SEASON 12 AT MOSAIC THEATER
This first slate of programming announced now represent the power of contemporary perspectives on American identify. The full slate, to be announced, will be the company's largest subscription season since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dear Friend,
The 2026-2027 Season proudly declares that Mosaic is a home for producing bold, culturally diverse and conversation-shaping theater that resonates far beyond the stage to bring communities together.
The season includes two world premieres: 7th Street Echo, a celebration of DC’s music and culture by critically-acclaimed DC playwright Paige Hernandez; and Natural History, a caper comedy from playwright Collin Van Son about the importance of fighting for our history before it’s too late. From award-winning creator of Mosaic’s world premiere Mexodus, Brian Quijada’s Somewhere Over the Border makes its DC Premiere. Taking audiences on a musical journey featuring cumbia, Mexican mariachi boleros, hip hop and more, this captivating story is inspired by the real-life journey of Quijada’s mother from El Salvador to the U.S. and L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Additional programming for the season will be announced at a later date.
Season 12 embodies a bright array of programming that makes you laugh while you think in equal measure; uses form in interesting and novel ways; celebrates diversity with grace and pride; and centers joy as the greatest way to combat the darkness of our times. By sharing stories of our city and country — past and present — it is a reminder of our shared humanity.
Thank you,
Reginald L. Douglas, Artistic Director
Mosaic's 2026-2027 season is supported by Co-Founder Dan Logan & the Revada Foundation of Virginia, Mellon Foundation, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Shubert Foundation, Share Fund, Eugene M. Lang Foundation, The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Busboys & Poets (in kind), and Partners Circle Visionaries David O. & Joan P. Maxwell, Cathy & Bob Solomon, the Steinglass Family Fund, Jeffrey Z. Slavin, and Champions Jordan Bookey & Felix Lloyd, The Bookey Family Foundation, Dr. Bill & Evelyn Braithwaite, Deborah Carliner & Robert Remes, Ken Grossinger & Micheline Klagsbrun, Frank Guzzetta & Paul Manville, Dianne & Herbert Lerner, Leslie Scallet Lieberman and Frank & Emily Vogl.
Partners Circle members enjoy premier recognition, exclusive events, and direct access to the artists and creatives behind Season 12's productions.
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DC PREMIERE
By Brian Quijada
Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell
Somewhere over the Border
September 10 - October 4, 2026
Dorothy becomes Reina in this fresh take on The Wizard of Oz from Brian Quijada, the award-winning co-creator and star of Mexodus, which premiered at Mosaic ahead of back-to-back Off-Broadway runs. Inspired by the true story of his mother’s immigration in the 1970s, Somewhere over the Border takes audiences on a musical journey from El Salvador to America featuring cumbia, Mexican mariachi boleros, rock, hip hop, and more! As Reina travels north to the Mexican border, she gathers friends, faces down dangers, and holds tight to the memory of the little boy she left behind to build a better life for them both. With equal parts joyful whimsy and harrowing truth, Somewhere Over the Border is a timely new musical that honors the grit and resilience of the immigrant’s journey and reminds us of the humanity of all our neighbors.
WORLD PREMIERE
By Collin Van Son
Directed by Chelsea Radigan
Natural History
January 21 - February 7, 2027
The year is 2169. As wildfires rage across the West, environmental activists and partners-in-crime Jane and Clyde embark on a daring caper to steal a taxidermied bison from the American Museum of Natural History. Only problem? It’s already gone. This darkly comedic reckoning with American mythology explores the tensions between history and nostalgia, personal and public responsibility, and art and activism. Natural History is a eulogy from the future about loss, legacy, and what is worth saving when the past disappears and the record is up for grabs.
WORLD PREMIERE
By Paige Hernandez
Directed by Reginald L. Douglas
7th Street Echo
March 25 - April 18, 2027
Candela is determined to make music her life’s work and pick up where her father’s drumsticks left off. Her mother, however, has different plans for her future. As Candela studies by day and gigs by night in pursuit of her dream, family secrets are unearthed, loyalties are tested, and the young woman is pushed to forge her own identity against the backdrop of her family legacy. Featuring live Go-Go music and spoken word, 7th Street Echo is a celebration of DC’s music and culture and a testament to the strength of a family’s love, perfect for audiences of all ages.
AND TWO MORE EXCITING PROJECTS TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Further illustrating Mosaic’s commitment to elevating new work and providing a pathway from concept to stage, the season will provide development support of Mosaic commissioned playwright and Artistic Director of Visionaries of Creative Arts, Michelle Banks’ new bi-lingual play (ASL and spoken English) and the newest work of SPARK commissioned and nationally celebrated playwright, A. Rey Pamatmat. Mosaic will also support, in partnership with New Harmony Project, the development of 24K's new musical, The People v. Marion Barry, reuniting the writing team of Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest, playwright Psalmayene 24 and Grammy-nominated musician Kokayi.
Mosaic maintains its commitment to provide deeper engagement with themes of its programming through its Reflection Series. Robust community and audience activities built in collaboration with over 40 partners annually, the Reflection Series allows Mosaic to reach all eight wards of DC through its programming.
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