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2026-27 Shows/Events
The Wiz
The musical that put a contemporary African-American perspective on "The Wizard of Oz" was presented Sept. 17-19 in the John Legend Theater and was directed by Debbie Blunden-Diggs, artistic director of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company.
The Laramie Project
This documentary play explores the reactions of the residents of Laramie, Wyoming, to the brutal murder of a young gay man, Matthew Shepard. Directed by Lorrie Sparrow-Knapp, the play will be performed Nov. 12-14, in the John Legend Theater.
Tickets can be purchased at the Legend Box Office, (937) 505-2945 during business hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except that the box office is closed on days that Springfield City Schools are closed. Tickets will be available online soon.
Under S for Sucker
Springfield resident Peggy Hanna wrote this original play based on her years of experiences as a foster parent. Directed by Rebecca Baker and to be performed March 4-6 in the John Legend Theater.
Be More Chill
A sci-fi musical that follows a nerdy teen who swallows a supercomputer pill to achieve instant popularity, only to find that it's AI is taking over his life. Directed by Ryan Ramirez. Performances May 13-15 in the John Legend Theater.