Mizzou Theatre's Spring 2026 Lineup
Mizzou Theatre's spring performances include the Mizzou New Play Series and Life and Literature Series where audiences get the chance to experience works written, performed and produced by our own students! These shows are now free and open to the community! See the stars through the eyes of 18th century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt in "Silent Sky" and experience Mizzou Theatre's first ever dance concert!
Mizzou New Play Series
February 12, 7:30 p.m.
February 13, 7:30 p.m.
February 14, 7:30 p.m.
February 15, 2 p.m.
Directed by Dr. David Crespy
The Mizzou New Play Series showcases new work by students, faculty, and Mizzou Theatre alumni. Teams of playwrights, directors, dramaturgs, and actors and design tech students attempt to produce 15-20 plays in concert performance, script-in-hand, with rehearsed readings and staging in a single weekend. Experience some of the liveliest, fun, moving, and zany new dramas and comedies from the Mizzou dramatic-writing program.
This event is free and open to the community.
Location: McKee Gymnasium, Studio 4
Silent Sky
March 11, 7:30 p.m.
March 12, 7:30 p.m.
March 13, 7:30 p.m.
March 14, 7:30 p.m.
March 15, 2 p.m.
Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Talia Gritzmacher
The true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Social progress, like scientific progress, can be hard to see when one is trapped among earthly complications; Henrietta Leavitt and her female peers believe in both, and their dedication changed the way we understand both the heavens and Earth.
General Admission: $23/person, $18/ groups 8+
Mizzou Students: $15 (with valid student ID at box office)
Location: Rhynsburger Theatre
Life and Literature Series
April 1, 7:30 p.m.
April 2, 7:30 p.m.
April 3, 7:30 p.m.
April 4, 2:00 p.m.
Artistic Director: Dr Heather Carver
Life and Literature Series features original and devised performances about health and wellness by Mizzou students, presented by the Center for Applied Theatre and Drama Research.
Free and open to the community!
Location: McKee Gymnasium, Studio 4
"Catalyst" Dance Concert
April 23, 7:30 p.m.
April 24, 7:30 p.m.
April 25, 7:30 p.m.
April 26, 2:00 p.m.
Artistic Director: Emily Ehling
Mizzou Theatre presents “Catalyst" the first dance concert produced in conjunction with students and guest artists. The concert will feature a variety of genres from contemporary to hip hop and will be a hopeful celebration of change and positive things on the horizon.
General Admission: $18/person, $14/ groups 8+
Mizzou Students: $12 (with valid student ID at box office)
Location: Rhynsburger Theatre