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Jekyll & Hyde
Jekyll & Hyde Sep 8 - Nov 8, 2026
Kokandy Productions at Broadway Playhouse

An evocative tale of two men – one, a doctor, passionate and romantic; the other, a terrifying madman – and two women – one, beautiful and trusting; the other, beautiful and trusting only herself – both women in love with the same man and both unaware of his dark secret. A devoted man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll is driven to find a chemical breakthrough that can solve some of mankind's most challenging medical dilemmas. Rebuffed by the powers that be, he decides to make himself the subject of his own experimental treatments, accidentally unleashing his inner demons along with the man that the world would come to know as Mr. Hyde.

Dirty Dancing - The Musical
Dirty Dancing - The Musical Sep 9 - Sep 20, 2026

Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on Lionsgate's beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new stage production. DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL is the feel-good escape you’ve been craving, alive with the pulse of electrified dancing, the thrill of secret encounters, and the allure of forbidden romance. Set to live music from the original film you love, Baby and Johnny bring to life the summer that changed everything. Your reservation at Kellerman’s awaits!

The Front Page
The Front Page Sep 9 - Oct 18, 2026

In a 1930s Chicago press room, wise-cracking reporters are abuzz with the latest news: ace reporter Hildy Johnson is quitting her job and getting married. Editor Walter Burns has no intention of letting her go- out of the newsroom, or into the arms of another man. When a death row convict manages a daring escape, Walter wrangles Hildy into covering one last irresistible story, a tangle of rival reporters, crooked politicians, and a scoop too big to ignore!

Eureka Day
Eureka Day Sep 9 - Oct 11, 2026

In this hilarious 2025 Tony Award-winning satire, an elite private school is thrown into crisis when a mumps outbreak divides parents and board members over vaccines. As debates intensify and facts grow slippery, every solution only deepens the conflict. EUREKA DAY asks us to fully recognize the humanity of those we disagree with.

Birds Of North America
Birds Of North America Sep 10 - Oct 4, 2026

John and his daughter Caitlyn are birders. As they scan the skies over their backyard in suburban Maryland looking for elusive birds, years go by. Relationships begin and end. Children grow up and parents age. The climate and the world change in small and vast ways. BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA takes a close look at the relationship of a father and daughter over the course of a decade as they struggle to understand the parts of one another that defy understanding.

The Humanities
The Humanities Sep 10 - Oct 4, 2026

The Humanities is a provocative play by Zayd Ayers Dohrn in which faculty and students at an elite American university grapple with issues of gender, race, sex, and violence when a controversial speaker comes to town. Cultural battles are fought, identities are made and unmade, and people accustomed to the life of the mind are forced to confront their most primal instincts.

Witch
Witch Sep 10 - Oct 10, 2026
Idle Muse Theatre Company at The Edge Off-Broadway

A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her – and then returns again – unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed and the village is forever changed. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama, this sharp, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by.

Por' Knockers
Por' Knockers Sep 10 - Oct 4, 2026
Gwydion Theatre Company at The Greenhouse Theater Center

This narrative tracks five individuals within the "People's Diasporatic Party"-outfitted in corporate attire-as they take refuge in a desolate East New York residence While the group anticipates the fallout from an orchestrated bombing, hysteria takes hold, exposing the rift between their brutal insurgent schemes and abstract revolutionary principles.

Fat Juliet
Fat Juliet Sep 10 - Sep 21, 2026

Darkly hilarious and deeply moving, Fat Juliet is an 80-minute solo aerial play that reimagines Shakespeare's heroine as a modern young woman searching for love and belonging in a world that wasn't built for her. And instead of Romeo, balconies, and swordfights, our Juliet encounters AC/DC, clowns, mission trips, and one too many disappointing one night stands. Through sharp comedy and raw vulnerability, Fat Juliet celebrates the messy act of becoming oneself and the miracles that connect us all.

