2026-2027 SEASON

2026-2027 SEASON

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Go Dog Go! / Ve Perro ¡Ve! . This play runs on October 3 - November 1, 2026

Adapted for the stage by Allison Gregory & Steven Dietz
Adapted from the book “Go, Dog. Go!” by P.D. Eastman
Music Composed by Michael Koerner | Translated by Ana Maria Campoy
“Do You Like My Hat?” Lyrics by Michael Koerner
Arrangements and Music Tracks by Robertson Witmer

Ve Perro ¡Ve! comes to life on stage in a fast, funny, bilingual romp full of roller-skating, bicycle-riding, and car-driving dogs. P.D. Eastman’s classic is delightfully ridículo—and wonderfully fun for all ages! 

Go Dog Go! / Ve Perro ¡Ve! . This play runs on October 3 - November 1, 2026

Adapted for the stage by Allison Gregory & Steven Dietz
Adapted from the book “Go, Dog. Go!” by P.D. Eastman
Music Composed by Michael Koerner | Translated by Ana Maria Campoy
“Do You Like My Hat?” Lyrics by Michael Koerner
Arrangements and Music Tracks by Robertson Witmer

Ve Perro ¡Ve! comes to life on stage in a fast, funny, bilingual romp full of roller-skating, bicycle-riding, and car-driving dogs. P.D. Eastman’s classic is delightfully ridículo—and wonderfully fun for all ages! 

Everybody . This play runs on December 4 - 13, 2026

YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT

By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Absurdly funny and deeply witty, this modern riff on the medieval morality play, Everyman, casts a different “Everybody” by lottery each performance, exploring life, love, death, and the meaning of it all. 

Everybody . This play runs on December 4 - 13, 2026

YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT

By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Absurdly funny and deeply witty, this modern riff on the medieval morality play, Everyman, casts a different “Everybody” by lottery each performance, exploring life, love, death, and the meaning of it all. 

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! . This play runs on November 21 - December 27, 2026

Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason | Music by Mel Marvin
Additional Music and Lyrics by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss

Experience the wit, wonder, and larger-than-life spirit audiences know and love, wrapped in toe-tapping songs and Seuss-ian spectacle. Bursting with humor, heart, and holiday magic, this musical celebration is a must-see event that invites audiences of all ages to rediscover the joy of the season.

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! . This play runs on November 21 - December 27, 2026

Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason | Music by Mel Marvin
Additional Music and Lyrics by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss

Experience the wit, wonder, and larger-than-life spirit audiences know and love, wrapped in toe-tapping songs and Seuss-ian spectacle. Bursting with humor, heart, and holiday magic, this musical celebration is a must-see event that invites audiences of all ages to rediscover the joy of the season.

Winnie-the-Pooh: Forever Friends . This play runs on January 29 - February 28, 2027

Book by Scott Seidl | Music by Alan Stein
Lyrics by Scott Seidl, Alan Stine, and A.A. Milne
Creative Development Associate Robert Penola
Additional Material by Jeff Frank and Michelle LoRicco
From the stories by A.A. Milne

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood in this heartwarming world premiere musical filled with friendship, imagination, and a little bit of honey. When Christopher Robin returns with his granddaughter, Winnie-the-Pooh and friends remind us that the simplest moments together can mean the very most. 

Winnie-the-Pooh: Forever Friends . This play runs on January 29 - February 28, 2027

Book by Scott Seidl | Music by Alan Stein
Lyrics by Scott Seidl, Alan Stine, and A.A. Milne
Creative Development Associate Robert Penola
Additional Material by Jeff Frank and Michelle LoRicco
From the stories by A.A. Milne

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood in this heartwarming world premiere musical filled with friendship, imagination, and a little bit of honey. When Christopher Robin returns with his granddaughter, Winnie-the-Pooh and friends remind us that the simplest moments together can mean the very most. 

