Xavier Theatre's 2026-2027 Season Lineup
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by Anne Nelson
Directed by Kelsey Schwarber
September 10-12, 2026
In the days after the attacks on September 11, 2001, a New York City fire captain seeks help from a writer to create eulogies for the firefighters lost in his unit. As they share stories of courage, humor, and everyday life, the men behind the uniforms come vividly to life, and an unexpected friendship begins to form. Warm, heartfelt, and deeply inspiring, this true story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the connections that help us heal. The Guys is a moving and uplifting drama presented to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11.
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Books, lyrics and music by Richard O’Brien
Directed by Stephen Skiles
Oct. 23-31, 2026
The ultimate cult musical experience, The Rocky Horror Show is a wild, hilarious ride packed with rock’n’roll, sci-fi thrills, outrageous characters, and audience-fueled fun. When wholesome sweethearts Brad and Janet seek shelter from a storm in the eerie castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, they are swept into a world of unforgettable music, over-the-top antics, and deliciously campy chaos. Fresh from its acclaimed 50th-anniversary Broadway revival, which earned nine Tony Award nominations, The Rocky Horror Show remains the most outrageous party in town; and a perfect celebration on Halloween night!
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips
November 19-22, 2026
When friends conspire to bring the stubbornly single Beatrice and Benedick together, their battle of wits sparks plenty of laughs, while a young couple’s wedding is thrown into chaos by rumor and deception. Packed with clever humor, colorful personalities, happy surprises, and some of Shakespeare’s funniest characters, Much Ado About Nothing is a beloved classic and joyful celebration of love, laughter, and second chances.
The Bald Soprano
by Eugene Ionseco
Translated by Tina Howe
Directed by Loretta Rubin
February 12-21, 2027
Part of Xavier Theatre’s Student Showcase
Eugène Ionesco's absurdist comic masterpiece, The Bald Soprano explores how an ordinary evening with the Smiths, the Martins, their maid Mary, and an eccentric Fire Chief slowly unravels into a world where language fails and reality slips out of reach. Beneath its hilarity and nonsense lies a profound examination of the gap between the lives we think we are living and the reality unfolding around us, revealing how routine, social convention, and empty conversation can mask our deepest confusion and isolation. In Tina Howe's acclaimed translation, Ionesco's sharp satire remains as funny, unsettling, and surprisingly relevant today as when it first shocked audiences more than seventy years ago.
The Dumbwaiter
by Harold Pinter
Directed by Anna Meister
February 12-21, 2027
Part of Xavier Theatre’s Student Showcase
Ben and Gus are two hitmen waiting for their next assignment in a cramped basement hideout. As mysterious messages arrive through a dumb waiter in an apparently empty house, their confidence begins to erode, and both men are forced to question who is giving the orders, who is watching them, and whether they can trust one another. Tense and sharply humorous, The Dumb Waiter reveals how quickly certainty collapses when trust becomes impossible.
Come From Away
Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff & David Hein
Directed by Stephen Skiles
April 16-24, 2027
Come From Away tells the extraordinary true story of a small Newfoundland town that welcomed thousands of stranded airline passengers after 38 planes were diverted there on September 11, 2001. Featuring a stirring score and unforgettable characters, this acclaimed musical celebrates the power of kindness, resilience, and community in the face of uncertainty. As strangers from around the world come together, the show reminds us that no one is an island and that our greatest strength is found in one another. Filled with humor, heart, and hope, Come From Away is an uplifting theatrical experience that will stay with audiences long after the final note.