2025–2026 Butler Theatre Mainstage Season

The Cat Who Walked by Himself

Adapted and directed by Elaina Artemiev

Wednesday, October 8 – Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 11:00 am
Sunday, October 12, 2025 – 2:00 pm
Education Matinees: October 9-10 – 10:30 am
Lilly Hall Studio Theatre

This playful theatrical production explores the journey of cats from wild animals to household pets. The characters celebrate the unique gifts and differences of all creatures and present enduring themes such as kindness, independence and compromise.

The audience will have an opportunity to meet the characters after the show!
This production is recommended for audience members ages five and older.

The SpongeBob Musical

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg and book by Kyle Jarrow
Directed by Suzanne Fleenor

Wednesday November 12 – Saturday, November 15, 2025 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 16, 2025 – 2:00 pm
Education Matinees: November 13-14 -10:30 am
Schrott Center for the Arts

Based on the beloved animated series, this musical extravaganza tells the story of friendship, cooperation and unity when Bikini Bottom faces the threat of destruction from a volcano. Join SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Plankton, Mr. Krabs and a host of other lively characters as they band together to save their underwater world while employing the powers of optimism and unexpected heroism. The musical features an incredible score of original songs by a diverse group of well-known artists!

This production is recommended for audience members ages ten and older.

Lorena: A Tabloid Epic

By Eliana Pipes
Directed by Andrés López

Wednesday, February 25 – Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 1, 2026 – 2:00 pm
Lilly Hall Studio Theater

The tabloid culture of the early 1990s is the backdrop for this play about the media frenzy surrounding Lorena Bobbitt. This production manages to be hilarious at times despite the intense, true story and topic matter of domestic violence, the impact of media on public perception and the broader female experience.

Talkback with playwright following Friday’s performance.

This production is recommended for audience members ages 18 and over.