“Belonging: the feeling of being accepted, valued, and comfortable as an authentic part of a group or place.”

A Season of Belonging explores the many ways we find our place in the world: through family and friendship, history and heritage, the communities we inherit and those we choose, and the courage to become fully ourselves. It is a season built to entertain, surprise, inspire, and bring people together, while making space for many voices, experiences, and perspectives.

At the heart of it all is a simple promise to our audiences, our artists, our volunteers, our neighbors, and those who have yet to walk through our doors: you belong here.

Seventeen dancers. Eight spots. One chance to make the line. On an empty stage, a group of hopeful performers face the audition of their lives…but the director wants more than flawless choreography. He wants to know who they are, what brought them here, and what they’ve sacrificed for the chance to dance. As the competition intensifies, hilarious, heartbreaking, and deeply personal stories emerge from behind the headshots and high kicks. Bursting with dazzling dance and iconic songs like “One,” “At the Ballet,” and “What I Did for Love,” A Chorus Line is a thrilling celebration of the people who put everything on the line for one singular sensation: a life in the theatre.

Part of our inaugural August Wilson Theatre Festival

In 1904 Pittsburgh, a young man named Citizen Barlow arrives at the home of Aunt Ester, a legendary spiritual healer said to be 285 years old, desperate to free himself from the weight of a terrible secret. His search for redemption launches an extraordinary journey aboard the mythical ship Gem of the Ocean and into the City of Bones, where the past is anything but buried. Rich with poetry, humor, history, and spiritual power, August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean is a breathtaking exploration of freedom, responsibility, and the legacy carried from one generation to the next, and the soaring first chapter of Wilson’s landmark American Century Cycle.

Dive under the sea for an unforgettable adventure with Ariel, a spirited young mermaid who dreams of discovering the world beyond the ocean. When she falls for the human Prince Eric, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the wicked sea witch Ursula, trading her voice for the chance to follow her heart on land. With time running out…and a little help from Flounder, Sebastian, and friends…Ariel must find the courage to choose her own path and discover where she truly belongs. Overflowing with dazzling characters, spectacular adventure, and beloved songs like “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” and “Kiss the Girl,” Disney’s The Little Mermaid brings one of the world’s most treasured stories to life in a joyous theatrical experience for audiences of all ages.

What’s a gentleman to do when 8 inconvenient relatives stand between him and a family fortune? For Monty Navarro, the answer is simple: eliminate the competition, one hilariously unfortunate relative at a time. After discovering he’s a distant heir to the wealthy D’Ysquith family, Monty sets his sights on the title of Earl, launching an increasingly outrageous string of schemes while juggling romance, deception, and the pesky possibility of getting caught. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is a deliciously dark musical comedy packed with razor-sharp wit, unforgettable characters, and murderous mayhem. After all, good manners and bad intentions can get a gentleman surprisingly far.

When graphic novelist Alison Bechdel looks back on her childhood, she finds herself drawn into the complicated, funny, and deeply personal story of growing up in her family’s funeral home. Moving between Alison at three different ages, Fun Home follows her journey of discovering and embracing her identity as a lesbian while gradually uncovering the hidden life of her brilliant, complicated father: a closeted gay man whose story echoes her own in profoundly different ways. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Fun Home is a beautifully inventive and deeply moving exploration of family, sexuality, memory, and the complicated ways we come to understand our parents and ourselves. Filled with humor, tenderness, and an unforgettable score, it is ultimately a story about the courage to live openly, and the people and memories that shape who we become.

Divorcées Mary and Jo are thrilled that their best friend Liz has finally found a new man. There’s just one problem: he’s creepy. And when they discover that Liz’s new dentist boyfriend may be connected to the disappearance of a young woman, suspicion quickly spirals into amateur sleuthing, questionable undercover work, and one hilariously chaotic attempt to save their friend from possible danger. Is he actually a serial killer—or have Mary and Jo watched one too many crime shows? Women in Jeopardy! is a fast, fresh, and laugh-out-loud comedy about friendship, dating after divorce, and what happens when your best friends decide they’re qualified to solve a murder. Think Thelma & Louise meets Only Murders in the Building…with fewer qualifications and a lot more panic.

Grab your glitter and climb aboard! When three drag performers set out across the Australian Outback in a battered bus they christen Priscilla, they’re headed for the gig of a lifetime and a journey none of them expected. Along the way, Tick, Bernadette, and Adam encounter outrageous adventures, unexpected friendships, prejudice, and plenty of fabulousness as they discover what it means to live boldly and unapologetically as themselves. Based on the beloved film, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a dazzling, joy-filled celebration of drag, queer identity, friendship, family, and chosen family, bursting with spectacular costumes and irresistible dance-floor anthems including “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “It’s Raining Men,” and “Go West.” Big-hearted, wildly entertaining, and gloriously over-the-top, this is one road trip you’ll never forget.