Announcing the 26-27 Season

Jamie Ulmer • March 31, 2026

Spring is in the air, things are greening up, and there is a sense of growth and renewal. It’s appropriate that this is also the time of year when we unveil the shows for our upcoming 2026–2027 50th Anniversary Season!


We’ll be bringing you a tremendous lineup of six musicals and plays. With our 50th season in mind, we have brought together nostalgic classics alongside new and thought-provoking shows. In addition to the regular season, we are pleased to continue some new traditions, including producing an edgy show in the fall and bringing back the Musical in Concert concept after a year’s absence.


Regular season:

  • Pirates! The Penzance Musical
  • Holiday show – TBA May 25
  • On Golden Pond
  • Conscience
  • The 39 Steps
  • Come from Away

Bonus shows:

  • Lizzie
  • The Light in the Piazza – in concert


Learn more about these shows here.


Crafting a well-rounded season that speaks to the variety of voices in our community is one of the most challenging things we do each year. The process takes months, and sometimes, when we think we’ve found the perfect show or shows, the curtain quickly falls when we discover the rights aren’t available due to a national tour or a nearby professional production. Occasionally we have to wait to announce a show for the same reasons - I’m looking over the rainbow at you, December family musical.


I sometimes describe season selection as being like giving birth to a child. It’s exciting and new, but also scary because you want it to be perfect, and you don’t want to mess it up.


We hope you will join us on this exciting journey throughout our upcoming 50th season.


Season Tickets on sale now!

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Theatre Lawrence is currently accepting applications for select creative positions in the 2026-2027 season. To apply please send an email to julmer@theatrelawrence.com stating what show and position you are interested in being considered for, along with a resume. For consideration please apply by May 8. Open positions are: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL (Sept. 11-13, 17-20, 2026): Director, Music Director, Choreographer LIZZIE (Oct. 22-24, 2026): Director, Music Director December Musical (Dec. 4-6, 10-13, 17-20, 2026): Director, Music Director, Choreographer. Show will be announced May 25, contact us for more information. ON GOLDEN POND (Jan. 29-31, Feb. 4-7, 2027): Director Learn more about our entire 50th Anniversary Season at: https://www.theatrelawrence.com/26-27-season
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