An Update from Executive Director, Tim Long
Dear Circle Theatre Community,
Thank you for your continued support. There is a lot of momentum at Circle right now. RENT opened this past weekend to an incredible response, and this Sunday we will host our annual High School Playwriting Project, a free public event celebrating young playwrights and their work.
I have some important updates to share about Circle Theatre’s 2026 season. We are excited to partner with Uptown Players to coproduce Jagged Little Pill. The musical will now run in Dallas first before heading to our basement theatre, August 5 - 28, 2027.
This partnership allows us to elevate the production and create something truly special for Circle audiences.
As part of the revised season schedule, I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire and The Leopard Play will shift out of 2026.
Circle will close the year with Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Scrooge in Rouge, two productions full of music, comedy, and celebration. Ain’t Misbehavin’, the vibrant musical revue celebrating the music of Fats Waller and the exuberance of the Harlem Renaissance, returns to Circle Theatre by popular demand, moving from the Velvet Lounge to the mainstage for a joy-filled run October 1 - 25, 2026. Scrooge in Rouge is a fast-paced, offbeat musical comedy where three performers attempt to pull off A Christmas Carol with increasingly unpredictable results, bringing holiday mayhem up close in the Velvet Lounge, November 19 - December 12, 2026.
Information for Our Season Ticket Holders
We are grateful for your support and want to make this transition as clear as possible. Your season ticket package still includes tickets to all three remaining shows: Ain’t Misbehavin’, Scrooge in Rouge, and Circle’s 2027 run of Jagged Little Pill. If you have already purchased individual tickets to an affected production, your ticket value is protected.
Our Box Office will follow up directly with next steps. Reservations for Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Scrooge in Rouge will open on the following schedule:
Inner Circle Members: Today
Season Ticket Holders: June 1
General Public: June 15
For questions, please contact the Box Office at boxoffice@circletheatre.com, call 817.877.3040, or reach me directly at timlong@circletheatre.com.
Sincerely,
Tim Long
Executive Director
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RENT | BY JONATHAN LARSON
Directed by Garret Storms | Music Directed by Vicky Nooe
April 24 - May 16, 2026 | Regional Premiere
RENT by Jonathan Larson is a groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize and four time Tony Award Winning rock musical that follows a group of young artists struggling to survive, create, and love in New York City under the shadow of poverty and the AIDS crisis. Set in the late 1980s, the show captures the urgency of a generation living without guarantees and fighting to hold onto their dreams. With its iconic score and message of community, resilience, and “no day but today,” RENT remains a powerful anthem for chosen family and living life on your own terms.
*contains adult language and situations*
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN': THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW
Music by Fats Waller | Book by Murray Horwitz & Richard Maltby, Jr.
October 1 - October 25, 2026 | Return Engagement
Back by popular demand, Ain’t Misbehavin’ returns to Circle Theatre, bringing the music of Fats Waller to the mainstage. This vibrant musical revue celebrates the exuberance of the Harlem Renaissance, bringing the sounds of 1929 to life with infectious jazz, ragtime rhythms, and unforgettable songs. It’s lively, timeless, and impossible not to enjoy. An evening that invites you to sit back, relax, and let the music do the rest. Trust us, it’s worth another round.
*contains adult language and situations*
SCROOGE IN ROUGE: AN ENGLISH MUSIC HALL CHRISTMAS CAROL
Book and Lyrics by Ricky Graham | Additional Material by Jeffery Roberson
Other Interesting Bits by Yvette Hargis | Original Music by Jefferson Turner
November 19 - December 12, 2026 | Velvet Lounge Exclusive
Scrooge in Rouge is a fast-paced musical comedy filled with outrageous characters, theatrical mishaps, and a holiday story that refuses to behave. When most of an acting company is unexpectedly out of commission, three remaining performers are left to carry on A Christmas Carol… no matter how unpredictable it becomes. As a Velvet Lounge Exclusive, this immersive, up-close experience puts you right in the middle of the mayhem. Expect bold performances, unexpected turns, and a playfully offbeat take on a familiar classic that’s just a little less proper than you remember.
*Recommended for ages 13 and up*