MILLIGAN, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2025) – Milligan University musical theatre will present the hit musical “Freaky Friday,” based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the popular Disney films.
Showtimes for “Freaky Friday” run from Oct. 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m. All seats are reserved seating. Tickets are for sale for $12 at Milligan.tix.com.
Step into a day of unexpected chaos and emotional discovery as an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies – just one day before mom’s big wedding. Experience the hilarious and touching journey of two very different women forced to live each other’s lives. This unforgettable production will bring joy to your spirit and laughter to your heart.
“Freaky Friday” features a new book by Bridget Carpenter (Parenthood) and an original pop/rock score by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey.
“I think this is a great show for the whole family to enjoy,” said Alena Carhart, assistant director of the show and instructor of music and musical theatre at Milligan. “It takes the message of ‘walk a mile in their shoes’ and executes that in this show. ‘Freaky Friday’ delivers a side-splitting comedy wrapped in a feel-good story with a killer soundtrack!”
The cast features senior Ariana Floyd in the lead role of Ellie; seminary student Katie Freeman as Katherine; Reese Drayer from Johnson City, Tennessee, as Fletcher; junior Conner Roberts, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, as Mike; sophomore Sallie Hatfield, from Seymour, Tennessee, as Gretchen; Juliana Harold as Hannah; sophomore Conner Morgan, from Bluff City, Tennessee, as Adam; sophomore Irie Manning, from Etowah, Tennessee, as Savannah; and sophomore Casey Roberts, from Kingsport, Tennessee, as Wells.
To learn more about Milligan’s music and musical theatre program, visit www.milligan.edu/music.