Virginia Stage Company’s 2026–27 Season is a celebration of connection, courage, and the moments that remind us we belong. From inspiring true stories and bold new plays to unforgettable musicals and holiday favorites, these productions bring audiences together in ways only live theatre can.
Right now, the only way to guarantee your seats is with a season subscription or Theatre on Demand package. Single tickets go on sale this summer.
Come From Away
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
September 2-21, 2026
In a small town in Newfoundland, an ordinary morning becomes extraordinary when the world suddenly changes. On September 11th, 2001, thirty-eight planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers are diverted to the tiny town of Gander. As cultures collide and uncertainty fills the air, strangers open their homes, their kitchens, and their hearts.
This acclaimed Broadway hit tells the remarkable true story of kindness in the face of crisis. With a soaring score and an ensemble cast playing dozens of characters, Come From Away celebrates the generosity that can appear when we need it most. And reminds us how deeply connected we really are.
The Heart Sellers
By Lloyd Suh
October 7-18, 2026- (2 weeks only)
Thanksgiving, 1973. In a small apartment somewhere in America, two recent immigrants meet for the first time. Luna from the Philippines and Jane from South Korea have never experienced an American Thanksgiving before, and tonight neither of them wants to spend it alone.
What begins as an awkward visit becomes an evening of laughter, shared memories, and unexpected friendship. As they swap stories about home, marriage, and what it means to start over in a new country, this warm and funny play captures the quiet courage of building a life far from where you began.
The Murder of Rodger Ackroyd
Adapted for the stage by Mark Shanahan
January 20 - February 7, 2027
When a wealthy man is found dead in his country estate, every guest, neighbor, and family member becomes a suspect.
Enter the brilliant, and slightly eccentric, detective Hercule Poirot, who begins unraveling a web of secrets, lies, and motives hiding just beneath the surface.
It’s a classic whodunit filled with twists, surprises, and the kind of theatrical suspense that keeps audiences leaning forward in their seats. Agathie Christie, and murder, remain timeless.
John Proctor is the Villain
By Kimberly Belflower
March 3-14, 2027
A Partnership with The Governor's School for the Arts
(2 weeks only)
At a small-town high school, a group of students begins studying The Crucible. What starts as a classroom discussion soon sparks something bigger. As the girls in the class question the stories they’ve been taught and the heroes they were told to believe in… they start to see their own lives in a new light.
Sharp, funny, and fiercely contemporary, this breakout hit explores friendship, power, and the complicated process of finding your voice. Sometimes the stories we inherit aren’t the whole truth. The real lesson begins when we start asking questions.
Cabaret
Book by Joe Masteroff
Based on the play by John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb
April 14 - May 2, 2027
Co-production with Virginia Arts Festival
Welcome to Berlin. Inside the Kit Kat Club, the Emcee promises a night of music, laughter, and decadence. But outside the club’s doors, a darker reality is taking hold as the world begins to change.
Featuring unforgettable songs like “Willkommen,” “Maybe This Time,” and the title number “Cabaret,” this Tony Award–winning musical is by turns dazzling, provocative, and deeply moving. As love stories unfold and tensions rise, the party keeps going… even as the future grows uncertain.
A Merry Little Christmas Carol
by Mark Shanahan
Adapted from the novella by Charles Dickens
December 2-23, 2026
A joyful holiday tradition returns to the Wells Theatre. In this imaginative retelling of Dickens’ beloved story, a spirited ensemble brings Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey to life with warmth, humor, and a touch of theatrical magic.
Follow the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future as they guide Scrooge through the memories, mistakes, and moments that shaped him… and remind us all that it’s never too late to rediscover the joy of the season.
A Sherlock Carol
by Mark Shanahan
December 4-27, 2026
A mystery wrapped in a Christmas classic. When a grown-up Tiny Tim seeks help investigating the suspicious death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the case lands on the doorstep of the world’s most famous detective.
Blending the worlds of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens, this clever holiday adventure sends Sherlock Holmes on a ghostly investigation filled with intrigue, humor, and festive surprises. The result is a theatrical treat that’s equal parts mystery, comedy, and Christmas spirit.
The best seats and the best value are available now with a Season Subscription or Theatre on Demand package. Join us for the full season of unforgettable stories and experience the magic of live theatre all year long.