Fairbanks Drama Association

OUR 62ND SEASON

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THE 2026-27 SEASON OF PLAYS

Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure

September 11- 27,  2026

Directors by Bill Wright

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back! An investigation into the Bohemian king's stolen letters tumbles into an international mystery filled with blackmail, spies and intrigue. Faced with their most challenging case yet, the famous sleuthing team Holmes and Watson join forces with American actress Irene Adler to take down the devious criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty known as "the Napoleon of crime" and his vast connection to evil henchmen. Five actors play over 20 roles in this brand new adventure that has both danger and laughter! 

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

October 16 - Nov. 1, 2026

Book by Rachel Sheinkin and score by William Finn / Directed by Jazzann Gordon

Six spellers enter, but only one can win the The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! This charmingly witty and touching musical has entertained audiences across the world since its Tony-winning Broadway debut in 2005. As six wonderfully unique and impassioned contestants vie for the championship by spelling their way through vexing vocabulary, hilarious and poignant personal stories unfold...along with a dash of riotous audience participation. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee delivers an unforgettable experience that is sure to leave audiences spellbound. Declared by the New York Times as an "irresistible musical" that is "refreshingly handcrafted, effortlessly endearing, and riotously funny."


A CHRISTMAS CAROL

December 4 - 20, 2026

By Charles Dickens / Directed by John Lee

The timeless holiday classic tracing Scrooge's journey out of isolation and back into the warm embrace of his neighbors. True wealth isn't found in a vault- it is found in the people around us. Watch Ebenezer Scrooge break down the walls of his self-imposed isolation to embrace the warmth, charity, and spirit of his local neighbors. 

THE FANTASTICs

February 12 - 28, 2027

Story by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt / Music composed by Harvey Schmidt / Stage Direction by Theresa Reed / Music Direction by Ted Decorso

Audiences will have a chance to truly remember — or for the first time discover one of the most popular musical love stories of our times. "The Fantasticks," which for 40 years has been taking theatre-goers on a grand comic adventure of first romance. "The Fantasticks" is America's longest-running theatrical  production. Two fathers pretend to hate each other to encourage their children, Matt and Luisa, to fall in love, but the romance faces challenges when they discover the truth and the harsh realities of life.

PIPEDREAMS

April 16 - May 02, 2027

By Thomas Riccio / Directed by Carl Triplehorn


Below are a few of the gems you enjoyed in past seasons.