WHITEFIELD, NH—New Hampshire’s award-winning Weathervane Theatre celebrates its 61st season and will present ten productions on its Mainstage between June 30 and October 11, 2026, in its signature alternating repertory style.
On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship, and the pressure to create something great before time runs out in Jonathon Larson’s youthful, endearing, and thoughtful autobiographical musical. Plays in alternating repertory June 30 – August 1.
In Noël Coward’s sophisticated comedy classic, exes Elyot and Amanda, now honeymooning with new spouses, meet by chance in a French hotel and reignite their former passion–and enmity. Plays in alternating repertory July 3 – 26.
The Pulitzer Prize–winning rock musical that redefined a generation. Bursting with heart, humor, and urgency, RENT celebrates connection and chosen family, powered by unforgettable songs like “Seasons of Love” and “Take Me or Leave Me.” Plays in alternating repertory July 15 – August 8.
Don’t walk away from XANADU, a hilarious ’80s musical, in which a Greek muse inspires a roller disco! Forbidden love, jealous sisters, and chaos unfold to hits like “Magic” and “All Over the World.” Plays in alternating repertory July 29 – August 22.
This breathtaking musical tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the tiny Newfoundland town that welcomed them. On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. Plays in alternating repertory August 12 – September 11.
The creators of The Play That Goes Wrong unleash comic mayhem on J.M. Barrie’s classic as Cornley Drama Society faces technical blunders, flying fiascos, and cast clashes on a hilariously disastrous trip to Neverland. Plays in alternating repertory August 26 – September 13.
World Premiere. Loui, a Mexican-American, is on a quest to understand the struggles of her heritage in 2019 America. Turning to her podcast, she shares anonymous thoughts, which brings unexpected attention and threatens to change her life forever. Plays in alternating repertory September 1 – 25.
A deliciously devilish world-premiere musical, inspired by Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Can a young man make a name for himself in gritty, glamorous 1970s NYC? What would you give up to become a star? Plays September 4 – 6.
World Premiere. Set in 1959 Memphis, this vibrant adaptation of the Newbery Award–winning novel follows an 11-year-old boy who struggles with a stutter and unexpectedly finds his voice while covering a friend’s newspaper route in this heartfelt coming-of-age musical. Plays in alternating repertory September 17 – October 3.
Set sail on the S.S. American in this Cole Porter classic, where eccentric passengers spark witty hijinks, dazzling dance, and timeless hits—including “Anything Goes” and “I Get a Kick Out of You”—in a fun, romantic musical adventure. Plays in alternating repertory October 1 – 11.
Subscriptions and single tickets are now on sale at www.weathervanenh.org or by phone (603.837.9322). Group sales (groups of 15+) and 9:30 AM school matinees (COME FROM AWAY, PAPERBOY, and ANYTHING GOES) are now on sale. Subscriptions start at $263 and include fee-free exchanges, exclusive discounts, and more. Season 61 single tickets start at $34. Please contact our box office at boxoffice@weathervanenh.org or 603.837.9322 for more information. Weathervane’s box office is operating on an off-season schedule until June. All emails and phone calls will be returned within 5 business days.
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ABOUT THE WEATHERVANE
The Weathervane Theatre was founded in 1965 by Gibbs Murray and the late Tom Haas and is under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini. It has presented high-quality professional productions of plays and musicals for over half a century. One of the few remaining alternating rep companies in the United States, the Weathervane is recognized as a historical institution nationwide, boasting among its alums 2021 Tony nominee Elizabeth Stanley, Tally Sessions, four-time Tony nominee Judy Kuhn, and recent Tony Award Winner Ari’el Stachel.
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