LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

As hilarious as it is outrageous, this wild musical is a cult-classic set to a Motown groove. This campy thriller follows meek floral assistant Seymour on his quest to win over the love of his life, Audrey. Seymour's luck changes when he stumbles upon a peculiar and carnivorous plant. Little does he know that this strange plant will develop a soulful R&B voice, a potty mouth, and an unquenchable thirst for human blood. Will Seymour succumb to the allure, or can he resist the plant's insatiable cravings? Set against a backdrop of catchy 1960s-inspired rock, doo-wop, and Motown music, the show blends horror, humor, and romance as it explores themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the consequences of unchecked desires.

Book By Howard Ashman | Music By Alan Menken | Lyrics By Howard Ashman | Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith

Directed by Scott Albert, with music direction by Ellen Robison and choreography by Georgie DeCosmo

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

RUN TIME: Approximately 2 hours (including intermission).

DISCRETIONARY CONTENT: Little Shop of Horrors contains mature themes, language, over-the-top violence, and production effects. We encourage patrons to use their judgment based on  their own research of the show, and their sensibilities 

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  • Fri, Sep 12th, 2025 at 8:00 pm
    Sat, Sep 13th, 2025 at 8:00 pm
    Sun, Sep 14th, 2025 at 2:30 pm
    Thu, Sep 18th, 2025 at 7:30 pm*
    Fri, Sep 19th, 2025 at 8:00 pm
    Sat, Sep 20th, 2025 at 8:00 pm
    Sun, Sep 21st, 2025 at 2:30 pm
    Wed, Sep 24th, 2025 at 7:30 pm
    Thu, Sep 25th, 2025 at 7:30 pm**
    Fri, Sep 26th, 2025 at 8:00 pm
    Sat, Sep 27th, 2025 at 8:00 pm
    Sun, Sep 28th, 2025 at 2:30 pm

    *Seymour and Audrey understudy performance (9/18)

    **Orin understudy performance (9/25)

  • Meet Audrey II at Paradiso Plant Shop!
    Saturday, August 30th | Noon - 2PM

    We're bringing our larger-than-life plants to Paradiso Plant Shop at Optimist Hall for a 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳𝘴 meet and greet Saturday, August 30th, from 12pm - 2pm! Shop, meet Seymour, Audrey and Audrey II and snap a few photos, but whatever you do — don't feed the plants!

    Paradiso Plant Shop, Optimist Hall
    1115 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206

DATES

  • Adult - $34
    Senior (62+) - $28
    Student - $20

  • Please contact our box office at tix@theatrecharlotte.org or 704-376-3777 for details.

TICKETS

"This musical is perfect in every way..."

— Broadway Podcast Network

IF YOU LIKE…

Sweeney Todd
Beetlejuice
Young Frankenstein

…THIS IS A SHOW FOR YOU

CREATIVE TEAM

  • Scott Albert

    DIRECTOR

  • Georgie DeCosmo

    CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Ellen Robison

    MUSIC DIRECTOR

  • Kaylene Bryan

    STAGE MANAGER

  • Hannah Abele

    ASST STAGE MANAGER

  • Gordon Olson

    SCENIC DESIGN

  • J.P. Woodey

    LIGHTING DESIGN

  • Rachel Engstrom

    COSTUME DESIGN

CAST

  • Peter Liuzzo

    SEYMORE

  • Gabriella Gonzalez

    AUDREY

  • Kevin Roberge

    MR. MUSHNIK

  • Nehemiah Lawson

    ORIN

  • Toni “AIDEEM” Morrison

    AUDREY II

  • Olivia Greene

    RONETTE

  • Tia Robbins

    CRYSTAL

  • Jessica Milner

    CHIFFON

  • Kat Fletcher

    ENSEMBLE, AUDREY U/S

  • Hayden Waugh

    ENSEMBLE, SEYMORE & ORIN SWING

  • Josiah Jackson

    ENSEMBLE

  • Rose Ong

    ENSEMBLE

  • Abby Wiley

    PUPPETEER & ENSEMBLE

  • Jaden Chunn

    PUPPETEER & ENSEMBLE

  • Davis Hickson

    PUPPETEER & ENSEMBLE

Featured
Interview with Scott Albert, director for Little Shop of Horrors

Interview with our director for Little Shop of Horrors, Scott Albert

TC: Describe Little Shop of Horrors in 3 words.
SA: FUN + QUIRKY + ENGAGING

TC: Welcome to the TC family! What shows or theatres have you recently been a part of?
SA: Although I am new to the TC community, I am excited to get the opportunity to work here. My directing credits range over 20+ years in NY and Boston. Over the past few years, I have directed locally at Fort Mill Community Playhouse: Snapshots, 25th Annual Spelling Bee, Next to Normal, First Date. Rock Hill Theater: A Catered Affair. Lancaster Community Theater: Bye, Bye Birdie. Matthews Playhouse: Shrek Jr. and a dinner theater experience, The Anniversary, which I wrote and directed.

TC: What about this show makes you excited to direct it?
SA: I am excited to be directing Little Shop of Horrors because it's a cult classic - a show with a passionate fanbase, unforgettable characters, and a wildly fun blend of dark comedy, campy and catchy music. Taking on such an iconic piece gives me the unique opportunity to honor its legacy while finding a fresh, creative way to make it our own.

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