2026 Season Announcement
October 8, 2025
42nd Street
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Book by Michael Stewart & Mark Bramble
Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes and the motion picture 42nd Street owned by Turner Entertainment Co.
and distributed by Warner Bros.
Original Direction and Dances by Gower Champion
Originally Produced on Broadway by David Merrick
The use of all songs is by arrangement with Warner Chappell Music, the owner of the music publishers’ rights
Huron Country Playhouse (Mainstage) June 10 to June 27
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge July 2 to July 19
This is followed by the Broadway dance spectacular 42nd Street, with music by Harry Warren and lyrics by Al Dubin, and book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. This timeless and inspiring showbiz fairy tale combines breathtaking tap dance routines, backstage intrigue, classic romance, and delightful comedy to dazzling effect. A young chorus girl gets a shot at stardom in this love letter to the stage packed with glitz and glamour, and sensational songs like “Lullaby of Broadway,” “We’re in the Money,” and “Shuffle Off To Buffalo.”
All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Written by Peter Rothstein
Vocal Arrangements by Erick Lichte & Timothy C. Takach
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs Nov 24 to Dec 27
The Schoolhouse will mark the holidays with a story about peace on earth. All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 is a remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of those who lived it, written by Peter Rothstein with vocal arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach. A group of weary English soldiers hunker down in the trenches of The Western Front on Christmas Eve, only to encounter an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. Crowned “One of the top live events for Christmas in North America” by BBC Magazine, this production will take audiences on a journey to parts of the heart rarely explored.
Agatha Christie’s
And Then There Were None
By Agatha Christie
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse May 20 to June 7
Next to take the stage is Agatha Christie’s mystery thriller, And Then There Were None. When a group of disparate guests arrive at an isolated island mansion, their past misdeeds are exposed and one by one, they start dying off. Trapped without hope of imminent rescue, the guests must determine the culprit before it’s too late. One of Christie’s most foreboding tales and a masterpiece of dramatic construction, this classic play’s growing sense of dread and unfaltering tension will keep audiences guessing to the very end.
Dear Evan Hansen
Book by Steven Levenson
Music & Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse March 18 to April 12
The 2026 Season commences with one of the most remarkable shows in music theatre history. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live in the digital age. With a book by Steven Levenson, and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the musical follows a high school senior with social anxiety who invents an important role for himself in a tragedy that he did not earn. Winner of the Olivier, Tony, and Grammy Award for Best Musical, this production strikes a remarkable chord with audiences of all ages and critics everywhere.
Finding Neverland
Book by James Graham
Music by Gary Barlow & Eliot Kennedy
Based on the Miramax Motion Picture written by David Magee and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge April 15 to May 3
The 2026 Season in Cambridge launches with the soaring musical Finding Neverland, the fascinating story of how Peter became Pan. Based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture, with a book by James Graham and music by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy, it follows the story of author J.M. Barrie’s evolving relationship with a beautiful widow and her four mischievous boys, and how they inspired the world of Peter Pan.
The Full Monty
Book by Terrence McNally
Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek
Based on the Motion Picture by Fox Searchlight Pictures and written by Simon Beaufoy, produced by Uberto Pasolini and directed by Peter Cattaneo
Huron Country Playhouse (Mainstage) July 2 to July 25
The 10-time Tony Award-winning comedy, The Full Monty. When a group of unemployed steelworkers are inspired to make some quick cash, they become a team of amateur male strippers with ‘real man’ bodies. This outrageously fun production is based on the Motion Picture by Fox Searchlight Pictures, with book by Terrence McNally and music and lyrics by David Yazbek. Find out if these lovable misfits can really pull it off.
Into The Woods
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Oct 7 to Oct 25
With the arrival of cooler weather comes Into The Woods, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. The line between reality and fantasy blurs when an epic fairy tale comes to life – with real world consequences. What follows is a production full of catchy songs, witty lyrics, and dark humour as storybook characters learn the complications of what follows happily-ever-after. A rare modern classic about wishes, family, and the choices we make
Jonas and Barry in the Home
By Norm Foster
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs Oct 6 to Nov 8
The fall promises big laughs with an even bigger heart. Jonas & Barry in the Home, a lighthearted buddy comedy by Norm Foster, celebrates the humour and humanity in life’s later chapters. Two seniors embark on clever ways to spice up their lives – and the lives of those around them – at an assisted living facility, with hilarious results.
Misery
By William Goldman
Based on the novel by Stephen King
Huron Country Playhouse (South Huron Stage) July 2 to July 18
Based on the acclaimed novel by Stephen King, Misery is a relentless spine-tingling thriller about a successful romance novelist, Paul Sheldon, who gets rescued by his ‘Number One Fan’ after a wintry car crash. Events takes a nightmarish turn when his rescuer, Annie, discovers that her favourite character is killed off in Paul’s latest book. With no escape in sight, Paul begins writing like his life depends on it – because now it does.
