Our 12th Season! 2026-2027
NEW PERFORMANCE TIMES:
Fridays at 8:00 PM
Saturdays at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sundays at 2:00 PM
Maestro by Michael Alan Herman|Michigan Professional Premiere
A Cheeky Comedy in Breeches and Bodices
September 25 - October 18, 2026
Amadeus meets Bridgerton in this breeches and bodices comedy. When the royal maestro dies in 18th century Vienna, two composers vie for his position. Love, pistols at dawn, and outrageous sarcasm will prove that one of them is a misunderstood genius and the other... is a maestro. Directed by Briana O’Neal.
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?|Musical Cabaret
A Cabaret of Love, Lies, and Bad Decisions
November 6 - 15, 2026
From whirlwind romances and outrageous schemes to epic misunderstandings and deliciously bad ideas, this entertaining evening celebrates Broadway's funniest, boldest, and most disastrous decisions. Directed by Diane Hill.
Grumpelstiltskin by Carla Milarch | World Premiere
Family-friendly Holiday Panto
December 4, 2026 - January 3, 2027
A mixed-up musical mash-up of SNL, Dickens, and The Brother’s Grimm. Bring the whole family to a BRAND NEW Panto from the author of Sugar Plum Panto, The Elves and The Schumachers and more! Directed by Mike Sandusky.
Tragedy Sound by Karen Saari | Michigan Professional Premiere
Taut Adventure Drama
January 29 - February 21, 2027
A taut, woman vs. nature thriller. When three young women brave stormy Lake Superior in a canoe to win a bet, they’re forced to confront the choices they’ve made and the secrets they’ve kept. Directed by Shelby R. Seeley.
Ahoy-Hoy: A Play About That Relatable Feeling When Someone Else Invents the Telephone Three Hours Before You Do by Jenny Stafford |Rolling World Premiere
Raucous Science-y Friction
April 2 - 25, 2027
The race to invent the telephone featuring Elisha Gray and Alexander Graham Bell! Two oversized egos. One telephone. One deliriously unhinged sprint through American ambition. Directed by Bryana Hall.
Let’s Play Mermaids by Nick Smathers | Michigan Professional Premiere
LOL Nostalgic Comedy
May 21 – June 13, 2027
An uproarious, coming of age comedy about two kids growing up in the 2000s. Together, they create an imaginary world where mermaids escape pirates, moms go to war over casserole, and Zac Efron saves you from the rapture. Directed by Jill Dion.
Prey Animals by Carla Milarch | World Premiere
Gripping Social Drama
July 16 – August 8, 2027
When food stamp recipient Grace and wealthy children’s book author Anna meet at a book signing, they form an unlikely friendship. Will it hold, despite their differences? Or could it tear their lives apart? Directed by Brit Connors.
2027 Michigan Playwrights Festival
Staged Readings of New Works by Michigan Playwrights
August 17 - 22, 2027
Theatre NOVA is dedicated to championing new plays and new playwrights. That’s why we created the Michigan Playwrights Festival: to further this mission and support local writers as they develop their craft. Launched to uplift Michigan writers and cultivate new full-length works, the festival features professionally acted and directed staged readings. These readings spark conversations and invite audiences into the creative process, offering a unique opportunity for theatre professionals and community members to come together and shape new work.