Where Austin Lights Up
At Zach, there’s something on stage for everyone—all year round. From bold new plays and contemporary stories that spark conversation to big Broadway-style musicals that bring the house down, our season is designed to delight all ages. Whether you’re discovering theater for the first time or coming back for a favorite, you’ll find your seat—and your story—here.
A Musical Celebration of Friendship and Hope
February 13 - May 17, 2026 | The Kleberg
After Fern saves Wilbur, the runt of the litter, it’s up to Charlotte the spider to spin a web of miracles. Featuring live bluegrass music and breathtaking aerial artistry, this timeless tale of hope soars to new heights on stage.
World Premiere Adventure
March 27 - April 26, 2026 | The Whisenhunt
Xochitl dreams of becoming a folklórico dancer—but her mom wants her focused on fitting in and getting ahead. When her mother is suddenly kidnapped by the villainous Helado and his feline army, Xochitl discovers a family secret: she holds the power of Zapata, and when heritage meets heroism, anything is possible.
Theater for the Very Young
February 21 - May 9, 2026 | Zach North Campus
Come gather around our indoor campfire and experience interactive songs and dances in a new work for zero to five-year-olds and their caregivers. Each family will get a blanket, a pillow, an egg shaker, and some other surprises as you enter our imaginary forest. You will sing, you will move, and you may meet some forest creatures hoping to share what is in your picnic basket. Pull up a blanket, make a new friend, and come sing songs by our firelight!
A TONY®-WINNING MUSICAL FOR THE DIGITAL AGE
April 8 - May 17, 2026 | The Topfer
In this six-time Tony® ️Award-winner, the well-meaning but lonely Evan is forced to reckon with a life-changing lie. With one of the most beloved scores of the decade, Dear Evan Hansen is a timely and deeply moving reflection on loneliness, connection, and the lengths we go to feel seen.
A Beloved Ode to Brighter Days Ahead
June 24 - August 2, 2026 | The Topfer
With a heart full of hope, little orphan Annie sets out to find the family she’s always dreamed of. Featuring iconic songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” this beloved classic returns with a contemporary spirit—reminding us that sunshine is still just a day away.
An Incisive Play about Love and Power
July 22 - August 23, 2026 | The Kleberg
In Sally & Tom is Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks’s new play-within-a-play about the complicated, often mythologized relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. This witty, bold, and unapologetically audacious work asks us to reflect on love, agency, and the narratives we inherit.
A Tony®-winning musical, an unbelievable true story
August 19 - September 27, 2026 | The Topfer
Tony Award®-winning musical Come From Away tells the extraordinary true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the Newfoundland town that welcomed them in the wake of 9/11. This deeply moving international sensation reminds us of the power of kindness, connection, and resilience.
Dates and titles subject to change.