A New Dawn Arises
Our stage comes alive with courage, heart, and the hope of something better ahead. In a world shaped by fear and uncertainty, love endures, strength emerges, and the future begins to open. This is a story about finding the light again.
2026/2027
A New Dawn
Great theatre is about moments you cannot replay. The laugh that catches you off guard. The silence before the reveal. The applause that starts before you even realize you are on your feet. This season, Waco Civic Theatre brings together beloved titles and unforgettable stories in one extraordinary year.
With a Season Membership, you are not just attending productions. You are part of the energy, the anticipation, and the beginning of something worth sharing.
Upcoming Shows & Events
Wait Until Dark
This is the kind of thriller that gets you in the mood for Halloween by turning an ordinary New York apartment into a place of pure dread.
Frederick Knott’s classic suspense play follows Susy Hendrix, a woman who has recently lost her sight and suddenly finds herself trapped in a deadly game with con men searching for a mysterious doll. What begins as a deception becomes a battle of nerve, intelligence, and survival as Susy realizes the only way out is to outthink men who believe they control the dark.
The play earned Lee Remick a Tony Award nomination, then became the acclaimed film starring
Its power has never really faded. Reviewing a later production, Talkin’ Broadway wrote, “If you like a thrilling story with plenty of plot turns, Wait Until Dark is a terrific choice.”
Parental guidance advised for suspense, violence, and themes of menace and peril.
Annie
One of the most beloved musicals of all time, Annie is a joyful, funny, and uplifting story about hope refusing to quit. Winner of 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this Broadway classic features unforgettable songs like “Tomorrow,” “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” and “Maybe.”
Set in Depression-era New York City, the story follows Annie, a fearless young orphan whose search for her parents leads her into the unlikely home of billionaire Oliver Warbucks.
With an artistic twist on this beloved classic, Waco Civic Theatre invites you to experience Annie in a fresh and imaginative new way.
Recommended for all ages.
CLUE
Murder. Mystery. Mayhem. And everyone is a suspect.
This spring, Waco Civic Theatre’s Silver Stage brings the classic whodunit CLUE: LIVE ON STAGE to life!
Based on the iconic board game and beloved film, Clue follows six mysterious guests invited to a secluded mansion for an evening they won’t soon forget. When their host turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect, secrets begin to unravel, and the race is on to discover WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT before the body count grows.
Packed with outrageous characters, rapid-fire comedy, twists, turns, and plenty of murder, Clue is a delightfully madcap mystery that keeps audiences guessing until the very end.
ABOUT SILVER STAGE
Waco Civic Theatre’s Silver Stage celebrates performers ages 55 and older, creating opportunities for seasoned artists to take center stage, build community, and continue telling incredible stories through live theatre.
Whether you have spent a lifetime performing or have always wondered what it would be like to step onto the stage, Silver Stage proves there is no age limit on creativity, connection, or great theatre.
