2026 SummerStage
The 50th Anniversary Season
May – September
“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.”
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
By Robert Harling
May 26 – June 7
Step into Truvy’s beauty shop, where hair gets higher and friendships grow deeper, as a close-knit group of women share life’s ups and downs with sharp humor and unwavering love. Full of heart and unforgettable one-liners, this modern Southern classic reminds us that the bonds we forge can carry us through anything.
“This joint is jumpin’ – don’t you be left out!”
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
The Fats Waller Musical Show
June 16-28
Get ready to tap your toes and snap your fingers — Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a musical party set to the unforgettable music of Fats Waller. With a bandstand spirit and Harlem nightclub style, this Tony Award–winning revue brims with songs that defined an era. Flirtatious, joyful, and a little mischievous, it’s pure swing from start to finish. Produced in partnership with People’s Light.
“Any Dream Will Do.”
JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
July 8-26
The Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to dazzling life. Bursting with infectious songs in every style — from rock to calypso to country and more — a new vision of this beloved musical brings fresh energy, joy, and cultural richness to a show that audiences of all ages adore.
“Her exit made headlines. Her voice made history.”
THE REMARKABLE RESIGNATION OF DR. JOYCELYN ELDERS
Written & Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III
August 11-23
From sharecropper’s daughter to U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Joycelyn Elders’ journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Written and directed by Broadway’s Steve H. Broadnax III (creator of last season’s hit Me & the Devil), this world premiere play with music is a stirring portrait of resilience, conviction, and a woman who refused to be defined by anyone but herself- an Arkansas icon reclaiming her own story.
“Just a Broadway Baby”
SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
With Music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers, Jule Styne
September 8-20
A witty and sophisticated evening of music and mischief, this sparkling celebration of Stephen Sondheim’s genius includes favorite songs from Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, West Side Story, Gypsy, and more.

