2027 Korda Season
Korda Announces Thrilling 2027 Season of “Mystery, Magic and Mayhem” Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Opening of The KordaZone Theatre - A Mix of Plays and Musicals including Four From-The-Vault Shows
In the midst of a fantastic, engaging and successful 2026 Season filled with amazing LIVE theatrical – often SOLD-OUT – performances, Korda Artistic Productions is announcing a diverse slate of shows for 2027 that features an offering for every taste, and is designed to help celebrate the milestone 20th Anniversary of the organization’s opening of its intimate home at The KordaZone Theatre in Windsor. The season will include two separate, back-to-back, harrowing quests to the Underworld to wheel and deal with Hades; a 20th century drama reflecting on the horrors of conformity, totalitarianism, and mass hysteria; a murder mystery farce based on an iconic Hasbro board game and beloved 1985 hit film; a new and bloodthirsty comedy surrounding an ancient evil; a summer season of offerings that build theatre skills for youth alongside excitement for audiences; bookend Broadway blockbuster award-winning musicals that are true audience favourites across the globe; and four unforgettable offerings From-the-Vault at Korda; all delivered under the themes of Mystery, Magic and Mayhem! The full season will come to life on stage at the KordaZone Theatre on Seminole Street.
“Korda's third decade of entertaining and thought-provoking theatre, and the milestone 20thanniversary of productions presented on our beautiful stage at The KordaZone Theatre, continues with a season of MYSTERY, MAGIC AND MAYHEM,” says Korda Founder and Executive Producer Tracey B. Atin. “With a mix of some of our favourite shows from the past and compelling new titles, we’ve assembled a collection of stories that we hope will keep audiences falling in love with the work that comes to life in our intimate space. We would not be celebrating 20 years at The KordaZone Theatre without the love, support, and nourishing engagement that have helped to build and sustain this space that is part of our DNA. And this year, like every year, we will continue to find ways to nurture creativity, feed curiosity, and provide opportunities for creators from all backgrounds and walks of life to make memories in our shared home. This is a season of harrowing journeys, unforgettable characters, otherworldly encounters, love and loss, and the mysteries that make life… magic.”
Little Shop of Horrors
January 29, 30, 31 and February 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13, 2027
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Based on the Film by Roger Corman; Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Directed by Kimberley Babb
Musical Direction by Jordan Fantauzzo
The 2027 Season Opener, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is an award-winning comedy horror rock musical, by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh! The musical is based on the low-budget 1960 black comedy film of the same name, directed by Roger Corman. The deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 40 years. One of the most popular shows in the world, the story introduces us to meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn who stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. Over time, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the charmingly tongue-in-cheek comedy has been produced worldwide to incredible success. The musical premiered Off-Off-Broadway in 1982, moved to the Orpheum Theatre Off-Broadway for a five-year run, and later enjoyed a Broadway production. This popular show was the winner of three Best Musical awards (Drama Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award, and Evening Standard Award), as well as capturing the Outer Critics Circle Award. In 1986, Frank Oz directed another film adaptation, this one based on the musical itself. Menken composed the music, in the style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown. Show hits include the title song, Skid Row (Downtown), Somewhere That’s Green, and Suddenly, Seymour. Korda co-produced the show in 2016, and it returns now as a From-the-Vault offering for 2027. This time around, the show is helmed by KordaBoarda member Kimberley Babb, who directed The Woman in Black as part of Korda’s 2025 Season. Korda Alumni Jordan Fantauzzo serves as music director.
Special thanks to the City of Windsor’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Fund (ACHF) Grant Program for supporting the production with a grant to cover artist fees. Visit www.ACHFWindsor.ca to learn more about the program.
"No matter how many times you've seen the show... the hook-filled, doo-wop–style tunes, easily Menken's best score, sound just as good as you remember." – New York Stage Review
"Exceptional. The show was funny, silly, scary and sad… loved it!" – Broadway.com
"...A grotesque, gothic story... a little thing that packs a big punch." – The Guardian - Review of the 1986 Film
"[A] revitalizing revival of this genially gruesome classic [that] becomes a sly morality tale for the age of universal celebrity." – The New York Times
"...a score that's timelessly sweet and soulful, and a story that's teasingly kinky yet weirdly old fashioned." – Variety
Clue
March 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 2027
Based on the Screenplay by Jonathan Lynn
Written by Sandy Rustin
Additional Material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price
Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture
Based on the Hasbro Board Game CLUE
Directed by Nikolas Prša
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. CLUE is the comedy whodunnit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT! CLUE was Korda’s first live show back after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down theatres and has been selected as part of Korda’s From-the-Vault offerings celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The KordaZone Theatre. The show will be directed by frequent Korda performer and first-time Korda director Nikolas Prša.
"A tight, fast-paced… experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end." – BroadwayWorld.com
“A diverting whodunnit bursting with laughs and a great way to escape the world problems for a bit.” – Around the Town Chicago
“A burst of high-energy fun that flies by.” – Reddit
“Sheer silliness.” – Intermission Magazine
The Frogs
April 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 & 24, 2027
Written by Aristophanes
Newly Adapted by Jeff Marontate
Directed by Jeff Marontate
THE FROGS is a Greek comedy written by Aristophanes in 405 BC, and newly adapted by Korda’s Resident Director Jeff Marontate, who previously successfully adapted the same author’s The Birds and Lysistrata. The God of Wine and Drama Dionysus and his slave, Xanthias, travel to the Underworld to resurrect a brilliant writer with the hope of saving civilization from corruption, evil and ignorance. A high stakes crossing of the River Styx, a croaking chorus of frogs, and a hilarious battle of wits bring this raucous, biting social satire to life, championing the power of theatre, logic, and poetry to heal and unite. This unforgettable classic will be directed by Marontate, whose recent Korda directing credits include 2026’s Tartuffe, 2025’s Return to the Forbidden Planet and The Importance of Being Earnest, 2024’s Psycho Beach Party and Frankenstein, and 2023’s The Rocky Horror Show.
“A riotous, laugh-out-loud buddy comedy that doubles as the ultimate ancient precursor to the modern roast battle… Packed with slapstick… and biting fourth-wall breaks that make the 405 BC text feel as relevant as today’s late-night TV.” – Antler Flax Book Reviews
“The heavy, philosophical sparring match between the poets proves that Aristophanes loved a good literary debate just as much as he loved a dirty joke.” – Mirabile Dictu Review
“A fever dream of a play that includes metatheatre, modern absurdities… and a relentless barrage of jokes.” – The Cheese Grater Magazine.
“The Frogs embraces two transcendent issues: the decline of Athens as a great power… and the decline of tragedy as a great form of art.” – Goodreads Classical Commentary
Eurydice
June 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19, 2027
Written by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Tracey B. Atin
In EURYDICE – Korda’s second trip to the underworld for the 2027 Season – playwright Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story. EURYDICE premiered off-Broadway at Second Stage Theatre on June 18, 2007. Korda first produced the show, with Korda Founder Tracey B. Atin at the helm in 2014. For 2027, the title is the third From-the-Vault offering to celebrate the company’s 20th Anniversary of performing in The KordaZone Theatre, which Atin and company built with Atin’s late husband, Robert Godden. Atin returns to the director’s chair once again for this exciting remount.
“RHAPSODICALLY BEAUTIFUL. A weird and wonderful new play – an inexpressibly moving theatrical fable about love, loss and the pleasures and pains of memory." – The New York Times
“EXHILARATING! A luminous retelling of the Orpheus myth, lush and limpid as a dream where both author and audience swim in the magical, sometimes menacing, and always thrilling flow of the unconscious.” – The New Yorker
Korda Summer Sessions
July and August 2027
Directed by Tracey B. Atin
Produced by the Extension-Korda Youth Players
KORDA SUMMER SESSIONS will once again offer a mix of musical performances, productions, cabaret nights, special events, and the annual Extension-Korda Summer Camp. The season of experiences will be produced and managed by Korda Founder Tracey B. Atin, whose recent Korda directing credits include 2025’s Urinetown: The Musical, 2023’s Ordinary Days, and 2022’s Spring Awakening. Over the years this innovative summer program has provided countless opportunities for local artists to work on creating LIVE theatrical experiences, and for youth artists to work alongside mentors and peers to learn the ins and outs of operating, programming and performing in a true community theatre setting. Stay tuned for more information, including participation opportunities, as it becomes available.
