The NorCal season
Main Stage
Made to be felt.
Junior and teen productions bring popular Broadway musicals and exciting stories to the stage. Explore the Main Stage season.
Explore the season2026–27 / THE MAIN STAGE SEASON
Four stories.
A thousand ways to feel.
Unlikely heroes. Extraordinary welcomes. A little everyday magic.
Choose a production and step into its world.
NORCAL ARTS PRESENTSA play November 6–8, 2026
Shakespeare in Love
Love. Inspiration. A little backstage chaos.
Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.
Cal Middle School · Sacramento
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NORCAL ARTS PRESENTSA youth musical November 19–22, 2026
Mary Poppins Jr.
A little magic. A new way to see the world.
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."
Sacramento · Venue to be announced
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NORCAL ARTS PRESENTSA musical March 12–14, 2027
Come From Away
A small town. An extraordinary welcome.
Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.
Sacramento · Venue to be announced
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NORCAL ARTS PRESENTSA youth musical May 7–9, 2027
Shrek Jr.
Big heart. Unlikely heroes.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
Sacramento · Venue to be announced
Production & ticket details Check performance times and ticket availability on the production page.THERE’S NOTHING QUITE LIKE BEING THERE.
A room full of strangers.
A moment we share.
The lights go down. Conversations give way to a shared hush. Then a story begins—live, unrepeatable, and made by people in the room with you. This is where an evening at the theatre becomes something you carry home.
The 2026–27 season brings together Shakespeare in Love, Mary Poppins Jr., Come From Away, and Shrek Jr. Explore each production for its story, casting pathway, and visit information.
- The season
- 2026–27
- On the main stage
- Four announced productions
- The experience
- Live theatre, shared together
GOOD TO KNOW
A little clarity.
A confident next step.
Planning your night at the theatre
Choose a production above, then check its official page for confirmed performance times, venue details, and ticket releases. Every production has its own arrangements; an announced show may not yet be on sale.
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