2026 Season
Nostalgia Reimagined: Escaping into Connection
In a world that feels increasingly uncertain, we look backward and inward toward the stories that once gave us comfort, the characters who felt like old friends, and the worlds we could escape into. Our 2026 season invites you to rediscover the power of connection, memory, and imagination through four distinct yet deeply intertwined productions. Each show explores what it means to long for something just out of reach: the innocence of youth, a moment of shared laughter, the love that shaped us, or the creative spark that helped us endure.
Whether through the sweeping nostalgia of Little Women, the comedic chaos of The Play That Goes Wrong, the heartfelt whimsy of The Drowsy Chaperone, or the cinematic reverie of The Shark is Broken, our 2026 lineup invites you to lean into the laughs, the longing, and the stories that help us feel a little more human.
2026 Season Passes
Available Now!
Purchasing a season pass is the best way to support us at Stage 212! Angels and Season Pass Holders get multiple benefits, including priority seating for our main season, early purchase access for our off season productions and events, and an overall discounted ticket rate for our main season productions.
Ticket Price - $22
Ticket Sale Dates
Angels: January 12th
Pass Holders: January 19th
General Public: January 26th
Performance Dates
Friday, February 6th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 7th @ 2 PM
Sunday, February 8th @ 2 PM
Friday, February 13th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 14th @ 2 PM
Sunday, February 15th @ 2 PM
Little Women
Winter
A Tender Tapestry of Memory and Meaning
We all have that one book, movie, or memory we go back to when we need to feel safe. For a lot of people, Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic Little Women is that story. It speaks to the universal ache of growing up and growing apart while never truly letting go. Little Women is a love letter to the past, to childhood bedrooms, snowy front porches, ink-stained pages, and the sisters who shaped us. At its heart is the longing for a time when life felt simpler, relationships felt permanent, and dreams seemed within reach. This production offers not just nostalgia, but a reflection on the stories we return to in order to understand who we are, where we’ve been, and the people who made us whole.
Little Women follows the four March sisters as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and adulthood in Civil War–era New England. At the center is Jo, an aspiring writer whose bold imagination and determination shape her journey toward independence and artistic fulfillment. Through moments of joy, conflict, ambition, and heartache, the sisters forge their own paths while staying bound by the strength of family. The musical brings Louisa May Alcott’s beloved characters to life with warmth and humor as they grow, change, and discover what truly matters to each of them.
This production contains themes and elements that may not be suitable for all audience members. Please be aware that this production will contain the following: Illness and Dying Frequent discussion of illness, medical decline, and fear of death. Depiction of a character’s death (offstage). Grief & emotional distress Depictions of family distress, anxiety, fear, and emotional hardship related to loss, ambition, and interpersonal conflict. War Occasional references to the American Civil War, including a parent serving as a chaplain and mentions of wartime injury or absence. Coarse language Mild use of exclamations or period-appropriate frustrations. Discrimination & Sexism Discussions of restrictive 19th-century gender roles, societal expectations of women, and sexist attitudes expressed by some characters.
The Play That Goes Wrong
Spring
Escaping Through Laughter, Holding on Through Chaos
What’s more comforting than a disaster you can laugh at from the safety of your seat? The Play That Goes Wrong is a chaotic, over-the-top celebration of theatre, and to the people who cling to it for dear life. Beneath the farcical disasters and comedic misfires lies something profoundly human: the desperate need to connect, to be seen, and to create something meaningful… even if everything literally falls apart. The Play That Goes Wrong is more than a comedy of errors, it’s a celebration of the beautifully imperfect ways we try to bring people together. In this hilariously meta escape from reality, the stage becomes both battlefield and sanctuary where the chaos of life is made bearable by laughter, and community is forged in the most unexpected moments.
The Play That Goes Wrong follows the ill-fated opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s newest show, a 1920s murder mystery that unravels at every turn. As props malfunction, cues are missed, lines go awry, and the set itself seems determined to sabotage the performance, the determined amateur troupe presses on with unwavering commitment. What unfolds is a fast-paced cascade of physical comedy, theatrical blunders, and escalating mayhem as the actors struggle to keep the production afloat. The result is a riotous send-up of stagecraft where everything that can misfire absolutely does, with delightfully disastrous results.
This production contains themes and elements that may not be suitable for all audience members. Please be aware that this production contains the following: Violence & physical injury (slapstick) Frequent depictions of exaggerated physical mishaps, falls, collisions, prop malfunctions, and comedic accidents portrayed as causing injury. Loud noises Frequent loud sounds. Death (comedic) Depictions of staged “murder” and characters pretending to be dead within the play-within-a-play, performed in a farcical, non-realistic manner. Discrimination & sexism (mild/comedic) Occasional references to outdated or stereotypical gender roles.
