The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
EXTENDED thru JUN 7!
Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
Adapted by John Glore
Directed by Steve Pacek
Runtime: 1 hour and 10 minutes, with no intermission
About the show:
Classic fairy tales get mixed up and downright silly in The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. How about the Ugly Duckling growing up to be A Really Ugly Duck? Or the Princess kissing a frog only to end up with a mouthful of slime? With quirky characters, funny twists, and enough stinky cheese to go around, this hilarious adaptation of the beloved book will have kids and parents falling out of their seats.
Most enjoyed by ages 5 and up.
Special Performance Information
Student Matinees – Available Weekdays at 10:30am throughout the run of the show. Want to bring a school group? Submit a Group Inquiry.
– Smart Caption Glasses – wearable, customizable Closed Captioning
Available to reserve for performances starting on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Recommended for adults and children ages 12 and up.
– American Sign Language (ASL) Shadow Interpretation
ASL Interpretation where signers follow / “shadow” cast movement
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM and Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Special Group Offer for The Stinky Cheese Man!
Buy 10 or more tickets and save up to 50% off the regular ticket price!
USE CODE: CT25 online or over the phone for $25 tickets. Plus, enjoy waived handling fees!
*Minimum order of 10 admissions Offer good for new purchases only. Valid at 12pm, 4pm, and 7pm performances only. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Groups of 20 or more and school groups should submit a group inquiry.
The cast of Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of THE STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Taysha Marie Canales and Robi Hager in Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of THE STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
The cast of Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of THE STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Matteo Scammell and Lee Minora in Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of THE STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Robi Hager in Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of THE STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Matteo Scammell, Leah Walton, and Taysha Marie Canales in Arden Theatre Company’s 2026 production of THE STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Cast
Taysha Marie Canales (Ensemble)
Robi Hager (Ensemble)
Lee Minora (Ensemble)
Matteo Scammell (Ensemble)
Leah Walton (Ensemble)
Creative
Director
Steve Pacek
Assistant Director
Kristin Finger
Scenic Designer
Chris Haig
Lighting Designer
Alyssandra Docherty
Costume Designer
Asaki Kuruma
Sound Designer
AJ Bloomfield
Stage Manager
Alec E. Ferrell