The Waterfront Playhouse presents “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani, beginning with a preview on January 28, opening on January 29, and running through February 14, with a special matinee performance on February 7.
Beginning January 19 and running for eight consecutive weeks through March 9, a beloved live performance series returns to AquaPlex at 711 Duval Street, with shows held weekly at 6:00 p.m.
The Waterfront Playhouse continues its Spotlight Series with the intimate and deeply affecting play “Tuesdays With Morrie,” running January 15–18. The production marks the second offering in the series, which focuses on smaller-scale works that place storytelling and performance at the center of the theatrical experience.
The Waterfront Playhouse continues its acclaimed “Spotlight Series” with the timely and deeply engaging play “What the Constitution Means to Me,” by Heidi Schreck, running January 1-4, 2026, with a special Sunday matinee.
The Waterfront Playhouse is delighted to present “Some Enchanted Evening”, a glowing musical celebration of the iconic work of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.
The Waterfront Playhouse is proud to present “Fooling Buddha”, a solo theatrical work written by David Kovac and developed in collaboration with Artistic Director Patrick New.
The Waterfront Playhouse, Key West’s beloved historic theater on Mallory Square, is proud to announce that the Key West City Commission has officially approved the renewal of its ten-year lease.
The Waterfront Playhouse invites audiences to do the Time Warp again this October with its 5th annual production of Richard O’Brien’s cult-classic musical “The Rocky Horror Show”. Running October 15–24, 2025, this electrifying production coincides with the 50th anniversary of the iconic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, making this season’s performances bigger, bolder, and wilder than ever before.
The Waterfront Playhouse, a cornerstone of the Key West arts community, announces the election of longtime supporter and community leader Kate Miano as President of the Board of Directors, following the untimely passing of former Board President Christopher Elwell.
It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that Christopher Elwell, President of the Board of the Waterfront Playhouse, has passed away suddenly while visiting Hawaii.
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The Award winning Waterfront Playhouse on Mallory Square, is please to announce their On The Edge series. "With the theatre located On The Edge of the water as well as most productions chosen and designed to be performed On The Edge of the stage, it seemed like a winning title", said Managing Artistic Director Tom Thayer. Although a few productions, such as the upcoming musical The Rocky Horror Show will have more production value, the majority of productions, such as Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, The Informer, Bash, and Trunk Material 2 are created and designed to be performed simply.
Another difference in On The Edge productions is the time.
The Award winning Waterfront Playhouse on Mallory Square, is please to announce their Main Stage series. "With the theatre located Main Stage of the water as well as most productions chosen and designed to be performed Main Stage of the stage, it seemed like a winning title", said Managing Artistic Director Tom Thayer. Although a few productions, such as the upcoming musical The Rocky Horror Show will have more production value, the majority of productions, such as Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, The Informer, Bash, and Trunk Material 2 are created and designed to be performed simply.
Another difference in Main Stage productions is the time.