Kick off the holidays with ‘Sweeney Todd’ at Mat-Su College

For some, the holiday season starts with Thanksgiving, but for many others, the real start of the holiday season is Halloween! This year, start your holidays with Mat-Su College and ‘Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.’

The Glenn Massay Theater at Mat-Su College is deep into preparations for this musical spectacular, set to debut on October 24 and running through November 9, 2025

The cast and crew are hard at work bringing a dark version of London to life—complete with razor-sharp suspense, haunting ballads, and a set design that transforms the stage into the smoky streets, sinister bakehouse, and barbershop the story requires. Special effects, live orchestration, and the Glenn Massay's full LED lighting (including a glowing moon centerpiece) will immerse audiences in Sondheim's dark masterpiece.

Helming this production is Mat-Su College's very own Corey Rausa, who has assembled a cast and crew bursting with local talent both on stage and behind the curtains. Together, they have created something truly unforgettable for the Mat-Su Valley. Corey can hardly contain his excitement, saying, "From elaborate costumes to chilling soundscapes, every ingredient is being crafted with precision to make the best 'worst pie' show in town!"

Tickets are on sale now at www.glennmassaytheater.com! Don't miss the chance to experience one of Broadway's most legendary thrillers, right here in the Valley.

Then, as the toy soldiers march steadily closer to the winter holidays, the Glenn Massay Theater wants to make sure you know about the rest of the awesome holiday productions coming soon to the campus stage.

Mat-Su Orchestra

· 11/16/25

· Tickets on sale at the door.

Handel’s Messiah

· 12/7/25

· Free to attend but seating will be first-come-first-served

Alaskan Nutcracker presented by Sonja’s Studio of Performing Arts

· 12/12 and 12/13/25

· Tickets will be on sale through Sonja’s Studio of Performing Arts.

Mat-Su Concert Band

· 12/20 and 12/21/25

· Tickets on sale on their website.

Lastly, this holiday season, find truly unique and Alaskan gifts for your friends and family at the first ever Mat-Su College Makers Market. Over 40 vendors have already signed up to sell their local art and crafts taking place on campus December 5th -from 3 pm to 8 pm and December 6th from 9 am to 3 pm.