Hale Centre Theatre Arizona has announced its 2026-27 season, which will run from August 2026 through early 2027 at the Gilbert venue.
The season is scheduled to open Aug. 21 with “Catch Me If You Can,” a musical adapted from the 2002 film about con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. The production is slated to run through Oct. 3.
“Annie,” the musical centered on a young orphan whose life changes after being taken in by billionaire Oliver Warbucks, is scheduled to follow from Oct. 9 through Nov. 21.
The theater’s annual holiday production, “A Christmas Carol,” will return from Nov. 27 through Dec. 26. The musical adaptation marks its 24th year being staged in Gilbert.
“Clue,” a stage comedy based on the board game, is scheduled to open Dec. 31 and run through Feb. 6. The play follows a group of guests attempting to solve a murder at a dinner party during a stormy night.
The season also includes “Nunsense,” a musical comedy about members of a convent who organize a fundraiser following an accidental poisoning. The production is scheduled to run on Mondays and Tuesdays from Jan. 19 through March 23,.
“Oklahoma!” will follow from Feb. 11 through March 27. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical centers on the rivalry between farmers and cowboys in a turn-of-the-century territory, focusing on the relationship between Curly and Laurey.
“Damn Yankees,” a musical adaptation of the Faust legend set in the world of professional baseball, is scheduled to run from April 2 through May 8, 2027. The story follows a frustrated fan who trades his soul for a chance to defeat the New York Yankees.
One additional family-oriented musical has not yet been announced. The production is expected to be revealed Jan. 14, 2027, with performances running from May 14 through July 3, 2027.
The season will conclude with “Bright Star,” a musical inspired by a true story and set in the American South of the 1920s and 1940s. The production is scheduled to run from July 9 through Aug. 14, 2027.
Season tickets are scheduled to go on sale at 6 a.m. May 11. Individual tickets are set to be available beginning June 8. Tickets may be purchased through the Hale Centre Theatre box office at 480-497-1181 or through the theater’s website.
Hale Centre Theatre Arizona is located at 50 W. Page Ave. in downtown Gilbert and stages year-round productions. Additional information about tickets and performance schedules is available through the theater.
Hale Theatre Arizona,
2026-27 season,
Gilbert theater,
Catch Me If You Can,
Annie,
A Christmas Carol,
Clue,
Nunsense,
Oklahoma,
Damn Yankees,
Bright Star
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