The City of Fairfax Theatre Company’s 2026 Season
Once Upon a Season: Stories That Shape Us
Get ready to step into new worlds as the stories in our five mainstage productions leap off the page or screen and onto the stage. CFTC’s 2026 season, Once Upon a Season: Stories That Shape Us, is a bold celebration of the power of storytelling—how it inspires, unites, and transforms us.
We’re reimagining beloved tales, breathing new life into myths and classics, and exploring the timeless themes of love, family, and the human spirit. We are excited to welcome everyone to play their part. Whether you’re behind the scenes, in the spotlight, or watching from the seats, we hope you will join us for a season filled with creativity, community, and the kind of theatrical magic only CFTC can create.
Tell the stories. Live the adventure. Be part of the magic.
We're looking for PRODUCERS, STAGE MANAGERS, and DESIGNERS for our 2026 season. Interested? Email CFTCArtisticDirector@gmail.com
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Once On This Island
Once on This Island, is a powerful, Caribbean-inspired musical about the unbreakable human spirit and the transformative power of love. Told through dynamic storytelling, vibrant music, and electrifying dance. his is a tale of love and legacy. Of risk and resilience. Of the ways we remember — and are remembered. Music by Stephen Flaherty, book & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens.
February 13-22, 2026
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Sense and Sensibility
A playful adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic follows the Dashwood sisters—practical Elinor and passionate Marianne—after their father’s death leaves them financially and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy 18th-century England, this witty, heartfelt play explores love, reputation, and the tug-of-war between reason and desire.
April - May 2026
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Frozen
Disney’s Frozen brings the beloved film to the stage with all its hit songs plus new music. In Arendelle, sisters Anna and Elsa are torn apart when Elsa’s magical powers spiral out of control, plunging the kingdom into winter. With the help of Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf, Anna embarks on a daring journey to save her sister and their world. Full of magic, humor, and heart, Frozen is a dazzling story of love, acceptance, and sisterhood.
July 2026
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Argonautika
From Tony Award-winner Mary Zimmerman, Argonautika reimagines the myth of Jason and the Argonauts in a dazzling theatrical journey. Filled with humor, fantastical creatures, and deeply human characters—from the sympathetic Medea to a love-struck Hercules—the play explores adventure, love, loss, and the unpredictability of every great quest.
September 2026
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TBD
More information coming soon!