Ticket Price - $17
Ticket Sale Dates
Angels: March 23rd
Pass Holders: March 30th
General Public: April 6th
Performance Dates
Friday, April 17th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 18th @ 2 PM
Sunday, April 19th @ 2 PM
Friday, April 24th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 25th @ 2 PM
Sunday, April 26th @ 2 PM
Ticket Price - $22
Ticket Sale Dates
Angels: June 15th
Pass Holders: June 22nd
General Public: June 29th
Performance Dates
Friday, July 10th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 11th @ 2 PM
Sunday, July 12th @ 2 PM
Friday, July 17th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 18th @ 2 PM
Sunday, July 19th @ 2 PM
Friday, July 24th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 25th @ 2 PM
Sunday, July 26th @ 2 PM
The Drowsy Chaperone
Summer
A Musical Escape into the Fantasies That Save Us
When real life becomes too heavy, seeking escape becomes a necessity. Sometimes that escape includes delving into the glittering artifice of a 1920s musical comedy. The Drowsy Chaperone is not just an homage to Broadway’s golden age, it’s about the deep, almost childlike comfort we find in nostalgia, in cast recordings, tap shoes, and over-the-top romance. However, behind the jazz hands is a quiet, aching truth. The Man in the Chair’s yearning for connection, for joy, and for something to believe in. This show reminds us that escapism isn’t frivolous, its survival. Sometimes the most theatrical moments are the most honest.
The Drowsy Chaperone centers on a devoted musical theatre fan who plays his favorite 1920s show on his record player, prompting the production to burst to life in his apartment. The musical-within-a-musical follows the impending wedding of a Broadway star, complicated by mistaken identities, enthusiastic gangsters, a glamorous chaperone, and a host of eccentric characters. As the lively, old-fashioned spectacle unfolds around him, the Man in the Chair offers commentary that blends humor, opinion, and personal observation. The result is a playful blend of classic musical tropes and modern wit, celebrating the joy and charm of theatre in full flourish.
This production contains themes and elements that may not be suitable for all audience members. Please be aware that this production contains the following: Alcohol use Frequent depiction and discussion of heavy drinking, including comic portrayals of intoxication and alcohol dependence, especially by the Chaperone. Sexual content Mild sexual innuendo, flirtation, and suggestive dialogue played for comedic effect. Coarse language Mild use of expletives or sharp language, generally limited. Violence (slapstick/comedic) Occasional exaggerated physical mishaps and comedic threats, including accidents, pratfalls, and staged confrontations. Discrimination & stereotypes Occasional dated or stereotypical portrayals and humor referencing gender roles and cultural caricatures consistent with the 1920s musical style.
The Shark is Broken
Fall
Behind the Scenes, Beneath the Surface
Set in the cramped cabin of a stalled film set, The Shark is Broken pulls back the curtain on Hollywood legend to reveal something far more intimate: a trio of men struggling with isolation, identity, and the ghosts of their pasts. As they wait for the mechanical shark to work, they reveal the cracks in their own emotional armor, turning a cinematic myth into a raw, human story. This play reflects our need to mythologize, to escape into film, and to find meaning even when the illusion falters. It’s about broken props, personas, and people, and how storytelling helps hold them together.
The Shark is Broken takes place during the troubled filming of Jaws in 1974, where actors Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider are confined to their boat between endless production delays. As they pass the time, clashing personalities, artistic frustrations, and personal vulnerabilities come to the surface. The play blends humor with tension as the three men debate their careers, their choices, and the unpredictable machine threatening to derail the shoot. What unfolds is a sharply drawn character study that explores the dynamics behind an iconic film and the complex relationships formed in close quarters.
Please Be Advised
The Shark is Broken includes frequent strong coarse language, depictions and discussions of alcohol and substance use, mental health struggles including anxiety and panic attacks, physical violence and abuse, death and dying with wartime trauma, discrimination and bigotry including racial and religious remarks, vomiting, sexual references, and themes of self-harm. Audience discretion is advised.
Ticket Price - $17
Ticket Sale Dates
Angels: October 19th
Pass Holders: October 26th
General Public: November 2nd
Performance Dates
Friday, November 13th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 14th @ 2 PM
Sunday, November 15th @ 2 PM
Friday, November 20th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 21st @ 2 PM
Sunday, November 22nd @ 2 PM
This production contains themes and elements that may not be suitable for all audience members. Please be aware that this production contains the following: Coarse language Frequent use of offensive and strong expletives throughout the script in character dialogue. Alcohol/substance use Depiction and discussion of heavy drinking, alcohol dependence, and using alcohol as a coping mechanism. Mental illness Discussion and depiction of anxiety, panic attacks, hyperventilation, depression, and other signs of mental health struggles, including suicidal ideation references. Violence and physical abuse Mentions and depiction of physical altercations, choking, aggressive behavior, verbal threats of violence, and discussion of childhood abuse. Death and dying Discussion of death and suicide, including detailed flashback descriptions of war casualties and loss. Discrimination & bigotry Characters express racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry and derogatory racial/ethnic remarks. War Detailed references and discussions about war events, specifically WWII naval battles, injuries, and trauma. Self-harm and intentional injury Physical confrontations depicting self-harm or intentional injury. Eating disorders/vomiting Depictions of vomiting from seasickness and stress. Sexual content Sexual innuendos and references including conversations about relationships and contraception devices. Intimacy Onstage moments implying close physical/emotional interactions.
2026 Season Passes
Available Now!
Purchasing a season pass is the best way to support us at Stage 212! Angels and Season Pass Holders get multiple benefits, including priority seating for our main season, early purchase access for our off season productions and events, and an overall discounted ticket rate for our main season productions.