Agatha Christie’s
Murder on the Orient Express
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Oct 14 to Nov 1
One of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. When a wealthy passenger is murdered aboard, Detective Hercule Poirot investigates a cast of intriguing passengers, uncovering secrets and motives as he seeks the truth. A suspenseful tale of deception, revenge and justice.
Nashville Music City
Created by Tracey Power & Van Wilmott
Drayton Festival Theatre June 10 to June 27
King’s Wharf Theatre July 2 to July 18
Huron Country Playhouse (South Huron Stage) July 23 to Aug 8
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Aug 13 to Aug 30
The season continues with Nashville Music City, a feel-good musical revue by Tracey Power and Van Wilmott that chronicles how Nashville became the heart and soul of country music. A neon light shines on defining music through the decades, covering hit after hit popularized by legends like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash to modern-day superstars like Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, and Taylor Swift.
The Odd Couple
By Neil Simon
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Aug 12 to Aug 30
The summer rounds out with the comic event of the season, starring the most memorable pair of mismatched roommates you’ll ever meet. Neil Simon’s timeless comedy The Odd Couple chronicles the plight of slobby Oscar and neat freak Felix, two mismatched roommates forced to navigate a new living arrangement while contending with rib-tickling misunderstandings, uproarious conflict, and unexpected friendship.
Over the River and Through the Woods
By Joe DiPietro
King’s Wharf Theatre July 23 to Aug 8
Huron Country Playhouse (South Huron Stage) Aug 13 to Aug 30
The generation gap is affectionately portrayed through the eyes of four Italian American grandparents, who hatch a plan to stop their beloved grandson from leaving. Full of hilarious twists and turns, this memorable production will speak to all generations of theatregoers.
Return to Grace
Conceived & Created by Robert Asselstine
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse July 15 to Aug 8
King’s Wharf Theatre Aug 13 to Aug 30
Return to Grace, the Concert of a Lifetime, is an exhilarating theatrical experience that celebrates the enduring spirit of one of the greatest icons of our time. A jukebox of Elvis standards including “Love Me Tender,” “Hound Dog,” “Suspicious Minds,” “Heartbreak Hotel” and many more come to life in a breathtaking stage spectacle featuring 20 musicians, singers, and dancers
Sexy Laundry
Written by Michele Riml
Drayton Festival Theatre Aug 12 to Aug 30
A contemporary Canadian comedy by Michele Riml. To rekindle the magic in a 25-year marriage, a couple goes on a naughty hotel retreat, equipped with a copy of “Sex for Dummies.” But they soon find that when the clothes come off, so do the gloves.
Sister Act
Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture Sister Act by Joseph Howard
King’s Wharf Theatre June 10 to June 27
Drayton Festival Theatre July 2 to July 26
The divine musical comedy Sister Act, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner. Based on the hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg, a disco diva is forced to hide out in a convent after witnessing a violent crime. Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with the rigid lifestyle but with her sensational talent, she helps her fellow sisters find their inner voices while unexpectedly finding her own. Filled with glorious gospel-inspired music, dancing, and an uplifting story that celebrates sisterhood, and will leave audiences jumping for joy.
Snow White and the Seven Tenors: A Panto
Written by Caroline Smith
Huron Country Playhouse (South Huron Stage) June 10 to June 27
King’s Wharf Theatre Oct 21 to Nov 14
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Nov 19 to Jan 3
The longstanding British panto tradition continues with the reimagined fairy tale Snow White and the Seven Tenors by Caroline Smith. Banished by her jealous stepmother and tricked into biting a poisoned apple, Snow White stumbles across a group of powerhouse singers who help the princess find her voice, topple the wicked queen, and hit all the right notes on her journey back to the palace. A beloved tradition imported from the UK, pantomimes mix fairy tales with fabulous fun: chart-topping hits, dazzling dance, outrageous costumes, pop-culture gags, and cheeky humour for kids and grown-ups alike.
Sorry … I’m Not Sorry!
Conceived by Alex Mustakas
Starring Neil Aitchison
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs June 2 to Aug 22
Elbows up, theatregoers … the Mountie is on his “final” farewell tour, and he’s funnier than ever! Back by popular demand, humorist Neil Aitchison takes the stage as his beloved alter ego RCMP Constable Archibald F. Inkster in Sorry…I’m Not Sorry! Along with hilarious musings on what it means to be quintessentially Canadian, this unapologetic comedy conceived by Alex Mustakas also highlights our rich musical heritage with stunning selections from the Great Canadian Song Book. Laugh along with Neil and friends all summer long.
Youth Academy Production of
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater Music by Alan Menken Book by Doug Wright
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Sept 22 to Oct 4
The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy High School Project allows high school students across the Waterloo Region to experience the working environment of a professional theatre, at no cost to the participants. Mentored by professional artists, over 50 students will gain valuable life skills through onstage and behind-the-scenes roles in a fully staged production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. When she saves a prince from drowning in a storm, she is determined to find a way to be with her true love. With lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, music by Alan Menken, and book by Doug Wright, the production features the hit songs “Part of Your World,” “She’s in Love,” and the Oscar-winning “Under the Sea.” A splashy Broadway spectacle for the entire family.
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