The Shaw Festival has announced the casting and creative teams for its 64th season, which runs from April 2 to Dec. 23, 2026.
Artistic director Tim Carroll said the lineup showcases some of the top talent in theatre today.
“I couldn’t be more delighted or proud to introduce to you the remarkable team of artists who will be making magic for you in 2026,” he said in a statement.
“The directors, designers, musicians and performers listed here represent the peak of their professions. I can’t wait to see how they bring to life the bold new worlds of these pieces. Their talent and passion will surely create memories that will stay with you long after the lights have faded to black.”
The season includes “Funny Girl,” running April 24 to Oct. 3, with Sara Farb making her Shaw debut as Fanny Brice alongside Qasim Khan as Nick Arnstein. Eda Holmes directs.
Peter Fernandes stars in Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton’s “One for the Pot,” running May 27 to Oct. 11 and directed by Chris Abraham.
“Sleuth” opens the season April 2 and runs to Oct. 9, with Patrick Galligan and Sepehr Reybod in the lead roles. Fernandes directs.
“Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense” runs May 8 to Oct. 10, featuring Jeff Irving as Bertie Wooster and Damien Atkins as Jeeves.
Tom Rooney and Michael Therriault lead “Amadeus,” running July 8 to Oct. 4 and directed by Carroll.
A workshop presentation of a new play written and directed by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins runs Aug. 1 to Sept. 5.
At the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre, Fiona Sauder directs “The Wind in the Willows,” running May 22 to Sept. 27 with Gabriella Sundar Singh, Sharry Flett, Shawn Wright and Lawrence Libor in principal roles.
Carroll also directs Bernard Shaw’s “Heartbreak House,” running June 20 to Oct. 3 and starring Rooney and Allison Edwards-Crewe. Adrienne Kennedy’s “Ohio State Murders” runs July 19 to Oct. 3, directed by Philip Akin and featuring Sophia Walker and André Morin.
Holiday-season casting for “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” and “A Year with Frog and Toad” will be announced next year. Casting for the full season remains ongoing.
Tickets go on sale to the public Dec. 6 at shawfest.com or 1-800-511-7429. Friends of The Shaw have had early access since Nov. 1.
