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Season Subscriptions Are the Best Way to Experience Springfield Little Theatre’s 92nd Season

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Secure Your Favorite Seats, Save on Seven Remarkable Productions, and Plan Your Next Date Night in Springfield

Looking for memorable things to do in Springfield, Missouri? Make the historic Landers Theatre part of your year with a Springfield Little Theatre Season Subscription.

Springfield Little Theatre’s 92nd SEASON brings seven remarkable productions to downtown Springfield, filled with epic passion, outrageous comedy, holiday magic, Broadway spectacle, heartfelt connection, and pure theatrical joy. A Season Subscription is the best way to enjoy it all — while securing great seats, receiving the best value, and making live theatre an easy addition to your calendar.

Whether you are planning a special date night in Springfield, a family tradition, a night out with friends, or simply looking for more live entertainment in the Ozarks, a Season Subscription gives you a place to return to throughout the year.

The Best Seats. The Best Value. The Best Way to Experience the Season.

With a Full Season Package, you can experience all seven Mainstage productions at the historic Landers Theatre. Prefer to choose your favorites? A Half Season Package includes four productions of your choice.

Season Subscribers receive preferred access to seating before single-ticket buyers and save compared with purchasing tickets individually. You may also reserve your performance dates when it is convenient for you, making it easier to plan around busy schedules, holidays, and the moments you want to share with the people you love.

For the greatest flexibility in planning your season, consider becoming a Springfield Little Theatre Patron Member. Patron Memberships include all the excitement of a Season Subscription along with added benefits such as premium seating, complimentary parking, ticket exchanges, opening night receptions, and savings on additional ticket purchases, while providing meaningful support for the historic Landers Theatre and the remarkable live theatre created within it.

A Season of Live Theatre in Downtown Springfield

From the sweeping score and epic passion of LES MISÉRABLES to the sharp wit and Broadway energy of MEAN GIRLS, the 2026–2027 Mainstage Season offers something extraordinary in every production.

You will find beloved classics, laugh-out-loud comedy, holiday tradition, powerful contemporary musicals, and theatrical spectacle—all created by the artists, volunteers, and supporters who make Springfield Little Theatre the Crown Jewel of the Ozarks.

For 92 seasons, Springfield Little Theatre has welcomed dreamers, volunteers, artists, and audiences from every corner of our community. This year, we invite you to be found.

Make Your Next Great Night Out a Season Tradition

A live performance at the Landers Theatre is one of the most memorable date-night ideas in Springfield, MO. Enjoy dinner downtown, gather friends for a night at the theatre, or bring the family together for a holiday tradition. With a Season Subscription, those plans are already waiting for you.

Season Packages and Single Tickets are on sale now.

Choose your package, secure your seats, and join us for extraordinary theatre created by our community, for our community.

Learn more about Springfield Little Theatre’s Season Subscription packages by visiting our website.

Springfield Little Theatre’s 92nd SEASON is proudly presented by HOTEL VANDIVORT, MAXON FINE JEWELRY, OZARKS COCA-COLA/ DR PEPPER BOTTLING COMPANY, MISSOURI ARTS COUNCIL, and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Springfield Little Theatre Announces 92nd Mainstage Season

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For 92 SEASONS, Springfield Little Theatre’s stages have welcomed dreamers, volunteers, artists, and audiences from every corner of our community. Now, Springfield Little Theatre is thrilled to announce its 2026–2027 Mainstage Season — a remarkable year of live theatre presented at the beautiful, historic Landers Theatre.

This year at The Landers, we invite you to be found.
Because SLT isn’t just great theatre in our community. It is extraordinary theatre created by our community for our community.

Springfield Little Theatre 2026-2027 Season is presented in part by
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company.

PATRON MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS BEGIN FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
Patron Memberships offer the earliest access to Springfield Little Theatre’s 92nd SEASON, along with added flexibility, parking, recognition, and benefits for Springfield Little Theatre’s closest supporters.

SEASON SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS BEGIN MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026

NEW SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS BEGIN MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026

GROUP RESERVATIONS BEGIN MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026
Groups of 10 or more can enjoy priority planning for the 92nd SEASON!

SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026

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2026-2027 Mainstage Season

Springfield Little Theatre Celebrates Major Wins At The 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awarads

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Springfield Little Theatre is proud to announce it has been recognized with numerous honors at the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, audience-voted awards celebrating outstanding achievement across productions, creative teams, and performers from the past year.

The 2025 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards honored regional productions, touring shows, and artists whose first performances took place between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. This year marked the largest celebration yet, with awards spanning more than 100 cities across the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe, and Asia, highlighting excellence in theatre on a truly global scale.