The Snow . This play runs on February 12 - 21, 2027

ACADEMY PRODUCTION LAB

By Finegan Kruckemeyer

When an epic snowfall traps the villagers of tiny Kishka, young Theodore Sutton comes up with a daring solution. Whimsical, humorous, mysterious, and heartfelt, this play weaves a fantastical Grimmsian tale for the entire family. 

The Snow . This play runs on February 12 - 21, 2027

ACADEMY PRODUCTION LAB

By Finegan Kruckemeyer

When an epic snowfall traps the villagers of tiny Kishka, young Theodore Sutton comes up with a daring solution. Whimsical, humorous, mysterious, and heartfelt, this play weaves a fantastical Grimmsian tale for the entire family. 

Twelfth Night . This play runs on March 12 - 21, 2027

YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT

By William Shakespeare

A sparkling comedy of love, laughter, and chaos, this Shakespearean classic invites you into a world of witty wordplay, charming characters, and twists that keep you swooning until the very last scene.  

Twelfth Night . This play runs on March 12 - 21, 2027

YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT

By William Shakespeare

A sparkling comedy of love, laughter, and chaos, this Shakespearean classic invites you into a world of witty wordplay, charming characters, and twists that keep you swooning until the very last scene.  

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe . This play runs on April 2 - May 2, 2027

From the story by C.S Lewis
Dramatized by Le Clanché du Rand

Step through the wardrobe and discover the fantastical world of Narnia like never before! In this imaginative adaptation, Peter and Lucy return to the room where their adventure began — reminding us that even the smallest among us can change the world. 

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe . This play runs on April 2 - May 2, 2027

From the story by C.S Lewis
Dramatized by Le Clanché du Rand

Step through the wardrobe and discover the fantastical world of Narnia like never before! In this imaginative adaptation, Peter and Lucy return to the room where their adventure began — reminding us that even the smallest among us can change the world. 

Broadway Junior Revue: Pure Imagination . This play runs on May 14 - 23, 2027

THEATER ACADEMY PRODUCTION

Featuring Songs by (in alphabetical order):
Lynn Ahrens • Kristen Anderson-Lopez • Howard Ashman • Chad Beguelin • Leslie Bricusse • Morris “Moose” Charlap • Martin Charnin • Anthony Drewe • Stephen Flaherty • Zina Goldrich • Marcy Heisler • Carolyn Leigh • David Lindsay-Abaire • Robert Lopez • Alan Menken • Tim Minchin • Anthony Newley • Tim Rice •  Richard M. Sherman • Robert B. Sherman • Matthew Sklar •  George Stiles • Charles Strouse • Jeanine Tesori • Deborah Wicks La Puma • Mo Willems

Celebrate 40 years of First Stage with a brand new musical revue featuring our Theater Academy students performing songs from Broadway hits and Disney favorites, alongside stories that showcase the creativity and collaboration at the heart of First Stage since 1987.

Broadway Junior Revue: Pure Imagination . This play runs on May 14 - 23, 2027

THEATER ACADEMY PRODUCTION

Featuring Songs by (in alphabetical order):
Lynn Ahrens • Kristen Anderson-Lopez • Howard Ashman • Chad Beguelin • Leslie Bricusse • Morris “Moose” Charlap • Martin Charnin • Anthony Drewe • Stephen Flaherty • Zina Goldrich • Marcy Heisler • Carolyn Leigh • David Lindsay-Abaire • Robert Lopez • Alan Menken • Tim Minchin • Anthony Newley • Tim Rice •  Richard M. Sherman • Robert B. Sherman • Matthew Sklar •  George Stiles • Charles Strouse • Jeanine Tesori • Deborah Wicks La Puma • Mo Willems

Celebrate 40 years of First Stage with a brand new musical revue featuring our Theater Academy students performing songs from Broadway hits and Disney favorites, alongside stories that showcase the creativity and collaboration at the heart of First Stage since 1987.