Springfield Little Theatre

Executive Director Kyler Dibben talks about the upcoming production of “Beauty and the Beast,” taking on the new position and plans for the spring 2026 season.

The classic performance will be show director Joanie Garner Diprizio’s inaugural Landers production, running from March 13th through the 29th.

Reporter Jimmy Rea speaks with Executive Director Dr. Gretchen Teague and founding member Kristin Farr about the festival and the organization’s path to this year’s event.

The event is hosted by the City of Springfield and the Downtown Community Improvement District to kick off the holiday season.

Queen City Shakespeare mixes beer and the Bard with “Shakespeare on Tap,” a unique take on theater at Mother’s Brewing. Italian guitar virtuoso Beppe Gambetta performs at the Shoe Tree Listening Room. Springfield Little Theatre opens “Noises Off,” and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra celebrates the music of John Williams.

The 1982 farce by English playwright Michael Frayn, a hit on London’s West End and Broadway, now wreaks havoc on the Landers Theatre stage.

The 89th season of Springfield Little Theatre at the Landers wraps up this weekend with a classic: Frank Loesser's musical comedy adaptation of short stories by Damon Runyon, "Guys and Dolls."

A collaborative production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical opens January 26 at the Landers Theatre.

The stage musical adaptation of the popular 2003 Will Farrell film takes the Landers Theatre stage for three weekends.