The Virginia Samford Theatre has announced its 2025-26 Mainstage season, titled The Season of Hope , featuring a lineup of classic plays and musicals that celebrate resilience, justice, love and joy. Individual tickets for all productions are now on sale.

The Mainstage series begins Dec. 11-21 with “To Kill a Mockingbird,” dramatized by Christopher Sergel and directed by David Strickland, in honor of Harper Lee’s 100th birthday. In February, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical “Rent” takes the stage Feb. 12-22, directed by Sam Torres. Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town,” directed by David McMahon, follows April 15-19, and the season closes June 18-28 with “Bye Bye Birdie,” directed by Chelsea Reynolds.

The Stars Series will include family-friendly productions: “Beetlejuice Jr.” (Oct. 23-

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