Pontiac Theatre IV 2025–2026 Season: Bold, Inclusive, and Community-Bound
For years, Pontiac Theatre IV (PTIV) has served as a vibrant hub for local storytelling and theatrical expression. This staple of the theater community here in Michigan mounts an ambitious roster for its 2025-2026 season, one that celebrates musical favorites, edgy comedy, and gripping drama—with a sprinkle of youth-centered magic. Known for drawing from local talent and engaging the community directly—including through calls for directors—PTIV continues to evolve as a creative anchor in Pontiac’s cultural landscape.
Chicago – opening the season with jazz age thunder
Dates: November 7th-14th
Kicking off the season with swagger and showmanship is Chicago, the immortal musical set against the prohibition-era pulse of jazz, corruption, and ambition. As the unapologetically bold and tantalizing opener, this production promises sharp choreography, sultry numbers, and moral ambiguity in spades—an electrifying choice that sets the tone for a season built on limelight, edge, and theatrical confidence. Pontiac Theatre IV is bringing that big Broadway feel to their stage with a show that buzzes with the golden age of theater.
Interview: Exclusive Interview: Cast and Director of Pontiac Theatre IV’s Chicago
The Cottage – farcical humor to the max
Dates: January 23rd- February 1st
Next up, The Cottage brings a sharp shift in tone. This ensemble-driven, character-rich play by playwright Sandy Rustin, who also wrote Clue! Live On Stage puts a dysfunctional family smack dab in the middle of some scandalous relationships. The peaceful English countryside has never seen so much drama, and even more laughter, as it has with those in The Cottage! It’s a smart pivot: when Chicago brought glamour, The Cottage offers grounded laughter rooted in quirky humanity.
Legally Blonde The Musical – Empowering and Irresistible
Dates: March 13th-22nd
Continuing the musical lineage, Legally Blonde The Musical brings big energy and uplift. With its well-known feminist arc—Elle Woods defying stereotypes at Harvard—and effervescent score, this show promises laughter, empowerment, and toe-tapping fun. The decision to include Legally Blonde signals PTIV’s appetite for inclusive, feel-good musicals that affirm optimism without shirking substance.
The Girl on the Train – Psychological Depth and Suspense
Dates: April 24th- May 3rd
Following the bubbly pink musical that is Legally Blonde, PTIV delves into darker territory with a stage adaptation of The Girl on the Train. This psychological thriller, based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel of the same name and adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, delivers layered characters, shifting timelines, and immersive anxiety—bringing a tense, emotionally charged experience to community theatre audiences. It’s PTIV flexing its dramatic range, showing the community it can handle high-stakes storytelling with nuance and intensity.
Frozen Jr. – Youthful Magic and Community Engagement
Dates: June 5th-14th
Closing the season with youthful sparkle is Frozen Jr., staged by Pontiac’s youth-theatre branch. Tailored for younger audiences and emerging performers, this 60-minute adaptation of the Disney phenomenon blends whimsy, big-hearted storytelling, and icy spectacle. In practice, it also strengthens PTIV’s local roots by actively involving young creatives at a stage that matters. So get ready to let it go with Elsa, Anna, and of course, everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf! There’s no better way to end a season than with a strong bit of magic that the whole family can enjoy!
Final Thoughts on Pontiac Theatre IV’s 2025-2026 season: crafted for connection
Pontiac Theatre IV’s 2025–2026 slate is more than a schedule—it’s a statement. It affirms the power of community theatre to entertain, challenge, unite, and cultivate. With bold opening glamour, laugh-out-loud comedy, thoughtful suspense, empowering musical joy, and youth-centered enchantment, PTIV is staging a season poised to resonate with audiences of all ages and tastes. Whether you’re looking for that big flashy musical, a psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, a comedy that will make you laugh until you cry, or a two musical classics (one that is perfectly pink and another that is chilly, but in a good way), Pontiac Theatre IV has something for everyone!
Find out more about Pontiac Theatre IV’s 2025-2026 season, including where to purchase tickets, on their website! Be sure to catch their next show, The Cottage, when it arrives at this local theater! What show are you looking forward to the most from PTIV? Let us know @bsb.insider on all social media platforms!
Exclusive Interview: Cast and Director of Pontiac Theatre IV’s Chicago
