2026 HAC Theatrical Season
The Hilliard Arts Council is thrilled to announce a vibrant 2026 season filled with laughter, heart, and imagination. From Broadway favorites to family classics, each production invites audiences to experience the magic of live theatre close to home.
The season opens March 6 with Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr., a By Kids, For Kids adaptation of the beloved classic. On April 17, comedy takes center stage with Neil Simon’s Rumors, a fast-paced farce of misunderstandings and mayhem.
Summer shines with the June 12 Teen Revue: Let’s Go to the Movies, a nod to the silver screen, followed by the Tony Award–winning musical Pippin on July 10, where a young prince searches for purpose and “something extraordinary.”
As the leaves turn, the adventure continues September 18 with The Jungle Book, Kipling’s timeless tale of courage, belonging, and the laws of the wild. On November 6, audiences will delight in La Cage Aux Folles—the heartwarming, high-spirited musical that inspired the hit movie, The Birdcage.
We close the year with our cherished tradition, A Christmas Carol, opening December 3, with proceeds benefiting the Hilliard Food Pantry and local toy drive.
Join us for a year of extraordinary stories, unforgettable music, and community connection. Tickets go on sale in January!
Join our passionate community of theatre patrons and discover exceptional live community theatre, close to home. Our carefully curated seasons bring you powerful dramas, spirited comedies, and captivating musicals that challenge and delight. We’re develop the next generation of dramatics talent with our innovative By Kids, For Kids programs for younger performers and our Teen Review for older artists. We conclude each season with a beloved tradition of A Christmas Carol, where we share the community love with the Hilliard Food Pantry & the Hilliard Firefighters’ Toy Drive.
Our productions showcase the remarkable talents of local artists and craftspeople, whose meticulously designed sets and costumes bring stories to life on the Ken & Robin Brenneman Stage, where every view in our intimate 150-seat theatre is an immersive experience. To comfortably accommodate patrons for our summer musicals, these shows are presented at one of the Hilliard high school performing arts centers.
