SHREK, Summer Cabaret Series and More Set for American Stage 2026-2027 Season
The season will feature Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth by Helen R. Murray, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson by Kate Hamill and more.
American Stage has unveiled its 2026-2027 season. The theater’s 49th season emphasizes personal connection and shared human experience in an increasingly virtual world, with plays ranging from gender-bent classics and world premiers, to beloved musicals and immersive outdoor experiences.
Mainstage Productions
To Be Announced (Sept. 16 – Oct. 11, 2026)
The first production of our 49th season will be announced on April 28th. “It has incredible music, is about a rock icon, and you won’t want to miss it,” says Producing Artistic Director Helen R. Murray.
Unhinged (Nov. 4 – 22, 2026)
By Steven J. Burge, this 75-minute confessional blends storytelling, outrageous humor, and poignant reflections on mental health, addiction, and modern life. World Premiere.
Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth (Jan. 27 – Feb. 21, 2027)
Helen R. Murray’s inventive adaptation reimagines Shakespeare’s tragedy with role-swapping performers in a sharp, high-energy exploration of ambition, morality, and power. World Premiere.
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B (June 2 – 20, 2027)
By Kate Hamill, this fast-paced, feminist reinvention of the classic detective story features quirky female roommates taking on crime, chaos, and codependency.
American Stage in the Park:
Shrek: The Musical (March 31 – May 2, 2027)
With music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, this family-friendly adaptation brings everyone’s favorite ogre to life in a hilarious, heartwarming tale about acceptance, family, and heroism.
Gala & Beyond the Stage
Broadway by Candlelight: What I Did For Love (Oct. 1, 2026) – American Stage’s annual gala, an evening celebrating Broadway’s greatest love songs.
Something Wicked (Oct. 29 – 30, 2026) – A Halloween variety show featuring Shakespeare’s most famous witches, ghosts, and mischievous characters.
Holiday Cabaret (Dec. 5, 12, 19, 2026) – A festive sing-along featuring cozy classics and cheeky seasonal fun.
Fresh Ink – Staged readings of new plays in collaboration with community partners, bringing local playwrights’ stories to life before they hit the stage.
Tales by Twilight (Feb. 11 – 28, 2027) – A magical, family-friendly immersive theatre experience along the nature trail at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.
Summer Cabaret Series (July 2027) – Relaxed performances featuring beloved Broadway songs in a cabaret setting.
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Predictor Powerstories Theatre @Stageworks Theatre (7/17-7/26) |
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Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise Shimberg Playhouse, Straz Center for the Performing Arts (7/09-7/26) |
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Schoolhouse Rock Live! Carrollwood Cultural Center (7/17-7/26) |
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Spoon River Anthology: Voices from the Grave TheatreFor (7/31-8/09) PHOTOS |
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O.A.R. at St Augustine Amphitheatre St Augustine Amphitheatre (11/14-11/14) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center (11/19-11/19) |
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R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) Carrollwood Cultural Center (8/22-8/23) |
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A Night With Janis Joplin American Stage Theatre Company (9/16-10/11) |
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Big Fish Lakeland Community Theatre (7/10-7/26) |
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A Divine, Divine Comedy, Comedy TheatreFor (8/21-9/06) |