Theatre & Literary Arts

The library is having a party for those between the ages of 12 and 18! Come and join us for a Stranger Things themed event! Cosplay is encouraged but not required. This will be held in the basement activity room between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM. 

Odessa Arts and The Texas Shakespeare Festival Roadshow proudly present Shakespeare's Macbeth. Revered as one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Macbeth is a haunting tale of political ambition, superstition, madness, and murder. A true psychological thriller awaits those who attend this popular play. “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” Friday, November 18th 7pm at The Globe Theatre on Odessa College campus. Tickets: https://odessashakespeare.org/    

Odessa Arts and The Texas Shakespeare Festival Roadshow proudly present Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night Dream. Four Athenians run away to the forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the magic, and the two couples reconcile and marry. Saturday, November 19th at 7PM inside The Glove Theatre on Odessa College campus Tickets: https://odessashakespeare.org/

Basin Theatre Works presents Divas & Desserts Our Divas are at it again and they're ready to bring in the holidays with laughter, cheer and delight!! So, join us in making spirits bright this Christmas with the return of Divas and Desserts! Permian Playhouse 310 W. 42nd Street Odessa, TX 79761 Tickets: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/venue.php?org_id=124

Jesus Christ Superstar Broadway In The Basin Jan 8 / Sunday7:30 PMON SALE SOON Please note for all events after January 1, 2022, we will have a clear bag policy with a size limit of 12x12x6" or a non-clear bag/wallet with a size limit of 8x5". This policy includes diaper bags.  Nederlander National Markets in partnership with Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center is elated to announce the Broadway In The Basin 2022 - 2023 season! Productions in the upcoming season include Jesus Christ Superstar, My Fair Lady, Hairspray, Anastasia, and Cats. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a mesmerizing new production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics […]