2026-2027 Season, Austin Playhouse
Primary Trust | September 11 – October 4, 2026 | AUSTIN PREMIERE
by Eboni Booth
Welcome friend, you are right on time!
Kenneth has everything he needs: a job he loves, his best friend Bert, and daily mai tais at Wally’s. It’s a comforting, secure routine — until he finds himself unemployed. With Bert’s encouragement, Kenneth applies to be a teller at Primary Trust Bank. Thriving at work, he slowly begins to open his heart to new people and possibilities. But when newfound rhythms threaten his friendship with Bert, Kenneth must face his past before he can fully embrace his future.
WHY AUSTIN PLAYHOUSE LOVES IT: This 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play is one of the most produced plays in the country right now for good reason. It’s an intimate and heartwarming story of friendship, resilience, and the search for human connection that shines a spotlight on the small moments that make life worthwhile.
A Sherlock Carol | November 13 – December 20, 2026 | REGIONAL PREMIERE
by Mark Shanahan
A classic holiday mystery with a spirited twist.
Scrooge is dead, to begin with, and Sherlock Holmes is seeing ghosts. After the defeat of Moriarty, Holmes is a haunted man, convinced his detecting days are done. But when he’s drawn into the investigation of the death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his gifts to solve one Dickens of a mystery!
WHY AUSTIN PLAYHOUSE LOVES IT: This unexpected mash-up triumphs as a witty, suspenseful, and heartwarming adventure filled with twists and turns, lots of laughter, and holiday cheer. It’s perfect for mystery lovers and a treat for all ages. Fans of Austin Playhouse’s productions of Peril in the Alps and Baskerville will particularly enjoy this new adventure with the beloved detective.
The Revolutionists | January 29 – February 21, 2027
by Lauren Gunderson
A Comedy • A Quartet • A Revolutionary Dream Fugue • A True Story
Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent comedy. Join playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle, and former queen Marie Antoinette as they hang out, murder Marat and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters and how we actually go about changing the world.
WHY AUSTIN PLAYHOUSE LOVES IT: Lauren Gunderson (Silent Sky, Christmas at Pemberley) is one of our favorite playwrights, and the most-produced playwright in America. The Revolutionists has her signature blend of fresh, thought-provoking ideas brought to life by wonderfully witty and bold characters.
Into the Woods | March 26 – April 25, 2027
music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
book by James Lapine
Be careful what you wish for.
In Sondheim’s dazzling musical, fairy tale characters such as Jack (of beanstalk fame), Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Rapunzel take us beyond happily ever after to discover what really matters in life. Beloved for nearly 40 years and filled with soaring songs like “No One Is Alone” and “Children Will Listen,” Into the Woods is a joyful and moving exploration of how to be human.
WHY AUSTIN PLAYHOUSE LOVES IT: This musical with its incredible score and iconic characters is a perfect fit for Austin Playhouse. Our company will reimagine the ultimate storytelling musical for an intimate ensemble of 10 versatile performers. Audiences will feel closer than ever to these stories as the fairy tale world is created with true theatre magic, letting the play’s timeless message about the power of community to create their own happy ending take center stage.
You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! | May 28 – June 20, 2027 | REGIONAL PREMIERE
by Keiko Green
A raucous celebration of the unthinkable
When Greg gets a terminal diagnosis, his small family feels the pressure of time running out. His wife Viv wants nothing more than to savor every last minute together. His child works to find meaning in the chaos. Meanwhile, Greg feels a new connection to the fate of our planet. Can saving the world save Greg? Maybe? After all, the world’s too big not to be kind of magical.
WHY AUSTIN PLAYHOUSE LOVES IT: This laugh-out-loud, wildly imaginative experience speaks to the very real issues of climate anxiety and grief without dwelling in hopelessness. It creates opportunities to talk about big, meaningful issues with compassion, humor, and unexpected joy.
2026 Festival of New Texas Plays
Staged Readings: August 14-16, 2026
Austin Playhouse is committed to fostering new theatrical voices and providing a platform for emerging Texas playwrights. The Festival of New Texas Plays celebrates vibrant storytelling and diverse voices, showcasing new works that reflect the rich cultural landscape of our state. Playwrights from across Texas were invited to submit their work for consideration for the 2026 Festival of New Texas Plays. Finalists will be announced July 2026.
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Subscriptions and Ticketing Information: 2026-27 subscriptions are available now at austinplayhouse.com/subscriptions.
5-Show 2026-27 Subscription Packages Start at $192 and Benefits Include:
· Up to 25% off single ticket prices for the 5-Play Main Stage Season
· Early Reservations
· Priority Seating
· Hassle-Free Booking and Exchange Privileges
· Discounts on Additional Tickets to Shows and Special Events
· Option to add Discounted Season Parking at UT Co-Op Garage
· Option to exchange one season production for an off-season production or special event
Season tickets are on sale now. All Main Stage Season shows will play at Austin Playhouse located in the heart of Austin at 405 West 22nd.
