SEASON 18 SHOWS - MAIN STAGE

For Season 18, Playhouse on Park celebrates the power of discovering what connects us. Across six extraordinary productions, we’ll hear new voices, experience shared stories, and discover the connections that remind us how much we have in common.

From stories of resilience and courage to music, friendship, community, and the search for belonging, this season invites us to laugh together, reflect together, and see the world through another person’s eyes.

September 23 - October 18, 2026

THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH

by Mark St. Germain
Adapted from the memoir of the same name by Eddie Jaku

Eddie Jaku’s sobering and touching tribute to those lost in the holocaust showcases how one can still be “the happiest man on earth” in spite of tragedy.

Eddie Jaku, a German-Jewish survivor of Auschwitz concentration camp, considers himself "The Happiest Man On Earth", despite losing his family, friends, and country to the Holocaust. In this one-man show, Jaku takes us through the day he was taken by the Nazis and his seven years of imprisonment, up to today, where he is dedicated to sharing the stories of those lost and teaching others how to find the light in the darkness.

December 2 - 27, 2026

Subscription Add-On
ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914

by Peter Rothstein
Vocal Arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach


The incredible true story of soldiers who had the courage to affirm their common humanity on a remarkable Christmas Day.

The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence arose a silence, then a song. Amid the combat, a German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true story told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.

January 20 - February 14, 2027

SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER

by Brian Quijada



There's no place like hope in this vibrant new musical that follows one young girl’s unforgettable journey toward the American Dream.

Inspired by the journey of up-and-coming writer and composer Brian Quijada’s mother from El Salvador to the US, Somewhere Over the Border follows Reina Quijada’s journey down a very different yellow brick road. As the American Dream beckons, she makes friends, dodges danger, and searches for the almighty "El Gran Coyote" in this nod to L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. With onstage musicians weaving together cumbia, Mexican mariachi, boleros, rock, and hip hop, Quijada tells a tale of bravery and determination born of love for your family.

March 10 - 28, 2027

THE BOOK CLUB PLAY

by Karen Zacarias

Whether you love classic literature or paperback romance, book club will bring you together…maybe?

Ana is a Type A personality who lives in a letter-perfect world with an adoring husband, the perfect job, and her greatest passion: Book Club. But when her cherished group becomes the focus of a documentary film, their intimate discussions about life and literature take a turn for the hilarious in front of the inescapable camera lens. This buoyant comedy on contemporary culture will have everyone laughing, reflecting, and reading between the lines.

 

June 2 - 20, 2027

TO BE ANNOUNCED



A recent Tony Award-winning comedy that's as hilarious as it is thought-provoking.


While we can’t tell you what it is yet, believe us – you won’t want to miss this one! This Tony Award-winning comedy finds humor in our best intentions and biggest disagreements.

plus our Summer, 2027 show to be announced!



THEATER FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

 

October 31 - November 21, 2026

PINNOCHIO

by Greg Banks
with music by Victor Zupanc
Based on the story by Carlo Collodi



The audience is here…but the company isn’t rehearsed… Watch the story of Pinocchio unfold in this funny and innovative new take on the classic story.

This fresh, fast-paced, story-within-a-story retelling of the classic Pinocchio is brought to life by five actors weaving together live instruments, shadow puppetry, and boundless imagination. From the moment Geppetto carves him from a piece of wood, Pinocchio dreams of becoming a real boy. But will the all-too-tempting delights of puppet shows and Playland lead him astray? When Geppetto is swallowed by a whale, it's up to this little puppet to summon his courage and prove that his love for Papa is real—and discover what it truly means to be alive.

“A vital and imaginative take on the familiar tale of a wooden puppet.” - Star Tribune

“By showing kids the strings that hold this theatrical production up … the production tells them not only do ‘you belong here,’ but ‘you are a vital part of the magic '” - Broad Street Review

plus one more TYA show to be announed

TOURING PRODUCTION

CHARLOTTE'S WEB

Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by E.B. White

Everyone’s favorite story about a pig and a spider discovering how powerful friendship can be.


Fern Arable loves little Wilbur, the piglet she rescued from the butcher. But when her father insists he must be sold, Wilbur goes to live on her aunt and uncle's farm, where he meets a barnyard full of quirky animal friends—including a wise spider named Charlotte. When whispers of Christmas dinner begin to spread through the barn, Wilbur and his friends must find a way to save him. This timeless story celebrates the power of friendship, kindness, and hope, reminding us all what it truly means to be "some pig."


COMEDY NIGHTS

90 minutes of laughs! Showtime: 8:00pm
Doors open 30 min. prior to show $20.00, reserved seating BYOB!

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Season 18 5-Show Subscription Pricing

Includes:
The Happiest Man on Earth, Somewhere Over The Border, The Book Club Play, TBA show, Summer Show (TBA)

Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
Preview $140 $140 $140
Adults $220 $200 $180
Students/Senior/Military $210 $190 $170
Producer's Circle $400 N/A N/A
*Add on:
ALL IS CALM, THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 (save 20%)
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
Adults $44 $40 $36
Students/Senior/Military $42 $38 $34

 

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