Williamston Theatre announces Season 20 schedule
Celebrating 20 years as Lansing’s regional professional theatre
Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, announces the productions and special programming for its milestone 20th Season – beginning in September 2026 and running through August 2027.
Twenty seasons in, the lights still shine on performances that are deeply human. Williamston Theatre has spent the past 20 years building a legacy. For its 20th season, its performances bring that concept to life. Each story wrestles with themes of humanity, resilience, and the quiet question of what lasts after we’ve gone. Together, these performances form a collective meditation on legacy; not as something distant, but as something shaped in real time, through everyday choices, relationships, and acts of courage. Williamston Theatre is proud to introduce its Season 20 line-up: a collection of curated performances that explore the legacy we leave.
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The One Good Thing or “Are Ya Patrick Swayze?”
By Joe Bravaco
A Michigan Premiere
Directed by John Lepard
Sept. 24 - Oct. 25, 2026
Some mornings begin like any other, and some turn your world upside down. We kick off the 20th season with a poignant and darkly funny story set in a small, coastal Irish town. For brothers Jamie and Tommy, a morning conversation over eggs and tea takes an unexpected and mysterious turn: Jamie insists that the previous night’s storm has changed him in a way that’s hard to explain — and even harder to believe. As the two navigate this strange new reality, old tensions, unspoken truths, and long-buried memories rise to the surface. The line between reality and the supernatural begins to blur and questions emerge about what we carry, what we bury, and what, if anything, we’re brave enough to leave behind. A thoughtful, poignant dark comedy that explores the depths of two brothers’ connection in this life, and beyond. Contains mature content.
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A Lansing Christmas Adventure
By Robert Hawlmark
A World Premiere
Directed by Tony Caselli
Nov. 19 - Dec. 27, 2026
The beloved Christmas saga continues! A Lansing Christmas Adventure brings another original Hawlmark production to the Williamston Theatre stage, as the long-awaited sequel to A Very Williamston Christmas. On Christmas Eve, little Danny receives troubling information about Santa Claus — news that shakes his belief in the magic of the season entirely. Determined to uncover the truth, he embarks on a quest across familiar Lansing pit stops, encountering a cast of new friends along the way. A heartwarming tale of discovering the true spirit of the holiday season, this unforgettable journey will leave you saying, “Yes, Danny; there is a Santa Claus.”
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For Closure!
By Hannah Benitez
A Michigan Premiere
Directed by Megan Buckley-Ball
Feb. 4 - March 14, 2027
A psychic, a handyman, and a stripper walk into a Florida mansion. The outcome? A perfectly unhinged mess you won’t see coming. In a small, conservative Florida town, two unwilling landlords Amanda and Raven are desperate to save their historic home (and their sanity) as tenants keep moving out due to spooky circumstances. When a nefarious politician enters the picture the stakes escalate quickly, sending the duo into a whirlwind of increasingly absurd solutions. With the help of an unlikely crew the truth behind the town’s troubles begins to unravel. Wild, irreverent, and sharply satirical, For Closure! takes aim at modern hypocrisies with unapologetic humor. Contains mature content.
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The Apiary
By Kate Douglas
A Michigan Premiere
Directed by Jasmine Rivera
April 8 - May 9, 2027
When humanity fails nature, nature gets creative. It is 2044 and honeybees are extinct in the wild — sustained only inside controlled lab environments. When two lab assistants uncover a disturbing method to revive the population, their work takes a chilling turn. What begins as a scientific breakthrough quickly spirals into something far more complicated and shocking, forcing them to confront the true price of progress and morality. Darkly funny and deeply provocative, The Apiary blends sci-fi thriller, workplace comedy, and ecological parable to explore the ethics of environmental intervention. Beneath the tension and satire lies a deeper current: an exploration of love, connection, and the codependency between humanity and nature. Contains mature content.
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Guys On Ice
Book and Lyrics by Fred Alley
Music by James Kaplan
An Audience Favorite Back by Popular Demand!
Directed by Tony Caselli
July 8 - Aug. 15, 2027
Some friendships are built on larger-than-life stories and warm laughter — over a frozen lake. Set inside an ice fishing shanty, the story follows longtime buddies Marvin and Lloyd who are Midwestern to their core. The two pass the time swapping stories; cracking jokes; and singing about love, Leinies, and the one that got away. With humor as warm as the coffee and songs as smooth as the conversation, this day on the ice becomes a heartfelt reflection on friendship and the simple moments that matter most. Funny, familiar, and full of charm, this fan-favorite musical is a chilly escape. Ice fishing, beer drinking, and singing — what more could you ask for in the dog days of summer?
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For information on ticket prices, discounts, and ticket policies, please visit our Ticket Information page on our website. Flex Passes for Season 20 will go on sale in July 2026.
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