The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Oct. 21 – Nov. 2

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman

Additional Materials by Jay Reiss

Music and Lyrics by William Finn

Book by Rachel Sheinkin

Directed and Choreographed by Dan Knechtges

TUTS Artistic Director Dan Knechtges returns to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as both director and choreographer—bringing fresh energy to the musical comedy he originally choreographed on Broadway! Six eccentric spellers, quirky grown-ups and one unforgettable champion take center stage in a musical comedy bursting with heart and hilarity in this brand-new production. This fast-paced, laugh-out-loud show promises big laughs, bigger feels, and a spelling bee experience you won’t forget. PLUS, at every performance, four guest spellers will be called up to jump in, spell it out, and compete in the Bee – you never know who will shine and who will stumble! Will you qualify?

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Dec. 9 – 24

Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by David Ives and Paul Blake

Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written for the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank

Original stage production directed by Walter Bobbie

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.

Directed by Laura Peete

Choreographed by William Carlos Angulo

This holiday season, Theatre Under The Stars invites you to unwrap the magic of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas! Inspired by the iconic 1954 film, this dazzling Broadway musical is packed with show-stopping numbers, heartwarming romance, and timeless holiday cheer. Join Bob and Phil, two charismatic army buddies turned

song-and-dance sensations, as they team up with a pair of talented sisters to save a snow-dusted Vermont inn—and find love along the way. Featuring Berlin’s unforgettable classics like “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” and the show-stopping “White Christmas,” this feel-good spectacle sparkles with holiday spirit.

Million Dollar Quartet

Feb 17 – Mar. 1, 2026

Book by Collin Escot and Floyd Mutrux

Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux

Inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins

Directed by Hunter Foster

Four Legends. One Night. Music History in the Making. Get ready for an electrifying celebration of rock ‘n’ roll history! Million Dollar Quartet transports you to December 4, 1956, when a twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together for an unforgettable jam session at Sun Records in Memphis. Feel the pulse of an incredible live performance featuring iconic hits like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Hound Dog,” and many more. This once-in-a-lifetime moment comes alive onstage with a mix of broken promises, untold secrets, fiery betrayals, and joyous celebrations.

Back to the Future: The Musical

Mar. 31 – Apr. 5, 2026

Music and Lyrics by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard

Book by Bob Gale

Adapted from the 1985 film by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Houston in 2026. When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself… back to the future. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, when Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theater history forever.

Monty Python’s Spamalot

Apr. 15 – 26, 2026

Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle

Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle

A new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail

From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin

Original Broadway Production produced by Boyett Ostar Productions, The Shubert Organization, Arielle Tepper Madover, Stephanie McClelland/Lawrence Horowitz, Elan V McAllister/Allan S. Gordon, Independent Presenters Network, Roy Furman, GRS Associates, Jam Theatricals, TGA Entertainment, and Clear Channel Entertainment

Get ready to laugh until it hurts—Spamalot is riding into Houston in 2026! This New York Times Critic’s Pick is packed with side-splitting jokes, dazzling production numbers, and outrageous fun, earning raves as “gloriously hilarious” (The Washington Post) and “pure glee” (The Wall Street Journal). From flying cows to killer rabbits, to the unforgettable Lady of the Lake, this “deliriously funny” Broadway revival guarantees a knight of laughter you’ll never forget!

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

May 19 – 31, 2026

Words and Music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil

Book by Douglas McGrath

Music by Arrangement with Sony Music Publishing

Directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges

Close out the season with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a moving journey through the life of one of music’s greatest icons. At just 18, Carole King was penning chart-toppers for Aretha Franklin and The Drifters. By 29, her own voice defined an era. Featuring timeless classics like “I Feel the Earth Move” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” this unforgettable musical will move your heart and soul.