25-26 Season
Adventure awaits in NCTC’s 2025-26 Season! Your stories, our stage—where comedy, drama, music, and unforgettable characters come to life. Join us for a journey of bold storytelling and vibrant LGBTQ+ voices at San Francisco’s premier theatre center. We can’t wait to welcome you!
The Hot Wing King
Runs Sep 19 - Oct 19, 2025
By Katori Hall
Directed by ShawnJ West
The New Wing Order are lighting the flames to serve up the savory, ready to capture the tantalizing title of The Hot Wing King.
Spanish Stew
Runs Oct 17 - Nov 23, 2025
By Marga Gomez
Directed by Richard A. Mosqueda
From the incomparable Marga Gomez comes an adventure back in time to 1976.
Ruthless!
Runs Dec 5, 2025 - Jan 11, 2026
Book and Lyrics by Joel Paley
Music by Marvin Laird
Directed by Dyan McBride
Back by popular demand - and court order - our 23-24 season hit musical Ruthless! is back to the big house.
Gods & Monsters
Runs Mar 6 - Apr 5, 2026
Based on the novel by Christopher Bram
Written & adapted by Tom Mullen
Directed by Arturo Catricala
Director of the classic film Frankenstein James Whale is spending his retirement away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Will James find peace from his torment, or will his inner monster beguile him to deeper depths?
how to make an American Son
Runs Apr 3 - May 10, 2026
By Christopher Oscar Peña
Directed by Ben Villegas Randle
This audacious new comedy dares to ask: who is entitled to privilege?
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Runs May 8 - Jun 7, 2026
Text by John Cameron Mitchell
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Trask
Directed by Chris Morrell
Neither the Berlin wall, nor a botched operation is enough to stop Hedwig Schmidt from clawing out of the rubble and rising to new heights. Catch Hedwig LIVE at NCTC!