April 10 – May 17, 2026

And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank

by James Still

And Then They Came for Me is a unique multimedia play that combines videotaped interviews of Holocaust survivors Ed Silverberg and Eva Schloss and live actors recreating scenes from their lives during World War II. Ed was Anne Frank’s first boyfriend, and she wrote about him in the beginning of her now-famous diary. Eva Schloss was the same age as Anne Frank and lived in the same apartment building in Amsterdam. Her family went into hiding the same day as the Frank family. And like the Frank family, they were betrayed. Part oral history, part dramatic action, part direct address, part remembrance; the ensemble-driven And Then They Came for Me breaks new ground and has been acclaimed by audiences and critics in world-wide productions.

Presented by: Al May | Michael Schine in celebration of Jerome Schine’s centennial | Charis & Rich Warshof

Show Sponsors: Gary & Linda Hansen | Michael Miller & Robert Jenkins

Comunity Partners: Joanne & Ralph Contursi | Hal Freedman & Willi Rudowsky | Judy Heintzelman

April 30, 2026

To Be or Not to Be (1942)

Hosted by Matthew McGee

To Be or Not to Be is a classic comedy-drama directed by Ernst Lubitsch, starring Jack Benny and Carole Lombard. Set in 1939 Warsaw, a theater troupe led by Joseph and Maria Tura uses their acting and disguise skills to outwit the Gestapo and prevent a spy from exposing the Polish resistance. Initially controversial for satirizing the Nazis during WWII, it is now preserved in the National Film Registry and cited as one of the greatest comedies of all time.

To Be or Not to Be is rated PG for mild violence (gunshots, war themes) and some suggestive dialogue. The film runs one hour and 39 minutes.

May 10, 2026

Mama, I’m Coming Home

starring Matthew McGee and Debbie McLeod

Award-winning actor and singer Matthew McGee returns to the freeFall cabaret stage with one of his favorite costars, his Mother! For as long as he can remember, Matthew and his Mama have shared an unbreakable bond over the music of Broadway and beyond. Debbie McLeod is an accomplished singer and actress in her own right, having appeared as Mama Rose in Gypsy, Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, Patsy in Always, Patsy Cline and Sister Amnesia in Dan Goggin’s popular Nunsense series. Together, they will spend a fun and hilarious afternoon sharing an eclectic mix of songs from all genres while reminiscing and laughing about 50 years of unforgettable memories.

Mama, I’m Coming Home is suitable for all audiences and is the perfect family show for Mom on her special day.

July 9, 2026

Kissy Simmons

Vocal powerhouse Kissy Simmons, best known for her nine years as Nala in Broadway’s The Lion King, graces the freeFall stage with a dazzling evening of jazz standards, R&B classics, hit show tunes, and favorites from the Disney catalog. 

A proud USF Alum, Kissy made her professional theatre debut at the Straz Center where she was seen in Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette), Jacques Brel, and other seasonal cabaret shows.  She often tours the country representing “Disney On Broadway” and also appeared in freeFall’s 2016 production of Sondheim On Sondheim.  Back by popular demand, she returns to freeFall for one night only joined by the magnificent Stan Collins on piano.  

June 12 – August 2, 2026

Bash of the Titans

book & lyrics by Eric Davis, Matthew McGee & Michael Raabe

music arrangements & orchestrations by Michael Raabe

Are you holding out for a hero? We know we are! From the team that brought you OZ: A New Musical, War of The Worlds, and an intergalactic version of The Pirates of Penzance comes an all-new musical parody for The Gods! Greek Gods, to be exact. Perseus, the favored son of Zeus, has ticked off a vengeful goddess and finds himself having to tackle a series of quests in order to win the heart of the beautiful Andromeda. freeFall presents this 80s jukebox musical filled with love, adventure, laughs, togas, sea monsters, and maybe even a Titan or two. Get ready for the party of the century in freeFall’s Bash of the Titans.

Presented by: Kevin A. Lane | Michael Miller & Robert Jenkins

Show Sponsors: Jim Carlson in memory of JoEllen Carlson | Hal Freedman & Willi Rudowsky | Bill Ward

Community Partners: Betsy Schweitzer | Cherie Willard

June 24, 2026

Clash of the Titans

Hosted by Matthew McGee

Clash of the Titans is a 1981 epic fantasy adventure film loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus (Harry Hamlin). The movie follows the hero’s quest to save Princess Andromeda from the wrath of the sea goddess Thetis and the monstrous Kraken. With an all-star cast featuring Laurence Olivier, Burgess Meredith, Maggie Smith and Ursula Andress, The Clash of the Titans is most well-known for its special effects created by Ray Harryhausen. Watch the film and then enjoy freeFall’s musical parody Bash of the Titans playing the mainstage this summer.

Clash of the Titans is rated PG for medium-level fantasy violence and brief nudity. The film runs one hour and 58 minutes.