
Fort Wayne Youtheatre is pleased to announce our 2026-2027 season.
News release from the Fort Wayne Youtheatre:
Youtheatre announces a bigger and better 2026-2027 season!
Fort Wayne, Indiana (March 30, 2026) – Fort Wayne Youtheatre, the 5th oldest youth theatre in the U.S, is pleased to announce our 2026-2027 season. In addition to our traditional 4 Mainstage and 2 On-the-Go productions, we’re adding an all-new Studio Series and a thrilling partnership with Arena Dinner Theatre.
BONUS SHOW: RIDE THE CYCLONE, presented in partnership with Arena Dinner Theatre.
Performances: August 13,-16, 2026 @ Arena Dinner TheatreMAINSTAGE SERIES: GRIMM IN 60, presented in partnership with the Allen County Public Library
Performances: Sept. 26 & 27, 2026 @ Downtown ACPLON-THE-GO SERIES: THE MYSTERY OF THE MURDERER KILLING MURDER
Performances: Oct, 2026 @ Various LocationsSTUDIO SERIES: THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. AGAIN.
Performances: Nov. 13-15, 2026 @ RKF StudiosMAINSTAGE SERIES: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
Performances: Dec. 10-13, 2026, with Santa Breakfast Event: Dec. 12, 2026 @ First Presbyterian TheaterSTUDIO SERIES: UNFOLLOWED
Performances: Feb. 19-21, 2027 @ RKF StudiosMAINSTAGE SERIES: SHE PERSISTED, the musical
March 5-14, 2027 @ Parkview Physician’s ArtsLabON-THE-GO SERIES: MODERN FAIRYTALES. EPIC FAILURES.
Performances: April, 2027 @ Various LocationsMAINSTAGE SERIES: PUFFS or 7 INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC
Performances: April 30-May 2, 2027 @ Parkview Physician’s ArtsLabAll productions feature special Student Performances and Relaxed Performances.
For more information, including Student Performances, visit: FWYT.org or 260-422-6900.
About Fort Wayne Youtheare
Fort Wayne Youtheatre is set apart from others as the fifth oldest active children’s theatre in the nation. Established in 1934, Fort Wayne Youtheatre produces classes, camps, and theatrical productions for young artists and audiences of all ages across Northeast Indiana — impacting over 10,000 individuals annually. The Fort Wayne Youtheatre’s mission is to educate, engage, and entertain regional youth and families through theatre arts. Our organizational vision is to see a community enriched by generations of young people who will grow up experiencing life with confidence, creativity, and an appreciation for the arts.For more information about Fort Wayne Youtheatre, please visit www.fortwayneyoutheatre.org.