Season 30

The Wiz
August 14 – September 7, 2025
From the story “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum
Book by William F. Brown | Music & Lyrics by Charlie Smalls | Direction by Marlon Burnley | Choreography by Akeem Edwards | Musical Direction by Ann-Carol Pence

The Wiz marks its 50th Anniversary this year! This Tony Award-winning musical reimagines The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with an electrifying mix of R&B, soul, and gospel. Follow Dorothy as she journeys through a dazzling Oz, encountering unforgettable characters and show-stopping numbers. Don’t miss this joyful celebration of love, courage, and finding your way home!

Christmas Canteen
November 28 – December 21, 2025
Direction by Katie Erin Chambers | Choreography by Kari Twyman | Musical Direction by Ann-Carol Pence

Aurora Theatre’s Christmas Canteen returns for a swinging 30th Season! To celebrate, we are adding a horn section to trumpet in the holidays. This high-energy spectacle filled with stunning musical moments, hilarious comedy skits and dazzling dance numbers is sure to jazz up the season. Whether it’s your first time or an annual tradition, Christmas Canteen will fill your heart with cheer and leave you singing all the way home!

The Play That Goes Wrong
January 22 – February 15, 2026
A play by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer | Direction by Heidi McKerley

Welcome to the worst play you’ll ever love! Aurora’s biggest selling comedy is back. The Play That Goes Wrong follows a hilariously inept theatre troupe attempting to stage The Murder at Haversham Manor. With collapsing sets, forgotten lines, and an unconscious leading lady, this chaotic masterpiece is a nonstop rollercoaster of fun and mayhem.

Initiative
March 26 – April 19, 2026
A World Premiere play by Jacob York  | Direction by Katie Erin Chambers

A group of friends gather around the gaming table for one final campaign-one that transcends the boundaries of fantasy and reality. As Dave battles an aggressive illness, he turns to Dungeons & Dragons to create moments he fears he will miss. With the roll of the dice, his closest companions craft a quest to create the experience of a lifetime of memories from fatherhood to seeing the ocean for the first time. The perfect combination of nerdiness, pathos, and genuine joy, plus a couple of sword fights, orcs, and existential dread!

In the Heights
May 28 – June 21, 2026
Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Direction & Choreography by Ricardo Aponte | Musical Direction by Ann-Carol Pence

Set in the vibrant neighborhood of Washington Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights is a Tony Award-winning musical that pulses with infectious energy, rich storytelling, a dynamic blend of hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, and is bursting with passion and heart. Closing Aurora’s 30th season, and voted by our audience’s as their favorite show in Aurora’s history, In the Heights is a celebration of family, resilience, and the pursuit of the American Dream.