PlayMakers Repertory Company Unveils Star-Studded, Thrilling 2025/26 Season

CHAPEL HILL, NC – PlayMakers Repertory Company is set to dazzle audiences with its newly announced 2025/26 season, a bold and captivating lineup that explores power, ambition, friendship, and resilience. With six dynamic productions ranging from Shakespearean tragedy to heartwarming comedy, this season promises unforgettable performances and powerhouse talent.

One of the most anticipated productions is Macbeth, featuring PlayMakers’ Producing Artistic Director Vivienne Benesch as Lady Macbeth, alongside acclaimed guest actor Ron Menzel (Les Liaisons Dangereuses, The Parisian Woman) in the title role. This electrifying reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic will delve into the intoxicating pull of power and fate.

Adding Hollywood star power to the stage, Emmy-nominated actress Sharon Lawrence (NYPD Blue, Shameless) and Beth Grant (The Mindy Project, Little Miss Sunshine) will headline Steel Magnolias, the beloved Southern tale of friendship, laughter, and strength.

2025/26 Season Lineup

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  The Royale by Marco Ramirez – A gripping drama about a trailblazing boxer who fights to break barriers in and out of the ring.

• The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe – A fierce, funny, and deeply human look at a girls’ high school soccer team navigating life, competition, and growing up.
• You Can’t Take It With You – A heartwarming, madcap classic that reminds us to embrace joy, love fearlessly, and live life on our own terms.
• Primary Trust by Eboni Booth – A moving exploration of transformation, trust, and the unexpected ways we find each other.

 

PlayMakers 2025/26 Season Announcement

Subscriptions for the 2025/26 season are available now, with single tickets going on sale in July. Secure your seats today at playmakersrep.org.

About PlayMakers Repertory Company

As North Carolina’s premier professional theatre, PlayMakers Repertory Company has delivered groundbreaking performances for over 45 years. A vital part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, PlayMakers is dedicated to telling bold, diverse stories that inspire and resonate with audiences. Recognized as one of America’s best regional theatres, PlayMakers continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and theatrical excellence.

Photo credit: 

Beth Grant: IMDb

Vivienne Benesch: Jennifer Broski/Broadway World

Sharon Lawrence: Courtesy of PlayMakers