Current Season
SIU School of Theater and Dance
2026–2027 Season
A year of powerful stories, unforgettable music, and bold movement
Ticket and Box Office InformationCome From Away
October 22–25, 2026
Shryock Auditorium
In collaboration with the School of Music
A moving and uplifting musical based on the true events of September 11, 2001, when 7,000 airline passengers were grounded in a small town in Newfoundland—and the community that welcomed them with extraordinary generosity and compassion. A powerful story of kindness, connection, and shared humanity.
Our Town
December 3–6, 2026
Carbondale Community High School Auditorium (pending approval)
In collaboration with the Carbondale Community High School Theater Department
Thornton Wilder’s timeless American classic that explores the beauty and fragility of everyday life, inviting us to pause, reflect, and cherish the moments that often pass us by.
Ragtime
February 25–28, 2027
Shryock Auditorium
In collaboration with the School of Music
A sweeping and emotionally powerful musical that intertwines stories of hope, justice, and the pursuit of the American dream. With a soaring score and compelling characters, Ragtime brings history to life with urgency and heart.
Dust Roads and Desires
Dance Concert
April 8–10, 2027
Shryock Auditorium
An evening of dynamic and evocative choreography exploring movement, journey, longing, and transformation—featuring the ballet chanté The Seven Deadly Sins, a bold and provocative work that examines morality, desire, and the complexities of the human condition.
Silent Sky
April 29 – May 2, 2027
The Varsity Theater (Downtown Carbondale)
A lyrical and inspiring play about astronomer Henrietta Leavitt and her groundbreaking discoveries. Silent Sky illuminates the intersection of science, ambition, and perseverance—and the courage to pursue one’s voice in a changing world.