welcome Aubree Oliverson back to our stage after her enormously popular debut […]
Cinderella
Once upon a time, in a world of shimmering melodies and wondrous dreams, a tale of transformation, love, and a missing slipper unfolds in Prokofiev’s ballet, Cinderella. We are joined once again by the Saint Louis Ballet under the direction of Gen Horiuchi in this audience-favorite fairy tale. From romantic duets and dizzying waltzes to […]