Springfield Little Theatre was recognized across a wide range of categories, reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, and high-quality storytelling. Honors include:

2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Award Winners

  • Favorite Local Theatre (Non-Professional)
    • Springfield Little Theatre
  • Best Musical (Non-Professional)
    • Waitress the Musical
  • Best Theatre for Young Audiences Production (Non-Professional)
    • Annie
  • Best New Play or Musical (Non-Professional)
    • Parental Guidance Suggested by Kelle Long
  • Best Dance Production (Non-Professional)
    • The Little Mermaid
  • Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance (Non-Professional)
    • Beth Domann – I Get a Kick Out of You
  • Best Direction of a Musical (Non-Professional)
    •  Josh Inmon – Waitress the Musical
  • Best Choreography of a Play or Musical (Non-Professional)
    • Lorianne Dunn – The Little Mermaid
  • Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance (Non-Professional)
    • Carla Wootton – Oklahoma!
  • Best Scenic Design of a Play or Musical (Non-Professional)
    • Andrew Wilson – The Little Mermaid
  • Best Lighting Design of a Play or Musical (Non-Professional)
    • Jamie Bower – Waitress
  • Best Sound Design of a Play or Musical (Non-Professional)
    • Christian Barnard – The Little Mermaid
  • Best Costume Design of a Play or Musical (Non-Professional)
    • Bonnie Johnson – The Little Mermaid
  • Best Performer in a Musical (Non-Professional)
    • Ava Bartlett – Annie
  • Best Supporting Performer in a Musical (Non-Professional)
    • Katie Orr – Waitress

“These recognitions are a powerful testament to the incredible artists, designers, musicians, technicians, educators, and volunteers who bring Springfield Little Theatre’s mission to life every day,” said Springfield Little Theatre leadership. “We are deeply grateful to our community for their continued support, and to everyone who took the time to vote and champion local theatre on such a significant regional stage.”

As one of the nation’s oldest continually operating civic theatres, Springfield Little Theatre remains dedicated to enriching lives through storytelling, education, and live performance—onstage and beyond.

Annie Reunion Celebration

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A CELEBRATION 40 YEARS IN THE MAKING!

Springfield Little Theatre has brought ANNIE to life on stage across four decades, creating unforgettable memories for generations of performers and audiences alike. Now, it’s time to come together and celebrate the legacy of our favorite red-headed orphan with an evening full of nostalgia, laughter, and song.

Join Springfield Little Theatre on Saturday, September 20, 2025, for a very special reunion honoring the past productions of ANNIE that have graced the Landers stage since 1983.

All past cast, crew, orchestra, and creative team members from ANNIE (1983, 1993, 2002, 2012), ANNIE WARBUCKS (1996), and ANNIE, JR. (2018) are invited to reconnect and relive the magic.

The evening begins at 5:45 PM at the Landers Theatre, where reunion guests will take part in a quick on-stage rehearsal of “Tomorrow.” From there, alumni are invited to a pre-show reception at J.O.B. Social House (next door to The Landers Theatre; 319 E. Walnut Street), featuring hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and plenty of time to reminisce with fellow ANNIE alum. At 7:30 PM, enjoy Springfield Little Theatre’s brand-new 2025 production of ANNIE at the historic Landers Theatre. Then, in a truly unforgettable finale, alumni will be welcomed back on stage to join the 2025 cast in a special group singing of “Tomorrow.”

We hope you will join us for this one-night-only celebration of community, legacy, and the enduring magic of ANNIE at The Crown Jewel of the Ozarks.

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To sit in the reserved block of reunion seats, call The Landers Theatre Box Office at 417-869-1334. 

Please RSVP for the pre-show reception by September 18, 2025 to [email protected] or at 417-869-1334.

SHARE YOUR MEMORIES! Send photos from past productions to [email protected].

Springfield Little Theatre Announces Season 91 at the historic Landers Theatre

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Fresh off the excitement and acclaim of its celebratory 90th EMERALD ANNIVERSARY SEASON, Springfield Little Theatre proudly announces the lineup for its highly anticipated SEASON 91. With brighter lights, bolder stories, and a bigger season than ever before, audiences are invited to experience a spectacular year of unforgettable storytelling and theatrical magic at the beautiful historic Landers Theatre. SEASON 91 will feature a dynamic blend of beloved classics, side-splitting comedies, powerful true stories, and vibrant family adventures.

