Season 75: 2026-2027
We’ve Been Around: A Celebration of Minnesotan Art and Resiliency
Welcome to Theatre in the Round’s historic 75th Season, celebrating all things Minnesota! Local playwrights and novelists; shared tragedies and triumphs; beloved communities and characters!
Season Packages on Sale June 23, 2026.
The Great Gatsby
an American Classic by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Adapted by Simon Levy
Directed by Vanessa Brooke Agnes
September 11-October 4, 2026
Season tickets on sale June 23 | Individual Tickets on sale July 28, 2026
Nick Carraway leaves Minnesota for New York in the summer of 1922 and is drawn into the glittering world of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. This theatrical adaptation captures the lyric beauty of Fitzgerald’s classic while exploring love, ambition, illusion, and the fragile promise of the American Dream.
Dial M for Murder
a Suspense Thriller by Frederick Knott, Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
Directed by Wendy Resch Novak
November 20-December 20, 2026
Season tickets on sale June 23 | Individual Tickets on sale October 13, 2026
Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder. Minnesotan playwright Jeffrey Hatcher presents a smart, compelling update of Knott’s tale of jealousy, deception and homicide. Running in rep with Acting Can Be Murder.
Acting Can Be Murder - WORLD PREMIERE
a Murder Mystery Comedy by John Gaspard
Directed by Matt Anderson
December 4, 2026-January 10, 2027
Season tickets on sale June 23 | Individual Tickets on sale October 13, 2026
When actress Leah Sexton leaves New York to run a community theatre in a sleepy St. Paul neighborhood, she expects a quiet fresh start. Instead, chaos erupts when a local critic is found murdered on the set of their most recent show- Dial M for Murder. Full of clever in-jokes and warm satire of local theatre makers and lovers, this is a must-see for TRP fans! Running in rep with Dial M for Murder.
Ten November
a Musical Docudrama by Steven Dietz & Eric Peltoniemi
Directed by Duck Washington
February 12-March 7, 2027
Season tickets on sale June 23 | Individual Tickets on sale December 29, 2026
On November 10, 1975, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sank during a storm in Lake Superior, taking with it 30 men. This docudrama with haunting folk music is a compelling inquiry into the unanswered questions about that real tragedy. Capturing the emotion of a community in collective mourning, Ten November is a powerful reflection of those left behind after astronomical loss.
Quantumly Entangled - WORLD PREMIERE
a Romantic Comedy by Pamela Hill Nettleton
Directed by Miriam Monasch
April 2-25, 2027
Season tickets on sale June 23 | Individual Tickets on sale February 16, 2027
At 68, reclusive rock legend Zee has sworn off romance. But when a journalist interviews her for an article about aging rock stars, he sparks an unexpected reunion with the bandmate who broke her heart decades ago. A love letter to the Minneapolis West Bank music scene, Quantumly Entangled is a celebration of love and rock ‘n roll across generations.
The African Company Presents Richard III
A Historical Drama by Carlyle Brown
Directed by Tolu Ekisola
May 7-30, 2027
Season tickets on sale June 23 | Individual Tickets on sale March 23, 2027
It’s 1821 in New York, and two productions of Shakespeare’s Richard III are vying for audiences. When the African Company Theater, led by William Henry Brown, starts drawing diverse crowds, a rival white producer schemes to shut them down. Minnesota playwright Carlyle Brown dramatizes this remarkable true story about artistic freedom, resilience, and the fight to be heard.
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
A Family Musical by Clark Gesner with additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer, Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Directed by Hannah Steblay
June 18 to July 18, 2027
Season tickets on sale June 23 | Individual Tickets on sale April 28, 2026
Charlie Brown and the beloved Peanuts gang come to life in this joyful musical celebration of friendship and everyday triumphs. Through songs and playful vignettes, they navigate school, baseball, crushes, and life’s small struggles. Based on the comic strip by St. Paul native Charles M. Schulz, this charming show offers warmth, humor, and whimsy for the whole family.
Co-Productions
In addition to our Main Stage Season, Theatre in the Round is excited to announce the following partnerships with other local performance companies, bringing in new audiences, artists, and cultivating relationships across the rich web of Minnesota’s arts scene.
ALL CO-PRODUCTIONS ARE FLEXIBLE SEASON PACKAGE ELIGIBLE
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (Competition version)
a Play for Young Audiences by Kate DiCamillo, Adapted by Dwayne Hartford
A Co-Production with FAIR School for Arts; Directed by Gretchen Weinrich
October 23, 24, 25, 30 & November 1
Season tickets on sale June 23 | Individual Tickets on sale September 8, 2026
Edward Tulane is a beautiful china rabbit who cares only for himself—until an accident sends him overboard on an ocean voyage. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beloved novel, this magical adaptation for young audiences and families tells a moving story about learning to open one’s heart.
Home is Where the Art is: Stories of Art and Beloning
A Night of Stories
Co-Production with American School of Storytelling
January 22, 23, & 24, 2027
Season tickets on sale June 23 | Individual Tickets on sale April 28, 2026
An evening of stories about finding home and belonging through art. With a range of storytellers, representing the diversity of Minnesota, this event is a celebration of the power of art.
The Bearded Company's Swords & Sorcery
An Improvised Fantasy Campaign
Co-Production with The Bearded Company’
During the run of Ten November, February 17-21, 2027
Season tickets on sale June 23 | Individual Tickets on sale December 29, 2026
The improvised fantasy adventure is back! Fate is decided by a 20-sided die. Dragons will be slain, dungeons will be explored and, nerd or not, there’s something for everyone.