Current Season

2026 Productions

Rogers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!

Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs
Original Choreography by Agnes de Mille

The sweeping plains come alive in Oklahoma!, the groundbreaking musical that changed Broadway forever. With an unforgettable score by Rodgers & Hammerstein including “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin‘,” “People Will Say We’re in Love” and the rousing title anthem, this beloved classic is a story of romance, rivalry and community on the brink of statehood. Bursting with high-spirited dance, humor and heart, Oklahoma! celebrates the pioneering spirit and the timeless thrill of falling in love. Join us for a fresh, vibrant production of the show that set the stage for the American musical!

Appropriate for all ages.

Location

DeWitt Theatre | 141 E. 12th Street 

DATES

• June 26; July 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16, 17, 21, 29; August 1 — 7:30 p.m.
  
• June 27, 28;  July 12, 18, 25 — 2 p.m.

Individual ticket PRICES
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• Adult – Main floor $55; Side seating and balcony $50
• Senior/Hope Faculty and Staff – Main floor $45; Side seating and balcony $40  
• College Student – Main floor $30; Side seating and balcony $25
• Children (under 18) – Main floor $20; Side seating and balcony $15

Hope Repertory Theatre is for everyone! We are offering a pay what you can option available starting 30 minutes before curtain at the theatre only for the last three rows of the balcony. 

Always… Patsy Cline

Created and originally directed by Ted Swindley — based on a true story

Featuring 27 of Patsy Cline’s beloved hits, such as “Walkin‘ After Midnight,” “I Fall To Pieces” and “Crazy,” Always…Patsy Cline is a timeless tale of friendship and great music. Step back into the golden age of country music with Always… Patsy Cline — a heartfelt, toe-tapping celebration of friendship, fame and the unforgettable voice that defined a generation. Based on the true pen-pal correspondence, this charming, funny and deeply moving musical tells the story of Patsy’s unlikely bond with her biggest fan. More than a concert, it’s an intimate backstage pass to the woman behind the legend. Whether you’re a lifelong country fan or simply love a great story told through iconic music, this joyful tribute will have you humming all the way home. Don’t miss your chance to spend an evening with a legend. This is sure to be an audience favorite.

Appropriate for all ages.

LOCATION

Knickerbocker Theatre | 86 E. 8th Street

DATES

• June 11–14, 16–21, 23, 27, 28, 30; July 2 —  7:30 p.m.
• July 3 — 2:30 p.m.

Individual ticket PRICES
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• Adult – Main floor $50; Balcony $45
• Senior/Hope Faculty and Staff – Main floor $45; Balcony $40  
• College Student – Main floor $30; Balcony $24
• Children (under 18) – Main floor $20; Balcony $15

Hope Repertory Theatre is for everyone! We are offering a pay what you can option available starting 30 minutes before curtain at the theatre only for the last three rows of the balcony.

Our Town

By Thorton Wilder

Experience the beauty of everyday life in Our Town, Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning timeless American classic. Set in the small town of Grover’s Corners, this profoundly moving play follows the ordinary moments and extraordinary truths of love, family and community. With warmth, humor and breathtaking simplicity, Our Town reminds us to cherish the fleeting gift of each day. Poignant, uplifting and deeply human, this treasured masterpiece invites us all to slow down, look closely and savor life while we can. Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience that speaks straight to the heart.

Appropriate for middle school and above.

LOCATION

DeWitt Main Theatre | 141 E. 12th Street

DATES

• July 10, 14, 15, 18, 22, 30, 31 — 7:30 p.m. 
  
• July 11, 19; August 1 — 2 p.m.

Individual ticket PRICES
See our Ticket Office for Season Coupon savings

• Adult – Main floor $45; Side seating and balcony $40
• Senior/Hope Faculty and Staff – Main floor $35; Side seating and balcony $30  
• Student – Main floor $20; Side seating and balcony $15

Hope Repertory Theatre is for everyone! We are offering a pay what you can option available starting 30 minutes before curtain at the theatre only for the last three rows of the balcony.

How I Became a Pirate

A Theatre for Young Audiences Production

Book, Music and Lyrics by JANET YATES VOGT and MARK FRIEDMAN
Based upon the book How I Became a Pirate Written by Melinda Long and Illustrations by David Shannon

Performed by arrangement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and The Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency.

How I Became a Pirate is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com

Set sail for adventure in How I Became a Pirate, a swashbuckling musical perfect for the whole family! When young Jeremy Jacob is recruited by the bumbling but big-hearted Captain Braid Beard and his crew, he discovers that pirate life is full of treasure hunts, sea shanties and hilarious hijinks — but maybe not bedtime stories! Based on the beloved children’s book, this high-seas adventure is packed with catchy songs, laugh-out-loud fun and a heartwarming message about finding where you belong. Join us for a rollicking voyage that will have young buccaneers (and their grown-ups) cheering “Yo ho!” all the way home!

Appropriate for all ages — production is designed for young audiences. 

LOCATION

Bultman Student Center Outdoor Amphitheater | 141 E. 12th Street

In the event of inclement weather, please come to the lobby of the DeWitt Main Theatre and you will be directed to the event’s alternate indoor location.

DATES

• June 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30; July 1, 3, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17 — 10 a.m.

PRICE

• All tickets – $15

Acting Intern Showcase

Presented by Hope Repertory Theatre Summer Interns

We are very proud of our young theatre artists who are part of the Hope Rep 54 Summer Season. Come see them present an evening of songs and monologues and catch the next rising star of Hope Repertory Theatre. 

Location

DeWitt Main Theatre | 141 E. 12th Street

Date

• July 26 — 7:30 p.m.

Price

• All tickets – $20

Next to Normal

Music By Tom Kitt
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey 

Next to Normal is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). www.mtishows.com 

Experience the electrifying, Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal — a powerful and deeply human story about a family navigating love, loss and the complexities of mental health. With a soaring contemporary rock score and unforgettable songs like “I Am the One” and “Light,” this groundbreaking musical pulls back the curtain on what it means to be “normal” in a world that rarely is. Raw, honest and ultimately hopeful, Next to Normal is an intimate theatrical event that will move you, challenge you, and stay with you long after the final note.

Please note: This production contains mature themes, including content relating to grief, death of child, mental illness, suicide, drug use and strong language. Audience discretion is advised.

LOCATION

DeWitt Main Theatre | 141 E. 12th Street

DATES

• July 23, 24, 25, 28, 31 — 7:30 p.m.
• July 26 — 2 p.m.

Individual ticket PRICES
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• Adult – Main floor $55; Side seating and balcony $50
• Senior/Hope Faculty and Staff – Main floor $45; Side seating and balcony $40  
• College Student – Main floor $30; Side seating and balcony $25

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

By Joe Landry 

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern. The Greatest Gift is used by permission of The Greatest Gift Corporation.

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

Appropriate for all ages.

Dates

• December 16, 17, 18, 19 — 7:30 p.m.
  
• December 19 — 2 p.m.

Individual ticket PRICES
See our Ticket Office for Season Coupon savings

• Adult – Main floor $35; Balcony $30
• Senior/Hope Faculty and Staff – Main floor $20; Balcony $15  
• Students – Main floor $20; Balcony $15