MUCH ADO ABOUT MURDER / October 23-25, 2026 / Studio Theatre

By Pat Cook / Rich but rotten Carlton Larraby enjoyed punctuating the lives of his family with macabre little surprises. His latest joke is a Halloween party with everybody dressed as a character from Shakespeare. When the play begins, the bored guests have arrived and wait impatiently for their host to show up, unaware that he has been gruesomely bludgeoned to death in his study. Since this is an audience-participation play, the murder is revealed to the audience before the characters of the play know about it. A sinister master of ceremonies named Mr. Hawker tells the audience what has happened in a series of flashbacks as he lets them see the events surrounding the murder. Little by little, as the audience gets to know the people of the drama, they begin suspecting who the murderer might be … only to discover that they’re wrong. All the ingredients of a deliciously frightening murder mystery are here, including the fun of letting the audience participate in solving the crime.

DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW / November 20-22, 2026 / Studio Theatre

By Jones/Hope/Wooten / It’s four days before Christmas in the tiny town of Tinsel, Texas, and a colorful parade of eccentric guests arrive at the Snowflake Inn, decking the halls with holiday hilarity. Trina, the harried yet upbeat innkeeper of this B&B, has more than she can handle coping with these nuttier-than-a-fruitcake lodgers. Ainsley and Lenora, self-involved actors from a lower-than-low-budget touring production of A Christmas Carol, descend on the inn to fulfill a promise, leaving comedic chaos in their wake. Add to this Yuletide mayhem an ill-advised romantic rendezvous between Mrs. Claus and one of Santa’s elves, a demanding guest who refuses to leave, not to mention a tipsy housekeeper, and it’s clear it will take more than a kiss under the mistletoe to keep Trina’s spirits merry and bright. But a spur-of-the-moment Christmas Eve wedding that brings together the fabulous Futrelle sisters and their best friend takes a surprising and delightful turn that leads to a laugh-’til-your-sides-ache climax, changing all their lives forever.

SORDID LIVES / February 19-21, 2027 / Studio Theatre

By Del Shores / When Peggy, the family matriarch, meets her untimely demise in a freak accident, her dysfunctional Texas family is forced to reunite for her funeral. What follows is a sidesplitting, heartwarming, and sometimes outrageous exploration of love, acceptance, and forgiveness. With a colorful cast of characters—including a Tammy Wynette-obsessed drag queen, a Bible-thumping mother, and a barfly who’s seen it all—Sordid Lives serves up equal parts humor and humanity. Beneath the campy antics and outrageous situations lies a touching story about embracing who you truly are, no matter what the neighbors might say. A cult classic with universal appeal, Sordid Lives promises an unforgettable evening of laughter, tears, and Southern charm.

DOG MOM / April 16-18, 2027 / Studio Theatre

By Tate Elizabeth Hanyok / Liz is a tough-as-nails New Yorker with a life falling apart faster than her morning bagel. When a scruffy stray dog shows up on her stoop, Liz —⁠ the least dog person on the planet —⁠ reluctantly agrees to foster it. This temporary inconvenience quickly turns into a heartwarming and hilarious journey of self-discovery. Who says you can’t teach an old dog (or a stubborn New Yorker) new tricks? In the city that never sleeps, it sometimes takes an unexpected friend to wake up what truly matters and that the most loyal friends find each other when they need it most. a heartwarming and hilarious journey of self-discovery. Dog Mom is a good reminder to us all of what is important in life.

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE / June 18-20, 2027 / Studio Theatre

By John Patrick / When Ethel Savage’s late husband leaves her a small fortune, she decides to make the best of it, establishing a fund to support various dreamers with whimsical aspirations. But her three greedy stepchildren – a socialite, a senator and a judge – commit her to a mental institution, hoping to “bring her to her senses.” In the sanitarium, a warm and inviting home known as “The Cloisters,” Ethel befriends the other “guests,” a colorful crew of kind, generous and delusional souls. In time, Ethel finds happiness with them and plans to spend the rest of her life among them. Meanwhile, the stepchildren, discovering that Ethel has hidden the family fortune, attempt to browbeat her into confessing where the money has been stashed. With warmth, humor and dignity, The Curious Savage celebrates those who are often overlooked, emphasizing kindness, affection and empathy in a world that too often rewards greed and ambition.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE / July 9-11, 2027 / Derry Opera House

Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison, Book by Bob Martin & Don McKellar / Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life, and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight. Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect Broadway Musical,” The Drowsy Chaperone is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre.

