2026-2027 Season Details: San Pedro Playhouse and Classic Theatre of San Antonio
San Pedro Playhouse and Classic Theatre are proud to announce their 2026/27 Season,” What We Do For Love,” a nine-production lineup spanning two venues and nearly a year of live theatre in the heart of San Antonio. From beloved Broadway classics to intimate dramatic works, the season explores love in all its forms: courageous and complicated, joyful and devastating, stubborn and transcendent.
The season officially premieres on October 2, 2026 at the Russell Hill Rogers Theater and spans productions in both the historic Rogers Theater and the Classic Theatre, with the beloved Shakespeare in the Park tradition returning to San Pedro Springs Park in April 2027.
The season kicks off with the cult-classic horror-comedy musical Little Shop of Horrors, followed by the beloved family-favorite Annie and the heartwarming holiday event It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Audiences will experience the powerful, award-winning drama The Mountaintop, the groundbreaking Broadway sensation A Chorus Line, and Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy Macbeth. Edward Albee’s incisive At Home at the Zoo offers intimate storytelling, while Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning In the Heights brings vibrant music and culture to the stage. Closing the season with wit and sophistication, Noël Coward’s sparkling comedy Blithe Spirit promises laughter, charm, and a truly unforgettable theatrical experience.
"This season is about the full spectrum of what love asks of us," said Asia Ciaravino, President & CEO of San Pedro Playhouse and Classic Theatre. "We chose these nine stories because together they reflect that love isn't just a feeling, it's a force. It drives us to sacrifice, to fight, to open our hearts even when it's terrifying. We believe live theatre is one of the few places where an entire community can explore that together, and we can't wait to share this season with San Antonio."
"Programming this season felt like putting together a conversation that's been happening for centuries," said Rick Sanchez, Vice President of Artistic Programming. "Each of these works asks the same essential question in a completely different way. Questions about courage, love, and the choices we make in our lives, but in such wildly different ways. From the humor of Blithe Spirit to the energy of In the Heights, and the heart of Annie to the intensity of The Mountaintop, every production is a chance to see someone wrestling with what matters most to them.”
2026/27 SEASON AT A GLANCE
Little Shop of Horrors
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Criffith
October 2 – November 1, 2026 | Russell Hill Rogers Theater
Shy florist Seymour has finally found his ticket to success! A mysterious little plant that brings him fame, fortune, and maybe even the girl of his dreams. There's just one catch — this mysterious Venus flytrap has very specific needs, and meeting them comes at a cost.
Annie
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
November 27 – December 22, 2026 | Russell Hill Rogers Theater
Directed by Rick Sanchez
When a determined young orphan enters the life of wealthy Oliver Warbucks, neither of them expects what happens next. Set against New York City during the Great Depression, this beloved musical celebrates the courage it takes to open your heart and the love that comes when you finally do.
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
by Joe Landry
December 3 – 20, 2026 | Classic Theatre
Step into a 1940s radio studio for this heartwarming holiday classic! When George Bailey hits rock bottom on Christmas Eve, an angel shows him just how much one life can matter. A joyful reminder that love, sacrifice, and community create ripples far beyond what we can see.
The Mountaintop
by Katori Hall
January 28 – February 14, 2027 | Classic Theatre
On the eve of his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spends his final night in Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel. In Katori Hall's intimate reimagining, we witness a man wrestling with his legacy, his fears, and his unwavering love for justice and his people.
A Chorus Line
Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Edward Kleban
Co Choreographed by Bob Avian
February 19 – March 21, 2027 | Russell Hill Rogers Theater
Seventeen dancers. One job. Everything they've got. In a bare Broadway rehearsal studio, these performers lay it all on the line, sharing the sacrifices, heartbreaks, and dreams that brought them here. Because when you love what you do this much, you risk everything to be one singular sensation.
Shakespeare in the Park
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
April 6 – 11, 2027 | San Pedro Springs Park
Ambition fueled by love and prophecy drives a Scottish nobleman to seize the crown at any cost. But in Shakespeare's darkest tragedy, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth discover that the things we do for power can corrupt even the strongest bonds of love. Experience this timeless tale under the stars in historic San Pedro Springs Park.
This production marks a momentous homecoming: Classic Theatre founders Tony Ciaravino and Asia Ciaravino, who also serves as CEO of San Pedro Playhouse, take the stage together as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, with Asia returning to the stage for the first time in over a decade. Also, this year, we're proud to announce that Shakespeare in the Park is free for all. Three years of learning, growing, and investing in this beloved event have brought San Pedro Playhouse and Classic Theatre to this moment, and it is the San Antonio community that made it possible. Because of that steadfast support, the magic of Shakespeare under the stars now belongs to everyone. VIP packages and seating upgrades will be available for those who want an elevated experience.
Edward Albee's
At Home at the Zoo
May 6 – 30, 2027 | Classic Theatre
In Edward Albee's searing two-part drama, strangers collide in Central Park, forcing uncomfortable truths about loneliness, connection, and the desperate need to be seen. What lengths will we go to for understanding? For companionship? For love?
In the Heights
Music and Lyrics by Book by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes
Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda
June 11 – July 11, 2027 | Russell Hill Rogers Theater
Welcome to Washington Heights, where the coffee is strong, the music is loud, and dreams are big. Bodega owner Usnavi and his neighbors are chasing their shot at something better while holding tight to the place and people they love. A joyful, heartfelt celebration of home, heritage, and community that'll have you dancing in your seat.
Blithe Spirit
by Noël Coward
July 29 – August 22, 2027 | Classic Theatre
Charles Condomine thought inviting a medium to his dinner party would be good research for his next novel. He didn't expect to actually summon his late wife's ghost, or that she'd be determined to sabotage his new marriage! Noël Coward's wickedly funny comedy proves that some loves simply refuse to rest in peace.
Subscriptions and Single Tickets
For San Pedro Playhouse and Classic Theatre subscription information, visit www.sanpedroplayhouse.org, email boxoffice@sanpedroplayhouse.org, or call (210) 733-7258. San Pedro Playhouse Box Office is located at 800 West Ashby Place, San Antonio, Texas 78216, open Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 5 p.m. Subscriptions are currently available for renewing subscribers only. New subscriptions will go on sale on June 1, 2026. Single tickets will go on sale August 3, 2026.