OCALA, FL (352today.com) – “Little Shop of Horrors” is a horror-comedy film directed by Roger Croman and released in 1960. In 1982, “Little Shop of Horrors” was adapted into a musical and performed for the first time off-Broadway. It became more widely known before being adapted into the beloved cult-classic Frank Oz 1986 horror-comedy musical film known today by the same name. The plot is similar across both films, centering on a florist named Seymour Krelborn who brings Audrey II, a man-eating plant that feasts on human blood, to life.
Now, “Little Shop of Horrors” is hitting the stage again at the Ocala Civic Theatre beginning on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, as a part of OCT’s 75th season. This musical is based on the 1960 Roger Corman film with the production’s book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. The opening weekend of the production will take place at 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala on Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 29-Feb. 1 from 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. and will continue through the following two weekends.
The following weekend shows are scheduled Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 5-8 from 7:30-10 p.m. with the final weekend taking place on Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 12-15 from 7:30-10 p.m. The runtime for the production is 2 hours and 20 minutes with concessions on standby during intermission. Tickets went on sale starting Dec. 29 and will continue to be available at $35-$40 per adult and $17-$20 for ages 18 and under depending on seating.
The box office is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and an hour prior to each performance. For more information, visit the Ocala Civic Theatre’s website here or call at 352-236-2274.