Rhinoceros
September 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 & 25, 2027
Written by Eugène Ionesco
Directed by Jeremy Burke
The sublime is confused with the ridiculous in this savage commentary on the human condition, a staple of 20th century drama. RHINOCEROS is a landmark 1959 absurdist play by French-Romanian playwright Eugène Ionesco. It explores mass hysteria, conformity, and totalitarianism through a French town where citizens inexplicably transform into rhinoceroses. The protagonist, Bérenger, is the last human remaining, desperately struggling to hold onto his identity as everyone around him joins the herd. Widely interpreted as a reaction to the rise of Nazism in Europe, the play critiques how easily ordinary people can adopt dangerous, mob-like ideologies. The transformations are contagious. As citizens become rhinoceroses, they justify it by claiming they must "move with the times.” RHINOCEROS was first produced by the Old Vic Company at the Theatre Royal, Bristol, England on September 5, 1960, and won a 1961 Tony Award, and a 1961 Outer Critics Circle Special Award. The show will be helmed by KordaBoarda Member Jeremy Burke, whose recent Korda directing credits include 2026’s Ride The Cyclone, 2025’s The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals, 2024’s The Trench, and 2023’s Romeo & Juliet.
“Strange, disturbing and arresting.” – New York Post
“An allegory for our times.” – The New York Times
“Its satirical humor, combined with its provocative theme and surprisingly moving ending, results in an evening that is strange, disturbing and arresting.” – New York Post
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
October 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 & 31, 2027
By Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen
Directed by Jeff Marontate
DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS is a Bram-new comedy you can really sink your teeth into! Filled with clever wordplay and anything-goes pop culture references, it’s a 90-minute, gender-bending, quick-changing, laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic, perfect for audiences of all blood types. In the treacherous mountains of Transylvania, a meek English real estate agent takes a harrowing journey to meet a new and mysterious client, who just happens to be the most terrifying and ferocious monster the world has ever known. As famed female vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing and company chase Drac from Transylvania to the British countryside to London and back, their antics are guaranteed to increase your pulse and cause bloodcurdling screams – of laughter! DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS will be directed by Korda’s Resident Director Jeff Marontate as his second offering from the director’s chair for the 2027 Season.
“The lovechild of Mel Brooks and Monty Python, a side-splitting, rib-tickling, neck-biting, hysterically racy show. You’ll be screaming with laughter.” – BroadwayWorld.com
“Fresh, frantically paced and bloody good fun!” – The Stage
“A 90-minute rollercoaster of comedic chaos!” – Everything Theatre
“Bram Stoker wouldn’t be so much turning in his grave, more rolling around laughing.” – Theatre-News.com
“Gloriously ridiculous and utterly entertaining. An evening of absurd theatrical delight!” – West End Best Friend
Into The Woods
December 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18, 2027
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Director TBD
Music Director TBD
In a departure from a traditional holiday panto offering, Korda’s thrilling 2027 season will end with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s wondrous fractured-fairytale musical hit INTO THE WOODS. The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make. This is a fresh take on everyone’s favourite storybook characters, brought together here for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. When a Witch tasks a Baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairytales to reverse the curse she placed on their family tree, the two set off on an unforgettable journey into the woods. They are joined by Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival to meet her prince; Little Red Riding Hood, off to bring some treats to her poor old granny; and Jack, who is on a mission to sell his beloved cow. Wishes are granted, curses are reversed, and the heroes of our story learn to be careful what you wish for. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. One of Sondheim’s most popular works, INTO THE WOODS is a musically sophisticated show. This From-the-Vault offering brings an explosion of magic to The KordaZone Theatre’s stage, with an adventure that’s pitch-perfect for the holiday season. Korda will seek a director and musical to helm the production, while Korda’s Tracey B. Atin and Christopher Lawrence Menard will reprise their roles as The Witch and The Baker from the 2017 show.
“The material of ‘Into the Woods’ is potent stuff – Mr. Sondheim’s lyrics and Mr. Lapine’s book tap into the psychological mother lode from which so much of life and literature spring… the conception is brilliant.” – The New York Times
“A beautiful adult fairytale that never once tries to talk down to the audience.” – PopCult Reviews
“To hear ‘No One Is Alone’, the cathartic and beautiful final song of Into the Woods, is to be overwhelmed once more by the continuity of one of the American theater’s most extraordinary songwriting careers.” – The New York Times
“Thoughtful, emotionally intelligent… beautiful, and full of heart.” – 1883 Magazine
Rights and Acknowledgements
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and INTO THE WOODS are both presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, 423 West 55th Street, Second Floor, New York, NY 10019. www.MTIShows.com.
CLUE, EURYDICE, RHINOCEROS, and DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS are all presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, 250 W. 57th St., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10107-0102. www.ConcordTheatricals.com.
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