2026-2027 Season

imagination 

lives here

Get ready for a season filled with humor, heart, and high-energy storytelling. Our lineup blends reimagined classics with fresh, imaginative adventures perfect for inspiring young performers and entertaining the whole family.

From larger-than-life characters to laugh-out-loud moments, each show is a chance to grow, create, and shine. Join us as we celebrate the magic of theatre and the stories that bring us together.

2026-2027

SEASON

  • Poster for a youth theatre production titled "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs", scheduled for October 10-11, 2026. The poster features cartoon pigs and a wolf, with the wolf holding a piece of paper, and details about the book and lyrics by Robert Kaulzarczy, music by Paul Gilvary and William Rush, adapted from the book by John Sczizk and Lane Smith.

    The True Story Of The 3 Little Pigs

    OCTOBER 10-11, 2026
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    There are two sides to every story, and when the Big Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally gets his say. But whether he’ll get a fair trial in a corrupt piggy court is anyone’s guess. Enter the jury box and decide the fate of Big ‘n’ Bad in this musical adaptation of the hit children’s book.

  • Poster for Spartanburg Youth Theatre's Christmas pageant titled "Best The Worst Christmas Pageant Ever," scheduled for December 4-6, 2026. The poster features a cartoon angel girl with brown hair and wings, standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree and presents. The background is red with yellow stars, musical notes, and festive decorations, promoting a musical based on the play by Barbara Robinson, with book and lyrics by Jahnna Beecham and music and lyrics by Malcolm Hilgartner.

    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical

    DECEMBER 4-6, 2026
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    The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world – so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. It’s up to the Bradleys to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic.

  • Poster for 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical' by Spartanburg Youth Theatre, featuring a lightning bolt and a silhouette of a character holding a sword against a stormy sky with lightning. Dates: February 12-14, 2027.

    The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

    FEBRUARY 12-14, 2027
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    As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen, and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he sets off on a journey to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. Adapted from the best-selling book by Rick Riordan, this is an action-packed, mythical adventure of epic proportions!

  • Promotional poster for Spartanburg Youth Theatre's production of 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' featuring a cartoon mouse with pink ears and a big smile, surrounded by cookies, with event dates April 2-4, 2027.

    If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

    APRIL 2-4, 2027
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    With a bag of cookies and a good spot in the yard to read, Boy was ready for a perfectly peaceful day. But then…Mouse came, and he’s hungry. What can Boy do but give Mouse a cookie? But, if you give a mouse a cookie, he’s going to want a glass of milk…! This stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book is a mayhem and mishap-filled joyride for all audiences!