Creative Cauldron Stage set for 25th Silver Anniversary Season
Creative Cauldron announced its upcoming 2026-2027 Silver Anniversary Season. For a quarter of a century, Creative Cauldron Stage has been a cornerstone of the Northern Virginia arts community, delivering magical, innovative, and community-driven theater to Falls Church. To celebrate this massive 25-year milestone, the company has packed its lineup with a spectacular mix of world-class musicals, bilingual family favorites, and thought-provoking new works.
"For twenty-five years, our mission has been to make theater accessible, collaborative, and deeply connected to our community," Becky Gould-Levine, Marketing and Communication Manager said. "This Silver Anniversary season is a celebration of where we've been and where we're going. From notable classics to bold new voices, we are throwing open our doors for a historic year of storytelling."
The 2026-2027 Silver Anniversary Lineup features:
Monsters of the Villa Diodati
October 8 - November 1, 2026 (4 weekends, 16 performances) A spooky, gothic musical thrill to kick off the season. While a storm rages outside their Lake Geneva villa, famous writers Lord Byron, Mary Shelley, and John Polidori challenge each other to produce the perfect tale of terror. Conner and Smith's electrifying musical explores the nature of creativity and the inner demons that birthed Frankenstein and The Vampyre.
The Emperor's New Clothes / El Traje Nuevo del Emperador
November 6 - 22, 2026 (3 weekends, 12 performances) A wonderful, humor-filled, Spanish-infused Learning Theater production. When a vain Emperor is tricked by rogues into buying "invisible" clothes, it takes an innocent child to speak the truth. A beautiful lesson in courage and staying true to oneself, perfect for all ages.
Madeline's Christmas
December 4 - 20, 2026 (3 weekends, 15 performances) Creative Cauldron Stage's beloved holiday tradition returns to warm hearts and spread festive cheer for the whole family. The show was Helen Hayes Awards recommended in 2025.
9 to 5: The Musical
February 11 - March 7, 2027 (4 weekends, 16 performances) Pour yourself a cup of ambition! This hilarious, high-energy smash hit features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, bringing workplace revenge and sisterhood to roaring life on stage.
Cinderella / Cenicienta
April 2 - 18, 2027 (3 weekends, 12 performances) This Learning Theater production takes a fresh look at the timeless classic. Filled with music, dance, and Spanish-infused dialogue, this reimagining gives Cinderella the ultimate power of choice-with or without a handsome prince. A charming treat for audiences from ages 4 to 104.
The C Word: It's Not What You Think
April 29 - May 16, 2027 (3 weekends, 12 performances) Originating from Creative Cauldron's 2026 Bold New Works Festival, this radical, thought-provoking play explores the extreme objectification, competition, and societal nonsense women navigate daily. Trapped in a museum, five women must band together to confront a terrifying monster and learn to truly love one another.
The Wizard of Oz
May 27 - June 13, 2027 (3 weekends, 15 performances) Follow the yellow brick road to close out an incredible milestone year. This iconic American treasure will feature talented local professionals alongside an ensemble cast from Creative Cauldron's new Professional Musical Theater Workshop, complete with all the unforgettable songs from the MGM classic.