22/23 SHOWS & TICKETS
22/23 SHOWS & TICKETS
26-27 Season & Subscriptions
26-27 SUBSCRIPTIONS
& SEASON TICKETS
26-27 Season & Subscriptions
26-27 SUBSCRIPTIONS
& SEASON TICKETS
SUBSCRIBE NOW!
There are TWO ways to create your ‘26-’27 Season at Blackfriars:
“Somewhere in our DNA we know that stories are out there to help us understand what we’re doing here on this planet.”
6-Show Seated Season - Save up to 20% on tickets to our six season productions, choose your seats before single tickets go on sale to the public, and enjoy exclusive discounts on the summer production, BT Concert Series events and additional programming throughout the year!
***6-SHOW SUBSCRIBERS MUST KNOW ALL SHOW DATES AT TIME OF RESERVATION***Flex Passes - choose a 3 or 4 pack of tickets to be used for any show(s) in any way you'd like—get the most flexibility and a savings of up to 18%! (Flex Pass seating begins July 1)
SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE JULY 1st!
click on squares below to learn about each of the productions in THE 2026-2027 Season!
EUREKA DAY
By Jonathan Spector
SEPTEMBER 10 - 20, 2026
MEN ON BOATS
By Jaclyn Backhaus
OCTOBER 22 - NOVEMBER 1, 2026
THE FULL MONTY
Music & Lyrics by David Yazbeck, Book by Terrence McNally
DECEMBER 10 - 27, 2026
THE MINUTES
By Tracy Letts
JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 7, 2027
DREAM HOU$E
By Eliana Pipes
MARCH 19 - APRIL 4, 2027
PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES
Book, Music & Lyrics by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel, & Jim Wan
MAY 14 - 30, 2027
26-27 Season Add-ons
26-27 SEASON ADD-ONS
26-27 Season Add-ons
26-27 SEASON ADD-ONS
26-27 SEASON ADD-ONS!
Enhance your theatre season with these exciting add-on experiences (‘26-’27 subscribers enjoy exclusive discounts on tickets to add-on events):
BTSI/26: URINETOWN; THE MUSICAL | JULY 31-AUG. 9, 2026
BT’S NYE MUSICAL MAYHEM | DECEMBER 31, 2026
12th ANNUAL SEASON SOIREE | NOVEMBER 14, 2026
A CONCERT PERFORMANCE OF CANDIDE | JUNE 4 - 6, 2027
Season Soirée 2026
SEASON SOIRÉE 2026
Season Soirée 2026
SEASON SOIRÉE 2026
One night only!
Join Artistic Director Brynn Tyszka and Executive Director Mary Tiballi Hoffman at ARTISANworks as we celebrate 77 years of local theatre-making and raise funds to ensure Blackfriars Theatre’s future! Guests will enjoy a cocktail party with heavy hors d’oeuvres, raffle prizes, musical performances from a cast of notable BT artists, and at the end of the night, the audience will get to choose next season’s big musical! This interactive gala fundraiser is the most exciting night of the year!
EVENT:
12th Annual Season Soiree
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 6:30pm
Doors open at 6:15pm
ARTISANworks - Vertigo Room
TICKETS (available through 12pm on November 1st):
PRESALE PRICE: $75 (through June 30, 2026… beginning July 1, 2026, tickets are $100)
Your ticket includes admission, a welcome cocktail, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a fabulous show.
DRESS CODE:
Cocktail attire
HOW IT WORKS:
During the Artistic Program, we will reveal a top secret line-up of four musicals we're considering for the 2027-2028 Season, and a cast of your favorite Blackfriars artists will perform two songs from each musical. Throughout the program, attendees will be given the chance to purchase votes for their favorite show. Purchase as many votes as you like - all proceeds will directly support Blackfriars Theatre's artistic and educational programming. At the end of the night, the show with the most votes will be programmed in our 2027-2028 Season! Vote often to ensure your favorite musical will make it into our 78th Season - and feel good in the knowledge that each vote purchased supports your local non-profit theatre company! Votes are available for purchase during the event only. Titles of shows under consideration will be unveiled during the event.
celebrate and secure the future of Blackfriars Theatre!
To see what the Season Soirée is all about, check out the gallery below. Recent Season Soirée winners include CABARET, SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, PARADE and PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES!
