Our 42nd Season: Close to Home
stories that bring us together
This season, we’re leaning into the moments, the memories, and the wonderfully messy people who shape our lives. The ones who make us laugh a little louder, argue a little harder, and show up when it matters most. These are the stories that feel familiar…from big-time musical comedies to kid-powered chaos, from a classic mystery to a brand-new story. Each production in Runway Theatre’s 42nd season reflects a piece of life we recognize. They remind us where we come from, who we lean on, and why shared experiences matter. It’s a season full of humor, heart, and moments that stay with us long after the curtain call. These are the stories that bring us together and feel, unmistakably, close to home.
Please note: Our 42nd season will feature a new start time for all evening performances, shifting from 8:00pm to 7:30pm and our performance schedule will be first and third weekends: Friday/Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm with the middle weekend of each production: Saturday and 3:00pm and 7:30pm/Sunday at 3:00pm.
- Our 42nd Season -
2026 - 2027
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October 03, 2025 - October 19, 2025
The Wedding Singer
book by Chad Beguilin and Tim Herlihy
with music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad BeguilinWhen love gets loud, life gets hilarious.
Big hair. Big feelings. Bigger laughs. This high-energy musical takes you straight back to the 80s with a love story that’s equal parts sweet and zany. Wedding singer Robbie Hart is everybody’s favorite life-of-the-party… until his own love life crashes and burns. Will he get back up, belt it out, and find the real thing? Only one way to find out. A feel-good musical that’s all heart, all humor, and all kinds of fun.
Rated PG -13
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November 21, 2025 - December 7, 2025
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
by Barbara RobinsonThe story only a community could tell.
What happens when the worst kids in town hijack the annual Christmas pageant? Unexpected magic. Total chaos. And a whole lot of laughs. The Herdman siblings may be wild, but they just might help everyone rediscover what this season is all about. A classic holiday comedy for families of every shape, size, and level of patience.
Rated PG
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January 16, 2026 - February 1, 2026
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
- adapted by Ken LudwigSuspense that holds everyone close.
All aboard for Dame Agatha Christie’s most glamorous, twisty mystery. A snowbound train. A shocking crime. And Hercule Poirot, the world’s greatest detective, piecing together a truth that hits closer to home than anyone expects. With Ken Ludwig’s signature wit, this adaptation crackles with tension, humor, and intrigue. A first-class thriller that keeps the whole audience in suspense.
Rated PG
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March 27, 2026 - April 12, 2026
Into The Breeches by George Brant
A story about showing up for each other.
When the men head to war, a group of women decides the show must go on… literally. What follows is a funny, heartfelt, and incredibly human story of community, courage, and the messy beauty of stepping into roles you never expected. A charming comedy about finding your people when you need them most.
Rated PG
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May 29, 2026 - June 14, 2026
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
by Charles M. Schulz. Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner. Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer. Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa.Friendship, flaws, and the fun in between.
Charlie Brown and the whole Peanuts gang take the stage in this bright, delightful musical that captures the humor and hope of childhood. From baseball heartbreak to philosophical moments, it’s a reminder that life’s biggest lessons usually come from the simplest places. A nostalgic, joyful celebration for kids-at-heart.
Rated PG
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July 24, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Three Months Later
A World Premiere by Patsy Hester DaussatLittle moments. Big changes. All of us in between.
Runway Hall of Famer Patsy Daussat brings us a brand-new play built on one irresistible idea: every scene jumps ahead three months. Time shifts, relationships deepen, surprises land, and life keeps moving…just like it does for all of us. Funny, warm, and beautifully grounded, this world premiere explores how much can change in a season, and how much stays the same when you have people to hold onto. A story that feels like family—because it is.
Rated PG-13
directed by Patsy Hester Daussat