Our 2026 Mainstage Shows

All dates, times, and titles are subject to change. Check back regularly for the most accurate information.

Our 2026 Season

Beale Street Puppets presents: The Enchanted Mermaid

February 7th - March 1st, 2026

Once upon a time, our hero John Cobbler stumbled upon a hidden castle. A beautiful maiden has been transformed into a mermaid! Can John use his wits to free the mermaid and escape from the wicked Lord Fish?

Based upon the Walter de La Mare short story "Lord Fish" written in 1927.

This show features elegantly crafted Bunraku-style puppets with elaborately built miniature castle and interior sets. Framed in a beautiful, large black theatre stage, this show was originally built for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Starring Jill Kyle-Keith and Katie Quinn. Swing Seth Drenning.

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Cinderella

Directed by Dillon Mitcham

March 7th - April 19th, 2026

Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

Starring Jem Creutzer, Cate Ginsberg, and Miss Kitty. Swing Lillian Hall.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

May 2nd - May 27th, 2026

The Little Prince

June 6th - July 5th, 2026

A play by Aaron Randolph III

Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Directed by Marshall Bailey

More Dates and Titles Coming Soon!

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