Our season will begin in October 2026 with 'Clifford Odets’ Waiting for Lefty', with original music and arrangements by Yeller Tooth and directed by Steven Pasquale.
In February 2027, CSC will present the New York premiere of 'Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean', with a book & original concept by Ashley Robinson, music by Dan Gillespie Sells, and lyrics by Shakina, based on the play by Ed Graczyk.
CSC’s season will conclude in May 2027 with the New York premiere of 'Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret', by Pulitzer finalist Talene Monahon, adapted from the 1714 play, 'The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret, by Susanna Centlivre.'
CSC will also continue the Rediscovery Readings series throughout the season, this year celebrating the "neo-classics", late 20th century works that resonate today. There will be three Rediscovery Readings performed across the season.
Learn more about our upcoming season from the link in our bio. We can't wait to welcome you back! ✨
Congratulations to the company of 'The Baker's Wife' for the Off-Broadway Alliance nomination for Best Revival!
Thanks to the @offbwayalliance for the recognition. You've made us really miss Concorde today! 🥖✨
✨ Off-Broadway Bound ✨
We’re thrilled to announce that Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical will be making its Off-Broadway debut at @classicstage (/classicstage/) this spring!
In 1975, the “Disciples of James Dean” gather at a dusty Texas 5 & Dime store to mark the 20th anniversary of the rebel icon’s death. What begins as a nostalgic tribute soon unearths a web of long-buried truths, shattered illusions, and the heartbreaking reality of living in the shadow of a legend. But through the unraveling comes something unexpected: a fragile kind of grace, as laughter cuts through the pain and old wounds find room to breathe. Based on the cult hit play and 1982 film—both starring Cher and directed by the acclaimed Robert Altman—this new musical adaptation features music by Dan Gillespie Sells (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie), book and original concept by Ashley Robinson (Brokeback Mountain), and lyrics by Shakina (“Difficult People”). Together, they bring soulful harmony and raw emotion to Ed Graczyk’s classic story—an aching, tender reminder that even in the wreckage of memory, there’s connection, catharsis, and the quiet comfort of not being alone.
More to come...
The Big Reveal: CSC’s 2026-27 Season. Tomorrow. 🎭✨
Swipe for the clues and give us your best guess in the comments! Trust us—this season is going to be quite the ride.
FIRST LOOK! 'Thornton Wilder's The Emporium' at Classic Stage Company.
More than 75 years in the making, 'Thornton Wilder's The Emporium' is an intimate and reflective epic about a young man finding his place in the world. Don't miss this final chance to experience a Thornton Wilder premiere, masterfully completed by playwright Kirk Lynn. Now through June 7th only! Tickets at the link in our bio. ✨
📸: @marcjfranklin
IT’S PLAY TIME with a side of PLAYTIME!
Spots are still available for our upcoming childcare matinee with @classicstage@paaltheatre on May 31st!
You can request free childcare for this 2 PM performance NOW by following the steps below:
1.) Fill out the waiver/childcare request form (linked in our bio.)
2.) Once you receive a confirmation of your childcare spot(s) from Broadway Babysitters, purchase your tickets for the May 31st, 2 pm performance at classicstage.org
3.) You’re all set! Get ready to enjoy the show and your free childcare!
Children aged 3 months and up are welcome. Space is limited— we recommend you reserve your spot today! Childcare-related questions can be directed to [email protected]
Is it us…are we the drama? 🤭 See who the cast and creatives of ‘Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium’ think would make the worst department store employee! Come experience the final work of Thornton Wilder, now in previews at Classic Stage Company. Tickets at the link in our bio! ✨
CSC NextGen is thrilled to host the final Teen Takeover of CSC's 2025-26 season at 'Thornton Wilder's The Emporium'!
TEEN TAKEOVER
Saturday, May 30th at 2pm
Use code TEEN10 for $10 tickets for teens.
Teen Takeovers are performances hosted by members of CSC NextGen, a program in which teens gain insight into careers in theater. The performance is followed by a talkback with artists from the show facilitated by NextGen for fellow teen audience members. ✨
FREE CHILDCARE THIS MAY!
We are thrilled to be back partnering with our friends @paaltheatre & @classicstage to offer FREE childcare to ticketholders during the Sunday, May 31st matinee of Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM.
You can request free childcare for this 2 PM performance NOW by following the steps below:
1.) Fill out the waiver/childcare request form (linked in our bio.)
2.) Once you receive a confirmation of your childcare spot(s) from Broadway Babysitters, purchase your tickets for the May 31st, 2 pm performance at classicstage.org
3.) You’re all set! Get ready to enjoy the show and your free childcare!
Children aged 3 months and up are welcome. Space is limited— we recommend you reserve your spot today! Childcare-related questions can be directed to [email protected]
Talk about baked to perfection! ‘The Baker’s Wife’ has received 7 Drama Desk Award nominations including:
• Outstanding Revival of a Musical
• Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical – @judykuhnofficial
• Outstanding Direction of a Musical – @gordongreenberg
• Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical – @jasonsherwooddesign
• Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical – @catherinezuber
• Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical – @bradleykingld
• Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical – @jcrystal44
Congratulations to all! 🥖✨
Congratulations to @studiostudioluna / @stirlingbaker on the Drama Desk nomination! Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play for ‘Marcel on the Train’. Bravo! 🚂✨
