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At a glance

Part rock concert, part gothic thriller, this electrifying musical unleashes the legend of Lizzie Borden with fierce intensity.

Oct. 22-24, 2026

Genre: Rock Musical

Audience: 16 + (Contains violence, strong language, and content. Not suitable for all audiences.)

Runtime: Approximately 95 minutes (including 15 minute intermission)



Water-based haze and fog are used throughout the production.

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About the show

Part gothic thriller, part rock concert, Lizzie reimagines the story of Lizzie Borden with ferocity and flair. This edgy musical crackles with scandal, suspicion, and defiance, creating a theatrical experience that is as bold as it is unforgettable. Dark, daring, and electrifying. Fueled by a blistering rock score and a fiercely theatrical style, Lizzie transforms a familiar piece of American folklore into something raw, rebellious, and completely its own.

LIZZIE

Music by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer and Alan Stevens Hewitt

Lyrics by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer and Tim Maner

Book by Tim Maner Additional Music by Tim Maner

Additional Lyrics by Alan Stevens Hewitt

Based on an original concept by Alan Stevens Hewitt and Tim Manner

Orchestrations by Alan Steven Hewitt

LIZZIE has been developed with the assistance of tiny mythic theatre company, HERE Arts Center, Took An Axe Productions (Hillary Richard & Peter McCabe), Brisa Trinchero/Corey Brunish (Make Musicals) and Van Dean/Kenny Howard (Broadway Consortium). LIZZIE was presented at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals in 2010 and further developed by Village Theatre, Issaquah, Washington (Robb Hunt, Executive Producer • Steve Tomkins, Artistic Director). LIZZIE was produced by Theatre Under The Stars, October 2013.

The West Coast Premiere of LIZZIE was produced by Portland Center Stage, Chris Coleman, Artistic Director. Original European and London premiere produced by Fredericia Theater and Soren Moller, Denmark. To purchase recordings and sheet music, or for more information, please visit: www.LizzieTheMusical.com

Performances

This show is not for all audiences. It contain violence, strong language, and content not appropriate for all patrons.

She's got an axe

to grind

Free pre-show talk Oct. 22

Join local author, Rachel McCarthy James, for a pre-performance talk. Rachel is the author of the book "Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder" and she will talk about the historical background of the real life inspiration of the show, Lizzie Borden. Rachel will also have copies of her book available for purchase and autographs. The talk will begin at 6:45 p.m. or when the room fills to capacity (50 people) so it could start sooner. This talk is free and no advance reservation is needed. The talk will take place in the conference room off the lobby.

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Pre-show podcast

In our pre-show podcast we talk with, Rachel McCarthy James,  Lawrence author of the book "Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder".

Read director's notes on the show

Get in the mood for the show with this playlist curated by members of the cast and production team.

Rehearsal video with the cast of LIZZIE and the rocking band

Publicity Pictures

Cast and Creative Team

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Cast

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Associate Producer

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Opening Night Caterer

LIZZIE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com