Upcoming Events
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra Presents: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
May 28 - 30, 2027
The Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra closes its season with East of the Sun, West of the Moon, a program inspired by myth, imagination, and the pull of distant horizons. The evening opens with the West Coast premiere of East of the Sun, West of the Moon by rising composer Leigha Amick, a work that draws on the timeless Norwegian folktale of the same name to create a sound world both evocative and luminous. Jean Sibelius’s En Saga follows, a tone poem unfolding without words—mysterious, searching, and filled with the vast stillness of Nordic landscapes. The concert culminates in Richard Strauss’s epic masterpiece Don Quixote, a richly imaginative set of variations that brings Cervantes’ beloved dreamer to life. Superstar cellist Nathan Chan takes center stage as the errant knight, in a performance that is by turns heroic, humorous, and deeply human.
Unannounced Spring Musical
April 30 - May 23, 2027
*This musical is so newly available and so exciting that we're not even allowed to announce the title until January 2027! To give you a clue: it's the story of what happened when a singular moment stopped the world, leaving thousands of strangers stranded in an unlikely place, and the small community that opened its homes, its hearts, and ultimately its sense of belonging to them.
What unfolds is a remarkable true story of grief, generosity, resilience, and human connection. As people from different countries, cultures, and walks of life find themselves thrown together, they discover that compassion can transcend even the deepest divides. At its heart, this is a story about what becomes possible when we choose to see one another not as strangers, but as members of a shared human family. (Some mildly mature themes, recommended for ages 10 and up.)
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra Presents: Youth & Family Concert 2027
April 2 - 4
Discover the orchestra like never before at the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra’s Youth & Family Concert! Benjamin Britten’s A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra takes listeners on a fun and fascinating tour of the instruments, from bold brass to sparkling strings, all building to an exciting grand finale. The program also highlights the incredible talent of young musicians from our own community, as winners of our Kitsap-only Young Artists Competition take the stage as soloists. It’s an inspiring afternoon for the whole family—full of energy, discovery, and unforgettable music!
In the Next Room
March 5-21, 2027
At the dawn of the electrical age, a group of women find themselves at the center of a medical revolution that promises to cure what society insists is wrong with them. As the women in this story begin to question the assumptions that shape their lives, they uncover unexpected truths about pleasure, intimacy, and their own autonomy.
Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl, In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) is a funny, provocative, and deeply insightful exploration of female desire, bodily autonomy, and the social constraints placed on women in Victorian America. By turns laugh-out-loud hilarious and surprisingly tender, it asks who gets to define our experiences, and what becomes possible when we begin defining them for ourselves. (Mature themes, recommended for older teens and adults.)
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra Presents: Carnival & the Countess
February 12 - 14, 2027
Step into a world of celebration and revelation with Carnival & the Countess! Hector Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture launches the evening with irresistible energy, alive with rhythmic vitality and vivid orchestral color. Guitarist Eli Schille-Hudson brings warmth and virtuosity to Heitor Villa-Lobos’s Guitar Concerto, a work that dances between brilliance and intimacy, infused with the spirit of Brazilian folk music and song. The second half unveils a powerful and rarely heard masterpiece: Dora Pejačević’s Symphony in F-sharp minor. A pioneering Croatian composer of the early 20th century, the Countess Dora Pejačević crafted a symphony of sweeping late-Romanticism and striking individuality—by turns impassioned, luminous, and deeply expressive.
Shrek the Musical
November 27 - December 20, 2026
Fairy tale creatures have been banished, a princess is hiding a secret, and an ogre who has spent his life believing he doesn't belong is about to discover that happily ever after looks nothing like the stories promised. Based on the beloved DreamWorks film, Shrek The Musical is a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of self-acceptance, chosen family, and the courage to embrace who you truly are.
Filled with unforgettable characters, outrageous comedy, and a score that ranges from soaring Broadway ballads to laugh-out-loud showstoppers, this joyful musical invites us all to wave our freak flags high and discover that our differences are often the very things that make us worthy of love. (Family friendly, recommended for everyone!)
