Karen McMillen Dielmann
After the success of “Sylvia” in 2023, “Big Guns or Whose Little Lily is She?” in 2024, and “Calendar Girls” in 2025, Theater at the Ranch is looking to produce a musical comedy in 2026. The horror comedy rock musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” 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 combo of doo-wop, Motown, and rock and roll.
“Little Shop of Horrors” is a story about a meek flower shop assistant (Seymour) who is in love with his colleague Audrey, who already has a (problematic) boyfriend. Seymour discovers an unusual plant, one that feeds on something more challenging than “Miracle Grow.” The plant revives business for the previously struggling florist shop but becomes increasingly hungry. Hilarious chaos ensues as Seymour attempts to deal with the ravenous plant.
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). 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 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 before the show and at intermission. Snacks will also be available for purchase.
Tickets will be 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 with very little bad language; however, there are some adult themes, some violence, and comically scary characters.
Hope to see you there! Come laugh and enjoy the show!