CMI Shows

08/06/2025

FREE PREVIEW! (Limited Time Only) Check out this multi-generational Christmas musical. Sometimes the most profound journeys begin with a single step in the wrong direction. Sometimes the greatest discoveries happen when all our carefully laid plans fall apart. And sometimes, in our desperate rush to find God in distant places, we discover He's been right beside us all along. "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Bethlehem" is a story about the beautiful collision of expectation and grace.

The miracle of Christmas isn't confined to one night two thousand years ago - it lives and breathes in every moment when love chooses to show up, when forgiveness chooses to flow, and when we choose to see Jesus in every person we meet. We invite you to take this journey with us - a journey that proves God doesn't wait for us to find our way to Bethlehem. In His infinite mercy and mysterious ways, He brings Bethlehem to us. Licensing now at CMIshows.com

Download your free preview here: http://bit.ly/4m4e617

06/26/2025

Now Licensing for 2026–2027 Season!

Bring this beloved frontier musical drama to your stage with When Calls the Heart: The Musical—a heartwarming, faith-forward production inspired by the hit TV series and Janette Oke’s timeless storytelling.

Based on a best-selling novel
Beautiful original score
Family-friendly themes
Flexible cast sizes + staging
Built-in audience appeal

Join the growing list of theaters producing this engaging, funny and uplifting new musical.

Request your perusal script and demo tracks today: [email protected]

04/24/2025

Solving the Community Theatre Casting Challenge with When Calls the Heart: The Musical

Why this female-forward, budget-friendly musical is the answer to your next season's biggest challenge

If you’ve ever directed or programmed for community theatre, you know the pain:

Too many talented women auditioning and not enough roles to offer them. It’s a persistent issue that can turn even the most exciting audition week into a heartbreaking game of “who do we cut?”

Community theatres regularly face the same obstacles:
• Male-heavy musicals dominate licensing catalogs
• Female characters are often limited to ingénue or love-interest roles
• Older women are especially underrepresented
• Licensing from the major companies is expensive
• Shows with more women often lack a guaranteed audience draw

But now there’s a better option:
When Calls the Heart: The Musical
This beautifully written stage adaptation of the beloved novel by Janette Oke and popular Hallmark TV series offers a heartwarming, female-forward story with strong roles for women of all ages—and a built-in audience of millions.

Why It’s Perfect for Community Theatre
* Female-majority cast:

Finally—a show where your talented women won’t be sitting on the sidelines. When Calls the Heart centers on Elizabeth Thatcher, a strong lead supported by multiple rich, well-developed female characters.

* Built-in audience:
Fans of the TV show (known as "Hearties") are numerous, loyal, and eager to see their favorite world brought to life on stage. You’re not selling an obscure title—you’re programming a fan favorite.

* Affordable licensing through CMIShows.com:
Licensed by a smaller company that gets the needs of community theatres, CMIShows offers very competitive rates, friendly support, and flexibility that’s hard to find with MTI, Concord, or Disney.

* Ideal for multi-generational casting:
Whether your group has teens, twenty-somethings, or veteran actresses, there’s a meaningful role waiting in Hope Valley.

Make Your Season Shine
When Calls the Heart: The Musical is more than just a good fit—it’s a smart one. It’s uplifting, recognizable, budget-friendly, and exactly what community theatre has been missing.

Learn more and request a perusal at CMIShows.com.

01/09/2025

New for EASTER!

Jerusalem A.D. is a contemporary one-act musical that tells the story of the last week, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Originally performed as an immersive theatre experience, it can also be performed as a live staged reading or as a traditional theatrical performance from a stage with a seated audience.

For a short preview video, click here: https://youtu.be/RLT3fAZ1454

For licensing information: https://bit.ly/40rB3mv
For more information about this show, visit:
www.cmishows.com

11/15/2024

Here's a sneak peek and a delightful duet from the new musical "Love Comes Softly". Licensing available January 2025.

A delightful duet from the new musical "Love Comes Softly" from Christy Stutzman and CMIshows.com

09/27/2024

07/11/2024

🌟 Not only is When Calls the Heart the most-watched original program on cable TV, but it's also on Variety's current list of the TOP 100 Most-Watched TV Shows in America! 📺✨
Now, get ready for even more excitement with When Calls the Heart - THE MUSICAL! 🎭🎶 Same beloved characters, but with the added thrill of live performances, a top-tier musical score by composer Christy Stutzman, plenty of humor, and an enchanting story. Audiences and critics alike are raving about this new hit!
🎤 "I was blown away by the quality of the music, the story, and the cast of WHEN CALLS THE HEART THE MUSICAL... the emotional journeys of these characters felt genuine and earned." - Tara Olivero, BroadwayWorld
🎶 "When Calls the Heart - The Musical is a simply beautiful, heartwarming show that was loved by our cast and patrons alike! The music is beautiful; the script is thoughtful, poignant, and funny! Give your audiences a real treat with this new gem of a show!" - Erin Theriault, Circle Theatre Company, Orlando, FL
🌟 “…this musical succeeds throughout its two and a half hour fast-paced and fun run.” - Phillip Potempa, Chicago Tribune
Don’t miss the chance to bring When Calls the Heart - The Musical to your theatre this season. Licensing now available at CMIshows.com. 🎭
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