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra Presents: Demons & Destiny
October 30 - November 1
The Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra opens its 2026–2027 season with a program of electrifying Russian masterworks. Modest Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain conjures a world of shadow and spectacle, its vivid orchestral colors evoking both the magic and menace of the fall season. Pianist Mia Kim joins the orchestra for Sergei Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor—a work of sweeping lyricism and emotional depth that has captivated audiences for generations. The concert concludes with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1 in F minor. Composed in his youth at the threshold of a remarkable and turbulent career, this bold and imaginative work reveals a singular voice already brimming with wit, drama, and defiance.
Fun Home
October 2-25, 2026
Based on Alison Bechdel's landmark graphic memoir, Fun Home is a Tony Award-winning musical about queer identity, family, and the courage to live authentically. As Alison comes of age and embraces her identity as a lesbian, she begins to recognize unexpected parallels between her own journey and the hidden life of her father, whose carefully constructed world conceals long-held secrets.
Told through a richly layered blend of memory, music, and storytelling, Fun Home is both a celebration of queer self-discovery and a deeply moving exploration of family relationships, love, loss, and understanding. Widely regarded as one of the most important musicals of the 21st century, it is funny, poignant, and profoundly human. (Some mature themes, recommended for teens and adults.)
Matt Butler’s “Reckless Son”
Reckless Son, the nationally acclaimed solo show written and performed by singer-songwriter Matt Butler, was inspired by his journey performing over 100 concerts in jails and prisons across the country. As heard on NPR Morning Edition and featured in SPIN’s Album of the Year list, Reckless Son sheds light on the stories of people who have experienced incarceration.
The Countess
August 26 - 30, 2026 (Preview 8/25)
Produced in partnership with Circle of Fire Theatre
Effie and her husband, revered art critic John Ruskin, invite the young artist John Everett Millais to join them on a trip to the Scottish Highlands, unwittingly setting the stage for what would become one of the greatest scandals of Victorian England. As painful secrets of the Ruskins’ marriage emerge, Effie finds refuge in her growing friendship with Millais. A gripping exploration of love, repression, betrayal, at the crossroads of art, morality, and personal freedom.
William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
August 8-23
Presented at Bloedel Reserve
Set in the curious, sun-drenched world of Illyria, a place where logic loosens its grip and desire refuses to stay in neat boxes, Twelfth Night unfolds as one of Shakespeare’s most exquisitely constructed comedies. At its heart is a story that explores gender constructs, the gap between who we are and how we are seen, and the porous boundaries between friendship, attraction, and love.
Great for teens and adults; family-friendly, with Shakespeare’s language made welcoming for devoted Shakespeare lovers and first-time audiences alike.
Peter and the Starcatcher
July 24 - Aug 2, 2026
Presented by BPA Theatre School
Discover the Neverland you never would have imagined, in Peter and the Starcatcher, a wildly imaginative prequel to the Peter Pan story.
With quicksilver storytelling, inventive staging, and a healthy dose of humor, this Tony Award-winning play reimagines how Peter became Pan.
Brought to life by the extraordinary young performers of BPA Theatre School, this production is bursting with creativity, heart, and fearless ensemble work.
All of us, Quietly
July 10 - 12, 2026 (Preview July 9)
Produced in partnership with bitLAB
All of Us, Quietly is an intimate, ensemble-driven new musical that explores the quiet, often unseen struggles carried behind the carefully curated facades of everyday life. Through the interwoven journeys of four characters, the piece invites us into the quiet moments that shape us from the shadows.
This work-in-progress, presented as a staged reading as part of BPA’s Studio Series, and produced in partnership with bitLAB, is a unique opportunity to experience a new musical in development and to be part of its evolving journey.
Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra 2026 Spring Concert
Join us for an hour of inspiring and uplifting music with the Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra! Performances by the Debut, Philharmonia, and Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Justine Jeanotte & Ryan Dakota Farris.
The Edge Improv
The Edge have been bringing quick-fire comedy and unscripted chaos to the island for 30 years. Fast, funny, and completely unpredictable, this is the perfect way to liven up your weekend.