Summer Musical

While we also produce a Winter Cabaret and One-Act Play each year, the cornerstone of Upper Room Theatre Ministry is our summer musicals. Started in 2002, our award-winning July shows have been playing to sold-out audiences, so don’t miss out!

Since it first hatched in 1993, HONK! has winged its way around the world in more than 8,000 productions and in many languages. Winner of multiple awards, HONK! even won the prestigious “Best Musical” Olivier Award (Britain’s equivalent of the Tony Award)…beating out big shows like The Lion King and Mamma Mia!

Based on one of the world’s most beloved fables, this celebration of what makes us special is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit and toe-tapping score.

An entertaining tale for the whole family, you’ll journey with little “Ugly” as he goes from being ridiculed by his friends and family for his odd, gawky looks…to getting lost from his farm and Mother…to his harrowing adventure to find home…to finally discovering his amazing destiny and true beauty. Thanks to a parent that never gives up on her son, HONK! delivers a happy, surprise twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved “The Ugly Duckling”. And along the way you’ll meet a whole flock of hilarious, colorful characters that discover being different isn’t such a bad thing after all.

Audiences are guaranteed to walk out with a big smile after they experience this heartwarming musical celebration about life, love, and acceptance! Mark your calendars for July 20-25, 2021.  (Note: We’ll also have a live-streaming option for those who can’t make it or who don’t feel comfortable attending in person yet.)