Beck Center for the Arts, home to one of the oldest continuously operating youth theater programs in the country, is thrilled to announce its 2025–2026 Youth Theater Season — a lineup full of heart, humor, mystery, magic, and music. From off-the-wall comedy and nostalgic storytelling to fantastical journeys and poignant musical theater, this season offers something for every family member to enjoy — and maybe even win some bingo prizes along the way.

The 2025–2026 season opens with “Bringing Down the House,” a show within a show directed by Beck’s own Russel Stich. This hysterical production will quite literally bring down the house.

The second production, “Holy Mother of Bingo,” directed by Beck Center alumnus and instructor Kierstan Conway, features preteen students in a murder mystery that will have you guessing — all while having a blast playing live bingo games.

The season continues with the beautiful story of found families and fantasy in Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach.”

Concluding the season, teens will tackle a story of love, loss, and coming of age with “Alice by Heart.”

Ticket prices are $15 for adults/seniors and $13 for children/students (ages 18 & under). Please purchase tickets at beckcenter.org, call 216-521-2540, or simply stop by Beck Center customer service in person.

Find the entire season lineup at beckcenter.org/youth-theater. Beck Center for the Arts is located at 17801 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood.