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Auburn University Theatre & Dance announces 2026-2027 season

Antique, black and blue illustration of men on boats fighting crashing waves
The Department of Theatre & Dance's 2026-2027 season will open with "Men on Boats" by Jaclyn Backhaus, directed by Scott Phillips with movement by Jeri Dickey, on Thursday, Sept. 24.

The Auburn University Department of Theatre and Dance presents the 2026-2027 season, featuring an incredible lineup of performances from bold reinventions of history to dark comedy, musical spectacles and biting satire.

Season 2026-2027:

Men on Boats

By Jaclyn Backhaus

Directed by Scott Phillips

Movement by Jeri Dickey

Thursday, Sept. 24 – Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026


The Revolutionists

By Lauren Gunderson

A Staged Reading Directed by Ashley Butler

Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Friday, Oct. 30, 2026


Ride the Cyclone

Book, music and lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell

Directed by Andrew Schwartz

Music Direction by Brian Osborne

Choreography/Movement by Jeri Dickey

Thursday, Nov. 12 – Friday, Nov. 20, 2026


42nd Street

Music and Lyrics by Harry Warren & Al Dubin

Book by Michael Stewart & Mark Bramble

Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes and the motion picture “42nd Street,” owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed by Warner Bros.

Directed by Lindsay Rae Taylor

Music Direction by Brian Osborne

Choreography by Jeri Dickey

Thursday, February 18 – Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027


The Squirrels

By Robert Askins

Directed by Abdul-Khaliq Murtadha

Thursday, April 8 – Saturday, April 17, 2027


Tickets for all shows will go on sale in August 2026. Join us for this exciting season of theatre and dance at Auburn University. We look forward to welcoming you to our shows.

For more information about ticket sales, performance dates and venue details, please visit the Auburn University Department of Theatre and Dance website, contact our box office or join our mailing list.

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