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October 11, 2026

Stray Cat opens Season 25 with Tony Winner EUREKA DAY

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from Friday, October 9, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026

With razor-sharp dialogue and plenty of uncomfortable laughs, Eureka Day examines the fault lines that can turn a close-knit community against itself. More about: Stray Cat opens Season 25 with Tony Winner EUREKA DAY

“Route 66 Centennial: The Great American Road Trip”

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66! inviting audiences to buckle up for a coast-to-coast journey told entirely through music and video. More about: “Route 66 Centennial: The Great American Road Trip”

October 11, 2026

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