2025-2026 Main Stage Season

The School of Theatre and Dance proudly presents its Main Stage Season each year as a primary learning environment for students and for the entertainment of the Kent State and surrounding communities.

"Kentucky" written across green hills and a white picket fence.

Kentucky

By Leah Nanako Winkler
Directed by Courtney Brown
September 25–October 1

“Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella” written across the top of a blue glass shoe, on a set of cascading stairs.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Directed by Amy Fritsche
October 24– November 2

The silhouette of a dancer being tossed in the air with "Fall faculty dance concert" across it.

Fall Faculty Dance Concert

Artistic Director: Jeffrey Rockland
November 21-23

"Something Rotten!" Written on a stage with a fried egg in a pan.

Something Rotten!

Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell  
Music and Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick
Directed by Terri Kent
February 20-March 1

silhouettes of dancers with "Spring Faculty Dance Concert" written across the stage behind them

Spring Faculty Dance Concert

Artistic Directors: TBA
March 27 - 29

The Book of Will Spelled out over an open book page with Shakespeare's likeness

The Book of Will

By Laurie Gunderson
Directed by the 2025-2026 Roe Green Visiting Director
April 17-26

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