Lineage closes its season with Little Shop of Horrors—a quirky, heartfelt sci-fi musical about a timid florist’s assistant and the plant that changes everything. In true Lineage style, dance breathes new life into this beloved classic, adding a dynamic physical dimension to its storytelling.

Set in an impoverished urban neighborhood in the late 1950s/early 1960s, Little Shop of Horrors blends science fiction B-movie tropes with rock and roll, doo-wop, and classic musical theater conventions. Beneath its humor and charm lies a sharp satire of the American Dream, exploring how ambition, desperation, and the pursuit of success can lead to moral compromise.

The story follows meek florist Seymour, his kind-hearted coworker and love interest Audrey, her sadistic dentist boyfriend, and a mysterious, bloodthirsty plant—Audrey II—who offers fame and fortune at a deadly cost. A trio of streetwise urchins, joined by Lineage’s dancers, guide the narrative with rich three-part harmonies and expressive movement that deepen and expand the world of the show.

With a book and score by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken—legendary collaborators behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin—Little Shop of Horrors remains a testament to their enduring creative brilliance.

Content Advisory: While not graphic, the production includes themes and imagery that may be frightening for young children. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Choreographer/Co-Director - Hilary Thomas.

Musical Director/Co-Director - Cynthia Crass.

Featuring performances by Trae Adair, Dara Adedara, Sarah Alaways, Connor Bullock, Cindy Camins, Alyssa Holmes, LG Malunes, Molly Mattei, Demyra Ravyne Payne, Ericalynn Priolo, Donnie Riddle, Austin Roy, Paul Siemens, Jana Souza, Hilary Thomas, and Teya Wolvington.

Band: Jake Bell, Megan Foley, Alan Geier, Kevin Geier, and Ken Rosser.