Imagination Station Show Page
Imagination Station with Mrs. Kasha Davis
Imagination Station Show Page
Imagination Station with Mrs. Kasha Davis
Teaser Trailer for Imagination Station with Mrs. Kasha Davis.
Imagination Station with Mrs. Kasha Davis… LIVE!
MKD is officially back at Blackfriars Theatre with the long-awaited return of our free, family-friendly Imagination Station with Mrs. Kasha Davis live events!
Imagination Station with Mrs. Kasha Davis is a free, family-friendly program featuring inclusive children’s stories read by RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Mrs. Kasha Davis. Performed on stage at Blackfriars Theatre, each event includes a story, original music, a dance party and a themed craft activity. Imagination Station teaches love and acceptance, encourages kids of all ages to live authentically, and celebrates the beauty of how kindness and diversity can change the world! Imagination Station is a program of Blackfriars Theatre and takes place at the theatre.
NEXT LIVE SHOWS:
SATURDAY, MAY 23rd, 2026 AT 10AM
Live shows are sponsored by:
AS A TV SHOW: As Mrs. Kasha Davis says during Imagination Station events, we have to reach for our dreams, hold them in our hearts, and then work really hard to make them come true. Our team is currently hard at work to make our biggest dream come true… transforming our live theatrical events into a children’s television show! Working with our partner, Fish & Crown Creative, we filmed a four episode season of ISwMKD in August 2021 and now we’re currently in the process of shopping it to major networks and streaming services with the goal of spreading our message of love, kindness and authenticity to a global audience!
WITH LEAD SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT FROM:
WITH ADDITOINAL SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT FROM:
Hourglass Play Reading Series
HOURGLASS PLAY READING SERIES
Hourglass Play Reading Series
HOURGLASS PLAY READING SERIES
THE 26/27 HOURGLASS SEASON!
THE HUMANS
by stephen karam
directed by alexa Scott-flaherty
Saturday, November 21st, 2pm
This Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist follows the Blake family as they struggle through an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner, hosted by the youngest of the family, Brigid, in her cramped Manhattan apartment. Part humor and part hurt, the play sheds light on the problems of the modern working-class family while an inescapably eerie atmosphere mirrors the existential dread that comes with trying to “pull yourself up by your bootstraps.”
CLYDE’S
by Lynn Nottage
directed by Shawnda urie
Saturday, February 13th, 2pm
From two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Lynn Nottage, comes this heart-filled serio-comedy about a fast-paced, high-pressure truck stop sandwich joint staffed entirely by ex-convicts. Though their dictatorial boss holds their criminal records over their heads, through the guidance of their mentor, the crew finds dignity, purpose, and a hopeful path toward personal redemption and freedom … and hopefully, the perfect sandwich.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by SIMON STEPHENS
directed by SAM NELSON
Saturday, April 10th, 2pm
This adaptation of the acclaimed novel follows Christopher, who finds his neighbor's dog, Wellington, killed by a garden fork at seven minutes after midnight. When his teacher encourages him to write a crime novel about his experience against his father’s wishes, life-altering family secrets are revealed, and Christopher realizes that he’s in deeper than he bargained for.
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED - QUICK AND EASY!
HPRS events are free but reservations are strongly encouraged.**
A free play reading series with Blackfriars Theatre
Hourglass Play Reading Series is an official program of Blackfriars Theatre. Founded in 2010 by Sandi Henschel, Barbara Lobb and Maria Scipione, HPRS strives to present readings of thought-provoking plays that explore culturally relevant themes and give voice to diverse stories. We practice color and gender conscious casting and strive to create an inclusive theatrical community where all actors feel welcome and valued. Leading the team for the 2025-2026 Season are Co-Producers Cynthia Brito and Ron Dufort.
For more information about the Hourglass Play Reading Series, email Hourglass@blackfriars.org.
YOUR GIFT HELPS TO KEEP HOURGLASS OPEN TO EVERYONE
THE HOURGLASS PLAY READING SERIES IS A FREE PROGRAM OF BLACKFRIARS THEATRE. DONATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED SO THAT WE CAN MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY FOR OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY. YOU CAN DONATE IN PERSON, AT THE THEATRE - OR FEEL FREE TO CLICK THE DONATE BUTTON BELOW. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY!
All readings are cast through an audition process.
Director submissions can be made by emailing info@blackfriars.org. Please include resume/cover letter with your submission.