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War of the Worlds

Presented by Fenton Community Orchestra and Wishing Well Theatre Inc (nonprofit 501c3) at Fenton High School - Ruby F Zima Auditorium, Fenton MI

Oct 23 - 25 2026
War of the Worlds

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A live theatrical and musical depiction – a modern take – of H.G. Wells’ 1898 novel War of the Worlds.

The Martians are coming! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary.  The Fenton Community Orchestra and Wishing Well Theatre are collaborating to bring you an original live theatrical production of the H.G. Wells novel War of the Worlds. It will be an event like no other, and we want you to be there! Conceived by a local creative team including Andrew David Perkins (composer), Ricky Philippi (director/writer), and scriptwriters Andy Philippi and Natalie Perkins.

ADMISSION INFO

Friday Red-Carpet GALA (Oct. 23, 6:30 pm)

VIP Tickets – $110 includes the following:

Complimentary valet at the performance venue, coat check, one* digital download photo, and one mocktail.

*Additional photos and packages may be purchased onsite.

Seating in the front third of the house.
Exclusive admittance to the Afterglow event at the Fenton Community Center, including hors d’ouevres and open bar, with FCO conductor/composer Andy Perkins, Wishing Well Theatre Director Ricky Philippi, FCO Board members, and major sponsors.

Premium Tickets – $55

Seating in the middle third of the house
Gala activities may be added.  See below.

Reserved Tickets -$40

Seating in the back third of the house (including wheelchair spaces)
Gala activities may be added.  See below.

Gala activities may be added on with tickets or purchased at the event.: Valet ($20), Coat Check ($5), Digital photo download ($10), Mocktail ($10)

Saturday Evening (Oct. 24, 7 pm)

Premium Tickets  – $50

Seating in the front two-thirds of the house

Reserved Tickets  -$35

Seating in the back third of the house (including wheelchair spaces)

Saturday and Sunday Matinée (Oct. 24 or 25, 2 pm)

Premium Tickets – $35

Seating in the front two-thirds of the house

Reserved Tickets -$25

Seating in the back third of the house (including wheelchair spaces)

Student discounts ($10 off) are available for patrons under 18 or attending college full-time. Enter discount code “STUDENT.”  Student discounts are not available for the Friday GALA or for Saturday evening premium seating.

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES

  • Oct 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Fri)
  • Oct 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm (Sat)
  • Oct 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Sat)
  • Oct 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm (Sun)

Additional time info:

Friday red carpet Gala with photo op, mocktails, raffle, valet and coat check.

Friday Afterglow for VIP ticket holders with the creative team and FCO Board members.

VIDEOS

  • Promo video of War of the Worlds

LOCATION

Fenton High School - Ruby F Zima Auditorium

3200 W. Shiawassee Ave, Fenton, MI 48430

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