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THE COTTAGE

By Sandy Rustin

MAY 1-10, 2026

A riotous and cheeky new sex comedy that’s equal parts sparkling high farce and deliciously naughty fun! Set in a charming English cottage in the scandalous summer of 1923, this wildly funny romp is packed with tangled romances, forbidden affairs, outrageous lies, and more witty one-liners than you can count. Fresh off a hit run on Broadway, Sandy Rustin’s The Cottage is sharp, stylish, and topped with just the right amount of saucy. Get ready for an evening of high-speed, laugh-out-loud fun!

PG-13 AUDIENCES

ANNOUNCING OUR 2026-2027 SEASON

UPCOMING SHOWS

COME FROM AWAY

Book, Music, and Lyrics by IRENE SANKOFF and DAVID HEIN

JULY 10-26, 2026

When the world stopped on September 11, 2001, thousands of stranded travelers found an unexpected refuge in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. Come From Away is a soaring musical that tells the remarkable true story of how fear turned into friendship and strangers became family. With a pulsating score blending folk, rock, and heart-stirring ballads, the show moves at a thrilling pace while capturing uplifting and unforgettable moments of humor, resilience, and humanity, reminding us that even in the darkest times, kindness can change everything.

PG -13 AUDIENCES

THE DINING ROOM

By A.R. GURNEY

AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

A group of well-meaning (but hilariously misguided) theater artists scramble to create a politically correct Thanksgiving pageant – without any Native Americans. In a brilliant send-up, this fast-paced play skewers performative activism, cultural cluelessness, and the pitfalls of “good intentions” with wit and bite. Smart, edgy, and uproariously funny, The Thanksgiving Play is a feast of laughs and a clever commentary on who gets to tell whose story. A sharp, satirical comedy that leaves you laughing— and thinking!

PG AUDIENCES

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER

by BARBARA ROBINSON

DECEMBER 5 & 6*, 2026

*School Performances December 3 & 4

When the Herdman kids – the worst kids in the history of the world – unexpectedly take over the annual church pageant, Christmas gets turned upside down! Moments of comedy and unexpected honesty unfold in this chaotic look at the true meaning of Christmas.

FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

HOLIDAY VARIETY HOUR – and a half

by REGGIE LAW and BRAXTON CHASE KISER

DECEMBER 16 – 20, 2026

Wrap yourself in the joy and warmth of the season with the return of our playful and festive holiday celebration! Inspired by the golden age of classic Christmas television specials, this delightful evening blends favorite holiday tunes with lighthearted comedy for a charming feel-good experience. Gather your friends and family, settle in and make it a part of new holiday traditions.

GENERAL AUDIENCES

THE TALE OF THE RED RIDING HOOD

Adapted by REGGIE LAW

FEBRUARY 6 & 7*, 2027

*School Performances February 4 & 5

A fun and humorous take on the familiar fairy tale where the spotlight playfully shifts to a sly, determined – and stylish – wolf with his eyes set on that iconic red cape. Up against a brave young heroine, her feisty grandmother, and a mysterious hunter, can the crafty canine get what he truly desires?

FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER

by Todd Kreidler

MARCH 12 – 21, 2027

Inspired by the beloved 1960s film, this compelling stage adaptation brings the timeless story of love, family, and social change vividly to life. When a young white woman brings her African-American fiancé home to meet her parents, an evening of polite introductions quickly transforms into a charged and heartfelt exploration of values, identity, and acceptance. Both humorous and deeply moving, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner invites audiences to reflect on how far we’ve come—and how far we still have to go—while celebrating the power of empathy, courage, and honest conversation.

PG-13 AUDIENCES

GREATER TUNA

by JASTON WILLIAMS, ED HOWARD, and JOE SEARS

APRIL 30 – MAY 9, 2027

Welcome to Tuna, Texas—where the population is small but the personalities are anything but! Two performers transform at lightning speed to bring an entire town to life in a colorful array of unforgettable characters. From radio hosts and church ladies to beauty queens and conspiracy theorists, this fast-paced comedy delivers sharp satire with a generous dose of charm. Packed with big laughs and surprising heart, it’s a delightfully offbeat journey that celebrates the quirks, contradictions, and connections of small-town life.

GENERAL AUDIENCES

As we come out of these troubling times, remember the artists and arts organizations across Tennessee who have had to suspend operations for an indefinite time. A great way to show your support is through the Tennessee Specialty License Plate program.

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