Sept. 5-21<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cGrace and Glorie\u201d: By Tom Ziegler<\/strong><\/p>\n Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center<\/strong><\/p>\n Glorie, a former high-powered New York City executive and her family move to the south. In her role as a hospice volunteer, she grows close to an illiterate elderly farm woman. Set in Virginia, Grace and Glorie is a touching and funny story of two ordinary women and their extraordinary stories.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Oct. 17\u2013Nov. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cCaroline, or Change\u201d: Book and lyrics by Tony Kushner, music by Jeanine Tesori<\/strong><\/p>\n Tempe Center for the Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n The time is 1963 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Caroline Thibodeaux, an African-American mother of three, works for a Jewish family. She and their 8-year-old son Noah find themselves in the middle of a family conflict during the Christmas and Chanukah holidays. Combines gospel and the sounds of Motown.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Dec. 5-14<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cBlack Nativity\u201d: By Langston Hughes<\/strong><\/p>\n Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center<\/strong><\/p>\n Last season\u2019s sold out holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes returns to the stage for a special engagement. A company of singers, actors, dancers and musicians deliver its message of joy, hope, victory and liberation.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Feb. 6-22, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n August Wilson\u2019s \u201cJitney\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center<\/strong><\/p>\n Written in 1979 as the first of the 10 works in the \u201cAmerican Century Cycle,\u201d August Wilson\u2019s collection of plays that span decades to document African American experiences in the 20th century.<\/p>\n Set in 1977 Pittsburgh during the frenzy of \u201curban renewal\u201d the play follows the personal struggles of five cab drivers as their jobs, futures and their cab stand are threatened as the city is shutting down businesses.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n March 27-April 12, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThree Sistahs\u201d: Story by Janet Pryce, book and lyrics by Thomas W. Jones II, music by William Hubbard<\/strong><\/p>\n Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center<\/strong><\/p>\n In this musical inspired by Anton Chekov\u2019s \u201cThree Sisters,\u201d Irene, Marsha and Olive Bradshaw reunite to reveal and reconcile their past and present. On this night they share the promise for the future.<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n All performances \u2014 except \u201cCaroline, or Change\u201d \u2014 will take place at the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, located at 1333 E. Washington Street in downtown Phoenix. \u201cCaroline, or Change\u201d will be presented at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway.<\/p>\n Season Flex Passes are now available, offering four-play, three-play, and two-play packages at $159, $129, and $89, respectively. Passes can be used in any combination for any play or any seat, excluding \u201cBlack Nativity,\u201d which is not eligible for Flex Pass redemption.<\/p>\n Passes and single tickets available at blacktheatretroupe.org<\/a> or by calling 602-258-8128.<\/p>\n