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Theatre Guild of Simsbury's 53rd Season is Announced
Theatre Guild is pleased to announce the programming for their upcoming 53rd season.
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53rd Season
ANNOUNCEMENT
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A Spellbinding Season!
Theatre Guild is pleased to announce the programming for our upcoming 53rd season!
Find out what's happening in Simsburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Puffs!March 13-22, 2026
Eno Memorial Hall
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers “who are so lovable and relatable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along” (Hollywood Life). They're “hilariously heartfelt!” (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.Audition info coming soon!
Into the WoodsJuly 17 - 26, 2026
Centennial Theatre at Westminster School
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
One of Sondheim's most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. Designers will especially enjoy highlighting the fantastical elements of this magical word.
Disney's The Little MermaidFall 2026
Simsbury High School
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."
Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
Disney's The Little Mermaid offers a fantastic creative opportunity for rich costumes and sets, as well as the chance to perform some of the best-known songs from the past 30 years.
...And so much more!
This exciting new season will also feature the return of our popular "Random Acts" series, a Fairytale Cabaret at the vineyard, and a world-premiere staged reading of a brand-new musical you won't believe! And who knows...maybe a few more surprises here and there. It's going to be a Magical Year at Theatre Guild of Simsbury, so you never know what's going to happen!
If you're not a member of TGS, there's no better time to jump in! Our calendar is filling up with fun and exciting events you won't want to miss. The next "members only" event will be Sunday, November 30 at the warehouse, where we will be holding a "Friendsgiving" potluck meal and screening a much-loved movie on the projector. We will be sending more about that event soon. There's so much more coming, so join today!
In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming production of Something Rotten! opening November 15 at Simsbury High School.
See you on the stage!
Your friends at Theatre Guild of Simsbury