ANNIE: September 12 – 28, 2025
A heartwarming, high-energy classic bursting with optimism, catchy tunes and unforgettable characters

NOISES OFF: October 17 – 26, 2025
A hilarious, hyper-speed romp of a love letter to the inevitable chaos of putting on a play 

DISNEY’S FROZEN: November 21 – December 7, 2025
A SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE PREMIERE
A breath-taking spectacle championing luscious storytelling designed to dazzle theatre-goers of all ages 

COME FROM AWAY: January 30 – February 15, 2026
A SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE PREMIERE
A moving testament to the power of community and goodness in the face of tragedy, illuminating true stories of generosity and resilience 

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET: March 13 – 29, 2026
A theatrical feast as sinister as it is sensational, served with razor-sharp wit and chilling melodies

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL: April 17 – 26, 2026
A celebration of the notorious works of Dr. Seuss and the boundless potential of unbridled imagination 

ANYTHING GOES: June 12–21, 2026
A toe-tapping triumph of a big, brassy, Broadway musical 

Emerald Level Sustaining Memberships and Patron Memberships will go on sale May 19, 2025, with Season Subscriptions available starting June 9, 2025. Single tickets for all Season 91 productions will be available beginning July 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST.

Missouri and Mark Twain Get a Special Holiday Twist in REPORTS OF MY OZARK CHRISTMAS ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED

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In this season of friendship and generosity, it can sometimes be difficult to get all the right presents for the people you love. We can get harried in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, but a new play by Bryant Turnage puts a hilarious twist on gifting. REPORTS OF MY OZARK CHRISTMAS ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED is a madcap nod to one of Missouri’s favorite sons.

“I thought, okay, what would happen if two hillbillies kidnapped Mark Twain accidentally as a Christmas present?” Turnage humorously mused.

The title is, of course, a reference to one of Twain’s most famous quips. When a newspaper prematurely reported the author’s death, he lamented, “The report of my death was an exaggeration.”

“[That line] is classic Twain,” Turnage said. “So, I’m like, let’s just make it Christmas. It’s one of those nods to Twain fans. Other people will go, ‘What is this?’ Hopefully that will get the ones that don’t know into the show.”

The premiere production is being presented by Springfield Little Theatre as part of the Education Department New Works Series. Springfield, itself, gets a nod in the production. Born in Florida, MO and raised in Hannibal, Twain was largely inspired by the region and Turnage’s play is set in the rich state.

“Emily (Stephanie Derrick), the heroine, wants to get a copy of his new book, which is A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR’S COURT, so she sends her two friends to Springfield to go get it and, well, they come back with Mark Twain (Patrick Schuster).”

Twain’s book that Emily wishes for has a clever parallel to Turnage’s script – both are alternate history fantasies. If you are expecting the vision of Twain with white hair and white suit, you’ll have to flip your history books a little farther back in time. The show takes place after TOM SAWYER and HUCKLEBERRY FINN fame, but in the author’s 50s. He adopted the monotone fashion turn later in his 70s.

Turnage praised Twain actor Patrick Schuster for embodying his vision. “I had a blast writing Twain, trying to come up with things that I think would do honor to the man and his wit. Patrick has been phenomenal in his delivery. It’s just so deadpan perfect.”

Turnage received his MA in Theatre and MFA in Playwriting from UNLV. Local fans may best recognize his work from a collaboration with Jeff Jenkins, HAMLET VS. ZOMBIES. His twist on A CHRISTMAS CAROL is on stage this season at Shepherd of the Hills. His wide body of work includes a powerful ten-minute production about the chilling Holocaust pogrom, Kristallnacht. Next, Turnage hopes to stage a production of a carnival set play inspired by his time as a sword swallower and age and weight guesser.

Paying homage to his home of the past two decades, Turnage offers REPORTS OF MY OZARK CHRISTMAS ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED as a new holiday tradition for Missouri families. He hopes that it can even be presented in Twain’s hometown in future years.

“Mark Twain is one of my favorite authors and one of the first things I did when I moved here was to go to Hannibal,” he reminisced. “I’m hoping that people who like Christmas shows enjoy the literature aspect of it. Just have a good time, especially being from the Midwest. There’s a ton of jokes about Missouri weather in this.”

The good cheer and friendship seen on stage has permeated the rehearsal process. Turnage said that you can even see some of the cast’s homemade Christmas decorations in the production.

“We actually got together and made ornaments as a cast,” he revealed. “We needed decorations, and we were like, ‘Why don’t we just make our own?’ So that’s what we did. We got pizza and sat around and made garlands and stars and ornaments. You’ll see those in the show.”

The show is kid friendly and runs about 90 minutes making it the perfect family outing. “I think you’re gonna have a great time. I’m thrilled that [SLT is] helping out and putting it up and giving us a space for it to come alive.”

Of course, amid all the laughs, REPORTS OF MY OZARK CHRISTMAS ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED has a message of love, hope, and good cheer. “I think at its core, it’s a heartwarming story of what friends do for somebody who doesn’t quite get the holiday.”

REPORTS OF MY OZARK CHRISTMAS ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED runs December 5 – 7 at The Studio Theatre, The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre.