MESHUGGAH-NUNS! / August 13-15, 2027 / Studio Theatre

By Dan Goggin / The Kunkels (the poor family living behind Mount St. Helen’s School) have won the lottery and gifted the Sisters an all-expense-paid trip on the “Faiths of All Nations” Cruise. After a week at sea, the ship runs into a storm. Several people become ill, including all of the actors in the ship’s production of Fiddler on the Roof. (All except the actor playing Tevye, that is.) The captain of the ship, knowing of the Sisters’ show-biz savvy, requests that the Sisters and Tevye put on a revue. The result: Meshuggah-Nuns! The Ecumenical Nunsense.

SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL / December 11-13, 2026 / Derry Opera House

Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, From A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens / Set in Victorian London, the story follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted moneylender who despises Christmas and lives a life devoid of compassion and joy. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him to change his ways or suffer a grim fate in the afterlife. Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. With a score full of memorable songs, including six new songs not performed in the film, Scrooge! The Musical blends humor, drama, and uplifting messages in a celebration of redemption and the true meaning of Christmas.

ROCKIN DADDIOS / October 4, 2026 and March 14, 2027 / Studio Theatre

The Rockin’ Daddios return to The Majestic for two different shows this season, bringing back some of the best loved songs of the fifties and sixties, sung in a doo-wop style with the accent on harmonies and FUN! A family-friendly performance that is guaranteed to warm your heart and bring a smile to your face. www.rockindaddios.com

A PIANO CHRISTMAS with ROBERT DIONNE / December 20, 2026 / Studio Theatre

Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle and pamper yourself with the music of the season in an afternoon filled with memories and cheer! Robert Dionne will entertain you with the sounds of the season at this annual holiday tradition. A laid-back afternoon of interactive holiday sing-along fun that will make you smile and fondly cherish the holiday memories of your past, present and future.

SONGS OF THE SILVER SCREEN: 1930-1975 / January 9, 2027 / Studio Theatre

Some of the greatest and most popular songs from the early silver screen will be performed by your favorite Majestic performers of all ages. Travel down memory lane with us as we present a night of music, memories, and tribute to the songs that helped shaped the golden age of the motion picture. All of your Golden Age classics will be included, leading up to the mid-70s when movie music turned more into a “mix-tape” of diverse styles!

WILLY WONKA JR. / January 22-24, 2027 / Derry Opera House

Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse & Timothy Allen McDonald, Lyrics and Music by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley, Based on the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl / The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts (Youth)

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL – YOUTH EDITION / April 2-4, 2027 / Derry Opera House

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg, Book by Kyle Jarrow, Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau / Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! An exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music, this deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. The future is bright, the future is bold, the future is The SpongeBob Musical. Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts (Youth)

BIG FISH – SCHOOL EDITION / May 7-9, 2027 / Derry Opera House

Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, Book by John August / Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton with a screenplay by John August, Big Fish is a fantastical, heartwarming musical that follows the life of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman whose larger-than-life stories captivate everyone around him—especially his loving wife, Sandra. But their son, Will, about to become a father himself, is determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s epic tales. As Will embarks on a journey to understand the man behind the myth, Big Fish explores the power of storytelling, family bonds, and the search for identity. With its soaring score, unforgettable characters, and a blend of humor and heartfelt emotion, Big Fish offers an extraordinary theatrical experience that celebrates the joy of life, the importance of family, and the beauty of the stories we tell. Big Fish will enchant audiences with its dazzling spectacle and timeless themes, making it a musical that’s as rich and inspiring as life itself. Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts (Teens)

JUNGLE BOOK KIDS / May 21-23, 2027 / Studio Theatre

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, and Terry Gilkyson. Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler / The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie. Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin’ musical rhythms of the jungle. After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. When Shere Khan returns, our heroes must rally their fellow animals into battle and restore peace throughout the jungle. Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts (Youth)