We’re thrilled to share our 2026–2027 lineup as we celebrate our 65th Season at Pioneer Theatre Company! This milestone year brings together an exciting mix of contemporary premieres, Broadway favorites, and a classic American comedy. And there’s still one more surprise to come—a final musical title that we’ll announce on September 1.
Since opening our doors in 1962, we’ve remained Utah’s leading professional theatre, and we’re proud to call the University of Utah our home. As we step into our seventh decade, this landmark season honors where we’ve been while embracing where we’re headed next. We can’t wait to share it with you.
And now, PTC’s 65th Season lineup…
John Proctor Is the Villain
Utah Professional Premiere
by Kimberly Belflower
September 11-26, 2026
Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
Play
A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories.
Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential.
“A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.”
— Entertainment Weekly
“A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.”
— amNY
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com
Little Shop of Horrors
Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Based on the film by Roger Corman | Screenplay by Charles Griffith
October 23-November 7, 2026
Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
A Co-Production with Arizona Theatre Company
Musical
Feed the plant…if you dare.
Based on the 1960 low budget Roger Corman horror movie (starring Jack Nicholson!), this cult classic musical is a perennial favorite and is currently enjoying a hugely successful Off-Broadway revival in New York. Little Shop of Horrors is the story of a beleaguered flower shop assistant who discovers a strange carnivorous plant that thrives on (gulp) human blood! With a score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman (of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid fame) and featuring hit songs like “Somewhere That’s Green,” “Suddenly Seymour,” as well as the title song, it’s a monster hit!
“A cult classic of camp, horror and catchy tunes in equal measure.”
— Rotten Tomatoes
“…a total crowd-pleaser with blood and death set to bouncy tunes.”
— New York Post
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (BROADWAY VERSION) is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The Man Who Came to Dinner
by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
December 4-19, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
A fast-talking comedy stuffed with chaos, charm, and holiday cheer.
When famously acerbic radio personality Sheridan Whiteside slips on an icy doorstep and finds himself convalescing in a respectable Ohio home just before Christmas, he quickly turns polite holiday hospitality into full-blown pandemonium. As friends, eccentrics, aspiring actors, and assorted hangers-on descend upon the house, Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s The Man Who Came to Dinner unfolds into a whirlwind of sharp wit, romantic entanglements, and delightfully outsized characters. A true classic of American comedy, it’s a brisk, laugh-filled holiday treat with just the right touch of mischief.
“It is one of the funniest plays in the American theatre…this masterpiece stands above the rest for its mix of great comedic dialogue, exhilarating characters, and clever plotting.”
— Stage and Cinema
“A rip-roaring comedy for the holidays!”
— On Stage
THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Mean Girls
Utah Professional Premiere
Book by Tina Fey
Music by Jeff Richmond
Lyrics by Nell Benjamin
Based on the Paramount Pictures film Mean Girls
January 29-February 13, 2027
Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
Musical
Rule the school—or get burned.
Mean Girls is a hilarious musical from an award-winning creative team—most notably book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock)—that tells the story of Cady Heron, the new girl at North Shore High School, desperate to fit in and find friends. She soon falls prey to the school’s three “frenemies,” led by the ruthless Regina George. But when Cady tries to end Regina’s reign of popularity, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
“…defies expectations and deftly stands on its own two heels”
— Billboard
“Mean Girls delivers a fizzy blast that tickles the ears, eyes and funny bone.”
— NY Daily News
MEAN GIRLS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Eureka Day
Utah Premiere
by Jonathan Spector
March 12-27, 2027
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
A sly satire about a community determined to agree—no matter the cost.
Fresh from Broadway, this uproariously funny drama is set in Berkeley, California’s ultra-progressive Eureka Day School, where every decision is made by consensus. But when a mumps outbreak hits, the school’s carefully cultivated culture of inclusiveness spirals into chaos. As parents and board members clash over vaccines, personal freedoms, and viral misinformation, a community built on open-minded ideals implodes. Wildly relevant and bitingly funny, this 2025 Tony Award-winning satire tackles one of the defining questions of our time: how do you build consensus when no one can agree on the truth?
“An invigorating shot in the arm.”
— Time Out
“Sharp and infectiously funny”
— Observer
EUREKA DAY is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com
To Be Announced September 1, 2026*
April 30-May 15, 2027
Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
Musical
We’re thrilled to share that on September 1, we’ll be announcing the final production of our 65th Season! It’s a big one—a truly spectacular way to close out this milestone year— but for now, we have to keep the title under wraps. Stay tuned…you won’t want to miss it.
*Subscribe with confidence. Once this title is announced, Full-6 Subscribers enjoy the flexibility to exchange this title for another production in our 26/27 season.
Curious about content advisories for our 26/27 Season productions? Check out the link below:
Tickets
Season tickets to the 2026/2027 Pioneer Theatre Company Season will be made available to new and returning subscribers beginning Monday, March 16, 2026. In addition to a Full-6 subscription, PTC will offer patrons the chance to build their own season subscription—allowing for customizable Pick-4 and Pick-3 packages. A tiered discount system will make tickets cheaper based on the volume of tickets purchased. PTC will also continue to offer a special half-price Senior subscription (good for a Full-6 package exclusive to Saturday matinee performances). Current Subscribers who renew by June 30, 2026 will be guaranteed their same, legacy seats.
PTC is also pleased to incentivize new and returning Subscribers with special Early Bird pricing—$318 for Main Floor/Loge (discounted from $336) and $228 for Balcony (discounted from $255). Early Bird pricing applies only to Full-6 Subscriptions purchased prior to May 9, 2026.
Continuing from the 25/26 Season is the PTClub Membership. Exclusive to patrons age 35 or under, PTClub offers membership to patrons for one $50 initiation fee (per season). That membership gives the PTClub Member access to 50% discounts for all six 2026/2027 Season productions—plus a 20% discount on additional tickets for friends and family—as well as access to exclusive Member events throughout the year.
PTC’s Rush Pass subscriptions (including Gold Rush and Duet Rush offerings) will once again be available, and will also go on sale March 16. Patrons who purchase Gold or Duet Rush packages will also receive an added benefit for the 26/27 Season: the ability to book same-day rush tickets via phone from 11 AM to 4 PM (instead of waiting in the rush line).
New and returning subscribers are encouraged to renew/subscribe via the link above (starting Monday, March 16), by calling 801-581-6961, or in person during the upcoming productions of King James (playing at the Meldrum Theatre from March 20-April 4) and Come From Away (playing April 24-May 9 at Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre).
Single tickets will be released in two phases for the 26/27 Season:
- ON SALE STARTING AUGUST 4, 2026: John Proctor Is the Villain, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Man Who Came to Dinner
- ON SALE STARTING SEPTEMBER 28, 2026: Mean Girls, Eureka Day, and Show 6: TBA
Season artwork by Autumn Coulter Jarman.