Quincy Community Theatre announces 2027 season
Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) announced its 2027 season, bringing another year of live theatre, music and unforgettable stories to the Quincy community. The upcoming season features a dynamic lineup, designed to offer something for audiences of all ages.
“Each production is an opportunity to invite our community to experience something new while celebrating what makes live theatre special,” said Burgundy Hill, Executive Director of QCT. “This season reflects an incredible range of stories we can tell on our stage, but more importantly, countless opportunities to bring our community together.”
The 2027 Season ticket includes:
The Bridges of Madison County (Feb. 19-21 & 25-28) — A romantic musical about a housewife in 1960s Iowa who has a life changing, four-day affair with a traveling photographer while her family is away at the state fair. Book by Marsha Norman, Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, Based on the novel by Robert James Waller
Disney’s High School Musical (April 16-18 & 22-25) — When basketball star, Troy, and academic standout, Gabriella, discover their shared love of singing, they turn their high school upside down when they audition for the school musical. Book by David Simpatico, Songs by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil; Ray Cham, Greg Cham and Andrew Seeley; Randy Petersen and Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd and Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle; David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg; Jamie Houston, Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle, Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville (July 15-18 & 22-25) — Featuring the music of Jimmy Buffett, this tropical musical is a feel-good celebration of love, friendship, and finding your own paradise, when ambitious Rachel walks into carefree musician, Tully’s life. Book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley, Music and Lyrics by Jimmy Buffett
Over the River and Through the Woods (Sept. 17-19 & 23-26) — When Nick announces he’s leaving New Jersey for a new job, his four devoted grandparents take matters into their own hands. By Joe DiPietro
Meredith Willson’s Miracle on 34th Street the Musical (Dec. 2-5 & 9-12) — When a department-store Santa claims to be the real Kris Kringle, a skeptical mother and her young daughter are forced to reconsider what they believe. This heartwarming holiday classic reminds us that sometimes a little faith is the greatest gift of all. Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson, Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture, Story by Valentine Davies, Screenplay by George Seaton
Audiences can catch every moment of the 2027 Season while receiving a 25% discount by purchasing Season Tickets. QCT season ticket packages range from $120-150 and include all five productions. Current season ticket holders may renew their packages for 2027 starting Tuesday, September 15, with guaranteed seating renewals for fixed season ticket holders through September 25. New season ticket holders can purchase starting September 29.
Additional Family/Student Theatre productions for 2027 include:
QCT on the Road: Quest! One Play to Rule Them All (Touring April-May) — When all the mighty Heroes of Legend are trapped under an evil spell, lesser-known heroes from warriors to wizards are gathered to go save the day. One problem: everyone has a tale to tell about why they can’t go on a quest just now. By Matthew Byrd, Patrick Greene, Kathryn Funkhouser, Ruben Carbajal, Elissa C. Huang, Elizabeth A.M. Keel, Carrie McCrossen, Ian McWethy, Jason Pizzarell and Mora V. Harris
As You Like It (June 17-20, Black Box) — Shakespeare’s beloved comedy is a playful celebration of love, freedom, and discovering who you really are. When Rosalind is banished from court, she escapes to the Forest of Arden disguised as a young man, taking her cousin Celia along for the adventure. As lovers, exiles, and fools cross paths in the forest, identities become tangled and romance takes unexpected turns. By William Shakespeare
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids (Oct. 16-17 & 23-34, Black Box) — Pooh Bear and all of his friends from the classic children’s books and animated film band together to rescue their friend, Christopher Robin. Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman, Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics by Will Van Dyke, Book and Additional Lyrics by Cheryl Davis, Based on the stories of A. A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film
Additional Black Box Productions:
Matt & Ben (March 18-21) — Before they were Hollywood legends, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were two friends with absolutely no idea what they were doing. In this hilarious reimagining of true events, the two young writers go on the messy journey of chasing their dreams. By Mindy Kaling & Brenda Withers
Eurydice (Aug. 5-8) — This retelling of the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice tells the story from Eurydice’s perspective as she journeys into the underworld after her death. There, she encounters a strange and dreamlike world populated by stones, a mysterious ruler, and the father she thought she’d lost forever. By Sarah Ruhl
The Black Box Series Pass allows patrons to secure their seats and save with one ticket to each of these productions. They can be purchased as an add-on to other season ticket packages or standalone.
The 2027 season comes during an exciting period of growth for QCT. Following an especially active 2026, which included an expanded slate of productions, educational programming and special events, the organization is continuing to build opportunities for the community to engage with the arts both onstage and behind the scenes.
For more information about the 2027 Season, auditions, or volunteering, call the QCT Box Office at (217) 222-3209 or visit 1qct.org. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.
Original logos for the 2027 Season by Pichi Fernandez.