the 2025-26 season
Nov. 1 - 9, 2025 | Spinning Tree Premiere!
CARRIE: the musical
Music by Michael Gore
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Book by Lawrence D. Cohen
Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Michael Grayman-Parkhurst
Based on Stephen King's classic horror novel Carrie, this musical adaptation tells the haunting story of a misunderstood teenage girl with telekinetic powers. With a powerful score and emotionally charged storytelling, Carrie: The Musical explores themes of bullying, isolation, religious fanaticism, and the explosive consequences of repression and cruelty. It's a chilling, poignant, and ultimately tragic tale of a girl pushed to the brink.
- Sat Nov 1 at 7:00p | Opening Night
- Sun Nov 2 at 2:00p
- Fri Nov 7 at 7:00p
- Sat Nov 8 at 7:00p
- Sun Nov 9 at 2:00p
"“The most shocking thing about it is how well it works... Welcome to the prom, Carrie. They’re not going to laugh at you now.” – Time Out New York
Feb 6 - 8, 2026 | WORLD PREMIERE!
TEEN WRITERS FEST
short original plays by Kansas City metro area teens
Originally penned in September 2025, these fresh and resonant works take center stage as Spinning Tree Theatre brings together professional directors and designers to launch their exciting debuts. Experience the power of new voices and bold storytelling in this dynamic celebration of original theatre. 5th Annual!
- Fri Feb 6, 2026 at 7:00p | Opening Night
- Sat Feb 7 2026 at 2:00p
- Sat Feb 7, 2026 at 7:00p
- Sun Feb 8, 2026 at 2:00p
April 17-26, 2026 | WORLD PREMIERE!
THE SIGNER
by Sarah Aptilon
Fourteen-year-old Abby, devastated by the recent death of her mother, knows nothing of her distant cousin William, who lives during the turbulent years of the Revolutionary War. Yet they share strangely parallel lives, and as Abby seeks communion with her mother’s spirit and William struggles to rescue his father who lies ill, far from the family, the “veil” that separates their worlds grows thin.
- Fri Apr 17, 2026 at 7:00p | Opening Night
- Sat Apr 18, 2026 at 7:00p
- Sun Apr 19, 2026 at 2:00p
- Fri Apr 24, 2026 at 7:00p
- Sat Apr 25, 2026 at 7:00p
- Sun Apr 26, 2026 at 2:00p
June 26 - 28, 2026 | Spinning Tree Premiere!
THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Conceived by Susan Stroman, David Thompson, Scott Ellis
This musical revue celebrates the songwriting team of Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, showcasing a wide array of their most iconic songs from Broadway hits like Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and others. Get ready for an evening of emotional depth, humor, and energetic pacing, with themes revolving around love, resilience, and the human experience—all delivered through a rich tapestry of Kander and Ebb's unforgettable music.
- Fri Jun 26, 2026 at 7:00p | Opening Night
- Sat Jun 27, 2026 at 2:00p
- Sat Jun 27, 2026 at 7:00p
- Sun Jun 28, 2026 at 2:00p
Performances are at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park, KS