The Tragedy of Macbeth
The Tragedy of Macbeth Sep 10 - Sep 19, 2026
Only 2 Theater Company at Cornservatory

The classic characters of Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth return to the stage to struggle with power, gender roles, and the question of "what really is reality?" all through the lens of a 1950's sitcom and with a live studio audience

Therapist Zero
Therapist Zero Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2026

Therapist Zero is a sharp, darkly funny critique of the mental health industry wrapped inside a deeply moving story of a father desperate to help his daughter. Instead of a standard chronological monologue, the show functions as a beautifully braided narrative: intertwining my daughter Emily's struggles, a relentless procession of therapists, my own childhood memories of severe neglect, and present-day reflections. It’s part stand-up, part dramatic memoir, and completely unsparing of both the mental health system and myself.

The Swallow
The Swallow Sep 11 - Sep 27, 2026

With humor, tension, and emotional precision, the play explores grief, memory, family, faith, identity, and the stories people tell in order to survive. Music becomes both a refuge and a doorway, allowing two strangers to move toward truths that have been difficult to face. THE SWALLOW is a powerful theatrical encounter about loss, compassion, and the possibility of connection when people are willing to listen.

How We Got On
How We Got On Sep 11 - Sep 27, 2026

How We Got On tells the story of three suburban teenagers who discovered something that would change their lives forever. It's the 1980’s, and Hank, Julian, and Luann are determined to make their mark on the explosive new world of rap music. Armed with turntables, notebooks, and raw talent, they’ll navigate cultural isolation, family struggles, and fierce competition as they chase their dreams of becoming the next big thing.

A Wrinkle in Time
A Wrinkle in Time Sep 11 - Oct 18, 2026

Ever since her father vanished under mysterious circumstances, Meg Murray’s life has been spiraling out of control. But one dark and stormy night, Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which appear with a promise to help rescue him from the monstrous darkness that threatens the universe. Join Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, their pal Calvin, and a host of extraterrestrial friends and foes as they journey into the heart of a terrible evil in the hope of reuniting a fragmented family.

Play On!
Play On! Sep 11 - Oct 18, 2026

Aspiring songwriter Vy takes the A-Train to Harlem in the swingin' 1930s with big dreams of a career in showbiz, only to find that it's a man's world. She disguises herself to reach the inner circle of renowned band leader, The Duke-but plans backfire when she catches the eye of Lady Liv, the star singer of the Cotton Club, and mistaken identities make way for romance. Music is indeed the food of love with big band pizzazz and Ellington's hit songs "It Don't Mean a Thing," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "I'm Beginning to the See the Light," and much more. A stellar cast of 15 create musical fireworks under the direction of the show's original creator Sheldon Epps, who returns to stage the three-time Tony-nominated musical for a new generation.

Candlelight: Tribute to Trent Reznor
Candlelight: Tribute to Trent Reznor Sep 12

Candlelight: Tribute to Trent Reznor transforms the brooding, atmospheric music of one of modern music's most influential composers into an intimate live concert experience, performed by a string quartet surrounded by the warm glow of thousands of flickering candles. The program spans Reznor's remarkable range, from the raw industrial edge of Nine Inch Nails' "Closer" to his Oscar-winning film work with Atticus Ross, including haunting selections from The Social Network, Gone Girl, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Soul, and Challengers. Hearing these dark, textured compositions reimagined through classical strings reveals a striking beauty beneath the distortion, making this a memorable evening for longtime Nine Inch Nails fans and newcomers alike.

Bonnie's Last Flight
Bonnie's Last Flight Sep 12 - Oct 17, 2026

It’s Jan’s retirement flight. Everyone knows, except for Greig, Jan’s best friend and coworker of many years. As Greig waxes nostalgic, Jan worries about life post-retirement. LeeAnne, a klutzy newbie flight attendant with a dark past, must avoid her ex on the plane while Captain, a waggish pilot with a weakness for Bloody Marys, is caught in a love triangle. Erik, the co-pilot with a heart of gold, can’t get a word in edgewise. Presiding over the flight is the OG of travel: Mark Twain.