2026/2027 Season
2026/2027 Season
Our full season is sponsored by Amazon. The season is also supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, Arlington Cultural Affairs Division of Arlington Economic Development and Arlington Commission for the Arts.
We are proud to offer family friendly shows!
Tickets: $16 for Adults; $13 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors. Group rate is $11 for a group of 10 or more.
Bye, Bye, Birdie
Tickets: $22 for Adults; $18 for Children, Students, Military & Seniors. Group rate is $16 per ticket for a group of 10 or more (includes service fees).
ASL Access Performances for 2026/2027 Season:
Our ASL Access is provided by GoodSigns.
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Please email boxoffice@encorestage.org to be seated in our ASL section.
Ticket Add-on Preshow Experiences
Preshow experiences will be announced soon! $9 in advance, $10 at the door. Pre-Show Experience begins at 2pm and ends at 2:30pm. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Free for adults.
Hansel & Gretel
October 16-25, 2026
Get lost in a forest full of adventure! When Hansel and Gretel wander into the woods, they meet a cast of quirky creatures, from a fiery troll and clever owl to mischievous hobgoblins, all working for a delightfully wicked witch. After Hansel is captured and tempted with endless cake, Gretel must use her courage and quick thinking to save her brother. Filled with laughter, imagination, and larger-than-life characters, Hansel & Gretel is a magical family adventure brought to life by young performers.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204
Madeline's Christmas
November 20-22, December 5-13, 2026
"In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived 12 little girls in two straight lines." So begins Madeline's Christmas! After a cheerful day of adventures and French lessons, a sudden case of the flu leaves everyone in Miss Clavel's house feeling under the weather... except Madeline. As Christmas Eve arrives, Madeline sets out to bring hope, joy, and a little holiday magic to her friends. Filled with heart, laughter, and festive wonder, this charming classic is a cozy celebration of kindness, courage, and the magic of the season.
Location: Gunston Arts Center
2700 S. Lang St. Arlington, VA 22206
The Lightning Thief
January 9-16, 22-24, 2027
Adventure awaits in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical! When Zeus's lightning bolt goes missing, Percy Jackson suddenly finds himself at the center of a mystery fit for the gods. Joined by his fearless friends Annabeth and Grover, Percy sets off on an epic quest filled with mythical monsters, impossible challenges, and unforgettable discoveries. Packed with action, humor, heart, and larger-than-life adventures, this electrifying musical celebrates friendship, courage, and discovering the hero within.
Location:
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204
Original Play
Twisted Trails & Tall Tales: An American Folktale Adventure
February 2027
Coming Soon
Location:
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204
Student Directed One-Act Plays
2027
Coming Soon
Location:
Theatre On The Run
3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr. Arlington, VA 22207
Enchanted Bookshop
May 15-23, 2027
Step inside A Likely Story, a charming little bookstore where the real adventure begins after closing time! By day, the shelves may seem perfectly ordinary, but when the last customer leaves and the lights go out, beloved characters from classic stories magically step right out of their books. But one night, the characters witness something that definitely isn’t part of the story: a break-in! They want to help Margie, the bookstore owner, but there’s one very important rule: they can’t leave the shop or be seen by human eyes. If they break the rules, they could disappear forever! Will these literary heroes find a way to save their beloved bookshop without giving away their secret? Filled with plenty of storybook surprises, The Enchanted Bookshop celebrates courage, friendship, and the magic that happens when our favorite stories come to life!
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204
Bye Bye Birdie
July 16-25, 2027
Coming Soon
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204
Our full season is sponsored by Amazon and Cindy Kane Photography. Burning Castle LLC is Presenting Sponsor for High School Musical with additional support from Iverson and Wahab Orthodontics. The season is also supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, Arlington Cultural Affairs Division of Arlington Economic Development and Arlington Commission for the Arts.