​Discover live plays, musicals, cabarets, interactive mysteries, and youth productions presented throughout 2026 at Main St. 56 Theater and select community venues.

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Explore 2026 Memberships

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January 10
Annual Gala & Harvie Award Celebration
Celebrate the artists, volunteers, supporters, and productions that shaped our previous season as we officially launch Batavia Players’ “Beautiful, Bold & Brave” 2026 season.

January
The Cemetery Club
A warm and moving comedy-drama about friendship, loss, resilience, and finding the courage to move forward.
Directed by Heather Ferris

February
The One Act Play Festival
Experience an entertaining collection of short plays brought to life by multiple directors, performers, and creative teams.
Directed by Tess Uline, Samantha Ploetz & Jessica Brandt

April
The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare’s spirited comedy of wit, conflict, courtship, and complicated relationships comes to the Batavia Players stage.
Directed by Patrick D. Burk

May
Happily Never After: A Murder Mystery
Step into a delightfully dark, family-friendly mystery where fairy-tale villains gather for a gala and every guest becomes a suspect.
Written and Directed by Sophie Houseman

June
GYPSY
Experience the celebrated backstage musical about ambition, family, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of stardom.
Directed by Patrick D. Burk
Musical Direction by Kathy White
Choreography by Mollie Wadhams

July
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition
Young performers ages 6–12 bring Bikini Bottom to life in a joyful summer theatre camp production celebrating friendship, creativity, and optimism.
Directed by Paige Sikorski
Musical Direction by Kathy White
Youth Summer Camp Production

August
Chicago: Teen Edition
Teen performers take on a high-energy musical filled with sharp choreography, unforgettable songs, bold characters, and biting theatrical satire.
Directed by Patrick D. Burk
Musical Direction by Kathy White
Choreography by Samantha Jane Balbi
Summer Youth Theatre Production

September
From Stage to Screen: A Cabaret
Celebrate memorable music from Broadway, film, television, and screen adaptations in an intimate cabaret performed by local artists.
Directed by Amy Vazquez-Martin

October
The Miracle Worker
William Gibson’s powerful drama tells the true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan and their extraordinary journey toward communication and connection.
Directed by Tom Clark
Sponsored by The Lions Club

November
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
In this witty and interactive musical mystery, the audience votes on the culprit and determines how the unfinished story ends each night.
Directed and Choreographed by Sophie Houseman
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December
Annie
Close the season with a beloved family musical filled with humor, heart, memorable songs, and an enduring message of hope.​
Directed by Patrick D. Burk
Musical Direction by Kathy White