Catawba College Theatre Arts Department

04/27/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026!

Catawba Theatre would like to specifically highlight and congratulate graduates within the theatre department, as well as those who have greatly contributed to the department during their time at Catawba. Catawba Theatre will greatly miss each of these creatives.

We wish you all the best in whatever comes next! Congratulations!

04/26/2026

ANNOUNCING CATAWBA THEATRE’S 2026/2027 SEASON!

Our professors have been hard at work carefully picking each show for our epic next season. Unfamiliar with these shows? Scroll for a rundown on each one!

NO MAN’S
A New Play by Adison Schwab
Directed by Erin Dougherty
September 25-27, 2026

SWEET CHARITY*
Book by Neil Simon
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Directed by Nicholas Fuqua
October 31-November 1 & November 6-7, 2026

I’M GONNA MARRY YOU, TOBEY MAGUIRE
By Samantha Hurley
Directed by Jovey McFarland
January 22-24, 2027

SMASH
By Jeffery Hatcher
Directed by Beth Homan
February 12-14, 2027

HURRICANE DIANE
By Madeleine George
Directed by Madison Alwran
March 19-21, 2027

The Velveteen Rabbit
Book and Lyrics by James Still
Music by Jimmy Roberts
Directed by TBA
April 2-4 & April 9-10

Dance Concert
April 16-17

We look forward to seeing you in the audience of these upcoming shows! Stay tuned for further information regarding these productions in the upcoming semester

* Rights still pending.

04/23/2026

Catawba Theatre is only DAYS AWAY from announcing their 2026/2027 season!

In the meantime, enjoy these teasers, which hint at their upcoming selection of shows. Have any guesses? Share them with us in the comments!

Catawba Theatre’s 2026/2027 theatrical season will be officially announced on Saturday, April 25th. Stay tuned!

04/20/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2025/2026 theatre season!

This season brought audiences comedic vignettes, a dystopian musical, a witchy drama, a complex puppet show, and an epic return to the Keppel stage.

What was your favorite Catawba show this season? Let us know.

Keep your eyes peeled for posts hinting at our upcoming 2026/2027 season!

04/19/2026

NO MAN’S
A new play by Adison Schwab

1918: A field hospital on the Western Front. A soldier and a nurse meet where lives are rationed and futures are fragile.

What begins as care becomes connection, and then something far more dangerous. As letters from home arrive and the machinery of war closes in, their relationship is tested by trauma, faith, and the impossible weight of survival.

Told through movement, live letters, and an ensemble that embodies the pressure of war itself, No Man’s asks:
What happens when love is asked to heal what war destroys?

04/17/2026

Taking a look back at Catawba Theatre’s Production of The Wizard of Oz!

One week ago, The Wizard of Oz opened in the Keppel Auditorium. Join us in congratulating the performers, creatives, and technicians who helped bring this monumental production to life. Catawba Theatre would like to thank all of the patrons who took the time to attend this extraordinary show.

We would also like to give special thanks to Sean Myers, who captured the archival photos for this show.

Photo Credits: Sean Myers

04/16/2026

Class of 2026…it’s almost that time! 🎓💙

04/15/2026

04/12/2026

Happy closing day to Catawba Theatre’s milestone production of The Wizard of Oz!

The cast and crew of The Wizard of Oz would like to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who supported this production. This incredible support helped make our return to Keppel a remarkable experience.

While today is closing day, there is still ONE MORE CHANCE TO SEE THE WIZARD OF OZ! Missed out on the other performances? Get a ticket to see today’s closing matinee! You can find ticket and time information below.

🌪️ April 12 @ 2:00 PM

Tickets can be purchased at https://catawba.edu/theatretix/!

We look forward to seeing you on the Yellow Brick Road!