Skip to main content
View the Season

Summer in Shared Light

Wonder & Wild Hearts

The Summer 2026 Season
May 28 - Aug. 9

On Stage Now

The Tempest 2026

September 3 – 18

Betrayed and cast out, Prospero summons the storm that brings his enemies back into his grasp. Now he has to decide what to do with them. William Shakespeare's The Tempest returns for the Blackfriars Playhouse's 25th anniversary.
Buy TicketsLearn More

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein 2026

October 1 – 31

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein comes alive in David Catlin's haunting stage adaptation of the novel that defined Gothic Horror. Victor Frankenstein is a brilliant young scientist determined to unlock the secret to life itself.
Buy TicketsLearn More

Witch 2026

October 8 – November 14

The Devil's in town with a bargain: power, love, & security for the price of your soul. The Villagers can't resist, but Elizabeth, branded a witch and cast aside, won't play his game. Jen Silverman's Witch is a darkly funny tale of temptation and defiance.
Buy TicketsLearn More

ASC News & Updates

Coming Fall 2026

The Tempest 2026

September 3 – 18

Betrayed and cast out, Prospero summons the storm that brings his enemies back into his grasp. Now he has to decide what to do with them. William Shakespeare's The Tempest returns for the Blackfriars Playhouse's 25th anniversary.
Buy TicketsLearn More

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein 2026

October 1 – 31

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein comes alive in David Catlin's haunting stage adaptation of the novel that defined Gothic Horror. Victor Frankenstein is a brilliant young scientist determined to unlock the secret to life itself.
Buy TicketsLearn More

Witch 2026

October 8 – November 14

The Devil's in town with a bargain: power, love, & security for the price of your soul. The Villagers can't resist, but Elizabeth, branded a witch and cast aside, won't play his game. Jen Silverman's Witch is a darkly funny tale of temptation and defiance.
Buy TicketsLearn More

Events & Experiences

No events found – Join our Mailing List to receive announcements of upcoming events!

Discover More at ASC

Your Support Matters

At ASC, your support does more than keep the lights on—it makes magic happen. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, each gift fuels performances, education, and community events. Your donation is the heartbeat th

Blackfriars Circle Membership

Join the Blackfriars Circle for priority seating, discounted tickets, and early access to events at the American Shakespeare Center.

FAQs

Find everything you need on our general FAQ page, where we’ve compiled answers to the most common inquiries—whether it’s about tickets, seating, or what to expect during your theatre experience!

Stay Connected & Get Our Newsletter