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Dance Nation
by Clare Barron
Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay. A play about ambition, growing up, and how to find our souls in the heat of it all.
A co-production performed at Second Thought Theatre
SEPTEMBER 16-OCTOBER 3, 2026
Spring Awakening
Music by Duncan Sheik, Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Spring Awakening follows a group of late 19th century German adolescents as they explore teenage sexuality and repression through a contemporary rock score.
A co-production performed at Theatre Three
SEPTEMBER 10-27, 2026
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
This musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests.
Directed by Anne Healy
MainStage Theatre
OCTOBER 21-25, 2026
By Clifford Odets
Waiting for Lefty is a one-act play that captures the struggles of a group of taxi drivers during the Great Depression. Set during a union meeting where the members are debating a potential strike, the play explores themes of labor rights, economic hardship, and class struggle.
Directed by Libby Hawkins
Studio Theatre
NOVEMBER 6-7, 2026
An exciting array of original works celebrating theatre performance, design, playwriting, music, and dance.
Various times and locations
NOVEMBER 13-21, 2026
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by E.B. White
This Theatre for Young Audiences offering is based on the beloved story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. The story explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship.
Directed by Alice Nelson
FEBRUARY 17-21, 2027
Words and music by Michael John LaChiusa
A powerful re-telling of the tragic Medea myth set against the genteel life of privilege in New Orleans Creole society, and boisterous Chicago.
Directed By Kelley Smith
APRIL 7-11, 2027
Original works based on the play by Euripides
Directed by Sebastian Trainor
APRIL 9-10, 2027
New works in motion.
Dance Artistic Director Laurie M. Taylor
APRIL 23-25, 2027