Take your seats, Syracuse! Finish 2026 with theatre.
By Ellie Esquenazi
A year of theatre is coming to an end in Syracuse, New York! Check out some upcoming productions coming to town this holiday season. Whether you enjoy classic Broadway or want to see a more contemporary musical, Syracuse has a show for you to end 2026 with a bang.
Starting off strong, “Hell’s Kitchen” is coming to the Landmark Theatre. Catch this jukebox musical, featuring Grammy-winner Alicia Keys’ music, from Nov. 10-15. The show is set in the 1990s, and follows 17-year-old Ali, who is desperate to find her place in Manhattan’s most chaotic neighborhood. Tickets are on sale now at the Landmark website.
If you’re in the mood for a Shakespeare play, Syracuse Stage and the Syracuse University Department of Drama have teamed up to put on a production of “Henry V,” open from Nov. 13-21. The historical drama depicts the newly crowned King Henry, who becomes a resolute monarch and wages war against France. Tickets are available at the Stage site.
To kick off the Christmas season, the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater is putting on “Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical.” Based on the classic 1947 film by the same name, the comedy-drama follows an elderly man who gets hired as Santa Claus at a Macy’s in New York City. The show will be on Nov. 19-21 and tickets can be purchased at the Syracuse Venues webpage.
Closing out November is Syracuse Stage’s long-awaited production of “Les Misérables.” The show will be open from Nov. 27 through Jan. 3. The iconic musical showcases Jean Valjean’s life, a French convict who has recently left prison after 19 years. Select ASL-interpreted, open caption, and sensory friendly performances are offered throughout the run. Tickets are on sale now at the Stage’s site.
At the start of December, Redhouse Arts Center is opening a production of “Annie” from Dec. 4-13. The nonprofit organization is putting on the classic family musical, set in New York City in the 1930s. Orphan Annie gets hosted by a billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, for the holiday season and finds light and love within his mansion. Tickets can be purchased at the Redhouse webpage.
As for Syracuse University, Black Box Players, more commonly referred to as BBP, will be presenting “Dear Evan Hansen” at the Skybarn from Dec. 12-13. The musical follows Evan Hansen, a lonely high schooler with anxiety who gets caught in a web of lies following his classmate’s sudden suicide. Ticket sales will be announced on their Instagram.
To finish out an impressive and talent-filled year of theatre in Syracuse, “The Sound of Music” is coming to the Landmark Theatre from Dec. 15-20. This beloved show stars Maria, a spirited young nun who leaves a convent to work as a governess for the Von Trapp family in Austria. Tickets are available already and can be found on the theatre’s website.
If you’re searching for a date night activity, a night out with friends, or a self-care plan, these shows are the perfect way to treat yourself as the winter season begins!