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Something Rotten Cast List

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Thank you all so much for 3 wonderful nights of auditions and callbacks! We were thrilled with the amount of talent we saw and had a wonderfully challenging time choosing this cast. Please keep in mind our upcoming auditions for School of Rock and White Christmas, and we hope to be able to work with you all in the future!

The first cast meeting will be Sunday July 17th at 6:00 pm. We will meet at the Judy, 237 South Florence Avenue, for headshots and costume measurements; please feel free to arrive anytime after 5:30 to have that completed before the meeting. All future rehearsals will take place on the Landers stage unless otherwise specified. Please join the Facebook group SLTs Something Rotten for rehearsal information.

Congratulations to the cast of Something Rotten!

Jamie, Chyrel, Danielle, & Michelle

  • Will Shakespeare – Eli DePriest
  • Nick Bottom – Kaleb Patterson
  • Nigel Bottom – Andrew Wilson
  • Nostradamus – Todd Smith
  • Bea – Claire Caubrè
  • Brother Jeremiah – Dean Price
  • Portia – Katie Orr
  • Minstrel – Connor Sanders
  • Lord Clapham – Mark Gideon
  • Shylock – Joseph Galetti

Nick Bottom’s Troupe (will also be members of the ensemble)

  • Tom Snout – Robert Hazlette
  • Robin – Joshua David Smith
  • Peter Quince – Erik Kiser
  • Snug – Cody Guinn
  • Francis Flute – Michael Grover

Bard Boys (will also be members of the ensemble)

  • Andrew Hellman
  • Cooper Fritz
  • Josh Powell
  • Nathaniel Parrales

Ensemble

  • Millie Wade – Dance Captain
  • Alex Kennedy
  • Aravis Leininger
  • Artemis Leo
  • Avery Tillette
  • Charley Wasson
  • Chuck Lick
  • Emma Elliott
  • Emma Schuster
  • Kris Langston
  • Melissa Bown
  • Natalie Regenold
  • Oliver Floyd

Something Rotten Call Back List

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Thank you to all who auditioned for Something Rotten! We very much appreciate your time and support of Springfield Little Theatre. We would like to see the following people tonight at 7:00 on the stage. Please bring tap shoes if you have them, and character shoes or hard soled shoes for the dance call. You will be released as the evening progresses.

Looking forward to seeing you tonight! Break a leg! – Jamie, Chyrel, Danielle, & Michelle

  • Alex Kennedy
  • Andrew Hellman
  • Andrew Wilson
  • Aravis Leininger
  • Artemis Leo
  • Avery Tillette
  • Brianna Hobbs
  • Charley Wasson
  • Claire Caubre
  • Cody Guinn
  • Connor Sanders
  • Cooper Fritz
  • Dayna McConville
  • Dean Price
  • Doug Cannon
  • Eli DePriest
  • Emilia Riccomini
  • Emma Elliott
  • Emma Schuster
  • Erik Kiser
  • Frank Connelly
  • Gabriel Hobbs
  • Heather Haloupek
  • Helen-Ashley Bodenhamer
  • Jeremy Ashley
  • Joseph Galetti
  • Joshua David Smith
  • Joshua Powell
  • Kaleb Patterson
  • Katie Orr
  • Kris Langston
  • Mark Gideon
  • Melissa Bown
  • Michael Gover
  • Millie Wade
  • Natalie Regenold
  • Nathaniel Parrales
  • Noah Duwe
  • Oliver Floyd
  • Patrick Schuster
  • Robert Hazlette
  • Sara Bryant
  • Sarah Hamlet
  • Taylor Haverstick
  • Todd Smith
  • Will Oliver

Landers Theatre Open House!

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Springfield Little Theatre is excited to open the doors and welcome the community into the historic Landers Theatre for an exciting OPEN HOUSE! This event will take place on Thursday, August 11 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Landers Theatre.
This come-and-go open house will offer an opportunity to explore the Landers Theatre, visit booths to learn more about shows, auditions, volunteering, and a chance to mingle with the staff. The box office will be open for tickets sales, and complementary wine will be served while supplies last.
We look forward to kicking off our 88th Season with YOU!

SLTv – Season 1 – Episode 1

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Introducing SLTv (Springfield Little Theatre Television)!

On this week’s episode of SLTv we’ll talk about Storytime Saturdays, Y.E.S. Troupe Guild Performance, SLT Booth at Cider Days, Y.E.S. Troupe Performance at Cider Days, 112 Years of the Landers Theatre, Kinky Boots, SLT Late Night, Cinderella, Shrek: The Musical JR, The Haunted Ghost Tour, 101 Dalmatians, and more.

There is a place for everyone at Springfield Little Theatre. Call us, email us, visit us online, or drop by when you have a free moment. We’d love for you to get involved!

 

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