ACT's 2026 Season Shows
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Finding Nemo Jr.
An ACT Young People's Theatre Musical
Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: February 10th at 10 am*
Show Dates: March 4th – 8th*
Explore the big, blue world with Nemo and his friends in this musical version of the beloved Pixar movie! Nemo and his dad, Marlin, live in the Great Barrier Reef, but Nemo is determined to see more of the world. When he is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin sets off to find him. The adaptation features favorite characters including Dory, Crush, and the fish tank friends. Marlin and Nemo “just keep swimming” as they overcome challenges on their way to find each other and themselves. Memorable songs help Finding Nemo Jr. bring a vibrant underwater world to life on stage for a story filled with fun, friendship and adventure.
Trouble in Deadwood
A Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: March 3rd at 10 am*
Show Dates: April 7th-11th & 15th-19th*
Dinner and a show, onstage in Walker Hall at the Capitol Theatre! Trouble in Deadwood is set in Deadwood, South Dakota in 1876. It’s a Wild West mystery-comedy and a “whodonit” that keeps the audience guessing! Boss Butler wants to control the town but someone doesn’t want to let that happen and is willing to commit murder to make sure it doesn’t. Was it the Widow Dawson, Sawbones the Salesman, wild woman Catastrophe Jones, or the outlaw gunslinger Black Bart? Audience members enjoy a catered meal while trying to identify the culprit before he or she rides off into the sunset.
Come From Away
A contemporary musical
Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: May 19th*
Show Dates: June 9th-14th*
A critically acclaimed global sensation, Come From Away is a musical based on true events immediately following the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. When air space around the world was closed down, dozens of planes were diverted to the small town of Gander in Newfoundland. Local residents overcame language and culture differences to welcome thousands of stranded passengers from all over the world, offering them shelter, supplies, food, and comfort during an uncertain time. As 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks, ACT presents Come From Away with its message of kindness, unity, and resilience.
Ron Pearson: If Family Doesn't Get You, Gravity Will!
Nationally-known Comedian/Juggler
Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: July 7th*
Show Dates: July 29th - August 2nd*
Nationally-known entertainer Ron Pearson is a triple-threat: he’s an actor/storyteller, a family-friendly comedian, and a world-renowned juggler. You may recognize him from TV appearances on shows including That ‘70s Show, The Late Late Show, and the Drew Carey Show! Whether he’s poking fun at everyday situations or revealing humor within family life, Ron can create comedy chaos out of thin air as he connects with the audience on a personal level. Fun for the whole family: Ron’s comedy is appropriate for all ages and is guaranteed to have you laughing out loud.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
A golden-age musical, presented at the Johnson Fine Arts Center,
in partnership with Northern State University Opera-Theatre
Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: September 22nd*
Show Dates: October 10th-18th*
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella captures the timeless enchantment of the beloved and classic fairy tale and adorns it with charm and elegance, bringing the well-known characters to life on stage. Cinderella’s stepmother and stepsisters force her to work and clean all day, while they prepare to attend the Royal Ball. Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother helps Cinderella attend the Ball and she meets Prince Charming. A love story expressed with style and charm through Rodgers & Hammerstein’s original music and lyrics. Appropriate for all ages.
*Tentative dates - subject to change.