Shows

2025-2026

Venice Theatre’s 76th Season

Save money and save your seat! Subscriptions go on sale May 19!

• The Raymond 5: Five shows for $175
• The Golden Ticket: 11 shows for $379
• Stage 2 returns! Three thought-provoking plays for $110

Single tickets for all shows go on sale June 2, 2025.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and Lyrics by William Finn; Book by Rachel Sheinkin; Conceived by Rebecca Feldman; Additional Material by Jay Reiss
In the Pinkerton Theatre July 18 – Aug. 3, 2025
Winner of two Tony Awards®! This hilarious, heartwarming musical follows six quirky kids in a high-stakes spelling bee, revealing relatable stories of pressure, identity, and growing up—complete with catchy songs, witty lyrics, and lovable characters. Performed by teenaged and young adult students in Venice Theatre’s SummerStock musical theatre bootcamp.

Don’t Touch that Dial
By Roger Bean
In the Pinkerton Theatre Aug. 29 – Sept. 14, 2025
Back by popular demand! Roger Bean’s new show is a nostalgic tribute to golden oldie TV show melodies in a wild musical gameshow-within-a gameshow format. You’ll be sure to find yourself humming and playing along!

Nunsense, A Musical Comedy
Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin
In the Raymond Center Sept. 12 – Oct. 5, 2025
In this madcap musical, nuns stage a zany variety show to fund funerals after a cooking mishap. Packed with laughs, dance, and song, “Nunsense” is a global comedy favorite that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits!

Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show*
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien
In the Pinkerton Theatre Oct. 3 – 25, 2025
Caught in a storm, a young couple seeks help at Dr. Frank ’N’ Furter’s castle, leading to wild misadventures. With rock ‘n’ roll, humor, and bold experimentation, “The Rocky Horror Show” explores love, identity, and lust.

The Sound of Music
Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
In the Raymond Center Oct. 24 – Nov. 23, 2025
Winner of five Tony Awards®, The Sound of Music is a timeless tale of hope and family, featuring iconic songs like “Do Re Mi,” “Edelweiss,” and “Climb Every Mountain.” A beloved classic for all generations.

The Amish Project
In the Pinkerton Theatre Nov. 14 – Dec. 7, 2025
The New York Times called this powerful play “Extraordinary… compelling… [and] a remarkable piece of writing.”

A Christmas Carol
Original Book & Lyrics by Scott Keys; Original Music by E. Suzan Ott; Additional Music by Scott Keys, Jason Brenner, and Eli Schildkraut; Adapted from the original story by Charles Dickens
In the Raymond Center Dec. 4 – 21, 2025
We are counting our blessings as Venice Theatre’s musical version of A Christmas Carol returns with the joyous spirit of the year-end holidays. Intergenerational veterans from past productions (including Brad Wages as Scrooge) join with new cast members to tell Charles Dickens’ story of redemption and rebirth.

Honky Tonk Laundry
By Roger Bean
In the Pinkerton Theatre Jan. 9 – Feb. 1, 2026
In this fun, country-flavored musical, laundromat owner Lana Mae and her new hire Katie turn the Wishy Washy Washateria into a honky-tonk, serving up suds, revenge, and classic hits by country legends while bringing justice to cheatin’ hearts.

The Rainmaker
By N. Richard Nash
In the Raymond Center Jan. 16 – Feb. 8, 2026
A charming con man promises rain and stirs hearts in a drought-stricken Depression-era town. The Rainmaker is a heartfelt tale of hope, love, and self-discovery, as independent Lizzie dares to dream of something more.

The Cake*
by Bekah Brunstetter
In the Pinkerton Theatre Feb. 20 – March 8, 2026
When a beloved family friend asks for a wedding cake—only it’s for a same-sex marriage—Della, a devout Southern baker, must examine her long-held beliefs. The Cake is a heartfelt, humorous look at faith, love, and acceptance.

Annie
Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin, Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc.
In the Raymond Center Feb. 27 – April 4, 2026
Winner of seven Tony Awards®, Annie follows a spirited orphan’s journey to find her family. With heart, humor, and hope, she outwits Miss Hannigan and finds happiness with billionaire Oliver Warbucks and her dog, Sandy.

The Silver Foxes
In the Raymond Center March 17 – 22, 2025
The “youngest” cast in town will once again regale you with song, dance, and ribald humor in their new variety show. Being “mature” never looked and sounded so good.

How I Learned To Drive*
By Paula Vogel
In the Pinkerton Theatre March 20 – April 4, 2026
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and multiple Tony® and Drama Desk Awards, How I Learned to Drive is a powerful, darkly funny memory play exploring trauma, manipulation, and survival with emotional depth, empathy, and haunting theatricality.

Winnie-the-Pooh
Based on the book by A.A. Milne, Adapted by Kristin Sergel
In the Pinkerton Theatre  April 17 – May 3, 2026
In this charming adaptation, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends—Piglet, Eeyore, and Rabbit—navigate misadventures fueled by honey, friendship, and laughs. A heartwarming tale filled with A.A. Milne’s wit, perfect for all ages.

Emma
By Kate Hamill, Based on the novel by Jane Austen
In the Raymond Center April 24 – May 10, 2026
Jane Austen’s Emma gets a witty, high-energy makeover in this screwball comedy. Confident matchmaker Emma meddles in love lives—until she discovers her own heart may be the one most in need of guidance. Fun for all ages!

Pinky’s Players
In the Raymond Center Theatre May 20 – 24, 2026
Delight once again in the inspiring performances of Pinky’s Players, Venice Theatre’s Community Engagement Program that partners with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop and share their artistic talents.

*adult language/themes. Audience discretion advised.

Venice Theatre reserves the right to substitute alternate shows and to change dates, times and prices based on availability and other factors.