by George Bernard Shaw

Wednesday, September 30 through Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 4 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public
Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

Shaw's classic comedy reimagined in mid-sixties America. A linguistics professor makes a daring bet: he can transform a streetwise flower seller into high society. But as she finds her voice, she turns the tables—teaching him a lesson he never expected. Witty, bold, and surprisingly heartfelt, Pygmalion is a sharp take on class, identity, and the power of transformation.

Book by Joe Masteroff
Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Wednesday, October 7 through Saturday October 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 11 at 2 p.m.
Special Outreach performance Friday, October 9 at 10 a.m.
Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public
Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

Step inside the Kit Kat Club in 1929 Berlin, where the drinks flow, the music pulses, and the world outside is beginning to change. Guided by the mischievous Emcee, this iconic musical follows an American writer drawn into the seductive, chaotic world of nightclub performer Sally Bowles. Featuring unforgettable songs like "Willkommen," "Don't Tell Mama," "Maybe This Time," and "Cabaret," the show dazzles with bold performances and electrifying energy. But beneath the glamour lies a powerful story of a society on the brink. Emerging during a time of political upheavel in America, Cabaret remains as urgent as ever—both a celebration of artistic freedom and a stark warning against complacency in the face of rising extremism. Provocative, daring, and hauntingly relevant, it captures a world dancing at the edge of change. 

By York Walker

Friday, November 4 through Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m.

Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public
Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

When blues guitarist Johnny "Honeycomb" James returns to his small Georgia town after a mysterious two-year absence, he brings with him sudden fame—and a dangerous rumor: did he trade his sould for musical genius? Inspired by the legend of Robert Johnson, York Walker's Covenant is a haunting Southern Gothic thriller about family, faith, secrets, and the stories people tell when the truth is too frightening to face. As suspicion spreads, the line between belief and reality begins to blur

Covenant contains mature themes, supernatural and religious imagwery, and moments of theatrical violence.  

Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 15 at 2 p.m.
Tickets $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public
Special Outreach Performance Friday, November 13 at 10 a.m.
Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

A full evening of works in a variety of genres. This year's concert will showcase pieces choreographed by faculty and guest artists. 

Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 at 2 p.m.
Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public
Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

A lively, entertaining and eclectic mix of one-act plays directed by advanced theatre students.
This production contains mature content/language and may not be suitable for children.  

Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m.
Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public
Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall 

A full evening of works in a variety of genres. This year's concert will showcase pieces choreographed by senior dance majors for their capstone experience. 

by Alan Ball
Wednesday, February 17 through Saturday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 21 at 2 p.m.
Tickets $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public
Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

At a lavish wedding in Knoxville, five reluctant bridesmaids, strangers bound by identical dresses and shared misery, excape the reception to an upstairs bedroom. As the champagne Flows and tensions rise, secrets spill, defenses drop, and unlikely connections form. Wickedly funny and unexpectedly heartfelt, 5 Women Wearing the Same Dress is a sharp, irreverent celebration of friendship, honesty, and the messy truth about love.

By William Shakespeare

Wednesday, April 7 through Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m.
Special Outreach performance Friday, April 9 at 10 a.m.
Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public
Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

Love, disguise, and a little mischief in the forest. When Rosalind flees into exile disguised as a young man, she finds herself in the middle of a romantic whirlwind—complete with mistaken identities, witty banter, and unexpected connections. One of Shakespeare's most charming comedies, As You Like It is a joyful celebration of love, freedom, and finding yourself in the most unlikely places. 

Friday, April 23 through Saturday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 25 at 2 p.m.
Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public
Special Outreach Performance on Friday, April 23 at 10 a.m.
Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

An evening of selected works by students, faculty, and guest artists. Come see an eclectic showcase of the best of the year's dancing in the Department of Theatre and Dance. A variety of dance styles will be featured. 

Pygmalion
Cabaret
Covenant
Winthrop Dance Theatre
Fall One-Act Festival Group A
Fall One-Act Festival Group B
Senior Choreography Showcase
5 Women Wearing the Same Dress
As You Like It
Spring Dance Showcase