Youngstown State University’s University Theatre has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring four productions spanning mystery, musical comedy and a showcase of graduating student talent.

The season opens with “Ravenscroft,” a gothic mystery-comedy that runs Oct. 2–4 and Oct. 9–11 in the Spotlight Theatre. A police inspector investigating a death in a remote manor house finds herself entangled with five women, each offering a different version of events, in a story full of twists and comic misdirection.

“Clue, The Musical,” will run Nov. 13–15 and Nov. 20–22 in the Ford Theatre. Based on the classic board game, the production follows Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum, and the rest of the suspects as they sing and scheme their way through the murder of Mr. Boddy — with the audience helping decide whodunit.

The spring semester brings “And Then There Were None,” Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, to the Ford Theatre March 12–14 and March 19–21. Ten strangers are lured to an isolated island mansion, where they begin to die one by one, building to a suspenseful conclusion.

The season concludes April 15–17 in the Spotlight Theatre with a cabaret performance and senior projects showcase, spotlighting the department’s graduating theater students in a final program before commencement.

Season subscriptions

Season subscriptions go on sale Monday, Aug. 24. Adult season subscriptions are $55 and available at www.ysu.tix.com. Discounts are available for members of the YSU Alumni Society and Penguin Club, YSU faculty, staff, and retirees and non-YSU students.

Single tickets

Single tickets go on sale 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 31. Adult tickets are $16. A special rate of $12 is available for non-YSU students, YSU alumni, senior citizens, Penguin Club members, and groups of eight or more. YSU students are admitted free with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased by calling 330-941-3105 or online at www.ysu.tix.com.

For more information, contact Katie Merrill, Cliffe College coordinator of Community Engagement and Events, at 330-941-2307 or ka*******@*su.edu.

University Theatre, Bliss Hall

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