2027 Jewell Mainstage Season
Dear Friends,
Welcome to Taproot Theatre’s 51st Season: Five Stories. One Unforgettable Year. After 50 extraordinary years of storytelling, Taproot is thrilled to step into our 51st Season with a lineup that’s bold, joyful, and full of heart. Our 2027 Jewell Mainstage Season brings together five remarkable productions, each a celebration of resilience, laughter, love, and the power of hope.
We open with FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer by Seattle’s very own Cheryl L. West, a stirring musical tribute to one of the most influential voices of the Civil Rights Movement. Then, we swing into the wit and romance of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, Jessica Swale’s freshly adapted yet timeless story about love, family, and finding your way. Next is Deepak Kumar’s House of India, which invites us all to experience the richness of a family-owned Indian restaurant torn between honoring tradition and embracing new ideas. A sequel to 2025’s Murder on the Links, Hercule Poirot returns to Taproot in Peril in the Alps, a hilarious and theatrical murder mystery by Steven Dietz with six actors playing 29 roles. Closing the season is the quirky, laugh-out-loud Tony Award-winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin.
Five shows. Five worlds. One season that moves us, makes us laugh, and reminds us why we gather in the theatre. We can’t wait to share it with you!
Karen Lund
Producing Artistic Director
FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer
By Cheryl L. West
From humble beginnings in rural Mississippi to the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement, Fannie Lou Hamer became one of America’s most influential leaders. Through determination, faith, and a powerful voice, she fought fearlessly for voting rights in America. Her inspiring story comes to life on stage with soulful gospel music, compelling storytelling, and extraordinary historical moments.
Single tickets on sale November 17, 2027 and group sales on sale November 10, 2027 at 12:00 PM.
Sense and Sensibility
Adapted by Jessica Swale
After they suddenly lose their home, the Dashwood sisters move into a quaint cottage. In an uncertain world of reputation and romance, the more practical Elinor guards her emotions, while the more passionate Marianne leaps into love, but both sisters must learn whether sense or sensibility should guide them. This theatrical adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic is filled with humor, sharp social satire, and sisterhood.
Single tickets on sale January 12, 2027 and group sales on sale January 5, 2027 at 12:00 PM.
House of India
By Deepak Kumar
Just outside Cleveland, a beloved family-owned Indian restaurant is torn between honoring tradition and adapting to new trends—but generational differences are just the beginning. From clashing ideas to financial hardships, and everything in between, Ananya and her family must question the future of their business. Humor, heart, and the rich flavors of life take center stage in this moving comedy-drama about identity and belonging.
Presented in collaboration with Pratidhwani
Single tickets on sale March 9, 2027 and group sales on sale March 2, 2027 at 12:00 PM.
Peril in the Alps
By Steven Dietz
Based in part on Agatha Christie’s “Poirot Investigates”
When Captain Hastings and his wife Dulcie receive threatening news that her twin sister Bella has gone missing, beloved detective Hercule Poirot is on the case! As contradictions arise, so does confusion—was Bella kidnapped or did she disappear intentionally? Investigations that follow uncover hidden identities, misleading evidence, and elaborate deception. This playful and hilarious production is full of mystery, romance, adventure, and even a bit of skiing.
Single tickets on sale May 4, 2027 and group sales on sale April 27, 2027 at 12:00 PM.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
A group of delightfully quirky middle schoolers compete for the ultimate prize at an unpredictable spelling bee. As contestants take the stage, hilarious spelling challenges reveal heartfelt stories about growing up and fitting in, especially during those awkward teenage years. From spontaneous audience participation to laugh-out-loud improv and catchy tunes, anything can happen in this wildly funny, Tony Award-winning musical comedy.
Single tickets on sale July 13, 2027 and group sales on sale July 6, 2027 at 12:00 PM.