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Written by Matthew Libby

Directed by Jessica Thebus

Aug 13, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026

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Written by Marco Ramirez

Directed by Tyrone Phillips

Oct 22, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026

Adapted for the stage by Emma Rice

Adapted from the play Still Life and the screenplay Brief Encounter, both by Noël Coward

Directed by Shana Cooper

Music Direction by Matt Deitchman

Feb 11, 2027 - Mar 28, 2027

Written by August Strindberg

Adapted by Jen Silverman

Directed by Braden Abraham

Apr 8, 2027 - Jul 3, 2027

Book by Hershey Felder

With music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Bartok, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin and Williams

May 5, 2027 - Jun 27, 2027

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Written by Nilo Cruz

Directed by Lisa Portes

Feb 26, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026

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Directed by David Esbjornson

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Jun 4, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

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Book by Hershey Felder

Directed by Trevor Hay

Aug 13, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025

Adapted by Shaina Taub

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Music and Lyrics by Shaina Taub

Directed by Braden Abraham

Music Direction by Michael Mahler

Choreography by Erin Kilmurray

Oct 30, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025

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