Arts Barn 2026–2027 Theater Season Kicks Off with “Nunsense”
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (October 14, 2026) The Arts Barn, Gaithersburg’s center for the arts, is proud to announce its 2026–2027 Theater Season, featuring a dynamic lineup of musicals, comedies, and dramas presented in partnership with local community theater companies.
Audiences will enjoy the hilarious antics of “Nunsense,” the festive sleuthing of “Sherlock Carol,” and the heartfelt, humorous exploration of relationships in “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” The season includes the world‑premiere of the dark comedy “The Affliction” and the charming and witty “Talley’s Folly.” “Bat Boy: The Musical” takes the audience on a thrilling journey of transformation while iconic fairy tales intertwine in the spellbinding “Into the Woods” and timeless charm shines in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”
Tickets for all upcoming theater productions are available on the City’s Theater webpage through the Arts Barn Box Office at 311 Kent Square Rd,, or by contacting the Arts Barn directly at 301-258-6394.
See the full season:
Nunsense
October 16 – November 1, 2026
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dan Goggin
Presented in partnership with Damascus Theater Company
A laugh‑out‑loud musical bursting with heart and quick‑witted antics, Nunsense follows the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they stage a spirited variety show to raise funds after an unexpected calamity.
Sherlock Carol
November 27 – December 13, 2026
By Mark Shanahan
Presented in partnership with Montgomery Playhouse
A clever blend of mystery and holiday warmth, Sherlock Carol follows Sherlock Holmes as he is summoned by a troubled Ebenezer Scrooge. As Holmes unravels eerie clues and revisits Dickensian characters, he confronts long‑held beliefs about trust and redemption.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
January 15 – 31, 2027
Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro
Music by Jimmy Roberts
Presented in partnership with Kentlands Community Players
A sharp, joyful musical revue that celebrates the transformative journey of love in all its messy, hilarious, and heartfelt stages.
The Affliction
February 12 – 28, 2027
By John Morogiello
Directed by Stan Levin
Presented in partnership with Best Medicine Rep Theater Company
A dark sitcom from Best Medicine Rep’s Artistic Director, this world‑premiere comedy follows a woman who refuses medical treatment until her disrespectful husband changes his ways.
Talley’s Folly
March 12 – 21, 2027
By Lanford Wilson
Presented in partnership with Kentlands Community Players
Set on a summer evening in 1944, Talley’s Folly is a heartfelt, gently humorous romantic drama that celebrates vulnerability and human connection.
Bat Boy: The Musical
April 9 – 25, 2027
Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe
Presented in partnership with Rockville Musical Theater
A bold, high-energy dark comedy that dives deep into the exhilarating—and often unpredictable—journey of transformation.
Into the Woods
June 11 – 27, 2027
Book and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine
Presented in partnership with Theatre@CBT
A spellbinding musical that weaves beloved fairy tales into a powerful journey of growth, self-discovery, and transformation.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
July 23 – August 8, 2027
Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner and Andrew Lippa
Presented in partnership with Sandy Spring Theater Group
A vibrant, feel‑good musical celebrating the everyday experiences that shape us. Through charming vignettes with Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, audiences witness small triumphs, missteps, and moments of growth.
The Arts Barn Concert Series is funded in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). To discover more about MSAC grants and how they impact Maryland's arts sector, visit www.msac.org.
For more information, please call 301-258-6394 or visit https://gburg.md/ArtsBarn. Follow the Arts Barn on Facebook and Instagram.
