2025 – 2026 Season
A new season. A new look. A new home.
Welcome to Cygnet Theatre’s inaugural season at our brand-new home at The Joan, where we embark on a thrilling journey of storytelling that celebrates resilience, transformation, and community. This landmark season invites you to experience the magic of theatre through powerful themes of nostalgia, hope, laughter, and the enduring human spirit. With a mix of timeless classics, vibrant premieres, and heartwarming traditions, we’re creating a season that honors the past, embraces the present, and dreams boldly for the future. Join us as we open the doors to a new chapter, celebrating the transformative power of live performance!
Current season subscribers will be emailed instructions on how to renew their subscription by January 25, 2025. New season subscription packages will go on sale in March.
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FOLLIES
Haunting. Nostalgic. Glamorous.
September 10 – October 5, 2025
Book by James Goldman
Lyrics and Music by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Sean Murray
Music Direction by Patrick Marion
Choreography by Katie Banville
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
Hilarious. Dysfunctional. Offbeat.
October 8 – November 9, 2025
By Christopher Durang
Directed by Anthony Methvin
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Festive. Heartwarming. Enchanting.
November 26 – December 28, 2025
Adaptation and Lyrics by Sean Murray
Original Score by Billy Thompson
Directed by Sean Murray
Music Direction by Patrick Marion
Choreography by Katie Banville
CYGNET’S A MAGICAL HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS AT THE JOAN
Merry. Joyful. Spectacular.
December 10 – 28, 2025
Created and Directed by Carlos Mendoza
Choreography by Kristel Nichols and Carlos Mendoza
Musical Arrangements by Justin Gray
SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER
San Diego Premiere
Hopeful. Magical. Inspiring.
February 18 – March 15, 2026
By Brian Quijada
Directed and Choreographed by Carlos Mendoza
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
San Diego Premiere
Epic. Thought-provoking. Ambitious.
March 25 – April 19, 2026
By Stefano Massini
Directed by Sean Murray
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
Colorful. Energetic. Joyful.
June 10 – July 5, 2026
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenberg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical production conceived by Tina Landau
Directed by Katie Banville
Single tickets for each individual show will go on sale approximately 3 months before the show’s first preview date.