RIDE THE CYCLONE at The Merc
NOV 22, 2025 @ 2PM & 7:30PM
NOV 23, 2025 @ 2PM & 5PM
Presented by Fine Arts Network
VENUE: The Merc
Step right up for a one-of-a-kind theatrical thrill ride in Ride the Cyclone: the cult-favorite musical that blends dark comedy, heart, and a dose of the unexpected.
When a tragic roller coaster accident claims the lives of six high school choir students, they find themselves in a limbo-like carnival, where a mysterious mechanical fortune teller offers them a chance at a second shot at life, but only one can return. Each teen gets the spotlight to tell their story, their hopes, regrets, and dreams in a dazzling variety of musical styles ranging from pop ballads to glam rock, hip hop, and cabaret.
Set in the uniquely intimate MERC theater, with just 50-70 seats, this immersive production invites you to experience every raw note, every heartfelt lyric, and every twist of fate up close. With innovative staging and a hauntingly hilarious score, Ride the Cyclone is a rollercoaster of emotions you won’t want to miss.
Darkly whimsical, surprisingly profound, and full of theatrical magic. Limited seating. Infinite impact.
TICKET PRICES:
$35 Regular
* Discounts for Children, Military, Seniors with I/D. Groups of 6+ . Show contains adult language. Due to mature subject matter, parental discretion is advised.