Karen Dielmann
We all know there are many talented performers of all kinds at Robson Ranch, and the Theater at the Ranch production of “Little Shop of Horrors” will showcase musicians, vocal performers, actors, and those with talents beyond and behind the scenes. This horror–comedy rock musical, loosely based on the movie by the same name, features music and lyrics by the award-winning team of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. The music is written in an early 1960’s style of doo-wop, Motown, and rock ‘n’ roll.
What happens when a meek flower shop assistant, secretly in love with his coworker (who already has a difficult boyfriend), discovers an unusual plant that has a peculiar appetite? Spoiler alert … the plant revives business for the struggling flower shop but has a desire for food that will not be quenched! Chaos and comedy result.
There will be five performances from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 2026, including matinees on both Saturday and Sunday. Advance tickets will be $13 for opening night (Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.), $15 for advance sales for the other performances (Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m.). Maximum seating for every show is 240.There may be limited availability at the door for some performances; tickets at the door will cost $20. Tickets are general seating only (there will be no reserved seats) with doors opening one hour before show time. No early entry to the theater for the purpose of reserving seats will be permitted. There will be no physical tickets issued; names will be checked, and generic tickets will be provided at the door. There will be a cash bar available the hour before the show and at intermission; the bar will be closed while the actors are performing. Snacks will also be available for purchase.
Tickets are on sale beginning Dec. 1 through the HOA website. Robson Ranch residents can go to the website (robsonranchazhoa.org) and after signing in, click on the Events tab and search for the “Little Shop of Horrors” event. The productions are open to the public as event tickets can also be purchased by credit card by calling the HOA desk at 520-426-3345, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Dec. 1. The show is suitable for middle school age and up; there is very little bad language but there are some adult themes, some violence, and comically scary characters.
Come and enjoy an entertaining afternoon or evening and cheer on the talented cast and musicians as they perform “Little Shop of Horrors.”