Our 150th (2026-2027) Season

Tickets available soon!


The Minutes

September 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18 & 19, 2026

By Tracy Letts

This 2020 dark contemporary comedy is set during a small-town city council meeting that slowly unravels into a chilling revelation. As a new council member questions missing records and a colleague’s absence, he uncovers a buried and disturbing chapter of the town’s history. The play satirizes political power, collective denial, and the fragility of democratic ideals.

THE MINUTES is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.


Annie

October 31, November 1, 6, 7, 8, 13 & 14, 2026

Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc.

This heartwarming musical from 1976 tells the timeless story of a spirited orphan who never stops believing that better days are ahead. Set in 1930s New York, Annie’s optimism transforms everyone she meets. Filled with unforgettable songs and charm, Annie is a joyful celebration of hope, family, and resilience.


A Carol Christmas

December 4 & 5, 2026

by Carol Gallagher and Friends

Celebrate 25 years of The Footlight Club's annual fundraiser, A Carol Christmas! This evening of entertainment has become legendary filling Eliot Hall with laughter, harmony, and the warmth of the season. A Carol Christmas has raised more than $600,000 since its inception with funds going to support Eliot Hall Restoration.

Welcome the holidays with song and spirit, unexpected hilarity and a celebration of our community, The Footlight Club and our beloved Eliot Hall.


A Raisin in the Sun

February 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19 & 20, 2027

By Lorraine Hansberry

This groundbreaking play by Lorraine Hansberry the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway, premiered in 1959. The story centers on the Younger family, an African American family living in a cramped apartment on the South Side of Chicago. When the family receives a $10,000 life insurance check after the death of the father, each member has different dreams for how the money should be used. A Raisin in the Sun is considered an American classic for its honest portrayal of racism and its powerful depiction of family resilience.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.


Pirates!
The Penzance Musical

May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14 & 15, 2027

Based on the operetta by W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan
Adapted by Rupert Holmes
Conceived by Scott Ellis, Rupert Holmes, Warren Carlyle, and Joseph Joubert
Orchestrations by Joseph Joubert and Daryl Waters
Arrangements by Joseph Joubert and Rupert Homes

This raucous reimagining of the beloved 19th Century operetta was nominated for a Tony award for best revival in 2025. A roving band of plucky but hapless pirates drop anchor in New Orleans, in pursuit of plunder and partners in marriage. Featuring a revised jazzed up score and feminist forward lyrics and book, this recent Broadway hit makes a classic cool again.

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with James L. Nederlander Fran and Paul Turner ATG Productions/Gavin Kalin Productions