REDEFINING THE PAST. REWRITING THE FUTURE.
“Theater is always evolving. Lost works are rediscovered, familiar forms are reimagined, and bold new voices are redefining what a classic can be. This season isn’t about looking back. It’s about looking deeper, and you’re invited to join the journey. A long-awaited musical brought back to life. A legend’s journey through silence and shadow. A playwright’s unfinished masterpiece, finally complete. These stories awaken the past with fresh urgency—and prove that great theater always speaks to you.”
Jill Rafson, Producing Artistic Director
WELCOME TO CSC'S 2025-26 SEASON!
TWO SHOWS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE: Introducing the 2-Play FlexPass Experience
MARCEL ON THE TRAIN and THE EMPORIUM for just $140! Want more out of your experience? Get the best seats when you upgrade to PRIME for $200 (just $60 more).
OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2025
THE BAKER’S WIFE
Book by JOSEPH STEIN
Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Based on the film La Femme du Boulanger by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono
Directed by GORDON GREENBERG
In a quiet French village, a baker and his wife bring fresh bread…and fresh gossip. But when temptation stirs and hearts wander, the whole town gets caught up in a swirl of romance, mischief, and melody. The Baker’s Wife brings Stephen Schwartz’s soaring score, including the iconic “Meadowlark,” in its first major New York appearance. Sweet, surprising, and full of heart, this long-awaited production celebrates love in all its perfectly imperfect recipes.
Presented by special arrangement with the Menier Chocolate Factory (David Babani, Artistic Director) and Creative Partners Productions.
This production of THE BAKER’S WIFE was licensed by Music Theatre International (www.mtishows.com).
Tickets will go on sale for the general public beginning on September 12 at 11:00am EST. Select your preferred date from the performance calendar, linked below, to purchase tickets.
FEBRUARY – MARCH 2026
MARCEL ON THE TRAIN
Co-written by MARSHALL PAILET & ETHAN SLATER
Directed by MARSHALL PAILET
Starring ETHAN SLATER as Marcel Marceau
History remembers Marcel Marceau as the world’s greatest mime. But before the spotlight, he was a young man in Nazi-occupied France, guiding Jewish children to safety with nothing but courage and imagination. In the shadows of World War II, Marcel on the Train reveals the man behind the invisible mask. Co-written by and starring Tony Award® nominee Ethan Slater (SpongeBob SquarePants, Wicked), this inventive new play shows us how, sometimes, the loudest resistance begins in the most quiet places.
Presented by special arrangement with Mix and Match Productions (Maxwell Beer and Mitch Marois).
APRIL – JUNE 2026
THORNTON WILDER’S THE EMPORIUM
Adapted & Completed by KIRK LYNN
Directed by ROB MELROSE
More than 75 years in the making, an unfinished work by one of America’s greatest dramatists takes the New York stage at last. The Emporium unveils Thornton Wilder’s final play, brought to life through playwright Kirk Lynn’s masterful completion. As a young man journeys through the city and beyond, he encounters a world of wonder, meaning, and the elusive truths of life itself. Wilder’s long-unseen masterpiece is finally ready to be discovered, offering a rare chance to experience a new work from a legendary voice.
THE REDISCOVERY READINGS
The stage is set. The mystery awaits. This season, The Rediscovery Readings celebrate the art of suspense. From mysteries that grip you from the first line to thrillers that leave you guessing until the final word, each one-night-only staged reading offers an unforgettable experience, with electrifying stories brought to life by some of theater’s top talent. Secrets will surface. Twists will unfold. Anything can happen, but you’ll have to be here to see it.