Our Golden Season is just behind us, and we couldn’t have done 50 years without supporters like you! In appreciation we are planning an exciting year of fun and celebration, honoring the past while inviting the community to look towards our future together!
We are pleased to announce our 2025-2026 Main Stage Productions, featuring four new shows you won’t want to miss.
Tickets and Season Subscriptions On Sale Now!
Main Stage
Our traditional main stage “Bay Street Players” presents:
Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville
Audio Description Available June 19
Please call the box office at 352-357-7777 to reserve the best seats for you.
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is a musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more. This hilarious and heartwarming musical follows a group of (mostly) hard working people who love deeply, fight for what they believe in, and value their friendships above all.
This is a show about building something special and working hard to keep it that way while finding that perfect balance of work and leisure; all packaged in between iconic songs and hilarious dialogue. This show will have audiences singing along and feeling like they’re also on the beaches at Margaritaville!
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)
Content Warnings: Adult themes, language, and situations.
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Legends Concerts and other Special Events
Watch this space for our Legends Concerts and other Special Events, updated frequently throughout the season.
The Bandstand Boys: A Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Celebrate the unforgettable sound of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons with a dynamic tribute that brings their greatest hits to life. Featuring powerhouse vocals, dynamic choreography and crisp harmonies, this show captures the energy and emotion of classics like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night).”
Blending authentic style with modern stage flair, the performance takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through the golden age of pop, rock, and doo-wop — perfect for longtime fans and new listeners alike.
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Ultimate Rush – Tribute to Rush
Ultimate Rush is a premier Rush tribute band dedicated to authentically recreating the sound, feel, and excitement of a live Rush concert. With meticulous attention to detail and a deep respect for the original material, the band delivers everything from fan-favorite anthems to progressive epics—performed with energy, precision, and heart. This is a must-see experience for true Rush fans.
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Ultimate Floyd – A Tribute to Pink Floyd
Ultimate Floyd is a high-impact Pink Floyd tribute built for fans who want the music and the atmosphere. Expect faithful performances of the biggest Floyd moments—towering guitar leads, lush synth textures, and dynamic vocals—paired with immersive production (lights, lasers, and synced visuals) that turns the room into a Floyd universe.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering the catalog for the first time, this show hits with emotion, power, and pure nostalgia.
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With the Candlestick
$0 ticket pricing but attendees must be friends/family/related to Lake Montessori School or invited by the Director.
It was a dark and stormy night… and exactly what you’d expect! A group of unusual and unrelated figures from society gather at a mansion for the reading of a will only to discover they’ve been hoodwinked by a plucky detective who intends to make them all pay for their past crimes.
When tragedy strikes during a conveniently timed power outage, the group must figure out “who dun it?” this time.
With the Candlestick, written and directed by Mrs. Dani features a wacky cast of familiar-feeling characters in this murder mystery musical. Starring the talented students of Lake Montessori High School, this is one performance you won’t want to miss.
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Burlesque on Bay Street: Rainbow Revue
Burlesque on Bay Street is back and brighter than ever! Join us at the historic State Theatre for the Rainbow Revue—a spectacular celebration of Pride through the art of tease.
From the “Seriously Sultry” to the “Cheeky Comedic,” the Brick City Glam troupe is bringing a true variety of vivacious va-va-voom to the stage. Featuring a glittering lineup of performers from across the state, this is a One Day Only event you won’t want to miss. Get ready to scream for more!
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Young Peoples Theatre
Since its founding in 1974, Bay Street Players at the State Theatre has been committed to youth education. The Young People’s Theatre program (YPT) is the oldest of its kind in the state and among the longest running youth theatre education initiatives in the nation.
Read more about YPT and enroll your student today.
Season Subscribers
SEASON SUBSCRIBERS have first access to select their preferred performance date and seats for each show in our 2025-2026 Main Stage Season—all four shows for one low price!
Season Subscribers current seats will be reserved until July 31st, so renew today!
Need more flexibility?
With our MULTI-PASS, secure a package of tickets to use in any combination at any time of your choosing through summer 2026—a 20% savings!
For more information about season subscriptions, tickets and our 2025-2026 Season, contact the box office at (352) 357-7777 or info@baystreetplayers.org.