Royal Theatre
2025-2026 Entertainment Season
Welcome to Our 45th Season!
The SpongeBob Musical – October 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2025
SoulRoot – November 1, 2025
1980’s VHS Christmas Carol – December 11, 12, 13, 14, 2025
9th Annual Show Us Your Talent Show – Jan 24, 2026
More Than Meets the Eye – March 12, 13, 14, 15, 2026
Comedians Lee Hardin and Kari Jones – April 18, 2026
The Secrets of Charity Teach – May 14, 15, 16, 17, 2026
Finley River Boys – June 6, 2026
I Hate Shakespeare! – June 26, 27, 28, 2026
Oct 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2025 - The SpongeBob Musical
Director: Stephanie Steinmeyer
Co-Director: Janet Gaughan
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Sponsored by: The Bank of Versailles and Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce
Nov 1, 2025 – SoulRoot Concert
Sometimes an opportunity comes along that is just too good to pass up. That is what happened when Ron Schieferdecker, Rob Frommel, Bill Roe, and John Walker got together to make some noise. After a long search, they found their missing ingredient with the addition of keyboardist/guitarist/singer, Theese Weber. Focusing on the music that makes you want to get up and dance, or at the very least, makes you want to sing along, the idea is to play all of your favorites in a style that only SoulRoot can deliver…always leaving you wanting more.
Sponsored by: Roof Direct Midwest
Dec 11, 12, 13, 14, 2025 – 1980's VHS Christmas Carol
Director: Stephanie Steinmeyer
A musical based on Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Its aesthetics are inspired by the 1980s.
Sponsored by: Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home
Jan 24, 2026 – 9th Annual Show Us Your Talent Show
Your friends and neighbors take to the Royal stage to show off their own unique talent. Singing, dancing, comedy, juggling, acrobatics, and anything else family friendly and entertaining. This one sells out so get tickets early!
Sponsored by: Dr. David Dear and Dr. Scott Dear General Dentistry
Mar 12, 13, 14, 15, 2026 –More Than Meets the Eye
Director: Christel Rumbo
This comedy concerns Stanley Nichols who writes successful children’s stories under the pen name of Grandma Letty. He is voted “Grandmother of the Year” and his house is besieged by reporters and photographers. Afraid that exposure as a juvenile writer will jeopardize the chances of his serious new novel, Stanley has to produce a Grandma. After all else fails, he impersonates the lady.
Sponsored by: Wall Coverings by Design – Michael Cooley
April 18, 2025 – Comedians Kari Jones and Lee Hardin
Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Lee Hardin has been touring the country, telling relatable jokes and stories. In 2019, his comedy special, “Not Quite A Grown-Up” was released on DryBar Comedy. Lee also made his television debut on The Mike Huckabee Show.
Kari Jones is a comedienne, actress, and entertainer; she has one mission. She wants to help people have hope and find joy through laughter!
Sponsored by: Loganbill Motorsports
May 14, 15, 16, 17, 2026 – The Secret of Charity Teach
Director: Heather Greenhill
Franklin Dewgood is the good mayor of a town famous for its legendary missing treasure… The Lost Treasure of Blackbeard! But currently, he’s more concerned about his need for a new housemaid since his daughter, Darling Dewgood, is busy organizing events for noble causes. Luckily, Charity Teach arrives, favorite feather duster in hand, hoping for work. When Charity meets the mayor’s son, Sheriff Ernest Dewgood, it’s love at first sight, but, alas! She fears they can never be together because of her deep dark secret. Ne’er-do-well town councilman Simon Snarewell sets his eyes on Charity and determines that the town now has two treasures he wants to claim. And he comes close with the help of the foxy Femoria Fatale, pirate professor Percival Woolsey, and an incoming tide as poor Charity is tied to the wharf!
Sponsored by: Wall Coverings by Design – Michael Cooley
June 6, 2026 – Finley River Boys Concert
The Finley River Boys is a high-energy, acoustic bluegrass band that performs a wide variety of bluegrass, country, folk, and gospel songs. The band’s unique, rich blend of tight, four-part harmonies and intricate instrumental breaks captivate audiences everywhere. The Finley River Boys feature Brad Reynolds (upright bass, vocals), Bill Crider (guitar, vocals), Brett Dudenhoeffer (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), and Alan Johnston (banjo, mandolin, vocals).
Sponsored by: Ray Hendrickson Construction
June 26, 27, 28, 2026 – I Hate Shakespeare! (Children's Theatre)
Director: Jennifer Avey
We hate Shakespeare! At least that’s what the audience thinks until they get a rip-roaring rundown of Shakespeare’s classics. With zombies, talking cows, and an appearance by Jerry Springer, I Hate Shakespeare! is a hilarious and fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare — with a modern twist. Plus, someone gets a pie in the face.
Sponsored by: Co-Mo Connect