Mahoning Valley theater productions for May 2026 | Information comes from individual theaters and organizational websites. Theatergoers are advised to confirm ticket and show availability due to rescheduling and possible cancellations.
Adulteryhood. Kent State University at Trumbull Theatre. Technology Building, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW 44483. 330-675-8887. www.trumbull.kent.edu. “Adulteryhood” is a dark comedy about love, happiness and the deeply questionable choices people make in their pursuit. The theater is under the direction of Eric S. Kildow, associate professor and program director. Brian Westerley is the director. Shows are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. May 1-3, 8-10. $15, $13, $11.
Deer Camp. Trumbull New Theatre. 5883 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-1103. www.trumbullnewtheatre.com. Reservations: 7-9 p.m., Monday-Wednesday. Musical comedy involving four buddies on their annual hunting trip. Threatened by their wives to bring home a deer or lose their hunting privileges, the non-hunters resort to antics, songs and audience interaction to secure a deer. Play by Gene Jurek. Music by Doug Spartz. Directed by Terri Gilbert. May 1-17. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 3 p.m., Sunday. $23-$20.60.
Maria Montessori: The Musical. Youngstown Playhouse. 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739. youngstownplayhouse.org. Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley Theater Club, in partnership with SMARTS, will present the musical in celebration of the school’s 50th anniversary in the Mahoning Valley. 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2. $10 for adults, free for students.
Urinetown. Youngstown Playhouse. Main Stage, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 44511. 330-788-8739, 330-259-9651. youngstownplayhouse.org. “Urinetown” is set in a dystopian future where a devastating water shortage has outlawed private bathrooms and ordinary citizens are forced to pay steep fees to use corporately controlled public toilets. After decades of exploitation and oppression, the people rise up. Directed By Nate Beagle. Music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann. Book and lyrics by Greg Kotis. May 29-June 7. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m., Sunday. $21-$31.
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