Out Front Theatre, Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ theater company, has announced the show lineup for its 11th season.
The 2026/27 season kicks off in October in time for Atlanta Pride with “Once Upon a One More Time,” a campy musical setting the fairy tale stories we all know and love to the music of Britney Spears.
“This is a great way to kick off the 11th season,” Paul Conroy, the Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Out Front, told Georgia Voice. “It’s so female-focused, so queer-friendly, so ridiculous and silly… This is a good way for people in the queer community and allies of the queer community, regardless of how old they are, to experience something fun.”
The season continues with the world premiere of a Liza Minelli holiday show, a bedroom farce, and a modern successor to “The Boys in the Band” before closing out with “The Big Gay Jamboree” in May, a musical Conroy says is perfect for fans of “Titanique” and “Oh, Mary!”
All the shows in Out Front’s 11th season are silly, campy, and fun, as part of Out Front’s mission to share queer joy with audiences.
“Producing, being a part of, and even going to see queer theater is a political statement which is why it’s always so wonderful to see so many artists come out, so many audiences come out,” Conroy said. “…It’s powerful to sit in a room with a hundred-something complete and utter strangers and all of you laugh at the exact same time at the exact same thing.”
The 2026/27 season begins on Oct. 22.
Out Front Theatre Company’s 2026/27 Season
Once Upon a One More Time
Oct. 22 – Nov. 7
Based on the music performed and recorded by Britney Spears
Book by Jon Hartmere
Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Princess of Pop, “Once Upon a One More Time” turns our favorite fairy tales upside down with a fabulous twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of “The Feminine Mystique” in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels (and a very cute, gay prince) embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.” “Once Upon A One More Time” weaves 23 of Britney Spears’ smash singles—like “Crazy,” “Oops!…I Did It Again,” “Circus,” “Lucky,” and “Toxic”—into “a big, modern, musical dance party, with Britney’s beating heart at its core.”
Liza’s Chistmaz with a Z: A Gay Fantasia on Holiday Themes
Dec. 3 – 19
By Blake Fountain
Start spreading the news: Liza’s back for the holidays! It’s the early 1970s, and there’s a snowstorm that has New York City frozen in its tracks. Everyone’s favorite chaotic EGOT winner finds herself in one of the city’s iconic gay bathhouses, where Bette Midler and Barry Manilow are bringing some much-needed holiday cheer to the patrons – including Truman Capote?! Madcap shenanigans, a lot of sequins (HALSTON!), and a visit from the Jolly man in red himself will leave heads spinning and hearts full. Will Bottom the elf have his Christmas wish fulfilled? Will Bette and Barry keep the Yuletide gay? Will Liza slow down and keep her Fosse neck from bobbing long enough to save the gay day? From the writer of “Mamma Dearest: Here We Joan Again!” comes your newest favorite-est holiday show.
Lipstick
Jan. 28 – Feb. 13, 2027
By Lane Michael Stanley
Buckle up for a wacky, breakneck farce with a rotating door of queer characters and seemingly endless sex toys. Balancing tongue-in-cheek wit with slamming-door silliness, Lipstick is a silly, sweet farce with a heart of gold. Anna has invited Kelly over for dinner, but is it a date? Or just hanging out? How could Anna know?! Is Kelly even gay?! Kelly wears earrings AND boots! Just in case that wasn’t confusing enough, a cavalcade of visitors crashes their evening – an ex-girlfriend, a nebby bestie, a handyman, a mom, and a parade of potential suitors. Hijinks, of course, ensue in this play-shaped love letter to the queer community.
Pure Glitter
March 11 – 27, 2027
By Douglas Lyons
At Stan and Tony’s 10th anniversary surprise party, old friends and new flames collide in a whirlwind of revelations, shade, and musical theater debates. This comedy dives into the lives of six unforgettable gay men—each with their own flair, flaws, and fabulousness. Stan, the curator in crisis, hosts a night meant to celebrate love, but the arrival of flamboyant Rance, nervous Blair, chill Dwight, wise-beyond-his-years Niko, and mediator Tony sparks a cascade of unexpected drama. As secrets unravel—breakups, betrayals, and hidden truths—the group confronts love, loss, and the courage to be honest. With sharp wit, iconic diva references, and a dance-filled finale, this play sparkles with humor and heart, reminding us that even when life shatters, friendship is the glue that holds us together.
Big Gay Jamboree
May 6 – 22 2027
Book by Marla Mindelle & Jonathan Parks-Ramage
Music & Lyrics by Marla Mindelle & Philip Drennen
Help! Stacey’s fallen into a musical and she can’t get out. Last night, she got a little bit blackout drunk. This morning, she woke up in some b*tch-ass Music Man world where everybody keeps bursting into song & dance, and where gay still just means happy. Maybe it’s a dream. Maybe it’s an allergic reaction to her birth control. Or maybe it’s Maybelline. But if Stacey’s truly trapped inside a Golden Age musical, there’s only one way out: sing out! Or find the stage door. Whatever gets the most applause.
